Fatal Fires Under Investigation
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Five people, including three children, have died in separate fire-related incidents as investigations into the causes of the fires continue. A fire in Khayelitsha on Monday morning claimed the lives of two adults and a two-year-old child. Spokesperson for the City’s Fire and Rescue Service, Michael Abrahams, says the service was alerted to a structure fire in Ntlazane Road, Kuyasa. “Crews from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and Mfuleni responded. One wood and
There’s a new peace deal in the taxi industry in the South. Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku says an agreement has been reached among four Southern Suburbs taxi associations, which he believes will restore peace in the taxi industry. “The agreement clearly sets out where each association may operate and how they will work together.” New peace deal in the South MEC Sileku has hailed the peace agreement a victory for commuters. He
There is some good news for those with petrol-powered vehicles, while the news is not so rosy for diesel motorists. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources officially released the fuel price adjustments for August 2026 on Monday morning. Both grades of petrol will decrease by 52 cents per litre from Wednesday 5 August, while diesel will increase by between R1.23 and R1.38 per litre. Illuminating paraffin will increase by just
Black Burns Fast is South Africa’s latest cinema offering following a successful festival run abroad
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Following a successful festival run that included its international premiere at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival and the honour of closing BFI Flare’s 50th anniversary edition, Black Burns Fast hit local cinemas on 31 July. Written and directed by Sandulela Asanda and starring Esihle Ndleleni, the production is headed up by Cait Pansegrouw – responsible for the acclaimed team behind Inxeba and This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection. 1 of 3 Actress
Residents, anglers and beachgoers are urged to avoid any contact with sardines and other fish that may wash up on beaches in the Western Cape. This is a precautionary measure amid an investigation by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) into occurrences of dead or dying sardines washing ashore along the Western Cape coast. “Members of the public are strongly advised not to collect, handle or consume
