Lauren Isaacs

Western Cape

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CoCT assures residents refuse collection will continue as normal during public holidays

6 days ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

Lauren Isaacs18 April 2025 | 9:53Today marks Good Friday, which will be followed by Easter Monday and then Freedom Day, which will be observed on the 28th of April and Workers’ Day on the 1st of May. City of Cape TownCAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town has assured residents that refuse collection services will continue as normal over the next few public holidays.
WC taxi violence unit detectives hunting gunmen who killed CATA taxi leader

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

CAPE TOWN - Detectives attached to the Provincial Taxi Violence Unit are hunting gunmen responsible for the murder of a prominent taxi figure in Cape Town. Mongi Titi was shot and killed at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday. Titi was an executive member of the CATA Regional Taxi Association and played a significant role in ongoing efforts to build a more unified, safe, and professional taxi sector.
SANTACO WC confirms murder of CATA taxi leader

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

CAPE TOWN - The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has confirmed the murder of an executive member of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA), Mongi Titi. Titi was shot and killed at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday night. The taxi council said it was meeting with authorities to ensure that the case was handled with the urgency and seriousness it deserved. SANTACO said it was deeply saddened and shocked by Titi's assassination.
WC policeman handed 10-year sentence for raping pregnant woman

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

CAPE TOWN - A Western Cape police officer convicted of raping a pregnant woman has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars in the Wynberg Magistrates Court. In July 2018, former Constable Jerome Coetzee and two other police officers searched the victim's house for drugs and the woman was arrested. Coetzee then dropped his colleagues at the police station, while the complainant, who was 18 years old, remained in the back of the vehicle. He then drove to a secluded area, where he assaulted the woman.
CT police arrest suspect in connection with attack on female jogger

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

Lauren Isaacs16 April 2025 | 7:43The incident happened near the shooting range on Devil's Peak last week. South African Police Service (SAPS)Handcuffs. Picture: SAPS/TwitterCAPE TOWN - Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the attack on a female jogger. The incident happened near the shooting range on Devil's Peak last week.
KZN disaster management teams remain on high alert as heavy rain pummels province

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

Lauren Isaacs16 April 2025 | 8:12KZN has been hit hard by inclement weather conditions in recent months, with government declaring it a disaster-affected area. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)Weather warningHeavy rains have caused flooding in parts of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality on 13 March 2025. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWNCAPE TOWN - Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal remain on high alert as heavy rains continue to pummel parts of the province.
Investigations into deadly shooting at Walter Sisulu University continue

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

CAPE TOWN - Investigations are continuing into a deadly shooting at Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus in the Eastern Cape. It's alleged that students attacked the residence manager and his family at their on-campus accommodation on Tuesday, and later torched his car. The demonstrations allegedly led to the residence manager shooting at the students.
Police say more arrests imminent in Wynberg court shooting matter

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

CAPE TOWN - More arrests are imminent as police continue to probe a deadly shooting inside the Wynberg Magistrates Court. Serious violent crime detectives made a breakthrough over the weekend, when they arrested a woman who allegedly masterminded last week's attack. She made her first court appearance on Monday and at the same time, a second suspect was taken into custody. A taxi operator from Vrygrond, who was facing murder and attempted murder charges, was killed in the suspected hit.
FSCA cracking down on unlicensed 'finfluencers'

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

CAPE TOWN - The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is cracking down on unlicensed "finfluencers", or financial influencers. Social media personalities offering financial tips and investment advice without proper authorisation have become a fast-growing trend. The content is being posted on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, reaching thousands, sometimes millions, of followers.
WCED urges parents not to miss online application deadline for grade R, 1 & 8 placements

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs

Lauren Isaacs14 April 2025 | 5:40The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is appealing to parents to apply before the online admissions window closes on Tuesday. Western Cape Education Department (WCED)Western CapeSchool placementsPicture: © teka77/123rf.comCAPE TOWN - The deadline to apply on time for a placement in grades R, 1 or 8 for 2026 in the Western Cape is looming.