A video showing a physical altercation between members of two tow truck companies at the scene of a crash on Kaaimans Pass on Sunday, 2 November, has gone viral. In the footage, two men can be seen exchanging punches while emergency personnel attend to the accident nearby. The crash between two heavy-duty road freight trucks resulted in Kaaimans Pass being closed for several hours, resulting in traffic being backed up past Sedgefield.
The 99er Cycle Tour in association with Smile FM, is one of the Western Cape’s most iconic cycling events, bringing together professional riders, weekend warriors, and cycling enthusiasts from across the country. Known as the perfect preparation race for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, the 99er offers a thrilling combination of distance, scenery, and challenge. With multiple race categories catering for different fitness levels, the 99er is more than just a cycle tour
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed new IEC Commissioners. The President made the appointment in terms of Section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act, as well as on the recommendation of the National Assembly. The Commissioners are: Mrs Joyce Pitso will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission. Judge Dhaya Pillay will serve as a part-time member of the Electoral Commission. Mr Mosotho Moepya will serve as a full-time member
The City of Cape Town says illegal structures built directly over a sewer line are causing sinkholes to form underneath some people’s homes in Khayelitsha’s SST section. GroundUp reports this is the same sewer line that collapsed in January 2024. The Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says building on essential service servitudes is unlawful and endangers lives, property, and infrastructure. The City says the structures must be
The City of Cape Town’s increased investment in camera technology has reportedly resulted in a 35% rise in incidents detected through its CCTV network, with more than a thousand body-worn cameras now deployed among enforcement services staff. According to the City’s Safety and Security Directrate, the system detected 59 526 incidents between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. This is a 35% year-on-year increase. Of these, 27 059 were criminal incidents,
