Cape advocate slams racism
An advocate has gone on the attack over “skewed” briefing patterns, which, he said, resulted in black and women counsel being overlooked. ||| Cape Town - A senior advocate has gone on the attack over...
View ArticleCape Town integrates transport
A single Cape Town transport network will be rolled out within the next five years, a council official said. ||| Cape Town - A single Cape Town transport network will be rolled out within the next five...
View ArticleMaqubela defence ‘frustrated’
The defence team in the Maqubela murder trial warned that it would request a formal inquiry in the event of any unreasonable delays. ||| Cape Town - The defence team in the Maqubela murder trial warned...
View Article‘Helping the hungry keeps me going’
After cycling across Africa and paddling around Madagascar, Riaan Manser is out to complete possibly his greatest challenge yet. ||| He has cycled across Africa and paddled around Madagascar and...
View Article‘Cape Town needs new tourists’
Growing tourism in Cape Town in a weak global economy will require attracting more visitors from emerging economies, mayor Patricia de Lille said. ||| Cape Town - Growing tourism in Cape Town in a weak...
View ArticleWe’re heroes of boat tragedy - poachers
Poachers who helped save the lives of tourists say they are the unsung heroes of the Hout Bay boat disaster. ||| Cape Town - Poachers who helped save the lives of tourists say they are the unsung...
View ArticleNew police station for murder capital
A second police station will soon open in Nyanga - the province’s murder capital - the Western Cape police commissioner announced. ||| Cape Town - A second police station would soon be opened in Nyanga...
View ArticleBoy has SA on the hop
Social networks were buzzing as the search for Rabbit steamed ahead. The hullabaloo was for Nicolas “Nic” Henshilwood, who suffers from thyroid cancer. ||| Cape Argus - Social networks were buzzing on...
View ArticleSea claims life of a 'very special talent'
He was a musician, a songwriter and an actor – Michael Gresak was convinced that his life would be special. ||| Cape Town - He was a musician, a songwriter and an actor – Michael Gresak was convinced...
View ArticleRape suspect 'doped on pills'
A policeman accused of raping a woman in the station’s toilet overdosed on tranquillisers the day he was arrested, a court has heard. ||| Cape Town - A police officer accused of raping a woman in the...
View ArticleTributes pour in for struggle veteran
Struggle veteran and maths professor Sedick Isaacs, who had taught fellow Robben Island inmates like President Jacob Zuma and Justice Dikgang Moseneke, has died. ||| Cape Town - Struggle veteran and...
View ArticleR11bn spent on consultants
Government departments spent R11bn on consultants, contractors, legal costs and outsourced services in the last financial year. ||| Cape Town - Government departments spent R11 billion on consultants,...
View ArticleZuma sends condolences to Isaacs family
President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the family and friends of the late Professor Sedick Isaacs. ||| Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma on Friday extended his condolences to the family...
View ArticleBlind adventurer set for Antarctica Marathon
A Cape Town man is about to make history as the first blind person to take part in the 100-man Antarctica Marathon. ||| Cape Town - Blind adventurer and daredevil Hein Wagner from Cape Town has never...
View ArticleMpisane arrested on bribe claim
Businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane has been arrested after she allegedly attempted to a bribe a witness in her fraud trial. ||| Durban - Wealthy businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane was arrested on Friday after she...
View ArticleCase against stripper withdrawn
Charges against a Russian stripper of being in South Africa illegally were withdrawn in the Cape Town District Court. ||| Cape Town - Charges against a Russian stripper of being in South Africa...
View ArticleHout Bay victim’s family thanks City
The family of a Welsh man who died when a charter boat capsized in Hout Bay have thanked the City of Cape Town for its help after the accident. ||| Cape Town - The family of a Welsh man who died when a...
View ArticleAnother cop gunned down in Cape
Another police officer has been shot dead in Cape Town, a report said, the fourth to be killed since October 10. ||| Cape Town - Another police officer has been shot dead in Cape Town, SABC news...
View ArticleCrunch time for Hlophe
Allegations that Judge John Hlophe attempted to influence Concourt judges in favour of Zuma will finally be investigated. ||| Cape Town - The ongoing controversy around whether Cape Judge President...
View ArticleJazzy Jeff promises to wow fans
“There is a level of soul in music here that we have lost in the US. You have something a lot more special.” ||| Cape Town - Expect a bit of old school at today’s 12-hour Club Vibe party, as the city...
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