emergency response

A Friday Evening Blaze: Tragedy and Heroism in Sea Point

A sudden fire shook the peace of a Friday evening in Sea Point, leaving a woman with severe burns. Eyewitnesses…

6 months ago

Light in the Darkness of the Pandemic: The City’s Emergency Response Efforts

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the City's emergency response efforts have resulted in a significant decline in emergency calls during a…

7 months ago

Immediate Measures to Combat Infrastructure Vandalism in Schaapkraal: An Emergency Response

Schaapkraal, a locality in Cape Town, is facing a crisis due to rampant vandalism of infrastructure, especially electricity supply. The…

7 months ago

Determination and Bravery: The Unfolding of the George Building Incident

In George, South Africa, a massive building collapsed, trapping people underneath. Emergency teams were quickly deployed, and urgent information was…

8 months ago

Unveiling the Layers of Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility

On April 25th, a fire broke out in the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility, causing damage and completely destroying two…

8 months ago

The Metro Police’s Remarkable Stride in Capturing Suspected Carjackers

The Cape Town City Metro Police recently captured two suspected carjackers, displaying their unwavering dedication to maintaining safety and security.…

8 months ago

“The City’s Resolute Law Enforcement Actions: A Narrative of Accomplished Missions”

The City's Law Enforcement Department executed 596 missions, resulting in the capture of 228 individuals for various offenses. Law Enforcement…

10 months ago

Unanticipated Event in Sedgefield: The Power of Community in Emergency

A paragliding accident in Sedgefield, South Africa, brought the power of community to the forefront as emergency services and local…

11 months ago

Cape Town Successfully Contained Table Mountain Fire: A Display of Swift Emergency Response

Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain fire has been successfully contained thanks to the heroic response of the city's fire and…

11 months ago

Fire Rises in Fishhoek: The Battle Against a Ferocious Blaze

A ferocious fire swept through Fishhoek, triggering a code red alert and necessitating immediate evacuations. The firefighting teams utilized an…

12 months ago

Unpredictable Wind Gust Triggers Mayhem at Oranjezicht City Farm Market

Five people were injured and one woman suffered a displaced fractured vertebra at the Oranjezicht City Farm Market due to…

1 year ago

Heartbreak in Cape Town: The Ekuphumuleni Settlement Shack Fire Tragedy

On a quiet Saturday night, a catastrophic fire broke out in the Ekuphumuleni settlement of Joe Slovo Park, Milnerton, Cape…

1 year ago

Tragic Heart Attack Claims Life of Tourist Jogger in Sea Point

On Tuesday morning, a tourist from the Czech Republic tragically passed away while out for a run in Sea Point.…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Advanced Smart Driver Skidpan Training Program

The City of Cape Town's Fleet Management, Environmental Management, and Safety and Security Departments have collaborated to launch an advanced…

2 years ago

A Heroic Act: Students and Teachers Rescue a Paraglider in Western Cape

In the Western Cape, a group of students and teachers at Hermanus High School demonstrated their heroic spirit by saving…

2 years ago

The City of Cape Town Empowers Neighbourhood Watches to Safeguard Communities

The City of Cape Town has placed Neighbourhood Watches (NWs) at the forefront of its strategy to safeguard communities. As…

2 years ago