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 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 »
South African officials assist in the repatriation of a five-year-old child from Mauritius, where she was raised in prison with her mother, who is serving a sentence for drug trafficking.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

South African Officials Secure Safe Return of Child After Years in Mauritian Prison

In Mauritius, South Africa’s Department of Social Development (DSD) has embarked on a mission to bring home a five-year-old girl who has spent her entire life in a prison cell with her mother, who was convict... 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 »
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 »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 25th, 2024

Gold and Desperation: The Dark Secrets of Stilfontein’s Underground

As South Africa grapples with the growing crisis of illegal mining, the unfolding drama in Stilfontein, North West, has captured national attention. Late on Sunday night, fourteen Zama Zamas, or illegal miners,... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Stilfontein Zama Zama Rescue Efforts Underway

Efforts are currently underway to rescue illegal miners trapped underground at a disused mine in Stilfontein, North West. Mining experts are actively preparing a safer means of bringing the miners, commonly ref... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 18th, 2024

Reuben Brigety Resigns as US Ambassador to South Africa Amid US Presidential Transition

Reuben Brigety, the US Ambassador to South Africa, has announced his resignation in the wake of the recent US presidential election, which saw former President Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. ... Read more »