# Cape Town drivers have raised concerns over automated surveillance cameras used to enforce seatbelt laws. Motorists have reported fines for seatbelt violations with unclear or missing evidence. The City of Cape Town confirmed the use of cameras for enforcement, but some drivers argue that the system lacks transparency and reliable proof. The situation has […]
# A new study suggests that higher education leverages people’s experience with climate change to increase their climate concern. The study by the University of Utah states that the percentage of people who recognise that global warming is happening is higher in states that experienced record high temperatures. States like Maine and Michigan, which experience […]
# Coastal communities and mariners have been warned of dangerous winds along the Western Cape coast until midday today. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for strong, damaging winds along the coast between Hermanus and Lambert’s Bay. These conditions are driven by the region’s powerful south-easterly wind, known for […]
# The Western Cape Education Department has received a record 164-thousand-565 on-time applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 placements in 2026. This is an increase of 12-thousand-577 from the previous year. The department has announced that schools will now begin offering placements from 30 May, and parents must confirm by 17 June. Education MEC […]
# Easter weekend travellers can expect delays on the N2 between George and Wilderness, Western Cape, due to ongoing construction. Roads agency SANRAL has warned that only one lane is open in each direction between the Kraaibosch interchange and Wilderness. Points men will, however, be available to direct traffic at key intersections until 6pm this […]
# Installed cameras in Hatfield, Tshwane, have helped drive down crime by enhancing surveillance and enabling quicker responses. Through the integration of Vumacam’s technology, the community has seen significant safety improvements. According to reports, over 161-thousand suspicious behaviour alerts and numerous vehicle-related notifications have been recorded. This initiative has been praised for its efficiency in […]
# A total of 40 Early Childhood Development Centres in Langa, Cape Town, have received vital upgrades to classrooms and sanitation facilities. This was made possible by a collaboration between Rotary District 9350, global clubs, NGOs, and local partners. The upgrades form part of Rotary’s ACT4IMPACT campaign, marking its 100-year milestone. The initiative worked closely […]
# A new study has revealed that Africa’s rapid urban growth is threatening bird diversity. Researchers used citizen science data from Kenyan and Nigerian bird-mapping projects to uncover insights into how urbanisation affects birds, their diversity and ecological functions in these nations. Speaking on the Mongabay Podcast, researcher Ashoka Mukpo says in Africa, urban land […]
# The Groote Schuur Hospital Trust has launched an Emergency Surgery Project to boost resources and improve trauma care. The Trust aims to add 70 emergency theatre slots annually, targeting weekends and public holidays to manage peak trauma cases. If successful, around 200 extra emergency surgeries could be performed. The Trust has already raised just […]
