A petition has been launched by the family of a City Traffic Officer who was killed in 2020, to oppose the bail of his alleged killer. Officer Walton Van Rooyen was reportedly gunned down in his patrol vehicle on 17 March 2020 after he arrested a taxi driver for a traffic violation in Kensington. The City’s Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) investigated the case alongside SAPS’ detectives, and the suspect was
It’s been a while since we all sang “Let It Go” from Frozen and in recent times, everyone’s been talking about Bruno despite the unspoken agreement made while watching Encanto, that “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”. There’s a new sensation that gripping the world and you didn’t even know it. Your kids do and have been silently humming to the tunes of HUNTR/X and Saja Boys! Here’s the kicker, they’re all fictional
The City of Cape Town has shared practical advice to help prepaid electricity users save money and clear up some common myths. Here’s what you need to know: 💡 Saving Tips Q: Should I buy electricity in bulk to save money? A: No. Buying in bulk can push you into a higher tariff block, making your units more expensive. Rather buy smaller amounts as needed, and try to stay below 600
The City has reminded residents in Belgravia of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Interruptions to supply will only impact areas on the map provided (click HERE, or see picture below), and only on the relevant date. The work will be carried out from 08:00 to 18:00, if all goes to plan. Impacted streets include: Denchworth First Avenue Belgravia
The Western Cape’s Top 15 teachers, announced at the 2025 Provincial Teaching Awards last week, will now go on to represent the Western Cape as nominees for the National Teaching Awards, which will take place on 9 October 2025. The Western Cape Education Department has lauded these educators for their hard work over the past year, and for the dedication, support, and love, that they show to learners every day. The provincial
