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Western Cape police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembisile Patekile at the scene following the mass shooting in Marikana informal settlement.

Eight killed in extortion-related mass shooting at Cape Town shebeen

An extortion syndicate is believed to be behind the mass shooting in the Marikana informal settlement in the early hours of Saturday

A firefighter battles flames burning dangerously close to a house in Pearly Beach during the recent fires.

Fires leave trail of loss from Mossel Bay to Dunoon

Overstrand communities rally as veld fires threaten lives and homes

Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo paid R157.5m for The Pentagon luxury villa and the Pam Golding Property group sold two vacant plots on the same street for a combined R170m.

Wealth influx reshapes Cape Town property market

Once the preserve of old money, Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard is drawing a new wave of global wealth, due in part to the rise of cryptocurrency and AI.

The Cape Town Minstrels Carnival Association is appealing to the public for funds to continue with the legal challenge with the City of Cape Town. File photo.

Minstrels seek public funds as court battle with city over venues continues

The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) has launched a fundraising drive to support its legal fight against the City of Cape Town, seeking to compel it to provide a venue for minstrel competition events.

Rethink Your Drink called for stronger pricing and trading rules on alcohol.

South Africans spent R1bn a day on alcohol before New Year; campaign warns of predictable harm

South Africans spent about R1bn a day on alcohol in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, according to the Rethink Your Drink campaign.

The dog was euthanised after its owner contacted the SPCA.

Fireworks panic ends in death for Cape Town dog

A Cape Town dog, distressed by fireworks set off during New Year celebrations, jumped a fence and entered a neighbouring property where it was mauled by pit bulls.

The City of Cape Town says it will appeal a high court order, which ordered the city to provide the Cape Town Minstrel Association with a venue for its competition events.

Cape Town to appeal court order over minstrel competition venues

There appears to be no end in sight to the dispute between the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) and the city over a venue for minstrel competition events.

South Africa’s tourism sector is enjoying one of its strongest rebounds yet, with foreign arrivals rising 18% year on year.

South Africa’s tourism rebound accelerates as arrivals surge across key markets

Foreign arrivals jump 18% year on year, driven by African travellers and revived long-haul demand

Herman van Aardt and his wife Karin, who was killed in a smash-and-grab attack near Cape Town International Airport.

Cape Town to build R180m N2 security wall in airport area

City to find cash to stop more horror smash-and-grab attacks, such as the one that claimed the life of a retired teacher last week

Deveney Nel was 16 years old when she was murdered.

‘The pain is unimaginable’: Teen jailed for killing classmate Deveney Nel

“The pain is unimaginable; I will never be able to fully describe or express it.”

Jerome Booysen (centre) flanked by Mark Lifman and Andre Naude (both since killed) in court. File photo.

Prosecution pins hope on ex-28s gangster to decode prison lingo in ‘Steroid King’ trial

The prosecution is hoping that a former 28s gang member will help to decipher prison gang language in the ongoing murder trial of slain “Steroid King” Brian Wainstein.

Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale at Pollsmoor prison.

Top officials probe Pollsmoor after inmates mistakenly freed

Correctional services national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale is taking steps to plug security gaps at Pollsmoor prison in Cape Town after three inmates were erroneously released due to administrative bungles.

Western Cape deputy provincial commissioner for visible policing Maj-Gen Luyanda Damoyi (Wearing a jersey)

Stolen ‘Prinsloo guns’ still on Cape Flats streets, Western Cape police say

Some of the firearms stolen by former police colonel Christiaan Prinsloo and an accomplice, which were meant for destruction but instead sold to Cape Flats gangs, remain unaccounted for.

Shell is allowed to drill up to five wells, starting with one and adding more if it succeeds, using a drillship or similar vessel. Stock photo.

Green light for Shell drilling sparks outrage among fishers and activists

Environmental groups and small-scale fishers have slammed the government’s approval of Shell’s ultra-deep oil and gas exploration project off the west coast.

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Teacher who had inappropriate relationship with 15-year-old pupil triggering HIV scare loses bid to keep job

A Northern Cape teacher who was dismissed for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old pupil has failed in a bid to save her R18,000 a month job.