Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana has granted interim relief fishers access to a portion of 140 tons of West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) offshore allocated to the small-scale fishing sector for the 2018/19 fishing season. This follows a 43.6% reduction from the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 1 924.08 tons determined for … Read moreFair deal for interim relief fishers
While following up on a case of a truck that was hijacked on 06 December in Bishop Lavis members of the Provincial Anti-Hijacking Team arrested a 28-year-old woman after they recovered 797 9mm live rounds, five cellular telephones and a laptop in Boys town, Crossroads, Nyanga. “The cell phones and the lap top are suspected … Read more700 rounds, cellphones, sim cards and laptops seized in Nyanga
Police in the Western Cape have shared the following tips on how to avoid being a victim of cash robberies. “It is that time of year when many businesses close for the holiday period. Some people get year-end bonuses others share and receive their hard earned savings,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. Herewith … Read moreHow to avoid being a victim of cash robberies
Cape Town police, deployed over the Safer Festive Season for visible policing and crime prevention, have achieved several successes when several suspects were arrested on Thursday. “On Thursday morning, a 38-year-old car jammer was arrested for attempted theft out of a motor vehicle by Cape Town Central Bikers Squad with the assistance of CCID security … Read moreCape Town police seize weapons, car jamming device and drugs
The George Municipality says it has been informed of a decision by the National Department of Transport that, with immediate effect, printed ID photographs will again be required for applications and renewals of driving licences and professional driving permits. George Traffic Chief, Donovan Saptoe, said it had become standard practice in many Driving Licence Testing … Read morePrinted photographs once again required for driving licenses
On Wednesday, at about 6:35, members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit followed up information of firearms being kept for shooting at a shop in Steenberg. “Members immediately reacted on the information,” explained police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “Upon their arrival at the address, they searched the shop and found one .38 Special Revolver … Read moreDuo busted with unlicensed firearms and drugs in Steenberg
Over the December holidays, there are often cases of missing children and child abandonment, reported to the Western Cape Department of Social Development. This is caused by, amongst others, children being left alone, and parents abusing substances including alcohol and narcotics. In turn, they neglect their duty of care towards children. For this reason, the … Read moreTake care of children over holidays: Western Cape Social Development
South African National Parks (SANParks) has cautioned all beach goers to swim in safe areas identified by lifeguards and always ensure that children are supervised by an adult when going for a swim. ‘Our thoughts are with the family of the 6 year old who drowned yesterday and with the man who was stabbed on … Read moreSANParks cautions Garden Route beach goers
The City of Cape Town has encouraged residents to stay the course over the festive season and to be wise with water usage over the holidays. “It is important that we all remain mindful of how far we have come since January 2018,” the City of Cape Town said. The dams, which supply Cape Town, … Read moreCape Town residents encouraged to remain water-wise
Brian Dames, the Chief Executive of African Rainbow Energy and Power, has informed President Cyril Ramaphosa that while he is prepared to serve the country, he is unable to serve on the Eskom Sustainability Task Team. President Ramaphosa appointed the Eskom Sustainability Task Team on Friday. The team is tasked with advising government on actions … Read moreBrian Dames steps down from Eskom task team