Locals adversely affected by last week’s floods can, from today (18 May 2026), get some much-needed essentials at the Newlands Cricket Stadium. This is because the Gift of the Givers is partnered with the Western Province Cricket Association to make humanitarian aid accessible to flood victims. Adverse weather began in some parts of the province in the latter part of the first week of May, but it affected the entire
A 17-year-old boy remains missing after a drowning incident at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday morning, while four other teenagers were rescued from dangerous surf conditions. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), emergency crews were activated shortly after 11am following eyewitness reports of multiple swimmers in distress at the popular False Bay beach. NSRI Strandfontein station commander Nicolette Whitehead said five local teenage boys, believed to be between the ages of
There’s more to Louw Venter than just punchlines. If you’re don’t know who Louw Venter is, remember the days of Corne en Twakkie, he was the other half that brought us The Most Amazing Show which ran on SABC 2 in the mid 2000’s Louw Venter has returned to the stage with a new one-man show, Dead Dad, which premiered to rave reviews and standing ovations in April 2026. The show, which has
Probe into living conditions at African Athletics Senior Championship
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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that the department has started a probe following concerns raised by South African athletes over the living conditions at the 24th African Athletics Senior Championship in Ghana. Participating athletes reportedly complained about conditions at the on-site accommodation, and McKenzie says the department has taken steps to address the situation. This follows the circulation on social media of a video by South African
Two young lives were tragically cut short following a drive-by shooting in Mitchells Plain on Wednesday. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that two murder cases have been registered, while the suspect remains at large. According to reports, the two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were found with multiple gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on the scene. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk said the incident took place at Veronica
