Lwandle police have launched an investigation after a fatal shooting involving a mini-bus taxi on Monday left a 44-year-old man dead at the corner of Hlati Drive and Isikolo Street. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk confirmed that two others, including a woman, were wounded and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. “Reports indicate that officers responded to a shooting at the address and found a white Toyota Quantum with the victim seated
Active firefighting ongoing in Gansbaai
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Firefighting efforts in Gansbaai remain in full force as crews battle several active fire lines for the fourth consecutive day. Teams have been working “throughout the night and early morning” to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby properties and roads, according to the Overstrand Municipality. Municipal Manager Dean O’Neill confirmed that firefighters were focusing efforts on five different fire lines as of midday on Tuesday. IMAGE: Facebook/Overstrand Municipality
Milnerton High School has confirmed that more cases of bullying have surfaced during investigations into the case of assault that recently came to light at the school. Last week, a video surfaced of a group of boy learners assaulting a fellow learning on he school premises. This has since sparked public outrage, with concerned parents, community members and political parties calling for proper steps to be taken to address this issue. The
South Africa has become the first African country to register the anti-HIV injection lenacapavir, according to what health officials are calling a “game-changer” in the fight against HIV. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) announced on Monday, 27 October, that it had approved the registration of lenacapavir, the groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection. In March 2025, Gilead, a biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, applied to SAHPRA, the local drug
A fire has destroyed shacks in a Plettenberg Bay informal settlement. According to the Bitou Municipality, between 84 to 90 homes were destroyed at Bossies Gif. Image: Gift of the Givers A fire has destroyed many shacks in a Plettenberg Bay informal settlement The municipality, on its Facebook page, says a total of 183 people were affected by the fiery disaster. This number includes 69 children. Many of these
