An 18-year-old Russian national was rescued from the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve near Stellenbosch on Friday, after he was stranded in the reserve overnight. According to the Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR), the teenager embarked on a solo hike on the Panorama Circuit Trail on Thursday afternoon. The teenager, who had reportedly researched Cape Town hiking routes online, began his hike at 10h00 on Thursday. By late afternoon, worsening weather had turned paths
A long-running investigation into South Africa’s leading medical schemes has confirmed systemic racial discrimination against Black healthcare providers in fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) investigations. The findings, published in the final report by the Section 59 Investigation Panel, chaired by advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC, reveal that Black medical practitioners were significantly more likely to be found guilty of FWA than their white counterparts between 2012 and 2019. The investigation focused on schemes
The Cape Flats Safety Forum has called on gang hotspots on the Cape Flats to be placed on lockdown, following several deadly shootings recently, which have left dozens of people dead. The Chairperson of the Forum Abie Isaacs has labelled the current wave of gun violence “urban warfare.” On Thursday, 3 July, four separate shootings left five people dead and seven injured in the Mitchells Plain area. Police top brass swarmed the
We’re in the day and age where phone calls are few and far between. Voice notes and texts are king. But do you remember leaving a voicemail for someone? Do you remember having a custom voicemail because you were the coolest person in the world?
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is transforming into a place of wonder this winter holiday, with all children under 18 enjoying free entry to the garden from 28 June to 21 July 2025. The Winter Wonders programme promises a blend of creativity and adventure for young minds. From drumming and sand art to nature walks and hands-on workshops, the garden will be brimming with engaging activities tailored to delight young nature lovers.
