Vital GBV action needed

Byron Lukas|Published

Groundbreaking new research has found that a shocking 70% of men believe that a woman should obey her husband, while 23% think that a woman can never refuse sex ...

Addressing men’s wellness crucial in fighting GBV

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As South Africa embarks on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, crucial dialogue surrounding men’s wellness has taken centre stage, propelled by the ...

Cape Town unveils SA’s first television museum

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From the nostalgic wooden box TV with “bunny ear” antennas to the newly-launched 110-inch UX display, Cape Town’s Tevolution Museum has opened its doors, celebrating ...

DA’s Lincoln de Bruyn returns as the mayor of Theewatersloof Municipality

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In a pivotal turn of events for the Theewaterskloof Municipality, the DA’s Lincoln de Bruyn has been reinstated as the Executive Mayor, following a Western Cape ...

Crackdown on spaza shop registrations before December deadline

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In a crackdown of unregistered spaza shops across the metro, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Health Service received over 1 000 applications for Certificates ...

SA mourns the loss of Breyten Breytenbach

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The literary world is mourning the death of Breyten Breytenbach, a celebrated poet and activist, who passed away at 85, leaving behind a profound legacy.

Innovative sanitation project making strides

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The construction of eco-friendly toilets in Nyagatisa informal settlement in Macassar and Masincedane in Strandfontein is progressing well following the handover ...

Hero: Tributes pour in for crime-fighting icon

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The Rocklands community in Mitchell’s Plain is mourning the loss of a cherished local hero, Frederick Pullen, who passed away of old age on Saturday.

Rip current detection to boost safety for Cape beachgoers

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A breakthrough innovation in rip current forecasting is expected to help Cape Town beachgoers and lifeguards anticipate hazardous seashore conditions along the Cape ...

DA retains ward 30 in Manenberg following by-election

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In a pivotal by-election, the DA has successfully retained ward 30 in Manenberg.

Community rallying to support baboon ranger services

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The NCC Environmental Services is rallying community support to sustain baboon ranger services in the Cape Peninsula, aiming to raise R250 000 to prevent unemployment ...

Good Hope Centre redevelopment set to transform City’s iconic landmark

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The iconic dome-shaped Good Hope Centre in Cape Town is poised for a significant transformation, as the City has given the green light for a public participation ...

Organisations take a significant step towards addressing homelessness

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Cape Town has witnessed a significant move towards tackling homelessness as several organisations come together to conduct a pilot point-in-time count of individuals ...

Driver arrested for reckless stunt at Huguenot Toll Plaza

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In an apparent attempt to recreate a scene from the well-loved film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, a man was arrested for recklessly spinning his vehicle ...

PICS: Doctor Khumalo visits Indy prior to Bafana’s clash with South Sudan

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In celebration of South African football, former Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo visited the Independent Media office on Tuesday, sharing his reflections on ...

Bo-Kaap residents protest tourist buses congesting area

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The vibrant community of Bo-Kaap is facing an increasing challenge, as residents rally against the rising tide of tourist buses invading their neighbourhood.

Body of missing Seawinds man found on Muizenberg Beach

Byron Lukas|Published

The search for 35-year-old Greg Gilbert, who went missing more than a week ago at Sunrise Beach near Muizenberg, has reached a tragic end.

Castle of Good Hope beautified: Tree planting ‘breath of fresh air’ for Cape Town

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Over the weekend, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, alongside City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, spearheaded a tree-planting ...

Police hunt for suspects who stabbed security guard at Sassa office

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Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, confirmed police are investigating a case of attempted burglary at a business premises.

Malikah shines light on dads in new book

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‘Malikah The Girl Who Loves Sport’ is not only a book about a Muslim girl in sport, but also about the power of dads in their 
children’s lives.

Initiative to combat sand drift on Baden Powell Drive

Byron Lukas|Published

The project was rolled out on Wednesday and is spearheaded by the City’s Roads Infrastructure Management Department and the Coastal Management Branch.

‘Wind nets’ for Baden Powell Drive

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The City has a plan to deal with sand on Baden Powell Drive during windy conditions, which often leads to traffic jams on the popular and busy beach road.

Youth Poetry shines at Cape Argus finals

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The initiative, which kicked off earlier this year, invited budding wordsmiths to express their thoughts and emotions through poetry.

Community outrage over squirrel attacks in Wynberg

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In an alarming spate of attacks in Wynberg, squirrels have become the target of numerous acts of violence.

Delft man accused of ploughing car into girl, 5, has case postponed to 2025

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The case involving the involving the Delft man accused of ploughing his car into a five-year-old girl will not continue until next year.