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SACAA takes action against doctor issuing fraudulent medical certificates
The South African Civil Aviation Authority is finalising an investigation into alleged improper and fraudulent conduct by Dr Nhlanhla Sishaba, a former senior Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME), Cape {town} Etc reports. This follows a series of non-compliances and enforc
Top 10 finalists announced for Capegate Braai Challenge
Braai season has officially kicked off, and with the annual Capegate Braai Challenge just days away, the anticipation is building to see who will take home the prizes worth over R30 000. The top 10 contestants have been announced, and they are gearing up to compete for glory at this exc
Cheers to the Cape Town winery dubbed as Michelangelo's Top Producer
At the prestigious 2024 Michelangelo International Wine Spirits Competition, Durbanville Hills was awarded as the Top Producer, achieving trophies for the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Red Blend and White Blend, two double awards and seven gold awards. Now in its 28th edition, this
Najwa Dirk to put prison bars behind her in November, confirms DCS
Najwa Dirk, who is serving time behind bars for the murder of Cape Town music icon Taliep Petersen in 2006, has been granted parole on Wednesday, 11 September, reports Cape {town} Etc . The decision follows months of sessions with Talieps family, social workers, psychologists and
Nyanga barbershop shooting leaves three dead and five wounded
Cape Town detectives have launched a manhunt for the gunman who killed three men and critically injured five others in a revenge attack at a barbershop on Sheffield Road in Browns Farm, Nyanga, on Wednesday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc . Police spokesperson Colonel Andre Tr
State won't oppose bail in Cape Town tender corruption case
The State won't oppose bail for former DA and City of Cape Town councillor Malusi Booi and his co-accused, following their arrest in connection with a fraud and tender corruption investigation, Cape {town} Etc reports. Booi and several other high-ranking officials appeared
Police officer faces serious charges for neglecting boerboels
A police officer has breached one of societys most fundamental and caring protections, the humane treatment of animals, resulting in the confiscation of two boerboels and a third dog, Cape {town} Etc reports. Despite several warnings from Cape of Good Hope SPCA Inspector R
Eskom temporarily suspends operations in Khayelitsha after robbery at gunpoint
Eskom has stated that it will temporarily withdraw its services in Khayelitsha, after two staff members were robbed at gunpoint of their vehicle in Makhaza on Thursday, 5 September, Cape {town} Etc reports. The staff members were in the area to install a meter at a house. <p
City spends millions on stolen and vandalised sewer covers
Between July 2023 and June 2024, the Citys Water and Sanitation Directorate will spend more than R12 million to replace and repair 6, 590 stolen and vandalised sewer covers throughout Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports. This critical infrastructure is required to ensure public sa