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SARS has admitted it mistakenly sent a taxpayer a final demand for just one cent, raising fresh questions about automated notices and small outstanding tax debts.
Cape Town commuters face possible Golden Arrow disruptions as NUFAS prepares to strike from 10 September over a dispute involving the company’s disciplinary procedures.
OR Tambo International Airport has recorded more than R236.8 million in drug seizures in 2026, including major cocaine busts and several courier arrests.
Ndodana Tshuma’s extradition to the UK depends on whether a Johannesburg court accepts his plea deal on firearm and immigration-related charges in South Africa.
A 53-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 21-year-old Tshepang Nyathi during Spring Day celebrations in Refilwe has abandoned his bail application.
Legal groups have condemned threats against Madlanga commissioner Sandile Khumalo and advocate Myron Dewrance, calling for urgent police action and stronger protection.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says he will not resign unless the party decides he should, amid criticism over councillor candidate list submission failures.
Two people were injured after a light aircraft crashed into a business complex near Old Pretoria Road in Midrand, causing major traffic delays during peak hour.
The Transport Department is investigating claims that up to R15 million was spent on livestreaming services, with procurement irregularities flagged by the Auditor-General.
Nearly 50 homes have been destroyed by fire in Imizamo Yethu, leaving families picking through the ruins and facing the difficult task of rebuilding. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
CHAOS ERUPTS IN JOBURG HIGH COURT AS CAT MATLALA CLASHES WITH LAWYER Chaos erupted at the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday during the high-profile attempted murder trial involving… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Imagine finding out wigs are hot enough for cargo thieves to chase them across SA. Wild. #capetown Open the original Instagram post for the full context.
Iran's IRGC has released footage of the Dive-LD that it seized in the Strait of Hormuz. It is one of the US military's most advanced unmanned underwater vehicles. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Catch Wesley Fester on the Media & Marketing Show! This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Wesley Fester pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to be a video journalist in… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
WATCH: PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI ARRIVES IN SOWETO TO SHUT DOWN SPAZA SHOP A video doing the rounds on social media appears to show **Nkosikhona “Phakel’umthakathi” Ndabandaba** arriving in Soweto… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
148 reports later and Cape Town still has no idea what’s humming in the dark… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Medical evidence has dealt a major blow to Duncan Hoorn’s defence in the murder of his wife, Chantal Pasqualle-Hoorn. The evidence presented in court challenged key aspects of Hoorn’s… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
One lost trail turned into an all-night Table Mountain rescue. ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Pensioners across South Africa are calling for the old-age grant to be increased from R2,400 to R5,000. Bheki Rhadebe/ANA Studio Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The Electoral Court has rejected the UDFP’s application to submit its ward candidates after the deadline. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The Western Cape can't agree on what to do with Airbnbs Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed challenges against Western Cape collaboration schools. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Introducing Cape Town 360: Powered by the People. Radio 786 will feature communities from across the Metro to understand first-hand experiences of living in the area. In this first episode,… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
LATEST SAPS CRIME STATS: POLICE STATION WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF MURDER CASES Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Cape Town’s rainbow is taking a pink detour for now. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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A public service audit has flagged 891 potential “ghost workers” on government payrolls. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Getting hit by a brick while driving on the N2 is a terrifying thought. ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A total of 67 informal structures and one formal dwelling have been destroyed in the fire at Overcome Heights. Nearly 200 people have been affected by the incident. The fire ripped through… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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Paarl’s Douglas Green has struck silver at the bodybuilding championships in Singapore, putting his name on the international stage. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
MADLANGA LAWYERS HIT BY SERIOUS THREATS Lawyers linked to the Madlanga-related legal proceedings are reportedly facing an escalating campaign of threats, with Advocate Sandile Khumalo SC… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Golden Arrow has taken a planned NUFAS strike to court, with industrial action set to begin on 10 September if it goes ahead. The dispute includes concerns over disciplinary processes,… Open the original Instagram post for the full context.
Golden Arrow has approached the courts to challenge a planned NUFAS strike set for 10 September, warning passengers of possible disruption across Cape Town services.
South Africans could soon have a legal cannabis possession limit of up to 1,500 joints Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
NHLANHLA LUX SLAPPED BY SOWETO MAN A video circulating online shows Nhlanhla Lux in a heated argument with residents in Soweto. The incident reportedly happened yesterday, after Lux stood… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A JMPD officer allegedly took R1.5 million in cash in one day, as Gauteng figures reveal hundreds of corruption complaints across traffic and metro police units.
