The National Student Financial Aid Scheme opens funding applications for 2027 for eligible South African students. The window runs from 18 September to 31 October 2026 with free online access via official portals. Applicants are urged to prepare accurate personal and household information and gather supporting documents before starting the...
Drakenstein Municipality workers discovered an unrecorded body buried beneath a coffin at Nieuwedrift Cemetery, prompting a formal police investigation.
Cllr Mninwa Gotsell is escalating concerns over the dilapidated state of the Villiersdorp police holding cells, warning of potential escape risks.
Reports emerged on 20 September 2026 alleging an elderly man in the Cape Flats received a new bicycle after being robbed. Details remain currently unverified.
The Department of Social Development reports a 21% increase in daily calls to the GBV Command Centre, following public outcry over the Ekurhuleni murders.
A €100 million French rugby club deal has hit trouble, with reports of missing funds impacting South African players.
Larry Fazel Varrie has left the PAC for the National Coloured Congress, signalling a major shift in the political landscape for the 2026 elections.
Government is investigating a businessman's links after a viral video showed him threatening to kill an individual, sparking widespread public outcry.
South African students with outstanding fees have a new funding option. The initiative targets learners registered at accredited South African higher education institutions who face debt for the current academic year and seeks to provide relief in any field of study. Overview Of The Bursary The programme is a joint...
A new Stellenbosch K9 unit successfully intercepted narcotics on the R44 near Klapmuts on 5 September, marking a major win for local law enforcement.
Veteran racing driver Marcel Angel, 62, died on Saturday, 19 September 2026, following a fatal crash during Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars category at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town. The incident occurred during the National Extreme Festival, leading organisers to cancel the remainder of the day’s racing programme...
Reports circulating regarding an alleged armed robbery in a Plumstead parking lot on 20 September 2026, involving a woman and a child, remain unverified. CapeFlats.co.za has conducted independent checks with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and monitored official communication channels, but no evidence of such an incident has been...
The City of Cape Town is urging residents across the metro to take immediate, proactive measures to clear gutters, downpipes, and drains to prevent localised flooding as the region faces ongoing seasonal weather volatility. This appeal comes as the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) prepares for the potential impact...
South Africa officially marked the start of Tourism Month on 1 September, launching a nationwide campaign to bolster the domestic travel sector and accelerate economic growth. The initiative, which aligns with World Tourism Day commemorations on 27 September, forms a core component of the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan....
The Western Cape Government has officially opened the application window for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, aimed at providing financial relief and development support to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the tourism and hospitality sector. Eligible business owners have from 16 September 2026 until 14 October 2026...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has officially acknowledged the Constitutional Court’s 2022 judgment regarding the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), a move that paves the way for a more streamlined national procurement system. The ruling, which declared the 2017 Preferential Procurement Regulations invalid, highlighted the legal necessity for a unified...
The National Department of Health has confirmed an increase in laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases across South Africa, prompting a national call for heightened public awareness and hygiene compliance. The rise in infections follows the first confirmed case of the 2024 outbreak cycle recorded on 8 May, with the department and the...
South Africa’s youth face a new chance at learnerships with deadlines between 19 and 25 September 2026. A snapshot of current options highlights opportunities at major employers offering pharmacy support and engineering training across Gauteng Western Cape and Limpopo. These openings are aimed at candidates with qualifications from Grade 12...
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy officially launched the National Truck Stop Framework at the Sasol N17 Truck Stop in Mpumalanga on 17 September 2026. The new policy establishes a coordinated national approach to the planning, development, management, and standardisation of truck stop facilities across South Africa. Department of Transport research...
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen has called for a coordinated government effort to create an enabling environment for South Africa’s macadamia sector. Speaking during the South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) ‘MacDay on the Road 2026’ event held in Umhlanga on 17-18 September 2026, Steenhuisen highlighted...
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has issued an urgent public advisory as heavy rainfall continues to sweep across the province, with disaster management teams now on high alert. The warning follows severe weather assessments from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) that identify potential risks to infrastructure and public safety in...
Hospital management at New Somerset Hospital has confirmed that they are reviewing internal procedures regarding the care and support of infants classified as social cases. This follows public concern regarding the long-term placement of children who remain in clinical care after medical treatment is concluded, often due to pending placement...
Dr Helen Robinson, a renowned historian and author who dedicated her life to documenting the social history of Wynberg, has passed away. Her work, most notably her book Wynberg: A Heritage of Community, provided an essential record of the suburb’s past and the families who shaped its identity. As an...
The Steenberg Community Forum held a free training session for prospective ward committee members at the Grassy Park Civic Centre on 18 September 2026. The session aimed to educate residents on the legal framework, roles, and responsibilities governing ward committees within the City of Cape Town municipality. Ward committees serve...
Southern Africa is facing a mounting food security crisis as the 2023-2024 El Niño event, one of the strongest on record, triggers widespread drought conditions across the region. The climate phenomenon, characterised by abnormally high sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, has resulted in severely below-average...
The City of Cape Town has confirmed plans for a major infrastructure overhaul of the Nyanga Public Transport Interchange (PTI), a vital transit hub serving over 16,000 commuters daily. The project, which forms a key component of the wider MyCiTi Phase 2A expansion, aims to replace ageing facilities with modern...
Communities and social movements across the Western Cape are facing an indefinite wait for housing development, three years after formally requesting access to 24 parcels of state-owned land. Despite a high-level intervention initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 August 2023, the promised processing of these sites has stalled, leaving...
South Africa’s major metropolitan areas are grappling with a systemic collapse of wastewater treatment infrastructure, resulting in the regular discharge of raw sewage into urban rivers, coastal waters, and community drainage systems. The Department of Water and Sanitation has documented this decline through its Green Drop and Blue Drop reporting...
The family of 28-year-old Gracious Nkomo has formally identified her as one of the murder victims discovered along the R21 in Kempton Park. Nkomo’s body was initially recovered on 10 September 2026, and her identification was confirmed by relatives at the Germiston Mortuary on 17 September 2026. Nkomo is the...
South African universities are set for a pivotal admissions window this September. Several institutions have designated 30 September 2026 as the closing date for most undergraduate applications for the 2027 intake. The timetable includes programme specific cutoffs and notable exceptions, so prospective students should confirm deadlines with each campus. The...
