A man was fatally stabbed at the Bellville taxi rank. According to Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, Bellville Police have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing incident. The murder occured at a local taxi rank on Monday, 14 July 2025. Bellville Taxi Rank (IMAGE: Google) Man Fatally Stabbed at Bellville Taxi Rank Swartbooi says officers responded to an emergency call just after 12:00 and discovered the body of
The Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit has launched an investigation into a triple murder and attempted double murder that occurred in Gugulethu late Wednesday night. Detectives are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in solving the case. At around 11 pm, police responded to reports of a shooting in Moletsane Street, New Crossroads. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the bodies of three men with gunshot
A new case of Mpox has been confirmed in Western Cape, as South Africa sees a steady rise in infections. The patient, a 32-year-old from Cape Town, is among two newly reported cases, with the second being a 45-year-old from Johannesburg. Both individuals have no recent travel history to regions experiencing mpox outbreaks. According to National Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale, “the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease is gradually
Salary negotiations between FlySafair and the trade union Solidarity have officially reached a deadlock, paving the way for a potential pilot strike in the coming days. The deadlock follows three months of talks over improved employment conditions. FlySafair’s final offer of a 5.7% salary increase, along with additional adjustments to pilot remuneration, was overwhelmingly rejected by Solidarity members. Helgard Cronje, Deputy General Secretary of Solidarity, said the rejection is not just about
A surge in measles cases across Gauteng
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The provincial Department of Health has intensified its public health efforts in response to a surge in measles cases across Gauteng. A public health expert from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) has also urged a further scale-up of measles vaccinations to help curb the ongoing outbreak. Prof Talitha Crowley, the Academic Division Head at the School of Nursing, said that vaccination coverage in the province, reportedly under 75%, is






