Comic-Con Cape Town: Here’s what went down on Day 1
Comic-Con Cape Town’s opener was a stellar spectacle. Here’s what went down at CTICC on Day 1.
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Cape Town Buzz
Freedom Day in Philippi: gunshots, robberies and piles of rubbish
Freedom Day dawns in Philippi, Cape Town, with daily gunshots, murders, robberies, car-jackings and the intimidation of City of Cape Town contract workers.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town beauty therapist details Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha’s bizarre fixation with models
A Cape Town beauty therapist revealed he was paid handsomely by Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana to recruit ‘beautiful models’ for them.
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Stellenbosch University ‘unequivocally’ apologises for Afrikaans ban
Stellenbosch University apologised “unequivocally” to all students in Minerva and Irene who felt their human rights and dignity was affected by not being able to speak Afrikaans in a social context.
Cape Town Buzz
The ultimate family guide to 2023 Comic Con Cape Town
The 2023 Comic Con Cape Town is the ultimate family event with offerings for everyone to enjoy, from cosplay to celebrity meet-and-greets.
Crime
Loyiso Nkohla: Prominent Cape Town activist gunned down inside police station
Loyiso Nkohla’s killers are still at large and police are still at a loss with determining the motive behind his brazen murder.
Crime
Ocean View mass shooting: Six dead in suspected gang ambush
Police believe the Ocean View mass shooting is gang-related.
Cape Town Buzz
2023 Comic-Con Cape Town: Guest lineup, competitions and more
These four international stars are confirmed for Comic-Con Cape Town.
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Langa land claimants accuse government of ‘divide and rule’
But deputy minister says delays in handing over the land are the result of disagreements between claimants
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Family and friends of murdered Phelokazi Mqathanya unveil mural in Khayelitsha
‘We cannot continue to be killed by faceless people,’ says Free Gender leader Funeka Soldaat about the murder of Phelokazi Mqathanya.
Crime
Zandvlei hijacking goes horribly wrong for suspects [photo]
Three suspects got instant karma for trying to hijack a Mercedes Benz C200.
Crime
Watch: Cape Town Metro Police disarmed in brazen daylight robbery [video]
Two Philippi gunmen disarmed a Cape Town metro police officer in broad daylight and the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV.
Cape Town Buzz
Nick Frischke disappearance: Three suspects linked to German tourist missing case
Several suspects admitted to robbing Nick Frischke the day he was last seen alive.
Cape Town Buzz
2023 E-Prix in Cape Town: Avoid these roads this weekend
From road closures, to race start times and how to watch live, here’s all you need to know about Cape Town’s first-ever E-Prix event.
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Nick Frischke disappearance: New discovery sparks grave fears
An unrelated search operation on a bungalow in Hangberg, Hout Bay, changed the entire course of the investigation into Nick Frischke’s disappearance.
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Nick Frischke: Solo German traveller goes missing in Cape Town
Nick Frischke was last seen alive at the foot of a hiking trail in Cape Town, five days ago.
Events
Backstreet Boys South Africa tour: Dates, venues, how to buy tickets
The Backstreet Boys’ first-ever South Africa tour takes place on two dates in May 2023.
Cape Town Buzz
Cedar High: Mitchell’s Plan gangs reportedly behind mass stabbing – report
Video footage showing a large group of Cedar High pupils embroiled in a brawl that involved knives has surfaced on social media.
Cape Town Buzz
SONA 2023: Cape Town law enforcement out in full force
Bheki Cele told law enforcement officials to make sure that they “enforce the law” without fear or favour,during and after SONA 2023.
Events
SONA 2023: How to watch live in South Africa
Here’s a guide on how to watch SONA 2023 live in South Africa.
Travel
Direct flights from Cape Town to Antarctica are coming soon, mayor promises
Five-hour direct commercial flights from Cape Town to Antarctica will launch soon, mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says.
Cape Town Buzz
SONA 2023: Cape Town road closures for Thursday, 9 February 2023
Here is a list of Cape Town roads to avoid at all costs ahead of SONA 2023 this week
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2023 Comic-Con Cape Town: Dates, what to expect, tickets
Comic-Con is coming to Cape Town for the first time since the convention launched in Africa in 2018.
Cape Town Buzz
YoungstaCPT takes shots at ‘mid’ SA rappers on ‘Song of the Year’ [audio]
If there’s anything to take from YoungstaCPT’s ‘Song of the Year’, it’s that he clearly does not like TikTok rappers and Eskom.
Travel
How to enjoy Cape Town without breaking the bank
Here is a list of five things to do during Cape Town Tours that are free or shouldn’t cost you more than R50 each!
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Durbanville taxi attacks Beetle driver in road rage incident [video]
Check out this hair-raising moment when a Beetle motorist came face-to-face with an enraged taxi driver in Durbanville.
Cape Town Buzz
Wakeel Dreyer: Mitchells Plain matric pupil shot 17 times hours before receiving results
Wakeel Dreyer received a Bachelor’s pass but was not alive to celebrate the feat with his friends and family.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town beaches: Here’s an update on Strand Beach and Small Bay
The Deep Blue section of Strand beach was closed due to an electrical fault at the pump station, but the issue has since been resolved.
Cape Town Buzz
Here’s why Fish Hoek Beach is not safe for swimming
Avid swimmers are advised to avoid the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk.
Cape Town Buzz
These Cape Town beaches are closed due to pollution
The City has been made aware that people are swimming in these contaminated Cape Town beaches.