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18/07/2025

Today, we honour a legacy of courage, compassion, and change. Let’s do our part; no act of kindness is too small.Project Credits: Mbali Mthebe, Hannah Gilbert, Azraa Sardine Cape Flats credit shots: Hafeez Floris

18/07/2025

Hands in. Hearts open. News that shows up.

We teamed up with Ladles of Love this Mandela Day to serve warm meals and warmer smiles — giving back the way Madiba would’ve wanted.

18/07/2025

More than just headlines — we showed up.
For Mandela Day, the Independent Media team joined Ladles of Love to give back. Because community isn’t just reported on — it’s lived.

18/07/2025

Mandela Day Zine Competition Winners Announcement!✨

After going through an incredible number of inspiring entries, we’re thrilled to reveal our Top 3 Creators who blew us away with their originality, message, format, and impact.

🥇 1st Place — R2500 Cash Prize goes to Ekta Somera
🥈 2nd Place — Loot.co.za Voucher winner is Zomakahle Cele
🥉 3rd Place — Ticket to an exclusive GQ Event goes to Katleho Mogorosi

Thank you to every creative soul who entered and shared your powerful zines with us — your voices matter and your impact is real. 🙌

Winners will be contacted via email.
(Note: Prize does not include flights or accommodation).
All prizes are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more opportunities to create, express and WIN BIG!🔥

18/07/2025

Inside your Friday edition of the Cape Times:

🗞️ WHY MANDELA DAY MATTERS TODAY
🗞️ Banyana’s quest for glory continues, Kolisi returns to lead Boks in Mbombela
🗞️ Foodborne illness outbreak at Cape Town restaurant prompts calls for improved food safety
🗞️ Accused baby kidnapper could do it again, says officer

18/07/2025

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17/07/2025

THE City will be footing Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s bill in a case accusing him of harassment and abuse of power in connection with an alleged land use violation.

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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces harassment allegations, with the City covering his legal costs in a case reportedly stemming from a neighbourhood dispute.

17/07/2025

📸GALLERY| Baby kidnapping-accused Shamiema Jacobs appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court today as her bail application continues



📸: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Media

17/07/2025

Three South African men have been apprehended in the United States of America (USA) after they were found to have committed various violent crimes, including r**e, with one deported by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

One of them, a child predator, 50-year-old Barrett Preston Busschau, was deported back to South Africa by ICE in June.

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Three South African men have been apprehended in the US for committing heinous crimes, including r**e. One of the men, Barrett Preston Busschau, was deported after a long history of sexual offences dating back to 1993.

17/07/2025

THE Presidency played its card close to the chest when asked about when President Cyril Ramaphosa would appoint an ambassador to the US.

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Amid rising tariffs and the threat of losing AGOA status, the ANC and DA clash over Mcebisi Jonas's role as Special Envoy to the US, revealing deeper issues within the government of national unity.

17/07/2025

After enduring a dog attack and still being forced to continue pulling a cart, Maple the pony has found a new family promising her a life of love and safety.

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The Cape of Good Hope SPCA responded to a cruelty complaint involving a cart pony that had recently survived a dog attack. Despite her visible injuries, the owner continued to force the wounded animal to pull a cart.