Six Nigerian nationals wanted in the US for defrauding women of more than R100 million, in love scams, are being extradited from Cape Town. The Hawks say the six men are alleged to be members of an organised crime group known as Black Axe, which allegedly targeted women through online romance scams. They are believed to have defrauded more than 100 women in America. “Among the alleged victims were pensioners and businesspeople
City considering water restrictions
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The City of Cape Town says its Water Restrictions Committee is considering implementing water restrictions as an extra proactive measure to help protect supply, amid an expected longer, drier and hotter summer. As of Monday, 7 September, dams that supply Cape Town with water were at 75,5%. This is 16,9% less compared to the same time last year, which was 92,4%. The City says its Water Teams are driving a multi-pronged action
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Spring is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a little more sunshine, fresh air and a whole lot of music. It’s the perfect time to throw open the windows, get the house feeling fresh, and let your favourite songs set the mood. From feel-good classics to big, uplifting anthems, Sing for Spring Weekend is packed with songs that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face — and
The City of Cape Town is set to pilot a cashless payment system at three Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) from 1 October 2026. The pilot project will be introduced at the Brackenfell, Fish Hoek and Strand DLTCs. The City operates 18 DLTCs across Cape Town, which process thousands of transactions each month. These include traffic fine payments, learner’s and driving licence applications, driving licence card renewals and replacements, as well as
