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Western Cape Residents Urged to Save Water Amid Growing Shortages

Ragheema Mclean 20 March 2026

Communities across the Western Cape are facing increasing water shortages due to a combination of low rainfall, ageing infrastructure, invasive plant species, and rising demand. Provincial MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has urged residents and visitors to prioritise water conservation as drought conditions persist

Trio Arrested in R14 Million Romance Fraud in Cape Town

Oyisa George 20 March 2026

A trio has been arrested in Cape Town in connection with a R14 million romance fraud and money-laundering scheme. The suspects — Asanda Dwesini (39), Nomphelo Fetman (32), and Shan Gabrelle Lewis (47) — appeared briefly in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They were taken into custody by the

Home Affairs ends Renewal Requirement for Muslim Marriage Officers

Ragheema Mclean 20 March 2026

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has moved to ensure that Muslim marriage officers are now recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber said the change means Muslim marriage officers will no longer be

Israel’s assassination of Iran’s Larijani will not deliver a crippling strike to Iran’s leadership

Kouthar Sambo 18 March 2026

Israel’s assassination of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, will not deliver a crippling blow to Iran’s leadership, the foreign minister said. According to a report broadcast by Al Jazeera, following Tehran’s confirmation of Larijani’s death this morning, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the

The City of Cape Town announced that most homeowners can expect a reduction in property rates

Kouthar Sambo 18 March 2026

The City of Cape Town announced on Wednesday that the majority of homeowners can expect a reduction in property rates, despite significant increases in the most recent general valuation. Approximately 60% of households are expected to experience a reduction or no change in their municipal rates following the city’s announcement

Iran thanks South Africa for its continued support as the Islamic Republic faces ongoing US-Israeli assaults

Daanyaal Matthews 18 March 2026

Iran’s ambassador to South Africa, Mansour Shakib Mehr, has thanked South Africa for its continued support of the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Cape Town Ulema Board, Mehr emphasised the importance of South Africa’s support, arguing that the country’s repeated statements of condemnation have assisted

Mkhwanazi Clarifies Phone Number Mix-Up in Cele Payment Allegations

Ragheema Mclean 18 March 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has confirmed that businessman Vusimusi Matlala did not send money to former Police Minister Bheki Cele, but instead to a third party. Mkhwanazi told Parliament’s ad hoc committee that the earlier claim arose from a data analysis error involving similar phone numbers, which caused confusion.

Israeli settler violence in the West Bank escalates

Kouthar Sambo 17 March 2026

Recent reports and videos have circulated widely online, showing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including the intimidation of Palestinians, the destruction of crops, and damage to property. Speaking to VOC News, journalist Osama Nazzal, who is based in the West Bank, said the settlers are backed by

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will return to Parliament today to provide his final testimony

Kouthar Sambo 17 March 2026

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will return to Parliament on Tuesday to provide his final testimony and address the evidence presented up to this point before the ad hoc committee. Masemola previously testified in October, presenting evidence of his opposition to Minister Senzo Mchunu’s order to dissolve the Political Killings

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