The death toll in the bus crash on the R21/R24 split North in Johannesburg, just before OR Tambo International Airport, has risen to 16. 12 people died on the scene, while 4 people died in the hospital. Emergency officials are currently on the scene. 45 passengers were taken to hospital, including the bus driver. It appears that the bus overturned, resulting in passengers being flung down an embankment. According to
Three suspects are in police custody, following a foiled kidnapping and extortion incident in Epping on Monday. The incident took place in Epping Industria 2 around 11:00 when a woman and four men were about to enter a shop. According to the victims, they were approached and accosted by three armed suspects. Shortly thereafter, the victims were forcibly bundled in a Toyota Avanza and driven away by the assailants. However, while
The City of Cape Town has relaunched its mega flagship ACSA Symphony Way housing project in Delft and commemorated slain City official Wendy Kloppers, who was murdered in 2023 by extortionist gangs while she was visiting the site. ALSO READ: Construction mafia: Suspect arrested for Wendy Kloppers murder The project, which was put on hold after the murder, is expected to benefit almost 3 500 informal settlement residents. The R400 million
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called on parents and guardians of prospective grades R, 1 and 8 learners of next year, to get their documents ready and apply on time as the 2026 school application window has officially opened The on-time admissions application window for learners attending Grade R, 1 and 8 in the province next year opens on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, and closes on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Ryan went on a mission to find the oldest pet in the Western Cape. We loved hearing about your senior dogs, cats, and birds. We may have found the oldest pet in Cape Town. Two special African Greys Winston could be the oldest pet in Cape Town – at the ripe old age of 32. Apparently he’s very grumpy. Alan is a bit more cheerful and is especially excited about supporting our national rugby team
