The Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has accused the ANC of misleading the public on crime-fighting in the Western Cape. Speaking on a podcast by the Democratic Alliance over the weekend, alongside the City of Cape Town’s chief for Safety and Security, JP Smith, Cameron repeated the DA’s call for the devolution of policing powers. “The ANC single-handedly destroyed the South African Police Service. We should say
This is it: Killarney’s annual showdown to decide the best of the best. Drag Racers, Drifters, Spinners: More than 60 of South Africa’s top competitors from across the country will be coming to Killarney on Saturday 4 October to do battle with the local heroes. Come and witness who will be crowned the Kings of Racing for 2025. An official IASCA record Sound Off competition will be coupled with minimum 60 customs
The National Council of Provinces has used its veto powers to prevent the Western Cape Provincial Government from placing Knysna Municipality under administration. The NCOP convened a special sitting on Friday, 26 September, where the decision was made. The MEC of Local Government, Anton Bredell, had announced his intention to dissolve the Municipal Council on 12 September. But the move elicited strong pushback from councillors, who accused the DA of politicking.
Multi-BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominee Olivia Dean has officially released her highly anticipated second album, The Art of Loving. The album, produced with longtime collaborator Zach Nahome, arrives with the lead single So Easy (To Fall in Love) and its accompanying visual. According to her label, Capitol Records, the album marks a thoughtful exploration of love in all its forms, weaving together stories of romance, friendship, self-worth, and vulnerability.
Anthrax Cases in the Kruger National Park are no cause for concern for visitors. So says South African National Parks. SANParks has confirmed the occurrence of localised anthrax cases in the Kruger National Park (KNP). A spokesperson says the cases are consistent with the disease’s natural cycle in the park and pose an extremely low risk to tourists. “In the Kruger National Park, anthrax is generally left to follow its
