In the build up to the December festive season, the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has already recorded a 25% increase in noise complaints and calls for medical assistance this past weekend. According to the City, its Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 2 025 incidents over 48 hours this past weekend. Just more than a quarter (511) were medical complaints. The centre also recorded 138 assault cases, 67 domestic
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign unfolds, a crucial support service for survivors is facing a major setback. The 24/7 National Gender-Based Violence Command Centre, a lifeline helpline for victims of gender-based violence (GBV), has become unreachable. This issue was uncovered last week during routine checks conducted by the MOSAIC Training, Service & Healing Centre for Women, an NGO dedicated to combating GBV. Kerryn Rehse, an advocacy
Twenty bicycles were handed over to use in the fight against GBV. Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku says the handing over of the bicycles to three community organisations that work on gender-based violence highlights the importance of mobility in enabling organisations to deliver essential support to vulnerable groups. MORE ABOUT: 16 Days of Activism: A Call for Urgent Action Against GBV Twenty bicycles were handed over to use in the fight
As the Western Cape faces a heightened wildfire risk this summer, the provincial government has declared itself well-prepared to safeguard lives and property. Over 2,300 professional and contract-based firefighters are on standby, supported by a R15 million aerial support budget. This budget enables rapid deployment of 24 aerial resources, including helicopters, fixed-wing bombers, and spotter aircraft. The increased firefighting complement, according to Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell, is in light of
With the festive season upon us, most South Africans, fortunate enough to be employed, will receive their December salaries early, while those who are exceptionally lucky, will also get a thirteenth cheque or bonus. While the extra cash could tempt one to splash out and treat yourself and your family, financial gurus say it is also an ideal time to put that extra cash to good use and set yourself on a good
