Russian gangster tells of fight for Cape
Nearly five years ago, underworld boss Yuri Ulianitski was assassinated in Milnerton. Now his best friend has broken his silence. ||| Nearly five years ago, underworld kingpin Yuri “the Russian”...
View ArticlePlans for Chappies toll building resumes
Parliament is being asked to deproclaim part of the Table Mountain National Park for a new Chapman’s Peak Drive toll plaza. ||| Parliament is being asked to deproclaim part of the Table Mountain...
View ArticleR1m bid over loss of hearing
A Gugulethu man has instituted a R920 000 damages action, claiming that he went deaf following TB treatment. ||| A Gugulethu man has instituted a R920 000 damages action in the Western Cape High Court,...
View ArticleLicence scam case postponed
The case of three people accused of illegally helping members of the public to get learners' licences has been postponed. ||| The case of three people accused of illegally helping members of the public...
View ArticleSerb fugitive’s bail bid postponed
Serbian fugitive Dobrosav Gavric, who fled his home country to avoid a 35-year prison sentence, will remain in custody until Friday. ||| Serbian fugitive Dobrosav Gavric, who fled his home country to...
View ArticleBase jumper crashes into Table Mountain
A top international base jumper has badly injured his leg in a crash-landing after jumping off Table Mountain. ||| A top international base jumper has badly injured his leg in a crash-landing after...
View ArticleAmbulances must pay Chappies toll fee
Ambulances must stop and pay the toll fee if they use Chapman’s Peak drive – irrespective of whether it is an emergency. ||| The medical director of Cape Medical Response has been told his ambulances...
View ArticleInjured Base jumper may face charges
“He was absolutely not allowed to jump. It is worrying to me because people may think they can do this now without permits.” ||| An internationally-renowned Base jumper, who was severely injured when...
View ArticleMagistrate feels the heat in strippers’ case
“I hope I will see you again,” Magistrate Chumani Giyosi told the 12 strippers before him in court. ||| Magistrate Chumani Giyosi appeared bemused as he presided over Court 17 at the Cape Town...
View ArticleCape heat wave to subside
Sizzling hot weather in parts of the Western Cape will subside by Thursday. ||| Sizzling hot weather in parts of the Western Cape will subside by Thursday, the SA Weather Service said.“We've had very...
View Article‘Thelma and Louise’ in court
Linked to nine armed robberies among other things, two Cape Town women have been nicknamed Thelma and Louise. ||| Linked to nine armed robberies among other things, the two women who have been...
View ArticleHeatwave strikes Western Cape
SA Weather Service has warned of “extremely uncomfortable, hot conditions” and a high risk of veld fires in the Western Cape. ||| It’s official: the Western Cape is in the grip of a heatwave.For the...
View ArticleFire claims life of ‘heroic’ gran
An 80-year-old grandmother has been hailed a hero after she died while trying to save her great-grandchildren. ||| An 80-year-old grandmother has been hailed a hero after she died while trying to save...
View ArticleOutrage over Cape's violence ranking
Authorities say a report ranking Cape Town among the 50 most violent cities in the world is “severely distorted”. ||| City authorities say a report ranking Cape Town among the 50 most violent cities in...
View ArticleHitman’s chances of asylum slim
Chances are slim that a Serbian fugitive wanted in his homeland for the murder of a warlord will be given refugee status. ||| Chances are very slim that a Serbian fugitive wanted in his homeland for...
View Article‘Help me get my brother’s body home’
The brother of a Congolese car guard who was killed in a car crash in Plumstead says a decent burial will cost thousands of rand. ||| The brother of a Congolese car guard who was killed when he was hit...
View ArticleCouncillors’ pay under microscope
A debated will be held to decide whether Cape Town can afford the controversial salary increases for councillors. ||| The controversial salary increases for councillors which angered unions – and could...
View ArticleRhino bull killed near Mossel Bay
A rhino bull's carcass has been found on Bergsig farm near Hartenbos and Mossel Bay. ||| A rhino bull has been killed near Mossel Bay, police said on Tuesday.The bull's carcass was found on Monday on...
View ArticleBan for billboard that riled atheists
A church billboard depicting atheists as stupid has been removed after a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority. ||| A church billboard depicting atheists as stupid has been removed after a...
View ArticleStudent protests turn violent
Students and security guards at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s city campus clashed over registration fees. ||| Students and security guards at the Cape Peninsula University of...
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