Traders raise a stink over closed toilets
Greenmarket Square traders say the stench from the area’s restrooms is costing them clients and money. ||| Cape Town - Greenmarket Square traders say the stench from the area’s restrooms is costing...
View ArticleFlash mobs for One Billion Rising
Flash mobs across the country took to major cities to protest against rape and violence against women and children. ||| Cape Town - Flash mobs across the country led by various organisations took to...
View ArticleAcademics asked to join battle against sex crimes
WCape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato will call on academics and gender rights organisations to make presentations to his department. ||| Cape Town - Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato will...
View ArticleDon’t up the amps, says V&A
Buskers wanting to perform at the V&A Waterfront will need to do so without the help of amplifiers. ||| Cape Town - Buskers wanting to perform at the V&A Waterfront will need to do so without...
View ArticleCommunity vows to end the violence
The Cape Agulhas municipality has pledged to stop violence in the community following the rape and murder of Anene Booysen. ||| Bredasdorp - The Cape Agulhas municipality has pledged to stop violence...
View ArticleCity closes factory after fatal blast
The City of Cape Town has temporarily closed the Global Gases factory where two men were killed in an explosion. ||| Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has temporarily closed the Global Gases factory...
View ArticleMurder suspect in court
The case against a Kenwyn man, who confessed to a murder he committed 11 years ago, has been moved to the Wynberg Regional Court. ||| Cape Town - The case against a Kenwyn man who confessed to a murder...
View Article‘Drug dealer’ shot dead in street
Three gunmen shot and killed an alleged drug dealer in Voortrekker Road, Parow, on Thursday night. ||| Cape Town - Three gunmen shot and killed an alleged drug dealer in Voortrekker Road, Parow, last...
View ArticleWoman raped by drinking companion
Having a drink in the veld with a man she did not know turned into tragedy for a 39-year-old woman who was raped by her companion. ||| Cape Town - Having a drink in the veld near Mnandi Beach on...
View ArticleZuma hears woes of fire victims
“I can’t live like this any more. The conditions are unbearable,” wept fire victim Phakama Nhose after about seven weeks of living in OR Tambo Hall. ||| Cape Town - “I can’t live like this any more....
View ArticleSurviving on other people’s rubbish
Nokhwezi Masakhana is at work at 6am. But her work doesn’t involve a desk and a telephone. That’s because she works on the streets. ||| Cape Town - Nokhwezi Masakhana is at work at 6am. But her work...
View ArticleSon held after mother strangled
A Philippi man allegedly strangled his mother to death after an argument. He then went to a tavern and ordered a beer. ||| Cape Town - A 37-year-old Philippi man allegedly strangled his mother after an...
View ArticleAnother woman killed in Cape
Another Western Cape woman has lost the struggle to protect herself from an attacker she knew. ||| Cape Town - Another Western Cape woman has lost the struggle to protect herself from an attacker she...
View ArticleUAE malpractice law has to change - Mediclinic
Mediclinic is lobbying authorities in Dubai to change medical malpractice laws there. ||| Cape Town - An international private hospital group is lobbying authorities in Dubai to change medical...
View ArticlePhilippi resembles a warzone
At least two sets of robots were trashed when residents from an informal settlement took to the streets. ||| Cape Town - At least two sets of traffic lights were trashed by protesters on Eisleben Road...
View ArticleBelhar shooting kills 1, wounds 4
“Three of them jumped out of the car and randomly started shooting at the bystanders in the front garden of 25 Matroosberg Street.” ||| Cape Town - A man was shot dead and four people were seriously...
View ArticleMaqubela widow to seek acquittal
Deceased acting judge Patrick Maqubela's widow Thandi and her co-accused Vela Mabena will apply for their acquittal and discharge. ||| Cape Town - Deceased acting judge Patrick Maqubela's widow Thandi...
View Article‘Every sound makes me jump’
These are the words of rape survivor Rochelle Herbst, 37, who was raped at knifepoint on a smallholding in Melkbosstrand. ||| Cape Town - “I’ve become a horrible and angry person. I now have so much...
View ArticleTeen attack brings back horror
The rape and murder of Anene Booysen has brought back memories for a woman who was also gang-raped at 17. ||| Cape Town - The rape and murder of 17-year-old Anene Booysen has brought back memories for...
View Article‘Men I trusted took turns to rape me’
The daughter of a Grabouw councillor is the latest gang rape victim – by two men she considered good friends. ||| Grabouw - The daughter of a Grabouw councillor is the latest gang-rape victim – by two...
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