The South African Police Service (SAPS) recently issued a directive in the Western Cape which excludes Afrikaans victims of crime from giving statements in their language. This decision has been met with fierce criticism from the Democratic Alliance (DA), who have lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The DA has […]
The Western Cape provincial government has achieved an impressive feat with the completion of the Saxonsea School, built in only 65 days. This remarkable success is part of the Rapid School Build program, a province-wide initiative to ensure that every child in the Western Cape has a place to learn. The project was made possible […]
Residents of Gaanbaai in the Western Cape were recently surprised by an active blowhole at Danger Point. The blowhole is a geologic phenomenon where sea caves grow landwards and upwards into vertical shafts and expose themselves towards the surface, resulting in hydraulic compression of seawater that is released through a port from the top of […]
Cape Town’s taxi driving behaviour has been a cause of concern for many years. Despite its importance in providing transportation to citizens, it has become increasingly chaotic and dangerous due to a lack of regulation. JP Smith, a DA councillor in Cape Town, has recently spoken out on the need for reform. Taxi owners are […]
On February 21, 2023, at around 16:15, Peter Pentz was driving on the R27 towards Melkbosstrandstraat, on his way to a doctor’s appointment. Suddenly he heard a loud “Ki-tik-ki-tik-ki-tik”, realizing he had a flat tire. With his appointment only fifteen minutes away, he knew that he would not be able to make it in time […]
Anneline Van Heerden, from Hermanus, recently experienced a shocking surprise when she shopped at Foodlovers Market in Hermanus. She saw a special for two poke bowls for R90.00 and was surprised when the cashier rang it up as R69.99 each. This is a warning to other consumers to please be on the lookout for prices […]
WES-KAAP – Gansbaai, een van die mooiste vissersdorpies in Suid-Afrika, is uniek in sy reuk. Volgens Anusche van der Raath, ‘n inwoner van Gansbaai, het Gansbaai sy eie vismeelreuk wat enige tyd van die dag verwag kan word. Die reuk is ‘n teken van voorspoed omdat dit dui op die feit dat mense werk en […]
CAPE TOWN – Recently, forty grade 7 learners from Loeriesfontein Primary School had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town. The five-day educational tour was funded by the Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms, with the aim of exposing learners to alternate perspectives and expanding their knowledge. During the tour, the learners visited […]
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