Cape Town Baboon: A Tale of Wildlife and City Life Colliding

A  number of unusual occurrences involving a solitary male baboon wandering through Cape Town’s neighborhoods captured the attention of the residents and demonstrated collaboration amongst emergency authorities. The baboon’s urban sojourn began in the suburb of Clifton, where it was seen ambling along Victoria Road. This immediately galvanised into action the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s wildlife unit, which worked in conjunction with the Metro Police and other enforcement... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, December 30th, 2024

FlySafair Incident: SABC Brand Manager Sparks Controversy with Racial Remarks

As the festive season draws to an end, an incident on a FlySafair flight has sparked widespread debate, with many questioning the conduct of those in public positions, which has created havoc. On December 26, d... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, December 26th, 2024

Tshwane Metro Police Officer Tragically Murdered by Partner

Sorrow struck the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) circles as news spread of the tragic loss of one of its officers, who was shot and killed in Pretoria West on the night of December 24th. This devastatin... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

SARS Advocate Attempted Murder: Suspects Finally Arrested

Two suspects allegedly involved in the attempted murder of South African Revenue Service (SARS) advocate Coreth Naude made a brief appearance in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday 23 December. Siyand... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Day of Decision in Mozambique: Violence Erupts After Court Confirms Chapo’s Victory.

Monday, December 23, was a day of intense reactions in Mozambique as the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo’s triumph in the October 2024 presidential elections, eliciting strong em... Read more »
Amid escalating tensions within South Africa's GNU the BELA act contoversy becomes a focal point as the DA defends Minister Gwarube against calls for her dismissal,threatening the stability of the coalition government. Picture:https://images.app.goo.gl/LBBRoH28uX3QuuReA
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, December 8th, 2024

DA Defends Minister Gwarube as ANC Faction Pushes for Dismissal Amid BELA Act Dispute

In South Africa, political tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reached a boiling point as the Democratic Alliance (DA) fiercely criticizes efforts by a faction within the African Nationa... Read more »
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis outlines the City of Cape Town's plans to take control of passenger rail services, aiming to improve public transport and support local development through a new Service Level Plan with Prasa
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, December 7th, 2024

City of Cape Town Moves Toward Taking Control of Passenger Rail Services to Improve Public Transport

Cape Town is making significant strides in its efforts to take control of the metro’s passenger rail services following a major breakthrough in negotiations with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Pra... Read more »
Picture for illustration purposes:Government urges the citizens not to register spaza shops for foreign nationals as it is considered a fradulent activity.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Ramaphosa’s Push for Spaza Shop Registration to Tackle Health Risks and Fraud

South Africa is at the center of a growing debate over the operations of spaza shops, especially regarding fraudulent business registrations and the safety of goods sold in townships. The issue gained national ... Read more »
Two Capetown firefighters helped a woman with delivery this past weekend after coming it at their work place having obstetric pains.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Firefighters Lauded After Helping Woman Deliver Baby at Mfuleni Fire Station

Two Cape Town firefighters, Joswin Lameyer and Khuselo Blaai, have been lauded for their swift and professional response after helping deliver a healthy baby boy at the Mfuleni fire station this past weekend. T... Read more »
The illegal miners that have resurfaced from the Stilfontein mine amongst which are teenagers.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, November 29th, 2024

Stilfontein’s Underground Crisis: Miners and Children at the Heart of South Africa’s Illegal Mining Dilemma

Stilfontein’s illegal mining crisis has become a focal point of national concern as thousands of miners, including vulnerable children, are uncovered from abandoned gold shafts. This troubling development has... Read more »