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More than 300 Zimbabwean nationals awaiting voluntary repatriation
1+ day, 55+ min ago (333+ words) GQEBERHA " More than 300 Zimbabwean nationals are awaiting voluntary repatriation from Nelson Mandela Bay following tensions surrounding the 30 June deadline issued by the anti-migrant movement, March and March. The nationwide deadline called on undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. In…...
Public invited to comment on Cape Town Civic Centre housing plan
1+ day, 24+ min ago (317+ words) A proposal that could permanently change the face of the Cape Town Civic Centre is open for public comment, but residents and interested parties have until Monday 27 July to respond to the City's plan to sell part of its Civic…...
No arrests as investigations into killings of ANC leaders continue
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (675+ words) GQEBERHA " Two investigations into the killings of ANC leaders in the Eastern Cape remain unresolved, with police confirming that no arrests have been made in the murders of ward councillor, Sicelo Mleve and Branch Elections Team Coordinator Wonele Gontshi. Mleve…...
Three suspects arrested for attempted murder of SAPS member in Helenvale
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (295+ words) GQEBERHA " Three suspects, aged between 18 and 32, are expected to appear before the Gelvandale Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 2 July, on charges of attempted murder following their arrest in Helenvale, Gqeberha. According to Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, the suspects were arrested on…...
Underweight pony saved after joint SAPS and SPCA intervention
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (350+ words) A neglected pony is safe and receiving urgent care after a joint intervention by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and the City of Cape Town's Law Enforcement Animal Control Auxiliary Unit on Tuesday,…...
NMBM warns residents about fake municipal notices circulating on Whats App
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (282+ words) GQEBERHA " The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has warned residents to remain vigilant after scammers began circulating fake municipal notices via Whats App in an attempt to defraud account holders. According to the alert, the fraudulent notices closely resemble official…...
Tokai Lions install their 50th president
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (293+ words) The Lions Club of Tokai installed Mark Rossouw as its 50th president at an installation ceremony on Saturday 27 June. Formerly the club's president-elect, he will lead the organisation through the 2026/27 fiscal year alongside a newly elected board of directors. He set…...
Muizenberg beachfront seawall constructed as December completion nears
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (556+ words) A new seawall has been constructed on Muizenberg beach with upgrades are expected to be completed in December this year, says the City of Cape Town. The construction of the seawall has been advancing from opposite ends of the site…...
Opinion | Immigration debate exposes South Africa's real priorities
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (749+ words) R600 million. In a month. For one security concern. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia put that number on the table when estimating what policing the 30 June anti-illegal immigration demonstrations could cost. The exact amount, he said, would depend on operational needs....
Police arrest 76 undocumented foreign nationals in Gqeberha operation
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (291+ words) GQEBERHA " A joint operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) led to the arrest of 76 undocumented foreign nationals, including seven children, in Central yesterday. The operation formed part of heightened security…...