Moulana Mogamat Farouk Rylands, the former imam of the Waterloo Road Mosque in Kenwyn, Cape Town, has been released from Pollsmoor Prison. His release on Thursday followed an arrest and detention for allegedly being in contempt of a court order issued in December 2023. Did You Understand? Moulana Mogamat Farouk Rylands served as the officiating … Read more
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of an e-hailing driver in Parkwood, Cape Town, following the widespread circulation of dashcam footage capturing the incident. The footage, which sparked significant online reaction, shows the driver being targeted while transporting two passengers. Details of the Incident The video depicts an initially normal … Read more
Western Cape police are currently investigating a targeted armed robbery at the residence of Jerome Booysen, a prominent Cape Town underworld figure and suspected leader of the Sexy Boys gang. Details of the Targeted Break-In The incident occurred just after 11:00 on Tuesday at a home located in Glenhaven, Bellville South. Police reports indicate that … Read more
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended five candidates to fill vacancies within the Western Cape Division of the High Court. This decision follows a week-long sitting dedicated to filling judicial vacancies across various divisions. Did You Realize? Since January 2022, candidate Phillipa van Zyl has served nine and a half terms as an acting … Read more
A seven-month-old baby tragically died on Tuesday after becoming ill while his mother was waiting for social grant services at the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) office in Bellville, Western Cape. Details of the Incident According to Sassa, the mother alerted officials while standing in the queue that her infant child was critically ill. … Read more
A violent altercation unfolded inside a McDonald’s restaurant in Stellenbosch during the early hours of Saturday morning, as captured in a 44-second video circulating on social media. Details of the Incident The video depicts multiple physical confrontations. It begins with two individuals exchanging blows although another two wrestle on the floor. Subsequently, a separate fight … Read more
A 35-year-aged man is in custody following the death of his 67-year-old mother-in-law in Atlantis, Western Cape. The woman was allegedly killed with an axe in the early hours of January 26th at a residence in Pearl Mansion, Avondale. Details of the Incident According to a statement from Provincial police spokesperson, Thembakazi Mpendukana, Atlantis SAPS … Read more
Authorities in Cape Town are confronting a surge in the illegal manufacturing and distribution of alcohol, with multiple operations uncovered in recent months. Recent Police Actions On January 27, 2026, Kraaifontein Crime Intelligence discovered an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant on Antelope Street in Uitzicht while searching for a suspect and an unlicensed firearm. Two Congolese … Read more
A 44‑year‑ancient woman, identified as Faziela Swartz, was mauled to death by her own two dogs – both described as pit‑bull‑type – in the backyard of her home on Maralize Street, Morgenster, Mitchells Plain. Incident timeline South African Police Service (SAPS) officers were dispatched at about 1.53 pm on Tuesday after a complaint of a dog … Read more
From Knitted Comfort to Tech-Driven Care: The Future of Animal Welfare is Here The heartwarming story of Lynne Reddie and her ‘Reddie Teddies’ isn’t just a feel-good tale; it’s a glimpse into the evolving landscape of animal welfare. While individual kindness remains paramount, a wave of innovation – fueled by technology, shifting societal values, and … Read more