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Man arrested for threatening President Ramaphosa appears in court

CAPE TOWN – A man arrested for threatening President Cyril Ramaphosa and other high-profile figures will be transported to the Western Cape for a court appearance on Monday. The 28-year-old suspect was arrested by the Hawks in Germiston, Gauteng on Friday after

May 25, 2025

South Africa·Technology·Travel

Qatar Airways to add Starlink Wi-Fi to Cape Town route starting June 1

CAPE TOWN — Qatar Airways will introduce complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on one of its weekly flights between Doha and Cape Town beginning June 1, 2025, the airline announced this week. The enhanced service comes during Qatar Airways’ 20th anniversary

May 7, 2025

Taswald Ruiters said she wants people to respect transgender women

Arts & Lifestyle·Featured·South Africa

Transgender Woman Barred from Restroom Prompts Cape Town Review

A transgender woman was prohibited from using the women’s restroom at Green Point Athletics Stadium, prompting the City of Cape Town to review its policies on transgender toilet access. Taswald Ruiters reported feeling humiliated after being confronted by a self-identified “toilet manager”

February 28, 2025

Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam, has been shot dead near the southern city of Gqeberha, South Africa.

Crime·Featured·Religious·South Africa

Gay Imam Killed in Targeted Shooting in South Africa

South Africa’s first openly gay imam murdered in suspected targeted attack, raising concerns about safety of LGBTQ+ religious leaders. Muhsin Hendricks, 57, founder of Cape Town’s Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque, was shot dead Saturday morning near Gqeberha during what police describe as a

February 17, 2025

Preparations underway near Cape Town City Hall ahead of the 2025 State of the Nation Address

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Parliament finalizes plans for 2025 State of the Nation Address

Parliament has completed preparations for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (Sona) scheduled for Thursday, maintaining traditional ceremonial elements despite the continued use of Cape Town City Hall as the venue. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza announced the event

February 5, 2025

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Ferrari crash kills pedestrian in central Cape Town

One person died and another was seriously injured when a Ferrari struck pedestrians in Cape Town’s city center early Saturday morning, police said. The crash occurred at approximately 4:55 a.m. local time (2:55 GMT) on Buitengracht Street near its intersection with Shortmarket

February 2, 2025

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Cape Town fire leaves 450 homeless on Boxing Day

Fire destroyed 150 informal structures in Cape Town’s Langa township, displacing hundreds on December 26. A devastating fire ripped through an informal settlement off Winnie Mandela Street in Langa, Cape Town, leaving 450 people homeless. The blaze began at 8:15 PM local

December 27, 2024

Featured·South Africa

Man drowns at Fish Hoek Beach South Africa on Christmas Day

CAPE TOWN – A man drowned at Fish Hoek Beach on Christmas Day after jumping from rocks at Jagers Walk, despite rapid response from lifeguards and emergency services. The incident occurred shortly after 3pm when beachgoers were seeking relief from blistering heat.

December 26, 2024

Attempted murder on SARS investigator in MaMkhize tax invasion case

Business·Crime·South Africa

Hitmen target SARS investigator in MaMkhize R37m tax case

DURBAN- Two Cape Town men appeared in Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday, charged with the attempted assassination of South African Revenue Services (SARS) forensic investigator Advocate Coreth Naudé, who was investigating a major tax evasion case involving prominent businesswoman Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize.

December 24, 2024

Arts & Lifestyle·South Africa

Taxi Crashes Into a House in Camps Bay, Injuring Two

CAPE TOWN- A taxi collision into a residential property in Cape Town’s upscale Camps Bay neighborhood left two passengers with minor injuries on Friday evening, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in the coastal suburb. Emergency services responded to the scene on

December 21, 2024

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