In a media statement released today, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, highlighted the extensive service delivery challenges facing Knysna Municipality. The statement detailed the efforts of the Western Cape Government (WCG) to address the municipality’s governance, financial, and service delivery woes that have persisted throughout most of […]
The Western Cape is celebrating an unprecedented surge in tourism, with over 400,000 visitors flocking to its renowned attractions during the festive season. This exceptional influx of tourists not only exceeded expectations but also set new records for both international and domestic travel. Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, made the exciting […]
MUZIENBERG, CAPE TOWN – The Muizenberg Beach community is grappling with sadness after a resident of Samora Machel, Cape Town, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 21 January. The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT) water rescue network responded to reports from CoCT lifeguards at 17:55, who were engaged in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on a man […]
Fish Hoek Beach, typically a haven for sun-seekers and ocean enthusiasts, became the backdrop for a sorrowful incident as a 15-year-old local teenager tragically lost his life following a daring dive into the surf. The City of Cape Town (CoCT) water rescue network sprang into action upon receiving distress calls from CoCT lifeguards and Fish […]
CAPE TOWN – In a sombre turn of events, the Sea Point Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate the family of Samantha Campher, a woman whose lifeless body was discovered in Granger Bay on 30 December 2023. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, prompting authorities to launch an inquest to determine […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
