The Capetowner

26/12/2025

Final tally: 171 babies born on Christmas Day in the Western Cape

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26/12/2025

A total of 32 babies were born at public health facilities across the Western Cape on Christmas Day, according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

A total of 32 babies were born at public health facilities across the Western Cape on Christmas Day, according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

26/12/2025

Despite tighter household budgets, more than half of South Africans are still planning to travel this festive season, according to Cape Town Tourism’s latest Domestic Travel Intent Report.

Despite tighter household budgets, more than half of South Africans are still planning to travel this festive season, according to Cape Town Tourism’s latest Domestic Travel Intent Report.

25/12/2025

From local stories to shared celebrations, this year has been full of moments that remind us why community matters. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas season. 🎄💫

23/12/2025

Thirty people lost their lives in road crashes across the Western Cape during the peak festive travel period between Monday, December 15 and Sunday, December 21, according to the provincial Mobility Department’s latest road safety review.

Thirty people lost their lives in road crashes across the Western Cape during the peak festive travel period between Monday, December 15 and Sunday, December 21, according to the provincial Mobility Department’s latest road safety review.

22/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, Cape Town transforms into a wonderland of twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and artisanal treasures.

For locals and visitors alike, the City’s Christmas markets are the perfect place to soak up the holiday spirit, find unique gifts, and enjoy a day out with family and friends.

Experience the joy of the festive season in Cape Town with our guide to the city's vibrant Christmas markets.

19/12/2025

A hiker died after falling from one of the trails on Lion’s Head in the Table Mountain National Park on Thursday morning, December 18.

A hiker died after falling from one of the trails on Lion’s Head in the Table Mountain National Park on Thursday morning, December 18.

19/12/2025

Cape Town has received international recognition after being ranked among the world’s leading travel destinations by two publications.

Cape Town has received international recognition after being ranked among the world’s leading travel destinations by two publications.

18/12/2025

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks continue to rise across several urban and rural areas in the province.

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks continue to rise across several urban and rural areas in the province.

18/12/2025

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels.

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels.

16/12/2025

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December 15.

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December 15.

16/12/2025

Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal fi****ms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believed was a planned attack on a witness outside the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 15.

Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal fi****ms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believe was a planned attack on a witness outside the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 15.