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LOCAL The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to avoid dumping waste material in water drainage systems as this clogs up the system. The city says at least 100 informal settlements were affected by the heavy rains this week, leading to localised flooding. The Khayelitsha, Nyanga, Delft, Gugulethu, Masiphumelele, Philippi and Langa informal settlements, were among those affected. Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says while mop-up operations will […]

LOCAL President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver an update on presidential initiatives aimed at stimulating youth employment at a local stadium in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. The Youth Day Commemoration will be celebrated under the theme: “Promoting sustainable livelihood and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow”. The main event will be hosted in accordance with COVID-19 regulations on outdoor gatherings at Mthatha Stadium. Tackling youth unemployment with Melanie Ann Bauer  […]

LOCAL In the midst of youth month, yet another teenager has lost their life to gun violence. Police say a 17-year-old boy was targeted in Manenberg on Saturday morning. The gunman then fled. It is understood the incident occurred in Stormsriver Road after 10am. “According to reports several shots were fired at him he ran for cover, the unknown suspect followed him and fatally wounding him. The suspect then got […]

LOCAL The National Joint Operational Intelligence Structure or NATJoints has applauded citizens for their cooperation and patriotism in the face of threats of a national shutdown on Friday. Unnamed posters calling for national protest action against high fuel prices were circulated on social media, demanding that fuel taxes be scrapped. Transport stakeholders distanced themselves from the call, admitting however that the price hikes need to be addressed. Police spokesperson Athlenda […]

LOCAL Police are investigating an incident wherein a 19-year-old learner was stabbed and a 17-year-old learner assaulted outside Heathfield High School on Friday. Western Cape Education Department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, says a fight allegedly broke out between rival gangs of learners and non-learners. Hammond says the alleged perpetrator was reportedly arrested and will face disciplinary action. Cases of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common assault have […]

LOCAL With Youth Day commemorations around the corner, many young people say government is not doing enough to support them and that their poor socio-economic conditions often lead to them getting involved in crime and ending up in prison. According to the Department of Correctional Services, it has about 42 000 young inmates in correctional facilities across the country. They have been sentenced for wide ranging crimes. According to the […]