Police have uncovered a dagga cultivation laboratory in Bothasig. Officers were following up on a complaint about a person who refused to pay his e-hailing driver when they detected a strong smell of dagga at the premises and initiated an investigation. The crime was reported on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 01:00. Police have uncovered a dagga cultivation laboratory Constable Ndakhe Gwala says officers were called out to Mill Street
Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams were kept on their feet this past weekend, responding to six incidents across Table Mountain, Stellenbosch, and Lion’s Head as outdoor activity picks up with the warmer weather. Among the rescues was a German family who lost their way on Smuts Track after hiking up Skeleton Gorge on Friday. Rescuers managed to locate them and safely guide them back to Constantia Nek. A number of other
Two of Cape Town’s most beloved cultural figures, David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen, will be awarded the Freedom of the City, the City’s highest civic honour. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the decision, saying the honour recognises the pair’s enduring impact on South African music and theatre. The award will be formally conferred at a public ceremony in January 2026. “Taliep and David take their place alongside titans of history like
Lwandle police have launched an investigation after a fatal shooting involving a mini-bus taxi on Monday left a 44-year-old man dead at the corner of Hlati Drive and Isikolo Street. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk confirmed that two others, including a woman, were wounded and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. “Reports indicate that officers responded to a shooting at the address and found a white Toyota Quantum with the victim seated
Active firefighting ongoing in Gansbaai
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Firefighting efforts in Gansbaai remain in full force as crews battle several active fire lines for the fourth consecutive day. Teams have been working “throughout the night and early morning” to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby properties and roads, according to the Overstrand Municipality. Municipal Manager Dean O’Neill confirmed that firefighters were focusing efforts on five different fire lines as of midday on Tuesday. IMAGE: Facebook/Overstrand Municipality
