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Mexico investigates killing of San Miguel Amatitlan mayor
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (551+ words) Mexico is once again confronting the brutal reality of political violence after the killing of a local mayor in the southern state of Oaxaca, an incident that has triggered a high-level investigation and renewed scrutiny of security in the country....
Capetonian man offers reward after alleged drugging, robbery
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (155+ words) The posts identify him as Obrian Malekutu Makwela and say he later offered a "R20k" reward for information. " Man"s NOT Barry Roux (@Advo Barry Roux) June 14, 2026 One post said, "I"ve been drugged since Wednesday by this lady," while another…...
Video: Man rescued after plunging 10 metres into hidden cavity at Sea Point building
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (315+ words) The victim had fallen approximately ten metres from the rooftop of a five-storey building into a narrow enclosed cavity, creating a difficult and potentially dangerous rescue scenario. Recognising the complexity of the incident, Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Service immediately…...
Rondebosch woman in pyjamas stops cart horse beating
3+ day, 40+ min ago (167+ words) A Cape Town resident ran barefoot into the streets of Rondebosch in July 2024 still in her pyjamas after watching two men repeatedly whip a cart horse from her kitchen window, reports Cape {town} Etc. When she confronted them, one turned…...
12 arrested in Cape Point abalone poaching operation
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (146+ words) The arrests were made on Tuesday evening after enforcement officials intercepted two vehicles believed to be linked to the planned operation. As highlighted by SANParks, investigators discovered a substantial amount of diving equipment during searches conducted as part of an…...
Another bomb threat rattles Cape Town school as exams continue
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (378+ words) A bomb threat at one of Cape Town's most well-known schools prompted an emergency evacuation last week Friday, but a swift police response ensured that examinations continued with minimal disruption. The South African reports that earners and staff at Wynberg…...
Taxi driver faces court in Landon La Grange case
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (227+ words) The case stems from a collision on Victoria Road between Camps Bay and Bakoven on 6 April and marks the start of formal legal proceedings in one of the most closely watched road safety cases the city has seen in years....
Police seize R98 million worth of counterfeit goods in Bellville operation
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (212+ words) The bold initiative targeted shops suspected of dealing in counterfeit merchandise, resulting in the confiscation of an astonishing range of counterfeit items valued at approximately R98 million. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg highlighted the scale of the operation and the impact…...
Wine and dine crayfish bust linked to West Coast poaching
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (327+ words) According to the City, on Sunday, 7 June, Marine Unit officers on patrol in Hout Bay and Wynberg spotted people drinking in a parking area near Victoria Hospital, which led to a search of a white Mitsubishi. " A public drinking offence…...
Justice Department won't oppose assisted dying bid in SA
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (674+ words) A long-running debate over end-of-life choices in South Africa has taken an important turn, with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development indicating that it will not oppose a Constitutional Court application seeking to legalise medical assistance in dying. The…...