Nyala torched in Makhaza
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Makhaza police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the burning of a SAPS Nyala on Wednesday at 8:40 p.m. on Baden Powell Drive, at the Empolweni informal settlement. According to reports, a group was protesting against the lack of service delivery when they allegedly set the vehicle alight. Members of Public Order Police, Faure (POPS), were attending a protest action where approximately 180 disgruntled community members were protesting. The crowd was pushed back
The City of Cape Town is set to put road closures in place in preparation for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, set to take place this Sunday. This year’s event will undergo a final-stage evaluation to join the ranks of the Abbott World Marathon Majors as part of its candidacy for inclusion in 2026. Having successfully completed the first assessment phase in 2024, organisers must now meet a 104-point criteria focused on operational
Quality assurance body Umalusi says it is fully prepared for this year’s national matric examinations across both public and private institutions. According to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) more than 766 500 full-time learners and more than 137 000 part-time learners have been registered to participate in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. Umalusi CEO Dr. Mafu Rakometsi has assured that all systems are in place to ensure fair, credible, and
The City of Cape Town is reminding residents that something as simple as regular handwashing with soap can cut diarrhoeal disease by nearly half. As the city heads into the warmer months when cases of diarrhoeal disease typically increase, proper hygiene remains crucial. Executive Support Officer to the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Anthea Hartzenberg, says good hand hygiene is one of the easiest and most effective ways
Another robbery has struck the tourist town of Franschhoek, as guests at an accommodation were robbed of their belongings over the weekend. Police confirmed that a case of house robbery was opened after suspects burgled a guest house along Uitkyk Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. “Unknown suspects entered the premises and robbed the victims of electronic equipment and jewellery before fleeing the scene,” said Western Cape police spokesperson
