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Demolition of informal traders’ kiosks paused for festive season

By Ragheema Mclean The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa recently met with the City of Cape Town to negotiate arrangements for the festive season, following notices that several informal traders' kiosks in Bellville were slated for demolition. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, the alliance’s President, Rosheda Muller, confirmed that the planned demolitions have been postponed while the City develops an operational plan. “We have overcome that; the kiosks will […]

today19 November 2024

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Double murder under investigation in Bellville

The South African Police Services (SAPS) have launched a double murder investigation after a shooting incident at a tavern in Bellville at the weekend. Police Spokesperson FC Van Wyk said the deceased are between the ages of 18 and 40. "A Chinese national arrived at the tavern and wanted to use the bathroom. He was escorted by the bouncer to the bathroom. When the bouncer went inside the bathroom to […]

today11 November 2024

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Eskom refutes claims of community centres in Cape Town being shut down

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The City of Cape Town is requesting for Eskom in Western Cape not to permanently close its community service hubs. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Beverley van Reenen said the permanent closure of service hubs without adequate measures in place for all communities will affect access to electricity services for many Cape Town residents. “The city believes the permanent closure of service hubs could not only […]

today28 June 2024

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CPUT continues to evacuate students from residences following protests

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology says it is in the process of completing the emergency evacuation of students from all its residences. Classes have been suspended and campuses closed after violent protests broke out this week. Vehicles and buildings were set alight in Bellville and Wellington and protests also spilled over to the CBD campus. The students have raised several issues including an alleged cap in funding for accommodation and health […]

today14 May 2023

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Suspects sought after woman kidnapped in Bellville

LOCAL Police confirm that the kidnapping of a woman in Bellville last Wednesday, is still under investigation. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says three armed men approached a security guard at a liquor store in Strand Street and threatened him with a firearm. They then proceeded to the 27-year-old wife of the store manager and forcefully removed her from the premises. The suspects then fled the scene and no arrests have […]

today24 October 2022

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Three suspects arrested for millions in illicit cigarettes in Bellville

LOCAL Tax Justice South Africa has commended the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement, for cracking down on illicit cigarette traders. It comes after officers recovered over 230 ‘master cases of various illicit brands’ to the estimated value of R4.6 million in Bellville  on Thursday. The fake goods were found at five different locations and three suspects, aged 19, 25 and 32, were arrested. Tax Justice SA founder Yusuf Abramjee […]

today21 October 2022

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WC police appeal for public assistance amid search for robbery, rape suspect

LOCAL Police are appealing to the public to be on the lookout for the suspect depicted below. He is wanted on charges of kidnapping, rape and robbery. Members of Bellville Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit says the suspect is reported to have tied up and raped a 36-year-old woman at a lodge in Rhodes Street, Goodwood on Monday, 4 July 22. According to police, the person of […]

today14 September 2022

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Tributes pour in for confectionist pedestrian killed during alleged drag race in Bellville

Heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in for a well-known Capetonian pastry chef and confectionist, who was fatally wounded during an alleged drag race on Friday. According to information, Melyssa La Vita was allegedly hit by a driver at Sacks Circle in Bellville. La Vita ran her own business called "The Cake Fairy" and had a loyal customer base in several areas in the Western Cape. Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso […]

today5 April 2021

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Bellville Magistrate’s Court cleared of misconduct in Altecia Kortje’s case

A report by Acting Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, has cleared the Bellville Magistrate’s Court of any improper action regarding the death of a Cape Town woman, who was allegedly killed by her former partner, last year. Gcaleka says according to investigations, Altecia Kortje was indeed provided with the necessary forms to apply for a protection order, but had decided not to hand them in. She was speaking in Cape Town, […]

today1 April 2021

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