While the latest quarterly crime statistics have shown an overall decrease in crime in the country, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith says a number of gains have also been made at Cape Town’s crime hotspots. Not only has serious crime dropped in areas like Delft, Nyanga and Mitchells Plain, but crimes dependent on police action like the recovery of contraband, narcotics and illegal firearms have increased.
Stomach bugs, also known as stomach flu or gastroenteritis, are especially common in summer months and frequently affect children. Caring for a child with such an illness can be daunting for parents; however, South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy offers some pointers for managing the symptoms effectively at home. “Gastroenteritis is caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites infecting the stomach or intestines leading to inflammation. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach
The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, released the second-quarter crime statistics on November 25, 2024, emphasizing the urgent need for a “whole-of-society” approach to tackling crime. These are crimes reported between 1 July and 30 September 2024. Addressing challenges and progress since assuming office, he reflected on the country’s crime landscape and the collective responsibility to build safer communities. Decline in Major Crimes The Minister announced a 5.1% overall decline
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit has made history, becoming the first South African to win the prestigious World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year award twice. The 32-year-old received the honour during the World Rugby Awards ceremony in Monaco on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Du Toit, who also claimed the title in 2019, was shortlisted alongside Springbok teammates Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth, as well as Ireland’s Caelan Doris. The
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has introduced a cutting-edge rip current forecasting model to enhance safety at Cape Town beaches. Unveiled on November 21, 2024, in Milnerton, the model aims to help beachgoers and lifeguards anticipate dangerous rip current conditions, potentially reducing drownings at six high-risk beaches along the Cape Peninsula. Rip currents, fast-moving water channels that extend from the shoreline into the surf zone, are responsible for over 100 fatalities
