Preliminary investigations by the City of Cape Town reveal that the disastrous Masiphumelele fire, which broke out on Thursday evening [December 17] and destroyed over 1000 homes, was likely caused
With summer in full swing, the SPCA is appealing to dog parents to be cautious when travelling with their pets. They urge people to never leave their dogs unattended in
The Western Cape Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS) is working overtime this festive season. Over the past weekend, they responded to more than 6300 incidents across the province. WCEMS spokesperson Deanna
Alwyn Uys has just become the first paraplegic athlete to conquer the grueling 8km Robben Island to Blouberg ocean crossing. On December 11, Uys bravely made the 8km journey through
Not in the mood to cook this Christmas? Fear not. As usual, there are a host of local institutions offering delicious Christmas lunch and dinner specials for those wanting to
If you thought 2020 has felt longer than any other year, today will be a nightmare for you. Monday, December 21 is the Summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. This
A new COVID-19 variant with a higher viral load has become dominant in South Africa, announced Health Minister Zweli Mkhize in a public briefing on Friday [December 18]. A report
A group of medical experts from the Progressive Health Forum are calling for Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng to be dismissed, after allegedly breaching professional and ethical standards. This comes after
Often considered to be one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, the orchid is a fan-favourite for many. A new species of the flower, however, is less than
The Masiphumelele fire has caused great devastation in the area, destroying about 100 homes and displacing an estimated 5000 people. The animals in the area have also been deeply affected,