Police officers from the Anti-Economic Crime and Provincial Counterfeit Goods Task Team have arrested a 42-year-old suspect found in possession of a firearm and ammunition in Kraaifontein. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. “Members
SASSA Gold Cards will continue to function beyond the initial May deadline, allowing beneficiaries who have not yet switched to the new Postbank Black Cards to access their funds. Postbank CEO has confirmed that Gold Cards will remain active across all payment systems, including ATMs and point-of-sale (POS) machines. Speaking
The Automobile Association (AA) has welcomed the significant decrease in road accidents during the 2025 Easter period. The number of motor vehicle accidents dropped from 209 in 2024 to 141 in 2025 — a 32.5% overall reduction. Fatalities also declined by 45.6%, from 307 deaths in 2024 to 167 in
Following public outcry over the City of Cape Town’s (COCT) proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the metro is considering offering greater rate discounts to more pensioners and property owners. Hill-Lewis stated that the City is currently modelling two additional support measures: expanding property rate
The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services have scaled back operations in the South Peninsula as conditions improve. Areas such as Boyes Drive to Kalk Bay, Clovelly, and Ou Kaapse Weg to Noordhoek have now been declared safe. Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said there are
Consumers are urged to check that they are being charged the correct Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate of 15%, and not the previously enforced 15.5%. The Minister of Finance has reversed the decision to increase VAT by the proposed 0.5%. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) spokesperson, Kgomotso Ranoto, said vendors
Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers has stepped in to support firefighters battling devastating wildfires across Cape Town, while also assisting residents affected by fires in informal settlements. Speaking to NewsBeat on Tuesday, Gift of the Givers spokesperson Ali Sablay said, “On Sunday morning, we received a call from
Five suspects have been arrested in Ravensmead during a police operation targeting gun violence and drug-related activity. The Anti-Economic Crime and Provincial Counterfeit Goods Task Team apprehended the men, aged between 34 and 47, on Monday for the unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, and drugs. South African Police Service (SAPS)
The Western Cape High Court has officially suspended South Africa’s planned VAT increase, offering temporary relief just days before the first hike was due to take effect. The court ruled that the initial half-a-percentage-point increase, scheduled for 1 May 2025, along with the second phase set for April 2026, will
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
