The City of Cape Town says it has processed more than 683,000 transactions since June to eradicate the backlog caused by the national lockdown. Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson says there's currently a backlog of about 3 to 4 months.

Tough New Learner’s Licence Testing System Records 17% Pass Rate in Western Cape

Smile Staff Reporter - 16 July 2026

New data released by the Western Cape Government has revealed that only 17% of applicants passed their learner's licence test under the province's new...

Golden Arrow Driver Suspended Following Fatal Cape Town CBD Accident

Smile Staff Reporter - 16 July 2026

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has confirmed the suspension of one of its bus drivers following a fatal accident at the corner of Plein...

DA plans for “Metro Police Detective Unit” in Cape Town, post-elections

Smile Staff Reporter - 16 July 2026

The DA has announced plans to establish its own detective unit to investigate crime in the city. The party's election campaign took the form of...