The three suspects accused of murdering a City of Cape Town LEAP officer during an attempted hijacking in Philippi East earlier this month have abandoned their bail applications. The suspects made their second court appearance in the Athlone Magistrates Court on Tuesday. It is believed that the trio were part of a group of suspects who hijacked the 26 year old officer, Yonke Pakade, on 12 October 2025. According to the
Milnerton High School has strongly condemned a recent bullying incident involving several of its learners, saying the behaviour does not reflect the school’s values or ethos. This follows widespread public outrage after a video circulated online showing a group of learners verbally and physically bullying a Grade 10 pupil. Police are investigating a case of assault, while other parents have come forward to say their children were also victims of abuse.
Steenberg police have registered cases of attempted murder, attack on police and reckless and negligent driving after two anti-gang unit officers were shot and wounded in Lavender Hill. Western Cape police say a police Captain and a Sergeant were chasing a vehicle in Lavender Hill on Tuesday evening, when they came to a stop in Mirby Road at around 18:25. The officers came under attack from members of the community, with unknown
South African audiences are in for a treat next year when Pretty Woman: The Musical brings one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic comedies to the stage for the very first time. The hit Broadway and West End production will open at Artscape in Cape Town on 18 March 2026, before heading to Montecasino’s Teatro in Johannesburg from 24 April. Tickets are now available via showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. To sweeten the deal,
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed to Smile FM this morning that Milnerton High School has issued precautionary suspension letters to eight learners. The eight learners are involved in the alleged physical and verbal assault of a Grade-10 learner at the school on Friday. READ MORE: Outrage After Milnerton High Learner Assault Video Surfaces – Smile 90.4FM A disturbing video has been circulating on social media
