Kuils River police seek public assistance in locating missing boy Gael Nukendy

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Kuilsriver Family Violence Child Protection Sexual Offences Unit is seeking the assistance of the public to locate missing 12-year-old Gael Nukendy, who was last ...

Meet New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi from Kraaifontein

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New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi was born at the Tygerberg Hospital at 3:12am on January 1, 2026, to mother Thandokazi Miqi, 36, from Wallacedene in Kraaifontein.

Early count: 28 babies born in Western Cape public hospitals on New Year’s Day

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The New Year began with tiny cries and big smiles across the Western Cape, as 28 babies were born in public health facilities on New Year’s Day.

Stay safe this New Year: Police warn of spiking and robbery syndicates

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As the country is celebrating the New Year, police have advised both men and women to stay vigilant when visiting drinking establishments, nightclubs, taverns, and ...

City steps up freeway safety drive to reduce pedestrian fatalities

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The City of Cape Town has intensified safety initiatives aimed at reducing pedestrian deaths on its roads, with a specific focus on keeping pedestrians off high-speed ...

Major fault leaves parts of Khayelitsha without electricity

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Thousands of residents in parts of Khayelitsha were left without electricity on Wednesday morning, December 31, after a major network fault disrupted power supply ...

Cape Town alcohol seizures more than double in final week of December

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The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol during December, with more than half of that seized in the past week alone. ...

Hiker dies after fall near Muizenberg as rescuers respond to multiple mountain incidents

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A hiker has died after suffering critical injuries in a fall near Bailey’s Kloof in Muizenberg on Sunday, December 28, despite the efforts of rescue and medical ...

34 killed in 27 crashes on Western Cape roads in one week

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A total of 34 people lost their lives in 27 road crashes across the Western Cape between December 22 and 28, with pedestrians accounting for nearly half of the fatalities, ...

Woman stabbed, dog killed in armed robbery on Signal Hill

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A woman was stabbed and her dog killed during an armed robbery on Signal Hill on Friday afternoon, December 26.

Two children hospitalised, three rescues carried out in NSRI Simons Town operations

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Two young children were transported to the hospital following a near-drowning incident at Millers Point, while three separate sea rescue operations were carried ...

Mdzananda Animal Clinic brings Christmas cheer to 332 pets in Khayelitsha

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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter spread festive joy to pets across Khayelitsha on Tuesday, December 23, distributing 332 food gift packs to dogs and cats ...

Multiple informal settlement fires leave scores homeless in Western Cape

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City's Disaster Risk Management officials and Gift of the Givers teams are responding to multiple scenes following informal settlement fires across the Western Cape, ...

Safety tips for hikers following fatal and medical incidents on Lion’s Head

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Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) has urged hikers to exercise extreme caution on Lion’s Head after a fatal fall and several medical emergencies were reported ...

One injured, dozens displaced in Mbekweni shack fire

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Around 40 informal dwellings were destroyed in a fire that broke out at the Thembani Informal Settlement in Mbekweni on Saturday night, December 20, and left several ...

Stay safe from measles this festive season

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles ...

Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health in South Africa

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A pioneering South African research project is turning to the night sky to address rising mental health challenges, with early findings showing that stargazing can ...

Waste Forum launches at UWC to tackle rising environmental risks of disposable nappies

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New research showing that disposable nappies can take up to 500 years to decompose, and that South Africa generates about 900 000 tons of nappy waste annually, has ...

UWC study finds traditional medicine could help safeguard fertility in diabetic men

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Traditional medicinal plants may offer new solutions for protecting fertility in diabetic men, according to the new study.

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat celebrates 200 shows

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has reached an impressive milestone of 200 shows, celebrated with cake and festivities at Theatre on the Bay. Since ...

Groundbreaking method utilises dinosaur eggshells for accurate fossil dating

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A groundbreaking study led by a Stellenbosch University researcher has unveiled a new technique that uses fossilized dinosaur eggshells to determine the age of rocks ...

Health department urges HIV and TB patients to ‘come back to care’

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched a renewed call for residents who have missed appointments or stopped HIV or TB treatment to return ...

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

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A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively ...

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

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Garden Town Stellenbosch festival will return from October 31 to November 9 to bring botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, markets and unique ...