As the festive season approaches, the Department of Home Affairs is giving South Africans extra time to get their essential documents in order. Offices across the country will extend their operating hours to help those needing smart ID cards and passports. From Monday until 19 December, and again from 5 to 16 January, Home Affairs offices will stay open until 6pm instead of the usual 4pm. The extended hours will apply to both applications and
Expect a full weekend (5–7 December) of non-stop sports action. So sports fans, strap in. If you thought you were going to chill this weekend… think again. Expect a full weekend of non-stop sports action The Mother City is throwing every type of sporting showdown your way – cricket, rugby sevens and football. It’s all packed into three days of pure adrenaline. Your calendar? Fully booked. Your voice? Probably gone by
The City of Cape Town’s Council yesterday adopted its Rail Business Plan and Vision 2050, which sets out ambitious goals for the Metro, underpinned by a fully functioning public rail system. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the detailed plan includes the goal that 75% of passenger trips should be made by public transport by 2050, with rail as the backbone of an integrated system under City control. The City says it regards passenger
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the US has no right to exclude South Africa from the G20, reiterating that South Africa is a founding member of the G20. It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday confirmed that South Africa would not get an invitation to Miami. Rubio lashed out at South Africa’s G20 Presidency, accusing the country of blocking America, adding that South Africa no longer qualifies
Two City of Cape Town traffic officers came under fire in Athlone this week after pursuing suspects believed to be linked to a deadly shooting at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, when the officers were patrolling the area and noticed an armed man running toward a vehicle before fleeing the scene. A high-speed chase followed through Athlone in the direction of Langa. As the officers attempted to cut
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