A community Madressa in Langa has allegedly fallen victim to an extortion racket, as police have launched an investigation. According to the Cape Town Ulama Board (CTUB), members of the non-profit religious school were contacted by people who demanded “a once-off “registration fee” of R3,000.00 alongside ongoing monthly payments of R500.00”. The CTUB noted that the demands were made under threats of violence. It is alleged that members of the Madressa, out of
Thirteen cases of foodborne illnesses were reported in the City between July 2025 and May 2026. This financial year has the lowest number of cases of the past three years. READ MORE: Foodborne illnesses – A national disaster declaration “Handling food properly not only reduces the risk of illness, but it also extends the life of the produce,” says City councillor Francine Higham. Thirteen cases of foodborne illnesses were reported in the City The
The Western Cape Government’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have reportedly confiscated 5 firearms, 99 rounds of live ammunition, significant quantities of illegal drugs, hundreds of litres of illegally traded liquor, and various items of stolen property. According to Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC, Anroux Marais, this is the latest operational results from the more than 1 200 additional law enforcement officers deployed across identified crime hotspots to help the South
President Cyril Ramaphosa this week confirmed that the Department of Home Affairs will set a date after which the green ID books will no longer be recognised. In an address to the nation on Sunday, 7 June, where he spoke about measures to crack down on illegal immigration, Ramaphosa said the green ID books are now being progressively discontinued, as it has enabled enabled identity theft by undocumented immigrants and criminal syndicates over
For many young South Africans, financial priorities such as paying off student debt, covering rising living expenses and supporting family members often take precedence over investing and retirement planning. However, financial experts say delaying investment decisions can come at a significant cost. According to Lungile Macuacua, Portfolio Analyst at 1nvest, time is one of the most valuable assets in long-term wealth creation. “The scarcest resource in building wealth is not capital,
