The NSRI has honoured Bravery, Gallantry, and Decades of Service at its 58th Awards Ceremony and Annual General Meeting. The National Sea Rescue Institute held its Annual General Meeting and Awards Evening at Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town on Friday, 15 August 2025. NSRI Honours Bravery, Gallantry, and Decades of Service The evening honoured exceptional acts of bravery, gallantry, and long service. It also recognised volunteers and civilians whose
An official investigation is underway by the South African Human Rights Commission into offensive comments made by Sport and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie. The SAHRC said that McKenzie’s social media posts on X, between 2011 and 2017, constitute prima facie violations of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act. He used the k-word, but McKenzie maintains that it was not used in a racist context. ALSO
The City of Cape Town has reported a decline in fire-related fatalities over the past year, though officials continue to stress the need for vigilance. According to the latest statistics, the overall number of residential fires in 2024/25 dropped by 10%, while fatalities decreased by 25%. In total, 3,773 residential fires were recorded, down from 4,210 in 2023/24. Fatalities fell from 220 to 166. “The statistics, while encouraging, can’t ease the
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has moved to dismiss what it calls false and misleading claims circulating on social media. According to the messages, the council had allegedly instructed South Africans not to use their private vehicles and instead travel with their families. Several reports on social media stated that motorists would not be allowed to carry more than one passenger, and that there would be violent repercussions if taxi
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