Claims that a man found dead on a Sea Point beach was shot have been dismissed by local officials. The body of the unidentified man was found along Broken Bath Beach on Sunday morning, where he was declared deceased on the scene. Western Cape SAPS confirmed that an inquest docket was opened for further investigation. The City’s ward 54 councillor, Nicola Jowell, said that as news of the incident spread, so
A proud day for the Springbok Women
Category: Sports
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin and team captain Nolusindiso Booi were delighted with their first win over Italy in York on Sunday, with the pool victory also ensuring that South Africa progress to the Women’s Rugby World Cup play-offs for the first time in history. Furthermore, the 29-24 victory – their first in four attempts against the Italians – means South Africa will also move into the top ten on
The City of Cape Town plans to meet with the Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety Department to find ways to address the sale of cough syrup and other medications to children. The City’s Safety and Security chief, JP Smith, at the weekend appealed to residents to report people or businesses who distribute medication containing codeine, which he says can be used in combination with a fizzy drink to make
The CODETA taxi association intends to challenge the interdict preventing them from operating on certain routes. The Western Cape Government sought and was granted the interdict last week to curb ongoing violent and fatal taxi violence, which erupted last month. ALSO READ: Taxi violence: Court issues interdict against CATA, CODETA The CATA association, as well as affiliates of the mentioned associations, are also affected. They have been barred from
Western Cape schools and education districts have excelled at the National Education Excellence Awards held this past Friday, 29 August, at the Sandton Convention Centre. The awards recognise outstanding achievements in terms of quality teaching and learning indicators. The Western Cape swept the Top Performing Public Ordinary School in the Quintile 5 category, with Hoёr Meisieskool Bloemhof (Cape Winelands) awarded 1st place for the second year running. Rhenish Girls’ High School
