Prompt action by the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit, together with Lentegeur police, led to the arrest of four men, aged between 18 and 26, following a triple murder that occurred in Lentegeur on Monday morning. “on Monday morning, at about 10:45 , three men were shot by five suspects,” said police. “Police conducted tracing operation and arrested … Read moreFour men arrested in Lentegeur following triple murder
The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday said that it is truly humbled and thanks the voters of City of Cape Town, Ward 31, and Bergrivier, Ward 5 for entrusting the DA with their vote. “We are delighted by the victory in these by-elections, where the party retained Ward 31 in the City of Cape Town … Read moreDA snatches Ward from ANC in Cape Town by-elections
Police seized four firearms and ammunition following a shooting incident that happened in Elsies River, Cape Town, over the weekend. “Our operational endeavours to address gang violence in this province resulted in four firearms being seized on Saturday night in Elsies River,” said police spokesperson, Lt Col Andre Traut. “Members of our Tactical Response Team … Read moreFirearms seized following Elsies River shooting incident
A timely decision by a visiting American woman, who had been swept off-shore at Gordons Bay, saved her life over the weekend. According to Alan Meiklejohn, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Gordons Bay station commander, at 16h00, on Sunday, the NSRI Station 9 Gordons Bay crew was activated following reports from WC Government Health EMS … Read moreAmerican woman survives being swept off Gordons Bay rocks
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Connie September, has said the committee will invite students to indicate what their concerns are during the registration period. “They are an important stakeholder and the committee has been working on a joint programme with the students to ensure that the implementation of free education … Read moreParliament urges universities to prioritise student issues
The City of Cape Town and the Vehicle Operating Company, HG Travelling Services CC, wish to inform all Dial-a-Ride users that the service has resumed, as of Saturday. “The service suffered a temporary setback due to unexpected delays in the procurement of a long-term, six-year contract,” said City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for … Read moreCity of Cape Town says Dial-a-Ride back in service
The City of Cape Town has reminded water consumers to remain in the lower 500 million litre per day usage band until another limit is imposed by the National Department of Water and Sanitation. The city reported on Monday that the city’s dam levels has declined slightly by 0.2% over the last week to 76% … Read moreCity of Cape Town warns residents over water use