Seaside Community Newspaper
The recent use of a South African Police Service (SAPS) helicopter to transport Minister of Police Bheki Cele to an ANC manifesto launch has sparked a fiery debate. Critics like Ian Cameron, a public safety consultant, decry the move as a blatant misuse of public resources for political gain. Meanwhile, supporters defend the Minister’s actions […]
CAPE TOWN – A blue Sym Fiddle scooter, registration number CAA 527832, was stolen by two suspects in a brazen daylight theft on Friday afternoon at Saunders Beach. The theft was captured on CCTV footage. The scooter’s owner, Rudolph du Toit, had been enjoying a regular swim and returned 20 minutes later to discover his […]
MODIMOLE – A significant step towards justice has been made in the ongoing fraud case against Francois Swart, managing director of the travel agency Priority Escapes. Swart stands accused of swindling numerous aspiring vacationers out of substantial sums of money. A state prosecutor revealed in the Modimolle Magistrates Court today that the fraud investigation into […]
WYNBERG, CAPE TOWN – A man is fighting for his life after a vicious panga attack in the bustling Wynberg business district. The horrific incident unfolded in front of the Castletown Centre on Sussex Road, leaving bystanders shocked and horrified. Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee shared a graphic image of the victim on social media, highlighting […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a stark warning about a viral social media advertisement falsely claiming to offer positions in the SAPS Reservists Training Programme. Of particular concern is the fraudulent ad’s requirement for applicants to have a “Criminal Record.” SAPS took to X, formerly Twitter, to alert citizens, stating, “BEWARE! There […]
NELSPRUIT, MPUMALANGA – Ten members of a family appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrates Court on February 21st, 2024, facing charges of fraud, theft, and money laundering. The accused are Carol Ann Avent (51), Ian John Avent (57), Lucy Andrea Du Preez (54), Maria Antoinette Le Roux (53), Kerry Ann Avent (36), Jaco Meinties (48), Pieter […]
CAPE TOWN – Dorene Harrison, 49, was sentenced to fifteen (15) years of direct imprisonment by the Cape Town Regional Court on 20 February. Harrison was found guilty on 16 counts of fraud. The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit investigated the case. Harrison, a former administrator in the operations centre at Nedbank Investment Management […]
Samsung South Africa is giving learners in grades 10 and 11 an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in their communities while showcasing their STEM skills. The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition is back for its second year in Africa, inviting students from underserved public schools to unleash their innovation and tackle pressing environmental […]
PAARL – On Monday, 19 February, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, Minister Tertuis Simmers, and Drakenstein Executive Mayor Conrad Poole brought joy to three families in the Vlakkeland housing development. These families, who had long resided in farms and backyard dwellings, received keys to brand-new homes specifically designed to accommodate their needs. The Vlakkeland development, […]
CAPE TOWN – The Al Kuwait, dubbed the “Big Stink” livestock carrier responsible for the noxious odour that enveloped Cape Town, has set sail for Iraq. However, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) warns the suffering of animals on board such vessels is far from over. NSPCA inspectors endured three days examining the horrific conditions […]
