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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” »
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” »
Leander Pholman, an incredibly talented young athlete, is working hard to make his dreams a reality. He has been invited to compete in Ohio, USA this June, but to do so, he needs to raise R50,000 by May 1st. Your support can help him reach that goal. Leander’s journey is about more than just competing; … Read More ““Help Leander Achieve His Dream – Every Contribution Counts!”” »
Cape Town – 12 February 2025 Metrorail Western Cape has issued an update on its morning train services, confirming that most routes are operating as scheduled. However, commuters traveling along the Cape Town-Fish Hoek route should prepare for delays due to a power issue affecting the line between Plumstead and Diep River. Operational Train Services … Read More “Metrorail Western Cape: Morning Service Update & Disruption Notice” »
On Monday, February 10, two men appeared in the Lutsville court in connection with the death of 33-year-old Grant Cloete of the same town. The case has been postponed until February 24 for a formal bail application. The accused are facing charges of premeditated murder after allegedly stabbing Cloete with a sharp object on Friday … Read More “A Story of Redemption, Kindness, and Tragedy” »
New Song Release to Honours Missing Teen – Joshlin Smith Cape Town, South Africa – In honour of Joshlin Smith, who went missing on February 19, 2024, a powerful new song has been released to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. The track, a heartfelt tribute to hope amidst sadness, features renowned South African … Read More “1 Year Anniversary of Disappearance” »
The Cape Flats was rocked by a wave of bloodshed today and last night, as multiple shootings erupted across different areas, leaving a trail of death and fear in their wake. In Westridge, Mitchells Plain, two people were gunned down in their own home, their lives cut short in what appears to be yet another … Read More “Cape Flats: A Bloody Day of Violence” »
A Call for Parental Involvement By: George C April Across South Africa, schools are meant to be places of learning, growth, and opportunity. Yet, recent reports and disturbing videos circulating on social media paint a different reality—one where gang violence, bullying, and intimidation have become daily occurrences on school grounds. The normalization of violence among … Read More “The Rising Tide of School Violence” »
Silence Surrounds Court Appearance of Khayelitsha Pastor. Despite shocking allegations of assault and rape against a well-known Khayelitsha pastor, there has been little public information on whether his scheduled court appearance took place as planned. The 51-year-old suspect was expected to appear before the Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court on February 4, 2025, but no updates have … Read More “Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse” »
Mitchell’s Plain:- Families have come forward with serious allegations against Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, citing instances of negligence and substandard care. One case involves Rodney de Bruyn, a diabetic patient who was admitted for a toe infection. Following the amputation of his leg, his daughter, Janine Kayser, reported that he was left unattended in soiled … Read More “Allegations of Negligence at District Hospital” »
