The Wize Owl Life desk
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People, places and everyday South African life. Stories to pause on between the big headlines.
**THE CAMERAS ARE WATCHING — BUT WE STILL NEED THE POWERS TO ACT** In just a few hours, City of Cape Town CCTV operators helped detect and coordinate responses to attempted robbery, the… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
BREAKING: TWO INJURED AS LIGHT AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN MIDRAND Two people have been injured after a light aircraft crashed near the intersection of New Road and Old Pretoria Main Road (R101) in… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
South Africa spent R17.2 billion on provincial road maintenance and infrastructure in 2026, up from around R6.5 billion in 2012. Despite the major increase in funding, infrastructure… Open the original Instagram post for the full context.
A JMPD officer allegedly took R1.5 million in cash in a single day, according to information contained in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s written reply. The DA says 456 corruption, fraud,… Open the original Instagram post for the full context.
A family’s desperate plea for their loved one to come home. The family of a missing Eerste River woman is appealing to her to return home as the search for her continues. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Forty pedestrian accidents in one weekend: Cape Town’s road safety warning is getting harder to ignore. ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Cape Town’s neighbourhood watches are showing up in numbers — and clearly, people are taking community safety seriously. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The draft version of the Animal-Keeping by-law amendments is open for public participation until 29 September. But since it is an election period, it is to be expected that misinformation… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A former Stellenbosch traffic official has been sentenced to six years in prison after taking cash from applicants in exchange for learner’s and driver’s licences. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
CCTV FOOTAGE: Break-in at Neo Mmatope Primary School, Jericho Two suspects captured on camera inside the school premises. One faces the office. The other uses a tool that produces sparks… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
GOOD has accused Cape Town mayoral committee member JP Smith of misleading residents over the city’s animal by-law. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
If you complain about Cape Town traffic or public transport, this is your chance to actually do something about it. The City has released its updated draft transport plan and residents have… Open the original TikTok post for the full context.
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube over the continued suspension of the new… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
WORKING TOGETHER BRINGS RESULTS! On Saturday, Simon's Town SAPS circulated a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) after a suspect vehicle was identified in connection with a break-in at a tourist's… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Two learners from a Strandfontein high school have died in separate incidents, leaving their school community and loved ones mourning. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Kuils River residents are petitioning the City of Cape Town over safety concerns linked to a church festival. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A peaceful protest was held outside the new baboon enclosure on Kogelfontein, Red Hill Road. Members of the local community are opposing the permanent captivity and containment of Simon’s… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
THE WESTERN CAPE IS SHOWING OFF! 🇿🇦 For a few precious weeks each year, the West Coast explodes into colour, and right now it is absolutely breathtaking. Wildflowers as far as the eye can… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
🇿🇦 THE CHEF WHO REFUSED TO LEAVE HER BEHIND His name is Ayakha Godlwana. He is 32 years old, a dad, and a chef at Palm Terrace Cafe in Durban. On Thursday afternoon, he was preparing food… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
I have noted that regular misinformation merchant Willem Petzer has shared a completely inaccurate podcast regarding the City’s animal by-law that is currently out for Public Participation… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
FROM A STUDENT IDEA TO ONE MILLION LESSONS: SOUTH AFRICA’S TEACH ME 2 TAKES ON THE WORLD When Nick Miller began building Teach Me 2 during his third year at university, he wanted to make it… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
NORTH WEST EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONDEMNS LEARNER’S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT TOWARDS TEACHER NORTH WEST – The North West Department of Education has condemned the behaviour of a learner who was… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
THE BOY WHO GREW UP AROUND RACEHORSES HAS JUST RIDDEN HIS FIRST WINNER 🏾 ️🇿🇦 As a youngster growing up around Mauritzfontein Stud, Elrico Sesingi couldn't wait for weekends and school… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
SOUTH AFRICANS ARE TURNING 36,000 LITRES OF POLLUTED WATER A DAY INTO FOOD Not far from the beautiful vineyards and restaurants of Franschhoek, the Stiebeuel River carries a far less… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
LENTEGEUR, MITCHELLS PLAIN — THE COMMUNITY IS FIGHTING BACK! With just one SAPS member for every 760 residents, you would be forgiven for thinking the odds are stacked against this… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
This morning Safety and Security conducted a VCP on Klipfontein Road. In total they issued 110 fines, impounded 5 vehicles and made 6 arrests for individuals with 71 outstanding warrants at… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
SHOCKING: Grade 4 boy circumcised by Grade 7 learner in school toilet A mother of a Grade 4 learner is furious and heartbroken after discovering that her young son was circumcised by a… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Tonight I joined NHWs from Strandfontein for a VCP and a patrol in the community of Bay view. Thank you to all the NHWs members from Strandfontein, San Remo and Bay view for what you do and… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.