The Oranjezicht City Farm Market has evolved from a small community initiative into a major African farmers’ market at the V&A Waterfront, supporting over 100 traders and nearly 3,500 livelihoods. Founded by Sheryl Ozinsky, the market transitioned from Homestead Park and Leeuwenhof to its current R70m custom-built facility. How did the Oranjezicht City Farm Market … Read more
Several African nations have begun repatriating their citizens from South Africa following safety concerns triggered by an anti-illegal migrant group’s ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30. In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed law enforcement, including the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Border Management Authority (BMA), to intensify efforts to … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 18h00 on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Presidency has confirmed the address will outline the government’s management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in anti-foreigner protests. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of a comprehensive migration strategy, including … Read more
South African Police Service (SAPS) Commercial Crime investigators executed multiple search and seizure warrants on Thursday as part of a widening corruption probe involving the City of Cape Town and a former municipal contractor, Triple C Maintenance Services. The operation targeted a municipal office and several private residences, including the home of a mayoral committee … Read more
The death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, who was stabbed on May 31 in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, has sparked a sharp divide between family accounts and police findings regarding the motive behind the killing. Conflicting Narratives Over Motive Family members of the Giyani-born teenager have publicly alleged that his death was the result of xenophobic violence. … Read more
Police in the Western Cape are currently searching for a suspect following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 31, in the KwaNonqaba area of Mossel Bay. According to Warrant Officer Christopher Spies, the victim was found with a stab wound to the chest after an altercation with another … Read more
Western Cape police have launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred at a café in Marine Circle, Table View, on Monday afternoon. The incident, which took place at approximately 14:00, resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man. Investigation Details According to police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk, officers responding to the scene … Read more
A spontaneous act of compassion on the Sea Point Promenade has evolved into a global movement of support. When content creator Chad Nathan, known online as “Ginger With A GoPro,” encountered a homeless man named Sidney Miller struggling through violent weather during a recent Cape storm, he chose to intervene. Nathan pushed Miller’s wheelchair for … Read more
The Volatility Trap: Why Your Fuel Bill Keeps Surprising You For most motorists, the trip to the petrol station has become a game of Russian roulette. One month the prices are stable; the next, a sudden spike leaves your monthly budget in shambles. But these price hikes aren’t random. They are the result of a … Read more
The New Frontier of Travel Health: What Rare Outbreaks Teach Us About Future Risks The recent hantavirus cluster aboard the MV Hondius is more than just a localized health scare; it is a case study in the vulnerabilities of our hyper-connected world. When a rare zoonotic virus—typically transmitted from rodents to humans—begins to show signs … Read more