The Western Cape Mobility Department has raised concerns over the growing number of heavy motor vehicles becoming stuck on Bain’s Kloof Pass. It has warned truck drivers and companies that such incidents pose serious safety risks and cause major traffic disruptions. According to the department, seven heavy motor vehicles have become lodged along the historic mountain pass over the past two months, despite clear signage indicating a strict height restriction of 3.68 metres.
Cape Town’s Biovac set to lead Africa’s vaccine production with Gates Foundation support
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South African biopharmaceutical company Biovac has officially opened a state-of-the-art product development laboratory in Cape Town, marking a major leap toward Africa’s goal of producing its own vaccines from start to finish. The new facility, established with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will expand Biovac’s capacity to develop and manufacture vaccines using advanced technologies, including mRNA, cell culture, and bacterial platforms. It forms part of South Africa’s growing drive
The Cape Flats Safety Forum (CFSF) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in violence against women and children on the Cape Flats. This comes after two women were shot and killed, and a 12-year-old boy was wounded in Portlands, Mitchell’s Plain, yesterday. Read more: : Two women killed, 12-year-old wounded in Portlands domestic dispute CFSF Secretary Lynn Phillips has called on authorities to urgently investigate the sources of illegal firearms to
Happy 30th Birthday, Two Oceans Aquarium! The Two Oceans Aquarium is turning 30 years old this November, and everyone’s invited to join the celebration! On 13 November 2025, step into the Aquarium’s underwater wonderland and be part of a birthday bash honouring three decades of marine magic, conservation, and unforgettable memories. Happy 30th Birthday, Two Oceans Aquarium! Buy your entrance ticket and dive into the fun! Snap a selfie at the Legacy
Justice has prevailed for the murder of Sergeant Vutula, after the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town sentenced 26-year-old Thabo Ndevu to life behind bars. Ndevu was handed multiple life sentences for the brutal killing of a police officer and a civilian in Mfuleni on 06 June 2021. The sentence was confirmed on 06 November 2025. “Sergeant Vutula served his community with courage.” Justice has prevailed for the murder of Sergeant Vutula Sentencing
