City tender back on table
The City of Cape Town has over-hauled a multimillion rand security tender after cancelling contracts when it was first awarded. ||| The City of Cape Town has over-hauled a multimillion rand security...
View ArticleNo forgiveness for axe killer dad
Ten years after an attack in which her three children were killed, Debbie still cannot forgive her “loving” husband. ||| Cape Town - More than 10 years after surviving an attack in which her three...
View ArticleLawyer confirms Dewani accused’s plea
Honeymoon murder accused Xolile Mngeni denied charges of murder, kidnapping, robbery and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. ||| Cape Town - A man accused of shooting Swedish honeymooner...
View ArticleWoman moves in District Six development illegally
An interdict and illegal occupation charges have been brought against a District Six claimant who “invaded” one of the new properties being built. ||| An interdict and illegal occupation charges have...
View Article‘My goodness ... he's going for the long haul’
Judge Robert Henney was surprised when Xolile Mngeni pleaded not guilty to kidnapping, robbing and killing Anni Dewani. ||| Cape Town - Xolile Mngeni pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to kidnapping,...
View ArticleCondemn protests, Zille urges Zuma
Helen Zille says she’s written to President Zuma asking him to condemn “violent attempts to make Cape Town ungovernable”. ||| DA leader Helen Zille says she’s written to President Jacob Zuma in his...
View ArticleNo troops for Cape ganglands
President Jacob Zuma will not deploy soldiers to areas affected by gang violence in the Western Cape, the presidency said. ||| Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma will not deploy soldiers to areas...
View ArticleDewani organised hit before: witness
A person believed to be Shrien Dewani had previously organised a hit to look like a hijacking, the Western Cape High Court heard. ||| Cape Town - A person believed to be Shrien Dewani had previously...
View ArticleMiddleman involved in Anni’s murder
The killing of honeymooner Anni Dewani was orchestrated by a middleman, the Western Cape High Court has heard. ||| Cape Town - The killing of honeymooner Anni Dewani was orchestrated by a middleman,...
View ArticleIndictments served on Bronx accused
High Court indictments were served on four men accused of murdering Bruno Bronn, owner of Cape gay night club The Bronx. ||| Cape Town - High Court indictments were served on Wednesday on four men...
View ArticleMan held for contraband cigarettes
A man was arrested in Uniondale on Wednesday for possession of contraband cigarettes with a street value of R500 000. ||| Uniondale, Western Cape - A man was arrested in Uniondale on Wednesday for...
View ArticleKaizer Chiefs boss held for tender fraud
A fraudulent tax certificate used to secure a stadium tender has led to the arrest of manager Bobby Motaung. ||| A fraudulent tax certificate used to secure a tender for the controversial construction...
View ArticleZille wants Zuma to tackle ANCYL
Helen Zille has asked President Jacob Zuma to condemn the ANCYL’s public pronouncements to make the Cape ungovernable. ||| Cape Town - Premier Helen Zille has asked President Jacob Zuma to condemn the...
View Article‘I organised hitman for Anni’s murder’
A little over 24 hours - this is what it took to plot Anni Dewani’s murder, the State’s first witness said. ||| A little over 24 hours – this is what it took to plot Anni Dewani’s murder. Details of...
View ArticleBoy presumed drowned
Divers will continue searching for a nine-year-old boy who fell into the Elsieskraal River, in Cape Town, the city said. ||| Cape Town - Divers will continue searching for a nine-year-old boy who fell...
View Article‘Coconut’ outcry escalates
The outcry over awards for pupils at a top school, including “Coconut” and “Dark Knight”, is escalating. ||| Cape Town - The outcry over awards for pupils at a top school, including “Coconut” and “Dark...
View Article‘We’ll fight for our schools’
Parents of pupils at two of the schools set for closure say the action is robbing the children of their right to an education. ||| Parents of pupils at two of the schools set for closure in a...
View ArticleUDF relaunch irks old guard
Activist Mario Wanza may face legal action from the founders of the UDF if he goes ahead with his relaunch bid. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town activist Mario Wanza has defied former heavyweights of the...
View ArticleWP rugby player held at roadblock
A Western Province rugby player is to appear in court after he was arrested at a roadblock in Camps Bay. ||| Cape Town - A Western Province rugby player is to appear in court on Tuesday on a fraud...
View ArticleFour men shot execution-style
Four men were shot dead in a wendyhouse in Ravensmead, Cape Town police have said. ||| Cape Town - Four people were shot dead in Ravensmead, Cape Town on Monday, police said.Warrant Officer November...
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