Cape Town

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

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

A new Stellenbosch University research report on socio-economic policy suggests that repeating early grades can improve learner performance without causing harm when applied carefully. The study, led by researcher Ros Clayton from the university’s Research on Socio-Economic Policy (RESEP) Group, found that repetition in early schooling, particularly in Grade 1

Assault, domestic violence and self-harm incidents increased in Cape Town over the past week, as emergency services dealt with a rise in violence-related calls and law enforcement agencies continued operations across the city. The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre responded to nearly 1 900 incidents over the past weekend, with

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell in Kensington. The 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday. “He was arrested on Thursday on charges of murder and attempted murder,” said police spokesperson Wesley Twigg. The