This winter, Smile FM is putting together Cape Town’s ultimate all-cover band. TV personality, author, and Idols judge Randall Abrahams just got on board to help us find the right talent: How to Join the Band We’re looking for guitarists, drummers, vocalists, bassists, keyboard players, EVERYONE with a musical talent. Here’s how to join: Nominate yourself, or someone who deserves their second shot Enter on WhatsApp by clicking here Audition by sending us a video Tune in to
The bodies of three people killed vigilante style have been found in Samora Machel. Western Cape police spokesperson, Andre Traut, says the bodies were found in different locations but near to each other in the “C Section informal settlement” on Tuesday. It is alleged that the community accused the victims of being armed robbers, after which they were allegedly targeted and killed. While a post-mortem is being conducted to ascertain
The Western Cape has been identified as one of the four provinces requiring urgent intervention to curb violence in and around schools. This was revealed by the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, in Cape Town on Tuesday, at the launch of the Collaborative Implementation Protocol on School Safety. The protocol, which is launched in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, is aimed at tackling violence, crime, and insecurity in schools. This
Rival taxi associations CATA and CODETA have announced they have reached an agreement to end recent route-related tensions. The deal, signed on Tuesday, 24 June, follows several high-level discussions aimed at resolving disputes on key routes, including the Mfuleni–Somerset corridor. The dispute has been marked by a series of deadly taxi shootings and murders, with tensions leading to disruptions at various ranks, including Somerset West. READ: Taxi violence in Mfuleni leaves
The City of Cape Town has announced its game day logistics for the Springboks and Barbarians match this Saturday at DHL Stadium. This includes an expanded free Park-and-Ride service for spectators. Ticket holders have been encouraged to make use of this system in order to avoid delays. The free MyCiTi shuttle service will operate from Century City, the CTICC, Thibault Square and the Civic Centre More than 40,000 spectators are expected
