Western Cape police have made another breakthrough in the fight against illegal firearms. In an intelligence-driven operation on Monday morning, 22 September, officers pounced on a flat in Bellville, and seized six AK-47 rifles, eight pistols, and ammunition believed to have been trafficked from KwaZulu-Natal. The police’s Andre Traut says eight men were arrested and are set to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court. “Provincial police management has commended the members
This Heritage Month, FableReads, a free and ad-free global storytelling platform, is launching the #FableItForward isiXhosa Campaign. Robert Bexell is one of the founders of FableReads. This collaborative initiative will translate, narrate and deliver 25 timeless fables in isiXhosa, both online and in print, so that more South African children can read, listen and grow in their mother tongue. If you are interested helping FableReads achieve their goal of getting more fables to children in
Checkers Little Shop is back for its 5th season. This time it’s super-sized with 46 quirky reimagined minis. From tiny Oros bottles with big personalities to a pint-sized Sixty60 delivery bike, these pocket treasures are here to keep kids (and secretly, adults) entertained. Minis That Double as Fidgets Say goodbye to screen time meltdowns – these soft, rubbery minis also moonlight as fidget toys. Alongside classics like All Gold Tomato Sauce and Ouma Rusks,
Cape Town is preparing a hero’s welcome for the Proteas as the ICC World Test Champions are bringing their Mace Tour to the Mother City on Friday, 26 September. The procession around the streets of the Cape Town CBD will be preceded by some entertainment on the iconic Grand Parade, in front of the City Hall. For lucky fans, the team will also host a fan meet and greet session before getting
Police suspect gang links in the murder of a schoolboy in Elsies River. The 14-year-old was reportedly on his way home from school when he was gunned down on 18th Avenue on Friday. Western Cape police spokesperson, Captain F.C. Van Wyk, said a case of murder was registered for further investigation. He said police were alerted to a shooting in the area, and upon their arrival on the scene, the
