The Western Cape Department of Mobility has expressed concern after 30 people died on the province’s roads in the week leading up to Christmas, between 15 and 21 December. During this period, which is the peak travel period for the festive season, 28 crashes were recorded. Among the victims are 11 pedestrians. The week before, between 8 and 14 December, 50 people died on the roads. The Department says provincial Traffic
The Gauteng Police’s Serious and Violent Crime Investigations together with Crime Detection Tracing Unit have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in a mass shooting incident in Bekkersdal on Sunday. According to police, the incident has resulted in nine people being killed and 10 others being left injured. Police Brigadier Brenda Muridili says the incident occurred just before 01:00, at Tambo section. It is reported that about 12 unknown suspects
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of a citizen-led and inclusive process aimed at shaping South Africa’s long-term social and economic future. The nominations were confirmed on 18 December, with President Ramaphosa acting in his role as convenor of the National Dialogue. The initiative is being undertaken in line with his constitutional responsibility under Section 83 to
Residents and holidaymakers planning to visit the Strand beachfront over the festive season have been urged to take note of ongoing construction work and associated closures along Beach Road. Earlier this month, the City of Cape Town confirmed that the section of Strand beach known as Mosterd’s Bay (between the Strand swimming pool and Norman Road) will be closed from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. The closure has been implemented
Western Cape welcomes deployment of 400 additional police officers for festive season
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The Western Cape Government has welcomed the deployment of more than 400 newly trained South African Police Service (SAPS) officers to bolster festive season operations across the province. In a statement issued on 21 December 2026, Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, said the additional officers will significantly strengthen visible policing and crime-fighting capacity during one of the busiest periods of the year. Marais described the deployment
