There’s been public outrage after a video doing the rounds on social media shows private security officers allegedly assaulting a man in the Plattekloof/Panorama region, with police now having launched an investigation into the incident.  

In the video, which surfaced on Monday, a group of security officers is seen apprehending a man on the corner of Rothschild Boulevard and Plattekloof Road, with some of them kicking, stomping and hitting him. 

The video was captured from a restaurant overlooking the road. 

The individuals involved can be identified by the uniforms and work vehicles as working for ZoneWatch Security and District Watch Security.

According to reports, ZoneWatch Security have suspended three of its security officers. The security group told the Cape Times that it is “deeply concerned by what has occurred”, further noting that “the behaviour seen in the footage is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or standards we uphold”. 

Besides the suspensions, it advised that an internal investigation is underway.  

Similarly, District Watch is also conducting an internal investigation. This security group distanced itself from the incident, suggesting that only “Zonewatch officers assaulted the suspect”. 

“A District Watch Officer was on his way to check-up on a guard when he noticed three Zonewatch officers (not affiliated to District Watch in any way, shape, or form) chase a suspect… The District Watch officer radioed senior officers to assist at the scene at this time,” read the group’s statement shared on social media.  

Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut, confirmed to SmileFM that the SAPS is aware of the incident and that it is being investigated.  

“All available leads are currently being pursued. The victim has not yet been interviewed as part of the investigation. The violent conduct displayed in the video by the security personnel involved is viewed in a serious light,” said Traut.  

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US President Donald Trump has backed down from his threat to eliminate “a whole civilisation” after announcing overnight that there will be an immediate ceasefire in Iran, brokered by Pakistan.

Trump says this is on the condition that Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has agreed to the ceasefire, but listed several conditions, including the continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump has claimed the US has “met and exceeded all Military objectives” and that a “10-point proposal from Iran” is now a “workable basis” for a broader deal.

He added that the sides are “very far along with a definitive agreement” on long-term peace.

🚨 President Donald J. Trump makes a statement on Iran: pic.twitter.com/9mqTayL0Q3

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 7, 2026

In an interview with AFP, Trump declared that the US had won a “total and complete victory” after agreeing to the two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

While Trump may position this as a US victory, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has claimed that it has essentially forced Washington to accept key Iranian demands in principle.

According to the statement, these include guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, recognition of its nuclear enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of US forces from the region, and payment of reparations.

The council says Iran and its regional allies inflicted significant military and strategic losses on their opponents, ultimately compelling the US to seek a ceasefire. It maintains that Iran rejected earlier ceasefire requests until its objectives were met.

Negotiations are now set to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at finalising a 10-point plan within two weeks. However, Iran warns it is ready to resume full-scale military action if talks fail.

🚨 Statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

📌 Full Text of the Statement of the Supreme National Security Council (Translated to English):

The enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat in its dishonorable, illegal, and criminal war against…

— Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) April 7, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted that the ceasefire would be in effect immediately and everywhere, including Lebanon, where Israel has been carrying out military operations.

Israel later released a statement saying it agrees with the ceasefire, but that it does not include Lebanon. This has already put strain on the fragile ceasefire.

Sharif has invited delegations of the respective countries to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.

With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome the…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026

*This article was updated to remove Iran’s “10-point plan” as conflicting versions are being reported on

For many residents of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay, access to safe and reliable sanitation has long been a daily struggle. But that reality is beginning to change, as a R1.8 million investment brings not just infrastructure but also renewed dignity and hope to the community.

The City of Cape Town has recently handed over 110 new full-flush toilets and 34 taps, transforming access to basic services for hundreds of households. For residents who have endured ageing, vandalised, and failing facilities, the upgrades mark a significant step forward.

Over the past nine months, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has installed more than 3,600 toilets across informal settlements.

At the same time, support teams have carried out nearly 5,000 repair and maintenance interventions to ensure that services remain functional and accessible.

Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says the City remains committed to ensuring that every resident, regardless of where they live, has access to dignified and reliable sanitation services.

“These new facilities add to the existing services in the area, which already include 338 full-flush toilets,132 chemical toilets, and 68 portable flush toilets.”

Badroodien says full-flush toilets, where conditions allow, offer a more sustainable and user-friendly solution. For residents, they also represent something far more meaningful: privacy, safety, and dignity.

The City adds that the project also created job opportunities in the area.

“To support the upkeep of these facilities, 24 new jobs have been created for janitors appointed from the local community through the Expanded Public Works Programme. In addition to cleaning, they play an important role in reporting faults so that maintenance teams can respond quickly,” the City added.

Philippi, Gugulethu, Delft, Khayelitsha, Strand, and Langa will see similar sanitation upgrades between April and June this year.

Dagga with an estimated street value of over R1 million was seized in the Northern Cape over the weekend.

In a determined effort to keep drugs off South African streets, police in Colesberg have made a significant breakthrough. Their relentless vigilance paid off early on Sunday morning, when a routine tip-off led to a major drug bust.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says members received information from a bus company in Cape Town after one of its drivers, travelling from Cape Town en route to Johannesburg, reported a strong smell of dagga on the bus.

“Police immediately operationalised the information and located the bus at a fuel station in Colesberg. The bus was subsequently escorted by members to the police station, where a search was conducted. During the search of the luggage compartment, members discovered two travel bags containing dagga,” SAPS added.

Upon further investigation, it was found that the bags belonged to a 38-year-old male commuter, who was arrested on the spot.

“The suspect was arrested for dealing in dagga. Dagga with an estimated street value of R1.2 million, as well as cash, was confiscated by the police.”

The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.