UPDATE: Teen suspect remains in custody, amid probe into girl’s death in Joostenbergvlakte
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A 14-year-old suspect, who was recently re-arrested in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl in Kraaifontein, will remain in police custody until his next court appearance. The teenager made his first official appearance at the Blue Downs Magistrates Court on Friday, 18 September, after police confirmed that he was re-arrested on Thursday. He’s facing a charge in connection with the death of Octovia Swarts, whose body was found in
A call for action against gender-based violence (GBV) will be heard at Princess Vlei in Grassy Park on Heritage Day, with One Billion Rising South Africa set to host a solidarity walk calling on communities to stand together against violence against women and children. The event will take place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, from 9am to 11am. Organiser and coordinator Lucinda Evans says the walk is aimed at bringing people together
Two decades. Two very different sounds. And an incredible collection of songs that still know exactly how to get you singing along. This weekend, Smile FM is turning the clock back to the 80s and 90s — from unforgettable power ballads and larger-than-life pop stars to boybands, R&B favourites, rock anthems and the grunge that defined a generation. Whether you lived through it the first time or simply love the music, there’s something
Western Cape Police have confirmed that the body of an adult man has been found on Table Mountain by members of SAPS and Wilderness Search and Rescue Teams on Thursday. This comes after a search was launched for a 46-year-old man who went missing while hiking on Table Mountain on Wednesday. According to police, a missing person’s case was registered on Wednesday at Cape Town Central SAPS following reports of the disappearance of
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that it is aware of an incident involving a Grade 10 learner at a school in Gansbaai last week. It is alleged that a group of learners physically attacked another learner at Gansbaai Academia on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, leaving the Grade 10 learner unconscious and suffering from a concussion. The learner was allegedly instructed by a group of pupils to go to a
