Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the announcement by the SAPS that lifestyle audits will be conducted on senior SAPS managers. The announcement was made by the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane. “The reality is that SAPS, in its current form, is not winning the fight against violent and organised crime, said MEC Anroux Marais. Decision welcomed that lifestyle audits will
It takes one incident or funny video for something to become engrained into the fabric of South African culture. Remember some of these moments? A few of our favourites: “My f** Marelize” Who can forget when South Africa made a lady from Namibia famous when she was trying to learn to ride a bike? “Good evening, Candice. Welcome on Top Billing!” In 2012 Petru Steyn from Welkom auditioned for Top Billing. While nerves seemed to
A Dutch national is set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today after being arrested at OR Tambo International Airport last week for alleged drug trafficking. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was intercepted while he was preparing to board a flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said more than 40 kilograms of khat hidden in the man’s luggage were seized during the
Public libraries in Cape Town are being upgraded, restored and reopened in key community spaces. Millions of rand are being spent to modernise libraries where residents study, access the internet and find safe spaces to learn – especially young people. Public libraries in Cape Town are being upgraded, restored and reopened in key community spaces According to the City of Cape Town, the work stretches from major expansions to fire recovery
Cape Town’s city centre is set for a vibrant month-end makeover as the Mission for Inner City Cape Town rolls out a packed weekend of food, creativity and people-friendly public spaces from 29 to 31 May. The three-day programme invites Capetonians and visitors alike to experience the CBD differently, not just as a business district, but as a lively cultural and social hub designed for walking, exploring and connecting. From jazz-filled
