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Family of slain Elsies River soccer coach calls for justice after bail refusal

The family of 42-year-old Elsies River soccer coach Leeroy “Bice” Marcus says they are struggling to come to terms with his killing, as the man accused of murdering him remains behind bars following a failed bail bid. Marcus was shot and killed on 17 March in Elsies River after being shot 14 times during the attack. His sister, Liesl Marcus, says the family has been left emotionally and financially devastated. […]

today25 June 2026

Cape Town

Gordon’s Bay Operation Leads To Arrests For Illegal Abalone Trafficking

By Odwa Mkentane A joint law enforcement operation in Gordon's Bay has resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 743 units of abalone believed to have been illegally harvested. City of Cape Town Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason said that, acting on information received on 24 June, officers intercepted a vehicle suspected of transporting the protected marine resource. The suspects now face charges under the Marine […]

today24 June 2026

Cape Town

Hanover Park Residents Raise Alarm Over Deteriorating Housing Conditions

Residents of Hanover Park have voiced growing concerns over what they describe as deteriorating housing conditions and delayed responses to maintenance complaints, claiming some issues have remained unresolved for years. Among those raising concerns is resident Nadiya Braaf, who said structural problems affecting homes and walkways have persisted despite repeated reports to authorities. "I've been living in this house most of my life. I remember when my mom was alive, […]

today24 June 2026

Cape Town

Cachalia Assures Public of Tight Security Ahead of National Marches

By Odwa Mkentane The Acting Minister of Police, Dr Firoz Cachalia, assessed SAPS readiness on Tuesday ahead of the planned national march by the March and March group. He said the province is generally well prepared and noted that, compared to KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, there has been less protest activity in the Western Cape. The minister also visited the Browns Farm area in Nyanga, where he met with […]

today24 June 2026

Local

Senona Pushes Back at Madlanga Commission Over Handling of Evidence and Allegations

Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has raised concerns over what his legal team describes as unfair treatment at the Madlanga Commission, arguing that he has been repeatedly denied access to key information needed to properly respond to allegations. His counsel, Dali Mpofu, questioned the scope of some of the commission’s lines of inquiry, saying they appeared to extend beyond its mandate and terms of reference. “My client has not […]

today19 June 2026

Cape Town

Cape Union Mart, PSC legal battle continues in Western Cape High Court amid protest tensions

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) argued in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday that the application brought by Cape Union Mart should be dismissed based on the evidence before court. The PSC legal team denied allegations that they were the only organisation involved in the boycott protests, saying the application mischaracterises the broader nature of the campaign. They further argued that the relief sought amounts to a “vague and […]

today17 June 2026

Local

President Cyril Ramaphosa asks High Court to pause Phala Phala scandal impeachment inquiry as legal challenge unfolds

By Odwa Mkentane President Cyril Ramaphosa has approached the Western Cape High Court to try to stop Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment proceedings related to the Phala Phala scandal. He argues that the process should be paused until the court rules on the legality of an independent panel’s report. According to him, allowing the impeachment inquiry to continue before that ruling could cause him irreparable harm. The impeachment committee is investigating […]

today15 June 2026

Cape Town

Cape Union Mart court battle opens as High Court hears boycott protest interdict case

The Western Cape High Court is hearing a three-day application brought by Cape Union Mart executive chairperson Philip Krawitz and the retail company against the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and affiliated activists. The dispute is linked to ongoing boycott-related protests outside Cape Union Mart stores. The case focuses on allegations that protest actions outside the retailer’s outlets have disrupted business operations and intimidated customers. Cape Union Mart is seeking a […]

today15 June 2026

Cape Town

SANCO Western Cape distances itself from anti-illegal immigration march

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Western Cape has distanced itself from a planned anti-illegal immigration march set to take place on Saturday, saying it supports the enforcement of immigration laws but rejects any action outside the rule of law. The March and March Movement is expected to march from the Good Hope Centre, calling for stronger action against illegal immigration. Organisers have urged participants not to […]

today12 June 2026

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