Oyisa George

Learners at Zeekoevlei Primary School in Lotus River returned to class on Wednesday, but concerns about overcrowding have already emerged. Vanessa Le Roux from Equal Education said she received a call from a parent who reported that 76 Grade 7 learners had been placed in a single Afrikaans class. “Seventy-six children in one class for one subject — are these people out of their minds? Where is the SGB? What […]

Preliminary road safety data show that Cape Town recorded one of the highest numbers of pedestrian fatalities during the 2025/26 festive season. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday alongside Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said the festive season recorded the lowest number of crashes in five years, while fatalities remained similar to last year’s figures. The report, covering the period from 1 December to 11 January, […]

Two City of Cape Town Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officers have been arrested in Parow following an alleged bribery incident uncovered during a SAPS undercover operation. Law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason confirmed that the arrests took place on Monday night after a motorist reported the incident to the police. “It is alleged that the officers pulled over a motorist who was under the influence of alcohol, could not produce […]

For many learners at Spine Road High in Mitchells Plain, this year’s matric results reflect far more than exam marks; they represent perseverance in the face of daily social and economic challenges. The school achieved a 98% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, with 228 of its 232 candidates passing. Even more encouraging was a record 94% bachelor’s pass rate, opening the door for many learners to […]

A Simon’s Town mosque, Noorul Islam Mosque, and nearby residents are voicing opposition to a planned boutique development, saying it could make access to the historic place of worship more difficult. The project is being led by Tintswalo, a company known for luxury hotels and resorts. While the community initially welcomed the development, concerns have grown over how it will affect access to the mosque. Abdussalaam Cader, custodian of the […]