A driver allegedly found fast asleep behind the wheel on the N2 in Cape Town has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The City says its Metro Police officers were investigating a vehicle blocking a lane when they discovered the man sleeping inside the vehicle on Saturday, 29 August. The vehicle was blocking the right-turn lane at the on-ramp to Jakes Gerwel Drive from the N2. The City’s
Airlink says it has volunteered black-box data to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) so it can independently review and verify that Saturday’s DHL Stadium fly-over was in accordance with the flight authorisation. In a new statement, Airlink said it had offered the data on its own initiative. The airline said while it appreciates the interest and concern, it will refrain from making any further comments while the SACAA reviews the
The Western Cape has celebrated its top teachers, recognising their dedication, innovation and commitment to improving the lives of learners across the province. Fifteen teachers and school leaders were honoured at the National Teaching Awards Provincial Ceremony in Cape Town on Friday, 28 August. Western Cape Education Minister Jaco Londt said teachers play a vital role in learners’ lives, as they are often the first to recognise the talent and potential
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA have provided care to 40 animals inside a Cape Town community, following a recent video documenting gang activity, violence, extreme poverty and difficult living conditions in the area. According to the SPCA, the video, filmed by Cape Town Audits, prompted widespread concern for the welfare of animals seen in the footage. SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abraham said teams entered the community and provided primary preventative care to 40
A South African professor has been honoured with the prestigious Royal Society Africa Prize of the United Kingdom’s Royal Society. He’s Prof Clive Gray, professor of immunology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University (SU). This prize honours an Africa-based research scientist making an innovative contribution to capacity building on the continent. A South African professor has been honoured with the prestigious Royal Society Africa Prize According
