Man in court for traffic cop’s murder
A man appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court in connection with the death of a Cape Town traffic officer and a motorist. ||| Cape Town - A man appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Friday...
View ArticleMusic brings money to Cape
This year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival is expected to contribute over R450 million to the Western Cape economy. ||| Cape Town - This year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival is expected...
View ArticleUCT admits race article ‘problematic’
A student newspaper piece about love and race is problematic in many ways, the University of Cape Town said. ||| Cape Town - A student newspaper piece about love and race, which sparked a complaint, is...
View ArticleLast-minute preparations for balloon run
In a Twitter post Matt Silver-Valance said: “These ain't your Spur balloons, kids.” ||| Cape Town - An SA Navy Vessel on Saturday morning set sail from Table Bay harbour to lend support to a man...
View ArticleSecond man in court for CT cop killing
Two men have appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court in connection with the murder of a Western Cape traffic officer. ||| Johannesburg - Two men appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Friday...
View ArticleParliament lift malfunctions, cleaners injured
Seven cleaners were injured when a lift malfunctioned in Parliament, SABC news reported. ||| Cape Town - Seven cleaners were injured when a lift malfunctioned in Parliament, SABC news reported on...
View ArticleCountdown to balloon run
The fog appears to be lifting from the Atlantic Ocean, shortly before Matt Silver-Vallance attempts to float from Robben Island to the mainland. ||| Cape Town - The fog appears to be lifting from the...
View ArticleFears grow over missing girl, 9
According to a police source, Yamkela Mtini and her two-year-old sister were left in the care of a neighbour. ||| Cape Town - Door-to-door searches for a nine-year-old Nyanga girl who went missing on...
View ArticleNew twist in Cape toll saga
Validity of Winelands pay road questioned as Sanral goes ahead with controversial R10-billion project. ||| Cape Town - The Record of Decision allowing Sanral to go ahead with its controversial...
View ArticleAlleged gang leader escapes bomb attack
The family of Sanie “American” Davids believe an explosive device was placed under his car moments after he arrived home. ||| Cape Town - Alleged gang leader Sanie “American” Davids narrowly escaped a...
View ArticleUp, up and away!
Matt Silver-Vallance has landed safely after floating from Robben Island to the mainland using 200 helium filled balloons. ||| Cape Town - Matt Silver-Vallance has landed safely after floating from...
View ArticleRugby thug smashes woman’s face
Video footage shows a woman being punched in the face after rugby fans came to blows at Newlands. [GRAPHIC VIDEO]. ||| Cape Town - Two video clips are making the rounds on YouTube, revealing how a...
View ArticleANC MP attacked, strangled
ANC MP Sue van der Merwe was strangled until she lost consciousness when her Cape Town home was robbed, a report said. ||| Cape Town - ANC MP Sue van der Merwe was assaulted when her Cape Town home was...
View ArticleResearchers to study farmworkers’ strike
Researchers will start a nine-month study this week to find out who initiated and led the farmworkers' wage strike in the Cape. ||| Cape Town - Researchers at UCT and an NGO start a nine-month study...
View ArticleGlobal fallout over Karabus
The WMA will advise physicians about the risks of working in the UAE, triggered by the legal action against Dr Cyril Karabus. . ||| Cape Town - In an unprecedented move triggered by the Cyril Karabus...
View ArticleCouple hold teen prostitute hostage
A teenage sex worker was kidnapped and raped allegedly by a Cape couple in a terrifying two-day hostage orgy. ||| Western Cape - A teenage sex worker was kidnapped and raped allegedly by a Cape couple...
View ArticleANC MP recovering after attack
Sue van der Merwe was recovering well after she was assaulted during a robbery at her Cape Town home, her brother said. ||| Cape Town - ANC MP Sue van der Merwe was recovering well after she was...
View ArticleResidents demand councillor’s expulsion
Senior citizens from Cape Town’s Ward 43 have called for councillor Irma Jackson to be given her marching orders. ||| Cape Town - Residents living in Ward 43 want their councillor expelled for letting...
View ArticleCape’s Grade R goal is within sight
The Western Cape Education Department is confident it will reach the goal of universal access to Grade R by 2014. ||| Cape Town - About 88 percent of public primary schools in the province now offer...
View ArticleZille to name HIV lottery winners
The five winners of Helen Zille’s HIV testing lottery will be announced in Cape Town on Monday. ||| Cape Town - Five people who took part in a HIV testing lottery in February will win R10 000 on...
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