Air France has announced the return of its popular seasonal direct flights between Cape Town and Paris for the 2025/2026 summer season. Operating daily from 15 December 2025 to 12 January 2026, the non-stop service will operate with the modern Airbus A350, promising passengers a comfortable journey with signature French flair — from gourmet meals to Champagne in all classes. Image by Lizell Persens The expanded schedule caters to
Cape Town police maintain that no foul play is being suspected, following the discovery of a dead Bellville woman, who was reported missing at the weekend. 52-year-old Chantal Pelser’s corpse was discovered in a hotel, on Wednesday, three days after she was last seen driving her silver Hyundai i10 in the streets of the Bo-Kaap. Detectives were apparently led to the accommodation facility, after they tracked her banking activity. Provincial
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation for the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. According to a statement released by the Presidency on Thursday, retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe will chair the commission. She will reportedly be assisted by retired Northern Cape Judge President Frans Diale Kgomo and Adv Andrea Gabriel SC. This is
Three people suspected of attempting to scam tourists with fraudulent card transactions have been arrested near Table Mountain. According to SANParks, the suspects were reportedly operating from a white BMW in the Lion’s Head area. They are alleged to have used a fake card machine to scam tourists, taking their credit cards under the pretence of completing payments. Authorities were notified, enabling the SANParks Sea, Air, Mountain (SEAM) team and Camps
The Western Cape Education Department has called on parents to remain calm, as the outcomes of Grade R, 1 & 8 applications start becoming available from Friday, 30 May. The Ryan O’Connor Breakfast show fielded several calls from distraught parents this morning, saying they have been left in tears after they were notified that their children had not been accepted at any schools yet. The WCED’s Kerry Mauchline has allayed the fears expressed
