Metro Police officers have stopped two hijackings in Cape Town, just minutes apart, and arrested one suspect. The incidents happened on Sunday afternoon, 16 August 2026, at the intersection of Sheffield and Govan Mbeki Roads. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says an off-duty Metro Police officer saw the first hijacking and reported it. “He immediately called for backup and activated his blue lights in an attempt to
Grade 9 learners across South Africa can now apply to study Marine Sciences as a Grade 10 to 12 school subject in 2027. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Ocean Campus offers the subject online, allowing learners to study Marine Sciences even if it is not available at their school. Marine Sciences is an official CAPS subject that contributes towards the National Senior Certificate. The programme was developed by Ocean Campus educators and
Another life has been lost to suspected gang violence in the Cape. A 37-year-old man was shot and killed in Wesbank on Saturday evening, while three others were injured. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk says officers were patrolling Avila Street when they heard gunshots and immediately responded. “As they approached Wesbank Main Road, they were stopped by a member of the community who pointed out
There’ll be no mowing in some parks this Spring. This will be done so that spring flowers can grow unimpeded. The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, says no mowing in some of these areas will protect spring blooms and pollination corridors. READ MORE: The list of all the no mowing areas “The City is located within the Cape Floral Kingdom, and is recognised globally for its remarkable
No foul play is suspected after a man was found dead in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in Sea Point. The Western Cape SAPS confirmed that officers were called to the corner of Regent Road and St Andrews Street on Sunday morning, where the 54-year-old victim was found behind the wheel of a Suzuki vehicle. The man was originally thought to be asleep behind the wheel but was later found to be
