The Western Cape Government has handed over specialised hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment to the Cape Winelands District Municipality. This is as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen municipal fire and rescue services across the province. Specialised hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment handed over Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, said, “We are investing in preparedness, resilience and the ability of our emergency services to respond when communities
Detectives are continuing their investigation into an elderly couple’s alleged attempt to “buy a child”. A Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Andre Traut, said officers were alerted to the incident in Table View where the couple reportedly approached a babysitter and a young child. A search for the couple then ensued. “SAPS members responded to an all-points bulletin following an incident in Table View, where the suspects allegedly approached a babysitter
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has welcomed the ministerial intervention offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training, saying it is open to any assistance that could help bring an end to the ongoing tensions at the university. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has requested a team from the University Education Branch to visit CPUT and facilitate urgent engagement between university management, the Council and student leadership.
The team on board S.A. Agulhas II have arrived safely at Marion Island. The M83 team arrived earlier this month. They are ready to reactivate the base following an evacuation of the previous team from the island earlier this year. Team on board S.A. Agulhas II arrive safely at Marion Island After a short delay due to the late arrival of the helicopters, the S.A. Agulhas II set off from
A major review by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has found consistent evidence linking vaping among children and young people to respiratory problems and an increased likelihood of later smoking cigarettes. The review, published on 20 August, examined more than 14,000 published articles, assessed 325 full-text studies and synthesised evidence from 81 studies covering eight health and social areas. Researchers found that young people who vape are more likely