Cape Town’s Rainbow Crossing in De Waterkant has been vandalised, causing significant damage to its colourful surface. The City of Cape Town has moved quickly to repair the crossing,… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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Rassie on the decision to bench Libbok and start Sacha in upcoming All Blacks tests Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
SKEEM GP FIRES BACK: “MY PODCAST IS NO. 2 IN SA” — I’M A HARD WORKER, NOT MY PAST Skeem GP has defended his ability to lead Ekurhuleni, pointing to the success of his podcast and his work… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Duncan Hoorn has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Chantel Pasqualle-Hoorn, after Acting Judge Amanda van Leeve, delivering judgment in the Western Cape High Court yesterday while… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The search for missing Anovuyo Oncke has taken a grim turn, with bones and a blood-stained dress found during the search. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A shack fire has been brought under control in the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay. The City’s Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says preliminary reports… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
An alleged drug trafficker has been nabbed at OR Tambo International Airport with an estimated R800 000 worth of cocaine. The estimated 2KG of drugs were found in his luggage. The… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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Golden Arrow is seeking to halt a potential strike by employees linked to the National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS). In a statement, the bus service said that it has urgently approached… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
What are your thoughts on the design of this new Cape Town hotel? Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A new Ipsos poll suggests the DA’s support in Cape Town has dropped to 46%, pointing to a potentially tighter local election race. The DA received more than 60% of the vote in the previous… Open the original TikTok post for the full context.
Cape Town’s nightlife just got a very expensive wake-up call. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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Cape Town’s Airbnb-style letting rules are facing a fresh test as the city grapples with the pressure on long-term housing supply. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
FROM MPUMALANGA AUDIOLOGIST TO THE MISS WORLD FINAL SIX 🇿🇦 What a journey for South Africa’s Romanda Hombir! The 27-year-old clinical audiologist from kaNyamazane in Mpumalanga has… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The ANC has appointed Pat Marran as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
More than 200 people are picking up the pieces after a devastating fire in the Overcome Heights informal settlement near Muizenberg. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says initial… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
🇿🇦 AT 79 YEARS OLD, SHE’S JUST BECOME A WORLD SQUASH CHAMPION! If anyone ever tells you that you’re too old to chase a dream, perhaps introduce them to South Africa’s Margaret Hunt-Kemp.… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Two men have been shot in separate incidents in Lavender Hill, with a barber among the victims. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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After more than four years of work, Table View might finally get its beachfront back for summer. ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
At this point, are we still allowed to ask questions or must we salute first? #capetown Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Duncan Hoorn has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Chantal Pasqualle-Hoorn. Hoorn appeared visibly tense as the verdict was delivered in the closely watched murder trial. Ayanda… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The African National Congress has filed papers at the Electoral Court over the IEC’s decision not to register candidates in six municipalities. The IEC insists that the ANC had ample time… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has introduced a new Disinformation Code ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections. The code was promulgated on Friday, and published in the… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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For once, the numbers are making South Africa look very, very good ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Ready D is bringing a different kind of contender to Cape Town’s mayoral race. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Anti-Gang Unit members have arrested a 23-year-old suspect for possession of a prohibited firearm at an address in Gansbaai. The team was deployed in the area yesterday, amidst ongoing gang… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Cape Town pensioners want more money from SASSA Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Why Breast Cancer awareness is important Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Cape Town Airbnb hosts, you’ll want to read the fine print on this one. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
GOOD’s mayoral candidates have been warned to put voters first and serve with integrity or risk being removed. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Have you ever gotten a message like this from a delivery driver? Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
SPONSORED | Spring means more than sunshine and longer walks for pets. From pollen and itchy skin to fleas and ticks, here’s what to watch for, and when it’s time to call the vet.… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
35-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF PARTNER IN MPUMALANGA A 35-year-old man, Katlego “MaSeven” Shongwe, has been arrested for the alleged murder of his partner, Moses Kunene, in… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
JUST IN: Duncan Hoorn can be seen sweating as the court delivers its guilty verdict in the murder of Chantal Pasqualle-Hoorn.… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
5 of the top 10 most dangerous cities in the world are in SA... Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
“You have a voice, use it.” A Table View rape survivor is urging victims of sexual violence to speak up, breaking her silence about her experience and encouraging others not to suffer alone. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
DStv could soon launch a new R399-a-month Sports streaming package, giving viewers access to 115 channels with a strong focus on live sport. The package is reportedly part of five new… Open the original TikTok post for the full context.
