Crime & Courts Mitchell’s Plain sergeant arrested in sting after allegedly accepting cash to smuggle dagga into cells Riaan Bester · August 17, 2026
Politics Khayelitsha becomes focus as DA unveils ward candidates and ANC finalises lists Riaan Bester · August 17, 2026
News Cape Town faces renewed water warning as memories of 2018 Day Zero return Riaan Bester · August 17, 2026
Politics DA targets Khayelitsha’s Site C with five-ward push ahead of 4 November vote Riaan Bester · August 16, 2026
Education Athlone peer educator sworn into Western Cape Youth Parliament as delegate for Metro District Riaan Bester · August 16, 2026
Business Western Cape unemployment far below national average, but causes are complex Riaan Bester · August 16, 2026
Crime & Courts E-hailing drivers in Western Cape report near-daily attacks, association urges urgent intervention Riaan Bester · August 16, 2026
Crime & Courts Knysna healthcare workers killed in head-on crash on N2 near White Bridge Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Crime & Courts E‑hailing drivers in Western Cape plead for urgent state action as attacks continue Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Education UWC invites applications for two PhD scholarships on digital agrarian futures Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Sport SA U18 sides chase clean sweep as final-round fixtures head to Stellenberg Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Business Stellenbosch tourism generates R13 billion in 2025 as visitor numbers rise Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Politics Stellenbosch link dismissed by Christo Wiese as ‘mafia’ label loses bite Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
News Mfuleni shack dwellers march on Premier’s office, threaten to shut N2 over services Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Sport Stellenbosch youngster Quwan Plaatjies nets hat‑trick on debut as Stellies claim first win Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
News Western Cape municipalities carry R1.76bn in irregular expenditure, provincial treasury flags five worst performers Riaan Bester · August 15, 2026
Science Pilchard herpesvirus confirmed in Western Cape sardines after mass deaths along the West Coast Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Crime & Courts Two killed and truck driver injured in Knysna head-on collision on N2 Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Crime & Courts Paarl community seeks answers after 17-year-old learner stabbed to death in Lantana Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Crime & Courts Cape Town police seize 9 439 dried abalone in Brackenfell, two arrested Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Politics Western Cape moves to stabilise Theewaterskloof finances and shore up water and electricity capacity Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Politics DA: 2 640 social housing units in Western Cape stalled by SHRA approvals and funding delays Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Crime & Courts Prison phone records take centre stage as Modack trial probes attempted murder plot Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Business Wheat plantings drop to near-historic low as Western Cape bears the brunt Riaan Bester · August 14, 2026
Politics Knysna without a mayor as local government elections loom in just over a month Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 27, 2026
Politics Heritage Day moved twice before landing in Oudtshoorn amid intergovernmental row Riaan Bester · September 26, 2026
Politics IEC to print about 8 million ballots as Western Cape braces for tightly contested municipal polls Riaan Bester · September 25, 2026
Politics Western Cape questions sudden move of Heritage Day from KZN to George Riaan Bester · September 23, 2026
Politics Residents disrupt council meeting in Mossel Bay over long-running service delivery complaints Riaan Bester · September 23, 2026
Business Heineken opens 'The Home of Klipdrift' at Van Ryn's — a new draw for Stellenbosch Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 28, 2026
Business Western Cape draws 1.5 million international visitors in 2025 as tourism spend nears R26bn Riaan Bester · September 28, 2026
Business Cape Town entrepreneur swaps media career for thriving deep‑cleaning business Riaan Bester · September 26, 2026
Business Consortium buys 600ha near Kalbaskraal for R6.7bn Formula 1 bid, aims for 2031 race Riaan Bester · September 25, 2026
Business Emerging Western Cape entrepreneurs awarded R330 500 at Bambelela gala in Kenilworth Riaan Bester · September 25, 2026
Sport Three JB Marks schools head to national Kay Motsepe finals with sights set on trophies Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 27, 2026
Sport Mitchells Plain's Faeez Jacobs chases second EFC title and a UFC call-up Riaan Bester · September 10, 2026
Sport Paarl Girls’ High squads deliver strong showings at Marius Schoeman Fast‑5 tournament Riaan Bester · September 7, 2026
Sport Knysna High earn bronze at Oudtshoorn Indoor Bash after dramatic shoot-out Riaan Bester · September 2, 2026
Sport Stellenbosch reshapes attack as Devin Titus departs and teenager Raoul Daniels steps up Riaan Bester · August 25, 2026
Health Hermanus hospital criticised after patient says admissions clerk absent for more than an hour Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 24, 2026
Health Oudtshoorn children hospitalised after street-distributed breyani; distributor unknown Riaan Bester · September 14, 2026
Health Broken toilets at Site B clinic compound health concerns in Khayelitsha Riaan Bester · September 8, 2026
Health Western Cape blood stocks drop below five-day target as O types fall to two-day supply Riaan Bester · August 25, 2026
Health Cape Town social worker describes opioid struggle while overseeing services for 5 000 people sleeping rough Riaan Bester · August 24, 2026
Education Bergvliet residents demand reconvening of Tokai High steering committee over traffic concerns Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 22, 2026
Education Permanent principal for Lower Crossroads High to take up post in January 2027 Riaan Bester · September 21, 2026
Education Oudtshoorn group urges WCED to drop race boxes from school admission forms Riaan Bester · September 19, 2026
Education Two teachers dismissed after sexual‑misconduct allegations; probes continue at Northern Suburbs high school Riaan Bester · September 17, 2026
Education Over 71,000 Western Cape matric candidates set for 2026 NSC exams starting 13 October Riaan Bester · September 13, 2026
Crime & Courts Man accused in Lwandle shootings to remain in custody until 20 November Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · 3 days ago
Crime & Courts Lwandle, Khayelitsha murders revive calls for death penalty amid concerns over policing Riaan Bester · September 30, 2026
Crime & Courts Three separate shootings leave 31 dead including 10 in Lwandle and four in Khayelitsha Riaan Bester · September 28, 2026
Crime & Courts Ten people killed in Lwandle entertainment‑venue shooting as national mass violence continues Riaan Bester · September 27, 2026
Crime & Courts Cape Town woman loses High Court bid to recover furniture taken after partner’s death Riaan Bester · September 27, 2026
Weather Wet weekend for the Cape: rain showers on the coast and cool Cape Town temperatures Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 26, 2026
Weather SAWS issues level 2 warning for parts of Western Cape as thunderstorms, hail and strong winds loom Riaan Bester · September 24, 2026
Weather Heritage Day: isolated showers for WC while Limpopo faces extremely high fire danger Riaan Bester · September 24, 2026
Weather Severe storms disrupt Gauteng and North West as flood and wind warnings remain Riaan Bester · September 7, 2026
Weather Western Cape on alert as Level 4 rain warning brings heavy falls, strong winds and rough seas Riaan Bester · September 2, 2026
Lifestyle Free day entry to Table Mountain and other WC parks during SA National Parks Week Riaan Bester Western Cape Correspondent (Cape Town) · September 10, 2026
Lifestyle Paarl to host FYRE Festival of Food at Olijvenkraal for Heritage Month Riaan Bester · September 5, 2026
Lifestyle Santos Beach Auto Extremo returns to Mossel Bay with supercars, classics and Portuguese food Riaan Bester · August 18, 2026
Lifestyle Living Journey Collection links Cape Town to winelands with eight boutique stays within two hours Riaan Bester · August 11, 2026
Lifestyle Paarl readies for 16th Waterblommetjie Festival with food, wine and family events Riaan Bester · August 11, 2026
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