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Delft Public Transport Interchange Temporarily Closed Amid Taxi Violence – City Calls for Immediate End to Hostilities

Annette HavengaOctober 28, 2026

STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS, MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, CITY OF CAPE TOWN I condemn in the strongest possible terms the violence that has once again erupted between minibus taxi associations this morning. We have closed the Delft PTI due to the outbreak of violence, which is rooted in various long-standing taxi route...

FALSE BOMB ALARM CONFIRMED – SAPS RESPONDS TO BOMB THREAT AT KING PHALO AIRPORT

Annette HavengaOctober 23, 2026

Eastern Cape King Phalo Airport False Bomb Alert – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape confirms that a bomb threat involving a commercial aircraft at King Phalo Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, was investigated and found to be a false alarm. The KuGompo Explosives Unit received a complaint of a...

Crayfish haul worth over half a million rand Recovered in Hawston

Crayfish Haul Worth Over R718 000 Recovered in Hawston

Annette HavengaOctober 15, 2026

Hawston – More than 1 400 West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) with an estimated value of R718 000 were seized during a joint operation in Hawston in the early hours of 12 October 2026. The Operation The operation, conducted by members of the Overstrand Municipality K9 Unit, Hermanus SAPS and CapeNature, followed information received regarding...

40 Killed in Days: South Africa’s Mass Shootings Put Illegal Guns Under Spotlight

Shootings – 40 Killed in Mass Shooting in South Africa: Putting Illegal Guns Under Spotlight

Hudaa AhmedSeptember 28, 2026

Forty people have died across three mass shootings in South Africa within days, putting renewed focus on illegal firearms, crime intelligence and the ability of authorities to prevent heavily armed attacks. The killings in KwaMakhutha in KwaZulu-Natal, Wedela in Gauteng and Lwandle in the Western Cape occurred separately, with no evidence currently establishing a connection...

Stroll Smart, Stay Sharp

Annette HavengaSeptember 27, 2026

Stroll smart and stay sharp when planning a day in Cape Town’s CBD. From Long Street and the Company’s Garden to the city’s museums, markets and historic landmarks, there is plenty to explore, but as with any busy city centre, a little preparation goes a long way. Here are some practical tips to help visitors...

Scams Hurting Residents – Top Five

Annette HavengaSeptember 18, 2026

The City warns residents about ongoing scammers targeting residents. The scams cover a range of issues from service disconnections to fake job and housing opportunities. Residents are urged to always pause and verify any request through official City channels. ‘The City is alerted regularly about various incidents where residents are contacted, often via WhatsApp, by...

ONE DEATH IS ONE TOO MANY AS NINE WOMEN ARE FOUND

Annette HavengaSeptember 18, 2026

One death is one too many, as GBV incidents escalades. The horrific surge of violence against women, evidenced by the nine women found dead in recent weeks, has gripped South Africa in a deep crisis of fear and outrage. The discovery and horrific deaths of these nine victims, found in the Ekurhuleni region, has triggered...

Vandalised Infrastructure – City Spends R75 Million

Hudaa AhmedSeptember 15, 2026

Cape Town – The City’s Energy Directorate spent approximately R75 million on infrastructure repairs and replacements resulting from vandalism and theft over the 2025/26 financial year. The City continues to invest significantly in its infrastructure programme for the benefit of all residents however, vandalism and theft of infrastructure remain a challenge in all areas. Alderman...

Crime Operations prevention Intensified by Overstrand Law

Overstrand Law Enforcement intensifies crime prevention operations

Annette HavengaSeptember 14, 2026

Overstrand – Overstrand Municipality Law Enforcement conducted crime prevention operations across the Overstrand area over the past two weeks, resulting in significant enforcement action. Crime Operation leads to Arrests and Fines During this period, 16 arrests were made and numerous fines were issued for various by-law and related offences. The integrated crime prevention operations conducted...

Seven firearms seized in 72 hours

Annette HavengaSeptember 14, 2026

CAPE TOWN – The City’s enforcement agencies made a record 533 arrests in the past week, and issued 87 009 fines during weekly enforcement patrols. And in a flurry of confiscations, they recovered seven firearms and 72 rounds of ammunition between the evening of Thursday, 10 September and Sunday, 13 September. LEAP officers recovered six...

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Delft Public Transport Interchange Temporarily Closed Amid Taxi Violence – City Calls for Immediate End to Hostilities

FALSE BOMB ALARM CONFIRMED – SAPS RESPONDS TO BOMB THREAT AT KING PHALO AIRPORT

Crayfish Haul Worth Over R718 000 Recovered in Hawston

Shootings – 40 Killed in Mass Shooting in South Africa: Putting Illegal Guns Under Spotlight

Stroll Smart, Stay Sharp

Scams Hurting Residents – Top Five

ONE DEATH IS ONE TOO MANY AS NINE WOMEN ARE FOUND

Vandalised Infrastructure – City Spends R75 Million

Overstrand Law Enforcement intensifies crime prevention operations

Seven firearms seized in 72 hours

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