Police in the Western Cape have launched an investigation into a triple murder following a shooting in Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, on Saturday evening. According to police, three adult men were sitting at a fruit and vegetable stall outside a home in Ntloyiya Street when they were attacked at around 19:05. Three unidentified suspects allegedly approached the premises and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The victims sustained fatal gunshot
For two decades, the Cape Town International Hockey Tournament has been the stage where school hockey excellence comes to life. From 22 July 2026, some of the finest young hockey talent from South Africa and around the world will gather in Cape Town for the 20th edition of this prestigious tournament. Established in 2003, the Cape Town International Hockey Tournament has grown into South Africa’s premier school hockey event, welcoming elite local,
The Western Cape Government has confirmed that one fatality has occurred in the Garden Route after an individual attempted to cross a flooded river. This was amid the Orange level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall over the Garden Route from Wednesday, 3 June, into Thursday, 4 June. Authorities have again appealed to residents not to cross flooded rivers or roads, warning that these conditions remain extremely dangerous. Officials also confirmed that the worst
Postbank has extended its card replacement schedule to support thousands of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients who are still trying to switch to the new Black Cards, as concern grows over meeting the upcoming deadline. From Saturday, 06 June 2026, selected retail outlets will be open on Saturdays throughout the month of June, giving beneficiaries more time to switch to Black Cards. Postbank spokesperson Bongani Diako says this is
National Blood Donor Month is here, and your help is being sought to donate blood, which can save lives. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) says the theme for the month is “Be Remarkable”. The organisation’s Public Relations Manager, Marike Carli, says a major blood donation drive will be held next weekend, ahead of World Blood Donor Day, on Sunday, 14 June. “Each donation represents kindness, courage and community spirit”, says Marike Carli,
