Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Cape Town’s severe traffic congestion significantly impacts daily commuters, especially those traveling from areas like Khayelitsha to the city center. This congestion not only reduces quality of life but also exacerbates socio-economic disparities. A contributing factor to this issue is the underutilization of prime public land in the city center, which is currently designated for … Read More “Land for Housing – Cape Town” »
As of 13:00 today, February 20, 2025, firefighting efforts continue in Wellington, with crews from the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), NCC, and CapeNature actively engaged. The fire line above the Foxenberg and Rooshoek farms, previously contained, experienced a flare-up, prompting teams to return to the area. In the Oaklands farm region, the fire is … Read More “Cape Winelands Fire Update.” »
Murders and Firearm Seizures Spark Tension Cape Town’s gang warfare continues to claim lives and spread fear in communities, with multiple violent incidents shaking the city in recent days. On Wednesday morning, a 34-year-old alleged gang leader was gunned down outside his home in Heideveld. Eyewitnesses described how two men exited a vehicle and unleashed … Read More “Cape Town Gang Violence Escalates” »
One Woman’s Battle Against the System By Nicolene Appolis For over 2 years, I have been fighting a battle not just for myself, but for every worker who has suffered unfair treatment, corruption, and legal injustice. My case involves Saldanha Bay Municipality, Stellenbosch Municipality, Bergrivier Municipality and a disciplinary process riddled with conflicts of interest, … Read More “Unfair Dismissal, Corruption, and a Fight for Justice” »
A Harsh Reality for Pensioners Amid Rising Costs The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) recently announced a 2.9% pension increase for pensioners, effective 1 April 2025. While this increase is being presented as a commitment to maintaining pensioners’ purchasing power, many retirees are left wondering how this small adjustment can realistically cover the ever-rising cost … Read More “GEPF Pension Increase” »
As Vooroordeel Van Rhynsdorp:- In ‘n wêreld waar kinders gekoester, ondersteun en die kans gegee moet word om te floreer, staar te veel steeds onnodige gevegte in die gesig – nie weens hul vermoëns nie, maar weens die vooroordele en hindernisse wat in hul pad geplaas word. Die verhaal van Aljandre Pieterse is een wat vir … Read More “‘n Kind se Toekoms is Meer Werd” »
Than Prejudice Van Rhynsdorp:- In a world where children should be nurtured, supported, and given the chance to thrive, too many still face unnecessary battles—not because of their abilities, but because of the biases and barriers put in their way. The story of Aljandre Pieterse is one that should serve as a lesson to us all. … Read More “A Child’s Future is Worth More” »
As Firefighters Battle Relentless Flames Firefighters in the Cape Winelands have been battling multiple wildfires since last night, with strong winds and dry conditions making containment efforts extremely difficult. The most severe fire started on Oaklands Farm above Wellington, where gale-force winds and dense eucalyptus vegetation fueled its rapid spread. By early this morning, the … Read More “Wildfires Ravage Cape Winelands” »
Vir beweerde verkragting van Broodkraal-vrou MOORREESBURG – Die hofverskyning van twee polisiebeamptes, wat van verkragting aangekla word, het Dinsdag groot ongelukkigheid onder die gemeenskap veroorsaak. Die twee Moorreesburg polisielede het reeds Maandag in die hof verskyn, waarna hulle uitstel gevra het, omdat hulle prokureurs nie beskikbaar was diè betrokke dag nie. Die beamptes word daarvan … Read More “Polisiebeamptes twede keer in die hof” »
Honoring Joshlin Smith Through Music and Community 🌟 Today marks exactly one year https://we.tl/t-Bp5cDgYX22 since Joshlin Smith from Saldanha was reported missing—a heartbreaking moment that deeply affected her family, friends, and community. To honor her memory, a special tribute has been created, connecting her legacy to music and the arts. Music producer and artist Brilynn … Read More “Honouring Joshlin Smith” »
