Western Cape police have confirmed that the body found in Paarl East is that of 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies. The teen had last been seen on 14 May 2025, but she was only reported missing two weeks later, on 28 May. Police said at the time that Plaatjies’ mother did not initially report her missing, as she usually stayed away for long periods before eventually returning home. On Monday, 2 June, a
The bustling Bree Street in Cape Town is currently undergoing a significant upgrade to its cycle lanes, aiming to improve safety and promote sustainable urban transport. The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, visited the site on 9 June 2025 to inspect the progress being made on this high-profile pilot project. The upgrade focuses on the stretch between Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue, with the first
Members of the K-pop group, BTS, are getting ready to return to the stage. This is after more members were released from military duty, with Jimin and Jungkook being released this morning. READ MORE: BTS’s Jimin And Jungkook Discharged From The Military Photo Credit: Xportsnews, BIGHIT MUSIC BTS is getting ready to return to the stage Yesterday it was the leader, RM and V who were released from duty. They
Lethabo Mekoa is an accomplished South African actress, model, and digital content creator celebrated for her multifaceted talents and impactful contributions to the entertainment and lifestyle industries. Lethabo gained widespread recognition for her role as Ntswaki in Skeem Saam, which earned her the prestigious 2024 Royalty Award for Best Actress (Viewers’ Choice) and a nomination for Best Actress at the 2024 National Film & TV Awards. 1 of 5
Another policeman and a former policeman have been arrested on charges of corruption. A spokesperson for the Hawks says the arrests were made yesterday in George in the Southern Cape. The 44- and 39-year-olds are due to appear in court today. In recent weeks, several police officers, along with others in the law enforcement and safety and security sectors, have been nabbed in connection with various crimes. READ MORE: Cape Town police officer arrested
