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
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
The festive season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can feel lonely, quiet, and overwhelming. Grief, family conflict, relationship challenges, and financial pressures can make the holidays especially hard. In South Africa, expectations to buy gifts and take part in festivities add
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Mothers4Gaza have voiced their discontent after the management of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden announced that David Scott (The Kiffness), a South African musician and parody artist, is set to perform at Kirstenbosch Gardens. Scott faces backlash
Table Mountain National Park has strengthened safety measures, including enhanced firefighting capacity and the use of drone technology to support patrols and emergency responses. Park Manager Megan Taplin said the initiatives are not limited to the festive season, noting that visitor numbers, both local and international are already higher than
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has insisted that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is not in crisis, despite ongoing challenges within the organisation. Speaking during festive season operations in KwaZulu-Natal, Cachalia praised police officers for their daily efforts in protecting communities. He said the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on motorists to remain calm and obey traffic laws as traffic volumes increase on national roads ahead of the Christmas and New Year break. Creecy warned that moving traffic violations, particularly speeding and illegal overtaking, remain the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes
Fire and veld fires in George are being tackled with water-saving methods as strict water restrictions remain in place across the municipality and surrounding areas. The George Municipality’s Fire and Disaster Management Services have begun using high-powered blowers to suppress flames by pushing heat away and separating fires from dry
Police have intensified their festive season crime crackdown, resulting in the arrest of nearly 21,000 suspects across South Africa in just one week. According to police spokesperson Vincent Mukhathi, SAPS arrested 20,274 suspects nationwide between 15 and 21 December as part of enhanced operations aimed at curbing crime during the
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.