JUST IN: Duncan Hoorn has been found guilty of the murder of Chantal Pasqualle-Hoorn. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Cape Town’s dams have water, but that year-on-year drop is hard to ignore. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The man accused of assaulting two activists at a Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration on Saturday has appeared in a Cape Town court. He faces a charge of common assault. He has been… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A total of four suspects has been arrested in Cape Town in the past 24 hours. Members of Operation Prosper conducted operations in Nyanga, Elsies River, Bellville and Kraaifontein… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
How to navigate differences between parents and a couple who want to get married Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A K9 sniffer dog helped police uncover a stash of mandrax and crystal meth during a vehicle search near Klapmuts. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Four Stellenbosch University researchers have been recognised by the National Research Foundation (NRF) for their contributions to research and their impact across a range of fields. Among… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Social media influence is becoming an increasingly important factor in South African politics, with political parties looking to influencers who can bring large audiences and attention. But… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
What does a Virus, a Bunny and a Magnum have in common? They’re all helping us take drugs off the streets! Early this morning, our Law Enforcement officers received information about… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Africa's size is finally getting recognised on an official world map! Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a move away from the traditional Mercator world map for general use because of the way it distorts the size of continents. Africa is one of… Open the original TikTok post for the full context.
Cape Town is stepping up plans to reduce its reliance on Eskom, with cheaper solar power deals taking shape. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Be honest: is 750g still “personal use”? Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Are South African political parties betting on popularity over experience? With parties increasingly turning to influencers and social media personalities, questions are being raised about… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
BREAKING: President Donald Trump posted a Moon photo on Truth Social Sunday with the words “The Moon is Ours” and a U.S. flag. He shared it along with other posts about Space Force uniforms… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The court drew new lines, but the Cape Union Mart protests aren’t going anywhere yet. ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Cape Town rent is wild, but this guy found a mountain-view spot for free. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Five South African cities in the global top 10 is a brutal look. ️ Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
AFRICA WAS NEVER SMALL. THE MAP WAS WRONG! 🏾 For more than 450 years, one of the world’s most familiar maps has been quietly giving us the wrong impression of Africa. The Mercator… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
BIG MAMMA PEARL: THE 68KG FIGHTER REFUSING TO GIVE UP 🇿🇦 When Big Mamma Pearl was found stranded on Witsand’s main beach in March, the enormous 68kg loggerhead turtle was in desperate… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
MALEMA CALLS FOR R4,500 MONTHLY GRANT EFF leader Julius Malema has called for elderly South Africans to receive a R4,500 monthly grant, saying grandmothers play an important role in… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The Safety and Security Directorate conducted a joint CBD nightclub operation with SAPS and other role-players that started yesterday evening and continued into the early morning hours.… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
THE WOMEN CHANGING THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN SCIENCE 🏽 🇿🇦 Behind every scientific breakthrough is a person who has spent years asking questions, testing ideas and refusing to give up… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Gangs battle to control their drug territory and shoot on opposition gangs. And surrounding residents get caught in the cross fire. Stop! We have an easier solution for you... ️ 021-480… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
RECKLESS DRIVER LEADS METRO POLICE TO SUSPECTED CRIME SPREE VEHICLE Metro Police Tactical Response Unit (TRU) officers were patrolling in Mitchells Plain when they spotted a motorist… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
GAGASH NONYANE AND CHARLOTTE TIBANA DENIED BAIL, BACK IN COURT IN NOVEMBER POLOKWANE: Peter “Gagash” Nonyane and Charlotte Tibana have been denied bail following the delivery of the highly… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
R*PIST FALLS ASLEEP AFTER R*PE — SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT SIBASA | LIMPOPO — A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for r*pe and an additional five years for… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
FAMILY OF KILLED 20-YEAR-OLD DEMANDS JUSTICE The family of a 20-year-old man from **Refilwe, Cullinan**, is demanding justice following his death, as questions continue to surround the… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
NHLANHLA LUX VOWS TO DEFEND DOCUMENTED FOREIGNERS Nhlanhla “Lux” says he will defend documented foreign nationals against criminals and rejects what he describes as “tribalist” groups… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
VIRAL: ELDERLY DELIVERY MAN ALLEGEDLY ATTACKED BY CHILDREN IN PRETORIA TOWNSHIP A disturbing incident reportedly captured on camera during Spring Day in a Pretoria township has gone viral… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
🇿🇦 ONE POINT. ONE WORLD TITLE. SOUTH AFRICA'S LADIES ARE FLY-FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS! It may have happened a few weeks ago, but this is one South African sporting achievement we simply… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
️ DEATH SENTENCE: CONVICTED KILLER TO HANG Convicted killer Kitso Makati, 35, has been sentenced to death by the Francistown High Court. Makati was convicted for the 2016 armed robbery… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Wynberg SAPS recently received an award for recording the most drug arrests over the past year. For the past year, (incidentally?) the City has also deployed dedicated Law Enforcement… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
