USA – In a heart-pounding rescue operation, a Michigan State Police officer, Kammeron Bennetts, displayed quick thinking and resourcefulness to save a 65-year-old man who had fallen into a frozen lake. What made this rescue even more extraordinary was the unexpected hero – the man’s loyal dog, Ruby. Officer Bennetts was on general patrol when […]
BANTRY BAY – Jon Tully is urgently seeking the community’s help in finding their missing pet cat, Valentina. Despite extensive efforts, Valentina is still unaccounted for, leaving her humans deeply concerned. Update: Valentina has been found. Valentina, a beloved white cat with a distinctive grey tail and paws, disappeared some time ago, and Jon Tully […]
In a rapid mobilization effort, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) and NCC Wildfires teams have responded to a concerning fire along Tafelberg Road, as reported in a recent Facebook post by Love Cape Town. The Newlands and Kloofnek crews, supported by three Huey helicopters and a spotter plane, are actively engaged in combating the wildfire […]
SOUTH AFRICA – A fake Facebook page (Steers Delivery) impersonating popular South African fast-food chain Steers has been operating since 2018, misleading unsuspecting users with fake menus and enticing pricing. Despite the official Steers page addressing the issue, the imposter page has managed to gain traction, with an alarming increase in followers since December 4, […]
CAPE TOWN – The civil rights organization Cape Forum has taken a firm stand in the aftermath of the withdrawal of security detail for Nicolette Kinnear, the widow of the late Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear, who was brutally murdered in September 2020. In an urgent letter addressed to Western Cape District Commissioner Maj Gen Vincent […]
CAPE TOWN – The CoCT’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned water supply maintenance that will result in disruptions for various areas from 29 January to 1 February 2024. The maintenance work is crucial for enhancing the water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. The planned maintenance includes zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments in […]
CAPE TOWN – With a staggering increase of more than 7,500 cases of diarrhoea in children under the age of five during November and December, City Health is urging parents to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect their children. The surge in cases is attributed to the summer season, which typically sees a […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The Department of Water and Sanitation is set to launch a series of public consultations to gather valuable input on the proposed amendments to the National Water Act and Water Services Act. The amendments, published in the Government Gazette on November 17, 2023, aim to enhance the country’s water legislation, ensuring equitable […]
In a decisive move to address the ongoing waste collection crisis in Cape Town, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has successfully tabled a motion to suspend the Executive Director of Urban Waste Management, Luzuko Mdunyelwa. The decision, made during a special closed council meeting on Monday, follows the collapse of waste management services in various areas of […]