Golden Arrow bus passengers who pay cash will have to budget a little more from 28 September 2026, when selected fares increase by an average of 4.5 percent. The increase will mainly affect off-peak cash fares, while most peak-period fares will remain unchanged. Some peak cash fares will, however, also increase. Passengers who use Gold Card multi-journey tickets will not see an increase. GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer says the decision was
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has reassured parents and caregivers that routine childhood vaccines used in South Africa remain safe, based on ongoing scientific evidence and safety monitoring. This comes amid concerns and fears among some parents and caregivers regarding the safety of childhood vaccines. In a statement, SAHPRA says it continuously monitors the safety and quality of vaccines used in the country. It added that before it is authorised,
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has this week marked the start of work on the newly renamed Tutu Memorial Park (formerly Lupin Park). This is in honour of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mama Leah Tutu. The Mayor was joined by guest of honour Mama Leah Tutu and Dr Mamphela Ramphele, Chairperson of the Archbishop Tutu Intellectual Property Trust. The trust is collaborating on the park with the City and local ratepayer associations
Nearly a year after the government declared gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster, questions are being raised over what has actually changed for women in South Africa. The declaration, on 21 November 2025, came amid nationwide protests and was welcomed as a turning point, but a string of femicide cases in Ekurhuleni, concerns over policing and crime data, and ongoing calls for greater resources and accountability are once again putting the state’s
Metro Police seized dagga worth more than R180,000 at a long-distance bus terminal in Bellville on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. According to Metro Police spokesperson Ruth Solomons, officers received a tip-off about a man allegedly carrying drugs and immediately made their way to the bus station to track down the suspect. “Officers received a tip at approximately 17:30 and made their way to the bus station, armed with a description of the
