Cape Town International Kite Festival Raises Mental Health Awareness at Ottery in October 2026
The Cape Town International Kite Festival returns to Ottery on 24-25 October 2026 to raise awareness and support for mental health in the Western Cape.
The Cape Town International Kite Festival returns to Ottery on 24-25 October 2026 to raise awareness and support for mental health in the Western Cape.
A burnt body found in Tafelsig on 17 October sparked a murder probe and community unrest after a suspected linked man was confronted by residents.
Ward 68 voters in Cape Town face a competitive election with 41 candidates contesting the councillor seat ahead of 4 November 2026.
More than 300 residents joined pupils at Princess Vlei on 10 October for the Recall the Animals parade celebrating local wildlife and heritage.
Forty-one candidates, including DA’s Marita Petersen, ANC’s Lueren Prince, and EFF’s Shahied Joseph, contest Cape Town’s Ward 68 in the 4 Nov elections.
Retreat Community Health Centre reopened after a deadly shooting nearby left one man dead and three others injured, prompting a temporary lockdown.
Two taxi owners shot dead in Epping over alleged R150 fine dispute. Police arrested two suspects set to appear in court on Monday.
Two men were killed and two wounded in a gang-related shooting in Old Strandfontein on 17 October. CPF denies claims the house was a parolee halfway home.
A Rastafarian family in Lentegeur accuses SAPS Anti-Gang Unit of stealing R2 500 and forcibly entering their home during a 10 October raid, sparking investigations into officers' conduct.
Police seized 69,000 mandrax tablets worth R5.5 million in a Grassy Park raid on 15 October, arresting a 58-year-old woman linked to the bust.
Police seized 69 000 suspected Mandrax tablets worth R5.5 million in Grassy Park, arresting a 58-year-old woman who appeared in Wynberg court.
AKA's photographer testified about the shooting and panic outside Wish restaurant in Durban, describing confusion and final moments before rapper's death.
Court delays in the Nafiz Modack trial were linked to late arrivals from Pollsmoor Prison due to shared transport and security protocols, says management.
Sir Lowry’s Pass residents oppose bail for Willem van der Westhuizen, accused of setting dogs on 14-year-old Christiano Jansen in a severe attack.
Civil group #UniteBehind delivers affidavit to NPA demanding prosecutions over the corrupt R3.5bn Swifambo/PRASA locomotive deal involving oversized trains.
A 32-year-old suspect linked to the Lwandle KwaNdelu Shisanyama mass shooting appeared in Strand court, facing multiple murder charges amid police abuse claims.
A Lwandle mass shooting suspect faces 14 murder charges after appearing in Strand court. His lawyer alleges police torture post-arrest, claims unverified.
Government to seek court guidance on implementing a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum, with a new online registration and appointment system set for November rollout.
Nearly one million matrics in Cape Town and nationwide pledged integrity as the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams started on 13 October.
Two people were shot dead in Ensor Street, Cafda, on 9 October. Steenberg police are investigating the murders; no arrests yet.
SANDF deployed to Durban on 10 October to assist police amid violent protests over asylum and undocumented immigration, with multiple arrests reported.
Colonel Delmore Manuel, facing torture charges from a 2023 assault, was promoted to Muizenberg station commander amid ongoing trial delays.
Violence flared in Durban after vigilantes targeted asylum seekers at the refugee reception centre, prompting Home Affairs to withdraw its asylum directive.
About 15 vigilantes disrupted asylum seekers at Durban Home Affairs, shouting insults and blocking applications after the system reopened post-Court ruling.
An armed home invasion in Crawford, Lansdowne, led to one suspect dead and another hospitalised under police guard after shots were fired during the robbery.
On 7 October 2026, Cape Town held a silent procession bearing a shroud naming 22,434 Palestinian children killed since October 2023 in Gaza.
Two men were killed and a woman injured in a gang-related shooting in Lavender Hill early on 6 October. Police investigations continue.
Jay-Jay Maans, veteran leader of the Retreat Taxi Association, died aged 69 after 47 years in the industry. Hundreds attended his funeral on 3 October.
Two men were killed and a woman injured in an early-morning shooting at Muir Court, Lavender Hill on 6 October 2026, police said.
The Constitutional Court ruled key Refugees Act provisions unconstitutional, reopening South Africa's asylum system to all applicants from July 2026.