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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Western Cape

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South Africa

Evacuation Underway as Fires Threaten Pringle Bay in Western Cape

The Overberg Municipality has initiated a precautionary evacuation of residents from the small coastal town of Pringle Bay in the Western Cape. Raging fires in the area prompted the move, with residents being relocated to the Kleinmond town hall as a safety measure against the approaching flames. Municipal manager Dean O’Neill emphasizes the necessity of this action due to safety concerns. Axel Maier, head police reservist, notes the challenges faced […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 12

South Africa

Western Cape MEC Urges Swift Recovery of Stolen Firearms from Mitchells Plain Police Station

Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, has called for the immediate retrieval of 15 firearms and eight imitation weapons stolen from Mitchells Plain Police Station. The incident, discovered in November last year, involved a police officer, who has since been arrested and dismissed. He is due in court on 2 February. Allen calls for more charges if the stolen firearms were used in crimes.  

todayJanuary 23, 2024 18

South Africa

Western Cape government is urging residents to join forces with the Law Enforcement during the festive season

The Western Cape government is urging residents to join forces with the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan officers during the festive season to foster safer communities. Over the past month, these officers seized 27 firearms and carried out 1,253 arrests from October 30th to December 3rd, concentrating on areas with high crime rates. Reagen Allen, the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, praised the relentless endeavors of LEAP officers in […]

todayDecember 20, 2023 20

South Africa

The alleged SA Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is found unfit to stand trial

The South African High Court in the Western Cape has ruled that alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is not fit to stand trial. Presiding judge Nathan Erasmus, in agreement with the doctors’ report, stated that Mafe lacks an understanding of the wrongfulness of his alleged actions. The report, conducted by three doctors, concluded that Mafe is unfit to stand trial. Mafe had been charged with housebreaking, arson, and theft following […]

todayDecember 12, 2023

South Africa

Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill

SA's Referendum Party’s leader, Phil Craig says the Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Council of Provinces. Craig says if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the bill into law, the province will be forced to implement yet another ill-considered and destructive policy to which the Western Cape people are opposed.

todayDecember 8, 2023 5

South Africa

Western Cape MEC of Finance says they continue to see job creation

Western Cape MEC of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, says in spite of a challenged post-COVID-19 global economy, they continue to see job creation and economic growth improve. She tabled the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook 2023/2024 in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament this week. Wenger says the outlook reflects the province’s adaptability and resilience in the face of changing economic paradigms.    

todayNovember 24, 2023 13

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