Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku has filed a notice of intent to extend the extraordinary measures closing mini bus-taxi routes and lanes along the Khayelitsha–Somerset West corridor for another 30 days. The following routes are closed for 30 days from 17 September: 611 Khayelitsha – Somerset West 43 Lwandle – Khayelitsha M18 Mfuleni – Somerset West X19 Nomzamo – Mfuleni AA20 Khayelitsha – Somerset West CBD via Vergelegen Medical Clinic AA21
With the end-of-year matric examinations set to start next week, a number of City libraries have made arrangements to assist learners, and matriculants in particular, by creating dedicated spaces to study and prepare for their final exams. According to the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, the matric support programme offers space and access to resources, including study guides, textbooks, free stationery and the online SmartCape service where they can access past exam
Western Cape Agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer says World Food Day serves as a powerful reminder that access to food is a basic human right, not a privilege. Under this year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” Meyer says the province is strengthening partnerships and community-driven programmes to tackle hunger and malnutrition. The department hosted its flagship World Food Day event on Friday, 10 October 2025 in partnership
A search is underway for a nine-month-old baby who disappeared while in the care of her father in Nyanga earlier this month. The Pink Ladies Organisation called on the public to help trace the missing infant, identified as Melokuhle Mahiapelo Ngcakaza, who was last seen in the Thabo Mbeki Squatter Camp on 6 October. According to the organisation, Melokuhle was last seen at her father’s shack. In its statement on
The Western Cape Police have launched their 2025 Safer Festive Season Operational Plan in Khayelitsha. Between now and the end of January 2026, high-density operations, roadblocks, and suspect tracing will be the order of the day as the SAPS bolsters its efforts to combat serious and violent crime during the festive season. This year’s campaign will be rolled out in five phases and will focus on ten key crime areas, including gender-based
