Cape Argus

16/09/2025

"As an industry that provides the backbone of daily mobility for thousands of people, we are deeply aware of the disruption this brings, " Santaco said.

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-09-16-santaco-reacts-to-urgent-closure-of-taxi-routes-in-western-cape/

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) expresses sadness over the Western Cape Government's decision to close several taxi routes due to escalating violence, while assuring commuters that no strike is planned.

16/09/2025

The City is currently seeking public comments on the proposed disposal but the irate Camps Bay and Clifton Ratepayers Association (CBCRA) said they strongly oppose the sale, deeming it premature and harmful to the character of the sensitive village.

The City of Cape Town proposes selling the Camps Bay Library and adjacent parking to stimulate economic growth, but the plan faces fierce opposition from local ratepayers who argue it threatens the community's character.

16/09/2025

A Grade R teacher at Yellowwood Primary School in Mitchells Plain is winning hearts on social media for her quick thinking during a shooting incident. In a powerful TikTok video, she keeps her young learners safe by having them lie flat on the ground, listening to soothing melodies while chaos unfolds outside.

A Grade R teacher at Yellowwood Primary School in Mitchells Plain is being hailed as a hero after she kept her students calm during a shooting incident, as captured in a viral TikTok video.

16/09/2025

Donovan Moodley, the killer of Bond University student Leigh Matthews, is one step closer to freedom after the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board approved his parole after 20 years in prison. Leigh's parents are devastated and are considering their options.

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-09-16-leigh-matthews-killer-donovan-moodley-moves-closer-to-parole/

Donovan Moodley, convicted of murdering Bond University student Leigh Matthews, has had his parole approved after 20 years in prison. As Leigh's parents consider their options, the final decision rests with the minister of correctional services.

16/09/2025

It was a deadly Sunday, with police visiting three different scenes where five people were shot and killed, including a taxi driver, and three others were wounded.

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-09-15-deadly-sunday-multiple-shootings-leave-five-dead/

On a violent Sunday in Cape Town, five individuals were shot dead, including a taxi driver, amidst ongoing tensions between rival taxi associations. Police are investigating the incidents, which may be linked to extortion and taxi violence

15/09/2025

Inside the Cape Argus tomorrow:

🗞️Camps Bay residents slam City’s plan to sell land
🗞️Cytheria Rex’s mother begs court to end delays
🗞️Winelands airport awaits decision on environmental assessment
🗞️‘The Studio’ dominates Emmy Awards

15/09/2025

Manenberg police have reported a shocking increase in s*xual violence incidents within local schools, raising urgent concerns for the safety of our children.

Captain Bennett warns that this disturbing trend threatens the well-being of students and calls for immediate community action.

What can parents do to protect their children?

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-09-15-manenberg-police-report-alarming-rise-in-s*xual-violence-in-schools/

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Manenberg police have reported a troubling increase in s*xual violence incidents in local schools, prompting calls for community vigilance and action to protect children.

15/09/2025

The mother of murdered 17-year-old Cytheria Rex is begging the judiciary to sentence her killers before the 17th anniversary of her murder.

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-09-15-mothers-heartbreaking-plea-why-are-cytheria-rexs-killers-still-unsentenced/

"Nearly a year after the conviction of five men for the murder of 17-year-old Cytheria Rex, the sentencing has been delayed again, leaving the victim's family frustrated and seeking answers.

15/09/2025

Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has come under fire for overturning the dismissals of 17 officers guilty of serious misconduct, including assault and fraud.

DA MP Nicholas Gotsell warns this move undermines accountability and public safety.

Western Cape police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile has overturned the dismissals of 17 officers found guilty of serious misconduct, raising concerns about accountability and discipline within the police force.

15/09/2025

Operation Dudula members said they were called to the house in Summer Greens by the landlady to remove a tenant who not paying rent and refused to move out.

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-09-15-operation-dudula-leads-to-drug-bust-in-summer-greens/

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in Summer Greens for drug dealing after a search by Operation Dudula uncovered various illegal substances and cash.

15/09/2025

According to the judge “it is beyond this court’s understanding” that the arbitrator can find that an act of using petty cash for an employee’s own personal use, did not constitute an act of dishonesty.

Discover how a sales manager's seemingly trivial purchase of two chocolate bars led to a legal battle over dismissal for misuse of company funds, highlighting the complexities of trust and honesty in the workplace.

15/09/2025

Three men were murdered, one man injured, and a woman r***d during a series of violent incidents in Wallacedene. The community is left reeling as police launch investigations into these heinous crimes.

Kraaifontein residents are in shock following a series of violent incidents on Sunday, including three murders and a r**e.