Hawks Disrupt Operation Leads to Apprehension of 44-Year-Old Suspect EASTERN CAPE – In a joint operation conducted by the Provincial Kidnapping Task Team of the Hawks, Mthatha National Intervention Unit (NIU), and Mthatha Criminal Local Record Centre (LCRC), a 44-year-old law firm clerk was arrested on 18 January 2024 for alleged involvement in a kidnapping […]
Frustration is mounting among Cape Town residents as they grapple with unresponsive email contacts from the City of Cape Town (CoCT). Numerous complaints have flooded the city’s social media platforms, with residents expressing their dissatisfaction over the lack of communication and assistance. One resident, local doctor Leigh DD, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, […]
PARKLAND, CAPE TOWN – In a bizarre incident that left onlookers stunned, a man at the Parklands Pick ‘N Pay parking area took an unconventional approach to answering nature’s call, drawing both shock and criticism from witnesses. The incident unfolded when the unidentified individual casually discarded his till slip on the ground before opening his […]
POSTMASBURG – A somber mood hangs over Postmasburg as the community grapples with the tragic death of a man who reportedly fell from a water tower in Maranteng, Newtown on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The Cape Navigator has learned that emergency services and police swiftly responded to the incident, sparking an ongoing investigation into the […]
FREE STATE – In a shocking incident at a truck stop in Ventersburg, an alleged motor vehicle thief was fatally shot by a truck driver, who is now on the loose. The incident occurred on January 20, 2024, at approximately 15:30, prompting an urgent investigation by the local authorities. The Ventersburg Police were alerted to […]
LIMPOPO – In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded in Kauletsi village on Thursday, the 18th of January 2024, a four-year-old girl lost her life after choking on a marula fruit. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Witpoort near Lephalale, under the Waterberg District, has launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as an […]
MILNERTON – In a recent social media storm, Christa Badenhorst took to the Blouberg Community Facebook Group to express her frustration after discovering an auto service centre had placed a sticker on her rear windshield without her consent. Badenhorst, a resident of the Blouberg community, posted on the group, saying, “Shame on you Steves Auto […]
NORTHERN CAPE – With a crash of a cymbal the South African Police Service (SAPS) Kimberley Band, although not directly, finds itself entangled in a copyright dispute with Japanese and Taiwanese organizations, JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Publishers, and Composers) and MUST_CS (Music Copyright Society of Taipei). The dispute centers around the band’s […]
In an endeavor to make 2024 a landmark year for Cape Town, independent investigative journalist Michael Hawthorne, Founding Editor of The Cape Navigator, has reached out to the vibrant Cape Town community for support in bringing forth stories that matter. With a rich background, including over four years as the Founding Editor at The Kimberley […]
MITCHELLS PLAIN – In a concerted effort to ensure the safety of learners using scholar transport services, Mayoral Committee Member, Alderman JP Smith, and the Provincial MEC for Transport led an operation in Mitchells Plain this morning. The move comes as the new school year kicks off, with a stern warning to operators to adhere […]