Off-duty cop fighting for his life after surviving Gugulethu hijacking attempt
An off-duty law enforcement officer in Gugulethu was shot during an attempted hijacking and is in stable condition.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 5 August 2024
With temperatures expected to drop this week, Eskom has urged the public to use electricity sparingly.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 2 August 2024
On Friday, the Cape Town loadshedding schedule will be suspended. Here’s everything you must know.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Thursday, 1 August 2024
City of Cape Town clients should enjoy no loadshedding all day, on Thursday.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 31 July 2024
On Wednesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Tuesday, 30 July 2024
On Tuesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
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Cape Town dam levels report for Monday, 29 July 2024
Cape Town dam levels reached 100.1% on Monday, 29 July 2024, reflecting a slight increase due to above-average rainfall.
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Flooding forces road closures on these Citrusdal routes on Monday, 29 July 2024
Severe flooding has forced road closures in Citrusdal on Monday, 29 July 2024, impacting several key routes.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 29 July 2024
With temperatures expected to drop this week, Eskom has urged the public to use electricity sparingly.
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Cape Town International Airport power outage latest updates: Here’s what we know
Cape Town International Airport is currently experiencing a power outage affecting all flight operations, with technicians working to resolve the issue. UPDATE: In a statement, ACSA confirmed that “runway lights and navigational aids were returned to service after 01:00, allowing for safe aircraft landings.” Cape Town International Airport power outage: Here are the latest updates According to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the outage is impacting runway lights, airside fire rescue, and air traffic navigation services. “Kindly note that Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is currently experiencing a power supply challenge impacting runway lights, airside fire rescue and air traffic navigation services. As a result, flights are not able to land or depart,” the
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WCED under scrutiny as Pinelands High School ’slave auction’ backlash intensifies
The calls for the suspension of the involved students have amplified, with many demanding immediate action.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 26 July 2024
On Friday, the Cape Town loadshedding schedule will be suspended. Here’s everything you must know.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Thursday, 25 July 2024
City of Cape Town clients should enjoy no loadshedding all day, on Thursday.
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Golden Arrows bus driver suspended over Lifalethu Mbasana blunder
The Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed the suspension of a driver after an incident involving a young learner, Lifalethu Mbasana, who was left stranded in Simon’s Town on Monday. Golden Arrow acts swiftly against vindictive bus driver The 11-year-old, along with his two younger siblings aged 10 and seven, regularly uses the GABS bus to travel from Simon’s Town Primary to their home in Makhaza, Khayelitsha. On this particular day, Lifalethu could not find his bus card when it was his turn to show it, and the driver instructed him to get off the bus, leaving his younger siblings to travel home alone. The incident caused significant concern for Lifalethu’s family when
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 17 July 2024
On Wednesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
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Cape Town dam levels report for Monday, 22 July 2024
The major dams in the Western Cape have shown significant changes in water levels.
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Mitchells Plain family killed in devastating house fire
The City’s Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the fire broke out in a double-storey dwelling in Strandfontein, Mitchells Plain.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Tuesday, 23 July 2024
On Tuesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
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WCED investigating alleged racism at Table View High School
According to a parent, the Table View High School teacher allegedly called black students ‘k**irs’.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 22 July 2024
With temperatures expected to drop this week, Eskom has urged the public to use electricity sparingly.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 19 July 2024
On Friday, the Cape Town loadshedding schedule will be suspended. Here’s everything you must know.
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Parliament opening: How to watch live in South Africa
For Ramaphosa, the occasion serves his a rallying point for the entire nation, which he will likely use to emphasise the collaboration of the executive, legislature, and judiciary in pursuing national progress and prosperity under the banner of the Government of National Unity (GNU).
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Goodwood correctional facility raided after inmate viral video
The DCS has confirmed that Banks will face disciplinary action for his actions.
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Cape Town drone captures suspect on smash-and-grab spree [video]
The drone footage, provided by the City of Cape Town, clearly shows the suspect’s actions and his attempts to flee the scene.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Thursday, 18 July 2024
City of Cape Town clients should enjoy no loadshedding all day, on Thursday.
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Parliament opening: Cape Town road closures to avoid on Thursday, 18 July 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the Opening of Parliament Address on 18 July 2024, causing significant road closures in Cape Town.
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Planned water maintenance to affect these parts of Cape Town on Thursday, 18 July 2024
Cape Town will conduct planned water maintenance on Thursday, 18 July 2024, affecting areas like Hout Bay and Khayelitsha.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 17 July 2024
On Wednesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Tuesday, 16 July 2024
On Tuesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
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Cape Town dam levels report for Monday, 15 July 2024
Cape Town dam levels soared to 93.9% this week, driven by substantial early winter rains. Here’s the latest report.