# The Cape Independence Advocacy Group says following its complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board, the City of Cape Town has removed its public claim that lower rates are coming to the metro. CIAG’s Phil Craig says according to the metro’s own figures, valuations were set to increase by an average of 17.1-percent, while the […]
# Gauteng police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after an alleged road rage incident in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. It is reported two men became involved in a physical altercation, after which firearms were drawn, resulting in a shooting. Police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says one man died at the scene while the other […]
# The DA in Gauteng has accused premier Panyaza Lesufi of failing to deliver on his broadband promises for township schools. The third quarter report for the 2025/2026 financial year for the Department of e-Government, tasked with rolling out the Gauteng Broadband Network, shows it missed its target of providing 40 sites with wide area […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the sentencing in the Julius Malema firearm case, saying it reinforces the rule of law and sends a clear message that no one is above the Constitution. He says gun violence remains a serious problem in SA, and that illegal firearm offences must be met with firm consequences. He […]
# The FF Plus welcomes EFF leader Julius Malema’s sentence of five-years direct imprisonment, saying the ruling reinforces the rule of law and confirms no-one is above the Constitution. Spokesperson Heloïse Denner says the sentencing remains subject to appeal, meaning he can continue to serve as a Member of Parliament until the process is finalised. […]
# The Kwanele Foundation, dedicated to fight gender-base violence, condemns what it calls secondary victimisation in the Dobsonville rape case involving a 12-year-old girl. The accused, a 58-year-old church leader, faces rape charges. Activist Sihle Sibisi criticised the identification of the victim and her family by political parties, saying it exposes them to long-term harm. […]
# A 13-year-old is among four people killed in a mass shooting in Delft, Cape Town, last night, the second such incident in the area this week. Gunmen opened fire on a house in Zandkloof Street, killing three men and a teenager. A suspected gang attack in nearby Leiden on Sunday resulted in the shooting […]
# Cape Town Tourism won gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its “My Cape Town” campaign in the Best Visual Storytelling Series category. Chief Marketing Officer Briony Brookes says the campaign was recognised for its authentic approach, showcasing the city through residents’ lived experiences rather than scripted tourism content. She says the win […]
# A long-running conflict between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association resurfaced amid ongoing violence over taxi routes. The violence, driven mostly by disputes over routes, has claimed the lives of numerous taxi owners and drivers over the years. Outgoing chair of SANTACO Mandla Hermanus urges rival […]
