UPDATE: Eastern Cape Authorities Investigate Viral Video of Children Drinking Alcohol
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Ngqamakhwe police in the Eastern Cape are investigating the alleged supply of alcohol to minors after a viral video circulated showing children drinking on Christmas Day. The footage, which may violate the Children’s Act, shows one child questioning why they should not be drinking, insisting it was Christmas. The disturbing clip has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children in the province. The incident was traced to a
As New Year’s Eve festivities are fast approaching, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is appealing to visitors to remain fire-wise, amid growing concern that fire-related incidents remain high during the festive season. TMNP Fire Management says firefighting teams are already under pressure, with at least 14 fires reported in the past week alone. This is more than what was recorded at the same time last year, raising serious concern as hot, dry
The City of Cape Town says it intends to appeal the judgment handed down in the Western Cape High Court on Monday evening, 29 December 2025, which ordered the Metro to provide an alternative venue for the members of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) to proceed with its minstrel competitions and events. The CTMCA initiated court proceedings against the City on 27 December 2025, after their booking request for the use
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has won an urgent court bid against the City of Cape Town in connection with a minstrel parade. This association took the City to court after it withdrew approval for the use of Vygieskraal Stadium in Athlone for its minstrel competition. The matter was heard in court on Monday, where the Western Cape High Court ruled late that night that the City must provide
34 people lost their lives on the roads in the Western Cape this past week. This is based on the Provincial Mobility Department’s stats between 22 and 28 December. 14 of these fatalities were pedestrians. The department noted, in addition, that seven cyclists and nine motorcyclists have lost their lives during the festive season so far, “highlighting the extreme vulnerability of two-wheel road users”. Other statistics include that 27 crashes occurred over this period. 103 arrests made by
