The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has welcomed the convictions and sentencing of Ncubeko Hloni, widely known as the “Dunoon puppy seller”. Hlone faced charges for animal cruelty, illegally selling animals and escaping from lawful custody. The 22-year-old appeared before Magistrate Nemuhuyuni in the Cape Town Central Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 2 September 2026, after being held in custody since his re-arrest on 1 December 2025 following his escape from lawful police custody.
The family of Slade Van Der Walt, who disappeared at a beach in Strand last week, are not giving up on their search for him. The family called on friends, community members and the public to take part in a search along the coastline between Strand and Hout Bay over the weekend, in a bid to find the 22-year-old. This image has done the rounds on social media over the media,
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) says a child protection investigation is underway, following an incident during which a woman, reportedly from Saldanha, was filmed smoking what appears to be tik, while three very young children gathered closely around her. The video, shared by the Daily Voice, has sparked outrage online. While it is not yet clear when the video was filmed, the Department says they were made aware of
A former Senior Superintendent has been jailed for corruption. Elvis Frank Nontyi worked at the Stellenbosch Municipality Driver’s Licence and Testing Centre. He was recently found guilty of issuing learners’ and/or driver’s licences to applicants in exchange for money. The total amount paid to him by these applicants was R5 550. A former Senior Superintendent jailed for corruption According to the office of the Western Cape Hawks, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes
Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas will battle it out for the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division title in Kimberley on Saturday after coming through contrasting semi-final victories this past Sunday. Griquas produced a ruthless seven-try performance to crush the Fidelity ADT Lions 52-12 at Suzuki Stadium, while the Pumas had to dig deep to edge the Toyota Cheetahs 27-24 in a thrilling encounter in Bloemfontein. The final will kick off
