Police detectives are investigating a triple murder and triple attempted murder, following a mass shooting in Lingelethu West in Khayelitsha last night, 27 May. Lingelethu West police members responded to a complaint of a shooting at a premises in Mew Way, SD Section, at around 6 pm. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the bodies of three men who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. One victim was found outside the
When you hear the word Ferrari, what hits you first? It’s a complete sensory overload. You immediately think of racing history, red paint, and the absolute peak of human aspiration. As the legendary Enzo Ferrari once said: Ask a child to draw a car, and certainly he will draw it red It’s one of the few brands on Earth that completely transcends its actual product. People who don’t know a turbocharger from a
Reach for A Dream is an organisation that is very close our heart and they introduced us to another young dreamer today. Letino is 6 years old and has already been through so much after being diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Letino is a very shy and reserved boy, often quiet in new environments, but once he feels comfortable, his sweet and friendly nature truly shines through. We are grateful to Reach for A
The City’s libraries marked World Play Day, which is celebrated annually on 28 May, at Retreat Library this week, highlighting the importance of play in early childhood development while advocating for unstructured play as a key contributor to children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional growth. The City currently runs Early Childhood Development (ECD) Resource Library programmes across 24 libraries, offering educational toys, guided play sessions, and learning resources for both formal and informal ECD
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed that investigations are underway into allegations of corporal punishment involving two schools on the Cape Flats. The department said it was made aware of the allegations via social media, where pictures are circulating of learners from Luhlaza Secondary School in Khayelitsha and New Eisleben High School in Crossroads with bruises and swollen hands, who were allegedly assaulted by teachers. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond stated that
