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SAPS intelligence teams respond to recent burglary events in Simonstown and Fishoek

After recent burglary events in Simonstown and Fishoek, the South African Police Service (SAPS) intelligence team collected information today, and members of the Flying Squad were pursuing leads. “They pulled over a white Toyota Fortuner with three male occupants. During the search, they found a laptop, a phone, and household

An American base jumper, tragically dies during a jump attempt near Table Mountain

Brendan Weinstein, an American base jumper, tragically died on Monday during a jump attempt near Table Mountain, landing on the crowded Platteklip Gorge hiking trail. Base jumping is banned in the Table Mountain National Park, and officials have cautioned that these activities endanger both jumpers and visitors. Speaking to VOC

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association says they are distancing themselves from the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association’s event on Monday, 5 January 2026

“We distance ourselves from the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association’s (KKKA) event tomorrow, and it defeats the objective and heritage and goes against all grains of cultural heritage that have been happening for hundreds of years.” This is according to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA). The statement comes as

Smash-and-grab warning issued as roadworks raise safety concerns in Elsies River

Motorists travelling through Elsies River have been urged to remain alert following the launch of a smash-and-grab awareness campaign amid concerns that ongoing roadworks are increasing the risk of crime. The campaign was launched by Inspire Network, alongside community safety organisations and local business partners, after reports that prolonged construction

Pedestrians account for nearly half of 34 festive season road deaths in Western Cape

Thirty-four people lost their lives in road crashes across the Western Cape between 22 and 28 December, with pedestrians making up almost half of the fatalities. During the seven-day period, 27 crashes were recorded on the province’s roads. Fourteen of those who died were pedestrians, while cyclists and motorcyclists were

Gift of the Givers remains on standby during escalated fires in and around communities

In response to an increase in fires affecting local communities during extreme heat, teams from the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers remain on standby, with particular attention to an active fire in Capricorn. Community leaders and affected residents notified the teams of the incident. “Access to the site remains

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