Court battle looms as official Tweede Nuwe Jaar festival goes ahead
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Court battle looms as official Tweede Nuwe Jaar festival goes ahead

Managing your money better: CASA’s guide to responsible credit use

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As South Africans embrace the festive spirit, the Credit Association of South Africa (CASA) urges consumers to make informed credit choices. With holiday expenses ...

Final figures: 132 babies born across the Western Cape on New Year’s Day

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New Year’s Day was filled with joy across the Western Cape as 132 babies were safely delivered in public health facilities, giving families a hopeful and heart-warming ...

Man dies in apparent drowning at Strand Beach on New Year’s Day

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A 38-year-old man from Elsies River has died following an apparent drowning at Strand Beach on the early morning of the New Year, January 1.

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 ...

Three men arrested following alleged housebreaking in Camps Bay

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Three men were arrested in connection with an alleged housebreaking and theft incident in Camps Bay on Sunday night, December 28.

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 ...

In pictures: Table Mountain National Park strengthens safety amid surge in visitors

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Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), one of Africa’s most iconic natural attractions, has strengthened its ranger teams and emergency services to manage a surge ...

Toddler, 3, injured in Mitchell's Plain stabbing incident

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Mitchell's Plain police are investigating a stabbing incident in which a three-year-old girl was injured on Monday night, December 29.

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 ...

Bellville library closes after cable theft

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Bellville Library has been temporarily closed following a cable theft that left the building without electricity, the City said.

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. ...

Simple ways to reduce food waste as the festive season winds down

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The festive season often means fuller tables, bigger celebrations, and, unfortunately, more food going to waste. But with a few simple changes at home, residents ...

High court rules in favour of minstrel troupes

Murray Swart|Published

In a significant victory for cultural heritage, the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) has won its urgent court application against the City of Cape ...

Four fatal drownings recorded in Cape Town this December

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Four fatal drownings have been recorded in Cape Town during the festive season, with two incidents under police investigation and two linked to bathing-related activities, ...

Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

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Cape Town, like the rest of the world, is preparing to ring in the New Year, and the Mother City has a range of exciting events in store to help residents and visitors ...

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 ...