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SHE COULDN’T FINISH LAST YEAR. TONI CAME BACK AND FINISHED SECOND IN THE WORLD ️ 🇿🇦 There must have been moments during Friday's 108 km journey through the Alps when Toni McCann… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
AN 18-YEAR-OLD PUPIL, AN AMPUTEE PADDLER AND A CAR GUARD CAME TOGETHER TO SAVE A MAN’S LIFE 🇿🇦 ️ A baptism at the mouth of Durban’s Umgeni River almost ended in tragedy when a man was… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A 53-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of 21-year-old Tshepang Nyathi during Spring Day celebrations in Refilwe, Cullinan, outside Pretoria. According to police, a group… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
A SMALL SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM MAKES BIG WAVES ON THE WORLD STAGE 🇿🇦 ️ South Africa may not have arrived in Amsterdam with one of the largest rowing squads, but our athletes certainly made… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Our Neighbourhood Watch patrollers do amazing work- but which Watch is the best?! The competition is fierce and nominations are now open... Take a moment and nominate your neighbourhood… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
FROM A HERMANUS FARM TO SECOND IN THE WORLD: DANIEL GROVE’S REMARKABLE RISE ️ 🇿🇦 Modern pentathlon asks one athlete to master five very different disciplines: fencing, swimming, an… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
FROM KZN KID TO SOUTH AFRICAN KARTING CHAMPION ️ 🇿🇦 There is something rather special about watching a youngster discover something they love and then become exceptionally good at it. For… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
MADLANGA COMMISSION DROPS BIG 5 PHOTO ALLEGEDLY LINKED TO MOLEFE PHONE Evidence leader Adv. Segeels-Ncube has presented a photograph allegedly recovered from Katiso Molefe’s phone, said to… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
468 PARROT EGGS HIDDEN IN HAND LUGGAGE. THEN SOUTH AFRICA STEPPED IN Inside homemade incubators at OR Tambo International Airport, officials made a heartbreaking discovery: hundreds of… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
SPADE KILLER DENIED BAIL James Mohajane (41) appeared at Moretele Magistrates Court in Hammanskraal on Monday, 31 August 2026, facing three murder charges. He is accused of killing Tshepo… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
GUN SEIZED OUTSIDE WYNBERG COURT AS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMBERS SUPPORT SAPS On Friday, Law Enforcement members from the Wynberg CBD Unit were requested by SAPS to assist in securing the area… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Crime statistics reaction: Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Ald. JP Smith The latest crime statistics announced by the South African Police Service today have confirmed… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
COMMUNITY HELPS POLICE ARREST TRIPLE MURDER SUSPECT IN LESS THAN 12 HOURS A 41-year-old man accused of killing three people near Makapanstad has been arrested less than 12 hours after a… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
*Minister Cachalia’s month of silence on investigative powers for Cape Town Metro Police* _Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is yet to fulfil… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Emergency Call-Taker Veteran – All Dialled In For 18 years, Laetitia Abels has been answering the call when Cape Town needs help most. As an emergency call-taker at the City’s Public… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Suicide Recording Bombshell Rocks Gagash and Wife’s Bail Hearing Attorney Charlotte Tibana, wife of TMPD officer and social media personality Peter “Gagash” Nonyane, is facing fraud and… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
SHOCK CLAIM: Brown Mogotsi Planned Court Escape in Correctional Services Uniform In a startling twist, the state has revealed that businessman Brown Mogotsi allegedly planned to escape from… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Same WhatsApp group, Gayton and Fadiel Adams’ tired attempts at defamation. I take note that Gayton McKenzie has again attempted to defame me this evening and spread misinformation, like… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
*Oh shucks! Metro Police make third abalone bust in six weeks* Metro Police officers reeled in two suspects earlier today, following a tip about abalone being transported in the Gordon’s… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
The City will continue acting within the law The Directorate is aware of a recently established social media channel conducting its own “assessments” across various areas of the… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Gangs use "foot soldiers" or drug-runners to line the streets, trading drugs into the communities. These runners operate with a clever strategy to outsmart the police: keep only a small… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Our senior management and staff are out in Delft today with a large scale operation. Great initiative getting senior boots on the beat and focusing resources in hotspot areas weekly. Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
As gangsterism spread across our communities, SAPS resources continued to dwindle as their numbers declined. Along with the Western Cape Government, we implemented our own plan: we trained… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Statement by JP Smith I am aware that Fadiel Adams has once again attempted to smear my name by repeating baseless claims he first made in 2025. I stand by my previous statements that Adams… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Every day, our staff are on the streets, confronting some of the most dangerous criminals — including suspects armed with firearms, automatic rifles and other dangerous weapons. Legislation… Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Gangs: "We have so much guns, our bullets will block out the sun!" Cape Town's Metro Police: "Then let's meet- we are trained to fight in the night." Open the original Facebook post for the full context.
Tensions flared in Sea Point when a Zimbabwean man got into an altercation with members of the March and March crowd during a protest against illegal immigration. The march formed part of… Open the original Instagram post for the full context.