The University of the Western Cape says it has seen a year-on-year increase in the number of student enrollment applications received. Last year, the university received 120,000 first-year entry applications for the 2025 academic year but, in consultation with the Department of Higher Education, only 4,750 first-year entry places are available. At the same time, the University of Cape Town says it received a total of 98,844 applications from prospective first-year students for
A cash reward of up to R100 000 is being offered for information that can lead to the successful conviction of the person who murdered a neighbourhood watch member in Makhaza last week. Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi says 49-year-old Farrington Mkutshulwa was gunned down in the Ezimfeneni informal settlement near Enkanini just before midnight last Friday. A cash reward of up to R100 000 is being offered for information He says
Anant Singh, renowned film producer and social justice advocate, has been appointed to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) newly launched Global Arts and Culture Council (GACC). The announcement was made during the Council’s inaugural meeting at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22. The GACC, established by WEF co-founders Mrs. Hilde Schwab and Professor Klaus Schwab, aims to address the evolving global landscape as societies transition from industrial eras to
An 81-year-old woman from Piketberg has died after an alleged assault by her 54-year-old son, prompting outrage in the community. The incident occurred on Sunday, 19 January 2025, on a small farm holding. According to rural activist, Billy Claasen, the son initially reported that his mother was experiencing a “sugar attack” and took her to a local medical facility for treatment. Claasen says doctors grew suspicious and informed the police. The
Police are seeking three suspects for murder after shooting the Principal of Ekuthuleni Primary School in Bloekombos this morning as he arrived at school. Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes detectives have been on the scene combing the area for clues. The 54 year old Principal and a female passenger stopped at the school in Henzikile Street at around 7 am, when three assailants approached their car and opened fire. The female
