Dozens of protesters, including concerned parents, community leaders and members of political parties, including the EFF and ANC, gathered for a picket outside Milnerton High School on Wednesday afternoon, after a video showing a Grade 10 learner being bullied and assaulted by a group of older learners went viral. The brutal video shows the learner being beaten with hockey sticks and belts, and it has caused widespread outrage. The picket was mostly
South Africans are paying a little more for everyday essentials, with consumer inflation ticking up to 3.4% in September, slightly higher than the 3.3% recorded in August, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Stats SA economist Patrick Kelly says the increase was largely driven by higher prices in transport, restaurants, and accommodation. However, the pressure on food and non-alcoholic beverage prices has eased slightly. One of the biggest contributors to the
The three suspects accused of murdering a City of Cape Town LEAP officer during an attempted hijacking in Philippi East earlier this month have abandoned their bail applications. The suspects made their second court appearance in the Athlone Magistrates Court on Tuesday. It is believed that the trio were part of a group of suspects who hijacked the 26 year old officer, Yonke Pakade, on 12 October 2025. According to the
Milnerton High School has strongly condemned a recent bullying incident involving several of its learners, saying the behaviour does not reflect the school’s values or ethos. This follows widespread public outrage after a video circulated online showing a group of learners verbally and physically bullying a Grade 10 pupil. Police are investigating a case of assault, while other parents have come forward to say their children were also victims of abuse.
Steenberg police have registered cases of attempted murder, attack on police and reckless and negligent driving after two anti-gang unit officers were shot and wounded in Lavender Hill. Western Cape police say a police Captain and a Sergeant were chasing a vehicle in Lavender Hill on Tuesday evening, when they came to a stop in Mirby Road at around 18:25. The officers came under attack from members of the community, with unknown
