Final tally: 171 babies born on Christmas Day in Western Cape

Own Correspondent|Published

Christmas Day brought new life to the Western Cape, with a total of 171 babies born at provincial public health facilities, according to the Department of Health ...

Multiple informal settlement fires leave scores homeless in Western Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

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, ...

Western Cape public hospitals record at least 32 Christmas Day births

Own Correspondent|Published

A total of 32 babies were born at public health facilities across the Western Cape on Christmas Day, according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. ...

South Africans travel smarter this festive season as Cape Town tops domestic holiday list

Own Correspondent|Published

Despite tighter household budgets, more than half of South Africans are still planning to travel this festive season, according to Cape Town Tourism’s latest Domestic ...

Two suspects arrested after reported mugging on Signal Hill

Staff Reporter|Published

A multi-agency response led to the arrest of two suspects following reports of a mugging on Signal Hill late on Tuesday afternoon, December 23.

Why Simon’s Town’s Christmas lights are a cherished community tradition

Erin Carelse|Published

Explore the rich history of Simon’s Town’s Christmas lights, a cherished tradition that has illuminated the festive season for over a century.

Tragic shooting claims the life of beloved taxi driver Yaseen Kippie in Lavender Hill

Kim Swartz|Published

Yaseen Kippie, 55, a dedicated taxi driver and family man from Bonteheuwel was murdered in a senseless shooting incident that occurred in Hek Street, Lavender Hill, ...

Hanover Park dad ripped away from his two daughters

Marsha Dean|Published

The family of Jacques Yman is seeking answers surrounding his death after his lifeless body was found with a gunshot wound to his head on Tuesday morning in Hanover ...

Cape Town City Ballet adds a matinee performance of Alice in Wonderland

Staff Reporter|Published

Don't miss the chance to see Cape Town City Ballet's enchanting production of Alice in Wonderland, now featuring an additional matinee performance on December 28. ...

Firefighters contain three Cape Winelands fires with no damage reported

Own Correspondent|Published

Firefighters from the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) have contained three fires that broke out across parts of the district, with no damage to property ...

Leftover magic: Easy Boxing Day recipes using Christmas leftovers

Olwethu Bhozo|Published

AFTER the bustle of Christmas, Boxing Day, is the perfect opportunity to slow down, and many will do just that at the beach with a leftover feast.

Accident claims life of Sixty60 driver, 23, in Faure

Staff Reporter|Published

Macassar police are investigating after a Sixty60 driver was killed in an accident on the R102, in Faure, near the Kelderhof entrance on Tuesday morning, December ...

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

Staff Reporter|Published

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 ...

30 killed in Western Cape road crashes during peak festive travel week

Own Correspondent|Published

Thirty people lost their lives in road crashes across the Western Cape during the peak festive travel period between Monday, December 15 and Sunday, December 21, ...

From foster care to family: The Goliaths' special Christmas story

Marsha Bothma|Published

After six years of fostering, court delays and emotional hurdles, a Westridge couple Etienne and Hayley Goliath, celebrates their first Christmas as official parents ...

Fire at historic Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl destroys facilities, mop-up operations continue

Own Correspondent|Published

A major fire ripped through the historic Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday, December 20, destroying key structures.

Where Christmas comes alive: Cape Town’s must-visit markets

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Experience the joy of the festive season in Cape Town with our guide to the city's vibrant Christmas markets.

One injured, dozens displaced in Mbekweni shack fire

Staff Reporter|Published

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 ...

Lions Club of Tokai spreads festive cheer with Christmas projects

Erin Carelse|Published

The Lions Club of Tokai spreads joy this Christmas with heartwarming projects for children and the elderly, ensuring no one is forgotten during the festive season. ...