77 serious road-related arrests were made last week, as the Western Cape Mobility Department embarked on high-visibility operations, especially over the long weekend. The department said 36,000 vehicles were stopped between 28 April and 3 May. Driving under the influence, again, contributed to the majority of the arrests made, with 62 motorists taken into custody for this. “In Beaufort West on Sunday, a man was arrested for driving under the influence
Another sharp fuel price hike in May is set to intensify where people work from, particularly as living in economic hubs is becoming increasingly unaffordable. Economists say rising global oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, are placing immense pressure on urban commuters already grappling with high transport costs. Independent economist John Loos says the knock-on effects could be significant, particularly for
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Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomed the seizure of approximately 60 illegal firearms across the Western Cape during April 2026. A hand grenade and large quantities of ammunition were also confiscated. Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers contributed significantly to these joint operations, confiscating at least 10 of these firearms. While these seizures represent important progress in disrupting criminal activity, they also highlight the deeply troubling scale of
The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre has placed the province on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). According to SAWS, an intense cut-off low-pressure system is expected to affect the province from Tuesday afternoon (5 May), peaking on Wednesday (6 May), and continuing into Thursday (7 May). Most of the country will experience adverse weather. The Garden Route District is
