As the peak festive season becomes a distant memory, the City’s Recreation and Parks Department gears up for a vibrant summer ahead. In a recent media statement, the department outlined its plans to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for residents and visitors utilizing the city’s recreational facilities. Community swimming pools, a staple of summer […]
In a heartfelt letter reaching The Cape Navigator, 19-year-old Matilda Kokera from the Phumlani village, an informal settlement in Lotus River, has appealed to the community and potential sponsors for support in her quest to become the first South African female wrestler to represent the nation at the Olympic Games. Matilda, an amateur wrestler with […]
Are you ready to dive into the enigmatic world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) with a fresh and insightful perspective? Look no further than the eye-opening documentary, “The UFO Movie THEY Don’t Want You to See,” presented by Brian Dunning. In a world buzzing with UFO speculation, this documentary promises a journey that goes beyond […]
WESTERN-CAPE – In a strategic move to bolster waste services and enhance operational efficiency, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has announced plans to procure new and replacement plant and equipment valued at approximately R285.7 million for the 2023/24 financial year. Alderman Grant Twigg, the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, […]
In the wake of the festive season, December 2023 presented a diverse set of challenges for Cape Town’s enforcement and emergency services, as revealed by the recently released statistics. The City’s vigilant efforts resulted in a significant increase in arrests, drug and firearm confiscations, and a noticeable spike in vegetation fires, with other key figures […]
DURBAN – In a dramatic and challenging operation, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Durban duty crew launched the NSRI Durban rescue craft, Spirit of Surfski 6, to aid a dismasted sailing yacht, Fuji, and its solo sailor, Ari Känsäkoski, into the Port of Durban. The vessel, participating in the Global Solo Challenge, had reported […]
Renay Claudine Ruiters (47), a traffic official, was arrested today by the Hawks’ Bellville-based Serious Corruption Investigation team for alleged acts of corruption. The arrest follows accusations that Ruiters extorted R15,000.00 from an individual she had apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol in September 2023. The Hawks were alerted to the matter, prompting […]
IRAQ – In a recent episode of the podcast Weaponized, hosts George Knapp and Jeremy Corbell delved into a detailed analysis of a UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) known as the Jellyfish. Recorded by a FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) Aerostat at a U.S. military base in Iraq, the video captured a peculiar object that ignited extensive […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – The Kranskop road rage incident took a new turn as the KZN SAPS Spokesperson, Col Robert Mukurob Netshiunda, releases crucial information. Police in Kranskop have apprehended a 47-year-old man on charges of driving under the influence of liquor and two counts of malicious damage to property. The arrest stems from an incident that […]
JOHANNESBURG – Environmental concerns have reached a critical juncture as Anthony Turton, a respected environmentalist, sheds light on the disturbing deterioration of the Vaal River’s trophic status. This technical term, which denotes nutrient load, now poses a serious threat as the river swiftly replicates the ecological challenges witnessed in the Hartebeestpoort Dam, South Africa’s most […]