The City says construction of the new MyCiTi bus station in Claremont is progressing well, with the installation of 583 concrete piles now being completed.

The piling forms the foundation on which the station building and future overhead development will be supported.

The old bus terminus along Claremont Boulevard, between Hawthorne Road and Newry Street, has been demolished and removed, and the construction of a new MyCiTi bus station is now under way in the heart of Claremont, within walking distance from the Claremont railway station and the minibus-taxi facility in Ralph Street.

Once complete, the new bus terminus will accommodate not only the MyCiTi bus service, but also Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) shuttle service for students.

This project forms part of the MyCiTi bus service expansion that will connect Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Claremont and Wynberg.

The MMC for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, says teams have started concrete casting for the lifts, stairwells and columns on the ground floor.

“The stormwater pipe installation along Claremont Boulevard will be the next challenge; working meters underground next to a busy road with existing services in the way is no small thing. But our teams know what they are doing and I have tremendous faith in them.”

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Quintas says the Claremont MyCiTi station will also be able to “grow upwards” – up to about ten storeys of mixed-use development, which will boost the vibrancy and efficiency of this public transport precinct.

“This precinct is set to become one of Cape Town’s most connected and integrated transport hubs. Commuters will have access to five different public transport options: MyCiTi, Golden Arrow, the UCT Shuttle, rail, and minibus-taxis, all within a 120-metre footprint. Transferring between different public transport modes will be easy and efficient, whether heading to the metro south-east along the MyCiTi trunk route or on to Cape Town by train, taxi or bus.”

If all goes as planned, the Claremont MyCiTi bus station should be operational by March 2028.

A 69-year-old Hout Bay resident was arrested after Law Enforcement officers uncovered 1,848 West Coast rock lobster tails and more than R17 000 during a patrol in the Hout Bay and Wynberg area.

The City says officers from the Marine Unit were on duty when they noticed people drinking in public in a parking area near Victoria Hospital. The officers intervened and searched a white Mitsubishi vehicle.

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith confirmed that during the search, they discovered the large consignment of crayfish, along with R17 600 in cash.

“This incident highlights the audacity of so many lawbreakers in our city who remain convinced that they will not be caught. How else does one explain openly breaking the law by consuming alcohol in public, knowing that you are in possession of contraband?”

The suspect was arrested at the scene and detained at the Wynberg police station.

DA Member of Parliament Nicholas Gotsell has alleged that a SAPS officer involved in a car accident in Belhar fled the scene and has yet to face criminal charges. 

The incident occurred on the Stellenbosch Arterial Road near the R300 bridge on Saturday, 6 June, and involved two vehicles, including a police vehicle. 

Footage after the incident on Saturday has been doing the rounds on social media, showing angry residents confronting a man, not wearing an official uniform, in the driver seat of the police vehicle. They accuse him of violating road laws and causing the accident. 

Western Cape SAPS spokesperson FC Van Wyk confirmed that Belhar police had opened a reckless and negligent driving case following the collision. 

“Belhar police registered a reckless and negligent driving case following an accident involving two vehicles including a police vehicle on Saturday, 2026-06-06 at about 17:30 at Stellenbosch Arterial Road, Belhar. The circumstances surrounding this accident are under investigation,” Van Wyk said. 

In a video on social media on Monday, Gotsell identified the officer as Sergeant Sonamzi and claimed he left the scene before police arrived. 

“I’ve just confirmed that he’s not been charged with fleeing the scene of an accident or reckless and negligent driving or defeating the ends of justice,” said Gotsell.

In a separate video the following day, Gotsell claim that the officer was “still missing”.  

“But now the question arises, how did he get away from that accident scene? Who helped him?”  

He also noted concerns over the impact of the SAPS vehicle involved in the crash, noting that officers are already struggling to serve in local communities due to limited resources.  

By the time of publication, the Western Cape SAPS media office had yet to respond to SmileFM’s queries regarding Gotsell’s claims.

Counterfeit goods worth millions have been seized in Bellville. The value of the goods confiscated amounts to almost R100-million.

Counterfeit goods worth millions seized in Bellville

Sergeant Wesley Twigg says members of the South African Police Service and Brand Protectors jointly took part in a search and seizure operation in the Bellville CBD. The operation took place on Tuesday, 09 June 2026. Inspections were also conducted at shops believed to sell counterfeit goods.

Combating the counterfeit and illicit goods trade

Twigg says these operations are aimed at combating the counterfeit and illicit goods trade in the Western Cape. He says that, at the same time, it is aimed at protecting consumers and legitimate businesses that are affected by the trade in these goods.

Counterfeit clothing and illicit goods

A wide range of counterfeit clothing and illicit goods were confiscated during the operation. This includes branded clothing, running shoes and sneakers. Twigg says these items have an estimated value of R98 000 000.00.

Twigg added that the seizure of the counterfeit goods is regarded as a significant blow to the illegal trade in these goods. He says that those responsible for the illicit trade will be pursued. Some are being questioned at this stage.