Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has admitted that South Africa is still failing too many victims of violent crime, saying “too many criminals escape justice,” as the country’s latest quarterly crime statistics reveal persistently high murder levels, with several Western Cape hotspots showing renewed or worsening spikes. Speaking ahead of Friday’s release of the first and second-quarter crime figures for the 2025/26 financial year, Cachalia delivered a frank and emotional assessment of the
Expect a flurry of events in Cape Town this weekend. The Mother City will host more than 50 events from today through Sunday. This includes the Smile FM and First for Women’s 5 kilometres Walk on Sunday, in support of survivors of GBV. “This surge in events means more jobs, millions injected into the local economy and a boost for small businesses,” says MMC, JP Smith. Expect a flurry
The Cape International Motorsport Festival takes place at Killarney International Raceway on Sunday 14 December 2025, headlined by the Cape International Six-Hour Endurance Race featuring global stars including Le Mans winners and international champions. The festival packs the entire weekend with action: the Cape Three-Hour Challenge, the Legendary Killarney Eight-Hour Motorcycle Endurance Race, Sprint races, a Spinkhana, Car-club parades, Live demos, Kiddies’ entertainment, Food, Music, and More. Bring the whole family for
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) has considered the parole placement of offender Najwa Petersen. Following its assessment, the board has directed that 63-year-old Petersen be afforded a further profile. Petersen was convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison in 2006 for orchestrating the murder of her husband, musician and theatre legend Taliep Petersen. Taliep Petersen was shot dead in
For the last two months we’ve been asking you what the best song of all time is. With your nominations we have come to a top 10 and it’s safe to say that our listeners have the best taste in music. You did NOT disappoint. Yes No GIFfrom Yes GIFs Here are the top 10 best songs of all time…as chosen by you: 10: Master KG – Jerusalema A proudly South African joyful gospel-house
