Government admits justice system gaps in GBVF response despite progress
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga admits ongoing criminal justice system gaps in South Africa’s GBVF response despite court upgrades and new training initiatives.
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga admits ongoing criminal justice system gaps in South Africa’s GBVF response despite court upgrades and new training initiatives.
Two officials at Adelaide DLTC were arrested for allegedly manipulating eNaTIS to fraudulently issue driver’s licences, with court appearance set for December.
Tim Modise received an honorary doctorate from NWU for his role in shaping South African broadcasting and democratic discourse since 1980.
eThekwini Municipality removed unlawful makeshift structures from Durban’s South Beach dunes near Addington Hospital on 9 November 2026.
Firefighters responded to smoke at the Moving Tactic building in Woodstock on 11 November amid ongoing renovations; cause and damage still unconfirmed.
Police in Durban used rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse March and March protesters after clashes erupted on 10 November outside Umbilo's Home Affairs offices.
Male domestic abuse survivor Zenande Mpame urges better police training and education to address stigma and improve support for male victims.
Seven new political parties entered Cape Town council after the 2026 elections as the DA retained majority with 56.42% of the vote and 133 seats.
A Fidelity guard was arrested in Gugulethu for allegedly staging a cash-in-transit heist near Cape Town International Airport in September 2025.
New municipal councils face governance and service delivery priorities following the 2026 local government elections, with national guidelines enforcing lawful, transparent transitions.
The City restricts large tour buses in Bo-Kaap amid ongoing concerns from residents about tourism’s impact on traffic, privacy, and gentrification.
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis vows 500,000 new jobs, stronger policing, and improved services if the DA wins a second term in 2026.
The Abalone Trail, a thriller by Peter Kuhnert, explores abalone poaching in the Western Cape amid a real crisis of illegal harvesting and enforcement.
The IEC has captured over 60% of local election results by 5 Nov, with Northern Cape leading at 87% and Western Cape at 69%. Results remain provisional.
Lavender Hill voters prioritised jobs, safety, and better services in the 4 November 2026 local elections amid pressing community challenges.
An armed voter was removed from a Mitchells Plain polling station during the 4 November 2026 Western Cape elections, police confirmed.
By 12:30 on 4 November, over 824,000 voters had cast ballots across the Western Cape, including 524,000 in Cape Town metro, IEC reports.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis defends Cape Town’s affordable housing record as critics highlight slow delivery in key inner-city areas and funding challenges.
In October 2026, Cape Town residents hiked daily to King’s Blockhouse raising funds for the Saartjie Baartman Centre supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
The Western Cape High Court barred the City of Cape Town from evicting Gate 7 Maitland residents without a court order and ordered restoration of their settlement.
Heritage assessment cuts the height of Cape Town’s Tafelberg development, reducing social housing units by up to 52 amid heritage preservation concerns.
Cape Town musician The Kiffness reveals death threats and family fears following backlash over his political and social commentary online.
LAMTA stages Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay, exploring dark fairy tales with a 25-strong student cast.
A new Retreat youth initiative combining sport and environmental education officially launches on 7 November 2026 to empower local youth.
Two wounded in a shooting at Delft's Palm taxi rank on 28 October amid ongoing taxi violence disrupting Cape Town communities.
President Ramaphosa has received a confidential report on Iran’s unauthorised participation in a Chinese-led naval exercise off the South African coast.
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis warns that small parties could split the vote and force a coalition government in Cape Town after the 2026 local elections.
Western Cape Police offer R100,000 reward after five killed, three injured in a mass shooting at a Lavender Hill home on 24 October 2026.
Ward 72 candidates in Cape Town focus on safety, service delivery and youth opportunities as key issues ahead of 4 November 2026 local elections.
WKS Africa 3 in Milnerton gave new kickboxers vital experience in a 13-fight card, with Charnlee Moyo retaining his lightweight title on 24 October.