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 ...

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 ...

Strand clinic’s ‘Adopt a Grandma’ campaign brings Christmas cheer to elderly residents

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Strand Community Day Centre staff spread festive cheer last week by hosting their annual Adopt a Grandma Christmas lunch, a community initiative aimed at supporting ...

Stellenbosch Municipality welcomes new Peace Officers to boost community safety

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Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, said the 19 newly graduated Peace Officers will help improve community safety in Cloetesville, ...

Stellenbosch mathematics genius awarded Chancellor’s Medal

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Stellenbosch University has awarded its top academic honour, the 2025 Chancellor’s Medal, to mathematics graduate Kerry Porrill, just few weeks after she was named ...

Aanhou-Wen care centre unveils newly-refurbished thrift shop in Somerset West

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Aanhou-Wen Work & Care Centre for Adults with Disabilities recently opened the newly-refurbished Green Door Thrift Shop in Somerset West.

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 ...

Two suspects arrested after Cloetesville shooting that injured three, including children

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Cloetesville police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting incident that took place at North End Street on Sunday evening, December 7, which left two ...

Actress Lynita Crofford brings dramedy to The Drama Factory

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Award-winning actress Lynita Crofford will take to The Drama Factory stage with her new one-woman dramedy, Stirred Not Shaken, on Saturday, December 20, at 3pm.

Mosterd’s Bay section of Strand Beach to close temporarily for safety

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A section of Strand Beach will be closed to the public from Monday, December 15, until Thursday, January 15 next year to allow contractors to continue work on the ...