A helicopter from the South African National Parks’ (SANParks) national fleet is now patrolling Table Mountain National Park, helping to strengthen safety and security as the festive season gets underway. The aircraft supports aerial surveillance and rapid response, working closely with ground rangers and specialised Sea, Air, and Mountain (SEAM) teams to keep visitors safe. SANParks Head of Communications JP Louw says the combined aerial and ground operations play a key
DJ Warras, also known as “The Shady Lurker”, has died. He was brutally murdered on the morning of Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in downtown Johannesburg. Warrick “Warras” Stock was a respected South African media personality, activist, and businessman. His family further states that he was affectionately known as DJ Warras, but also known as “The Shady Lurker”. DJ Warras, also known as “The Shady Lurker” has died In a statement,
The Western Cape Department of Mobility has increased its presence on roads this festive season following a spate of accidents that claimed over 50 lives, including 26 pedestrians, since the start of December. Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says Law Enforcement operations has been intensified, with alcohol-related offences a major concern after more than 100 arrests in just one week. “Reckless behaviour continues to place lives at risk. Alcohol abuse, speeding,
A search operation is continuing for a 35-year-old man who went missing at sea after being swept off rocks along the George coastline. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon near Thembalethu. Jonathon Britton, a spokesperson for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said the man was with friends on the shoreline reportedly collecting fishing bait. “NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following reports of a local man swept off rocks by waves while (we believe) gathering fishing
Destructive borer beetle reaches CBD and Hout Bay, raising alarm over Cape Town’s urban-forest
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The invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) has now been confirmed in Cape Town’s central business district and Hout Bay, which city officials have described as deeply concerning and requiring urgent public cooperation. Samples taken from Boxelder and London plane trees in key locations across the CBD, including Long Street, St George’s Mall, Military Road and Tamboerskloof, as well as along Victoria Road in Hout Bay, have tested positive for the beetle.
