In a dramatic shootout, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested hijackers in Zandvlei, Cape Town this morning. The hijackers were chased by three K9 unit vehicles after they stole a navy blue Mercedes Benz C200 in Muizenberg. The chase ended with a gunfight, resulting in the arrest of the hijackers.
Lady Amelia Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece, has married Greg Mallett, the nephew of former South African rugby star Nick Mallett. The wedding took place in South Africa in secret. The couple, who first met at the University of Cape Town 14 years ago, flew to South Africa earlier this month to get married.
Cape Town residents can now sigh relief as Metrorail’s Central Line, which operates between Cape Town and Nyanga, has resumed full service after three years of disruptions. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) said that from today, March 22, 2023, the train line would be open from 5 am to 7 pm.
A woman is recovering after a shark attack in the shallow waters of Kabeljauws Beach in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. Jeffreys Bay Online reports that the attack occurred in the shallow water. Though there is no expert confirmation, the doctor who treated the patient believes it was possibly a Raggie shark.
Nick Evans is a well-known snake rescuer in South Africa. His Human Rights Day public holiday, we got off to a “nice start” when he was asked to catch a boomslang. The boomslang is a highly poisonous but calm species of snake. It can be hard to tell it apart from harmless snakes like Spotted Bush Snakes and Natal Greens since it looks like them.
A recent incident in the Kruger National Park gave a couple the shock of their lives. While relaxing in their room at Satara camp, they suddenly noticed water falling from the ceiling. Upon inspection, they discovered a python resting on the beam of their bedroom roof. Amazingly, they realized they had slept with the python the previous night!
100-year-old Lilian Mallet, a dedicated supporter of the NSRI, wins two brand-new cars
Lilian Mallet, a 100-year-old from Boksburg, Gauteng, has supported the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) for decades. Her late husband, Paul, served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and later became a supporter of the NSRI. Lilian continued supporting the NSRI after Paul’s death in 2005, participating in the annual car competition in memory of her husband.
As global oil prices trend lower, South African motorists can breathe a small sigh of relief. Although local fuel prices are linked to the rand/dollar exchange rate and the cost of oil, the projected hike of around eight cents per liter is lower than the previously predicted 56 cents per liter hike at the start of the month.
In a positive turn of events, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s (EMPD) specialized task team arrested a 36-year-old male suspect in Putfontein with R1.2 million worth of goods in his possession.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, at 9.50 am, and thanks to the swift action of the EMPD, the truck containing Simba chips has been recovered.
Cape Town has launched the Climate Campaigners app in partnership with the University of Cape Town and funded by the European Union. The app offers free access to sustainability-based lifestyle changes that support Cape Town’s vision for a climate-resilient, resource-efficient, and carbon-neutral city by 2050.
Last week brought great news for animal lovers in Cape Town. After countless reports and many attempts to catch him in the act, the notorious Du Noon animal hawker has finally been apprehended by authorities. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA, who had pledged to ensure justice for the animal victims of the hawker, worked tirelessly to make this happen. A Joint Effort The SPCA’s teams lauded the support they received from fellow animal lovers, rescuers and the swift response of the City of Cape Town’s Animal Control Unit. The hawker, known for changing clothes every 30 minutes to avoid
South African filmmaker Sandulela Asanda, a graduate of the AFDA Film School in Cape Town, speaks with SAPeople about her coming-of-age comedy, ‘Mirror Mirror’, and her journey to break taboos around female sexuality while navigating the film industry in South Africa.
South African comedian and television host Trevor Noah has been awarded the 2023 Erasmus Prize, becoming the first comedian to receive the award in 58 years. The Erasmus Prize is awarded annually to individuals or institutions that significantly contribute to the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The award carries a cash prize of €150,000. Trevor Noah was chosen for his contribution to this year’s theme, “In Praise of Folly,” which is named after the famous book by Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus. The book is renowned for its humor, social criticism, and political satire. According to the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation, Noah
In a historic visit, the King and Queen of Belgium will be visiting South Africa for the first time from 22 to 27 March. The visit will focus on strengthening business and government relationships, as well as promoting cultural exchanges between the two nations.
The South African music industry is in mourning after the loss of rapper Constantinos Tsobanoglou, popularly known by his stage name Costa Titch. The 28-year-old performer collapsed while on stage during the Ultra Music Festival at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 11 March. The loss has not only affected the music industry but also his family, fans, and the entire country. Costa Titch was a rising star in the music industry, and his music was loved by many, especially in his hometown Cape Town. From Backup Dancer to Rapper Costa Titch started as a backup dancer in
Tashriq Parker, a young man from Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, has always been determined to represent his country in rugby. Despite being hearing-impaired since age one, Tashriq’s dream is now coming true as he joins South Africa’s Deaf Rugby Sevens squad.