Winemakers in South Africa’s Western Cape Race to Adapt as Climate Change Reshapes Harvests

Winemakers in South Africa’s Western Cape Race to Adapt as Climate...

In the rolling vineyards of the Hemel en Aarde Valley, the clock is shifting. This cool-climate pocket, long known for delicate wines – particularly...
Firearms Seized, Two Arrested in Nyanga Following Intelligence-Led Operation

Firearms Seized, Two Arrested in Nyanga Following Intelligence-Led Operation

On Friday, 8 May 2026, at approximately 01:13, members attached to Operation Lockdown 3 acted on intelligence regarding suspects in possession of firearms at...
Self-determination and Devolution - can we afford to roll the dice?

Self-determination and Devolution – can we afford to roll the dice?

SELF-DETERMINATION AND DEVOLUTION – ARE WE ROLLING THE DICE? Two concepts one increasingly hears about. Given the situation in SA, these seem to be the only...

Suspect Arrested in Pelican Heights After Drug, Firearm Seizure

A 45-year-old male suspect from Seagull Road, Pelican Heights, remains in police custody following his arrest for possession of an unlicensed firearm, illegal ammunition,...
Police Seize 9mm Pistol and Over 150 Rounds of Ammunition

Police Seize 9mm Pistol and Over 150 Rounds of Ammunition

As part of ongoing crime prevention operations, members of the Kraaifontein Crime Prevention Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Rigoletto Street,...
Drug Arrest in Joe Slovo: Man Found with 2,200 Mandrax Tablets

Drug Arrest in Joe Slovo: Man Found with 2,200 Mandrax Tablets

A 44-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 3 May 2026, after members of the SAPS Milnerton Crime Prevention Unit found 2,200 mandrax tablets in...
Residents Left in the Dark for Nearly a Week as Elsies River Outages Worsen

Residents Left in the Dark for Nearly a Week as Elsies...

Residents in parts of Elsies River have been without electricity for nearly a week, forcing families to light fires outside their homes just to...
Anti-Hijacking Team Recovers R250,000 in Stolen Parcels, Arrests Female Suspect

Anti-Hijacking Team Recovers R250,000 in Stolen Parcels, Arrests Female Suspect

On Tuesday afternoon, 21 April 2026, at approximately 12:45, members of the Makhaza Anti-Hijacking Team were alerted to a delivery vehicle hijacking in the...
Flying Squad Arrests Suspect in Elsies River Shooting

Flying Squad Arrests Suspect in Elsies River Shooting

A 35-year-old male was arrested on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, on charges of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and illegal possession of...
At Least 10 Homes Wash Away as Flash Floods Devastate Stellenbosch Settlements

At Least 10 Homes Wash Away as Flash Floods Devastate Stellenbosch...

KAYAMANDI, Stellenbosch – At least 10 homes have been washed away in Kayamandi following heavy weekend rains that triggered flash flooding, with the Enkanini informal...
SAPS Arrests Suspect With 1,000 Mandrax Tablets

SAPS Arrests Suspect With 1,000 Mandrax Tablets

South African Police Service crime-combatting operations in Western Cape hotspot areas remain visible. On Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at approximately 05:00, the Anti-Economic Crime Task...
Suspect Arrested in Delft with Mandrax Tablets Valued at R2.76 Million

Suspect Arrested in Delft with Mandrax Tablets Valued at R2.76 Million

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested in Delft, Western Cape, on Monday, 20 April 2026, for dealing in drugs. Members attached to Operation Prosper were conducting...