Seaside Community Newspaper
The City of Cape Town has officially teamed up with Comic-Con Cape Town for a dynamic trilogy of pop culture events, solidifying their partnership with a resounding Council resolution on event sponsorship. The City’s Events Department has received approval to enter into a three-year agreement, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey that will see […]
OVERBERG – In a recent development surrounding the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities within the Overstrand Municipality’s Housing Department, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has submitted its comprehensive report to President Cyril Ramaphosa for review. Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill, confirmed that the report is currently under examination by the President before its public disclosure. […]
South Africa closed out 2023 on a positive note, achieving a trade surplus of R14.1 billion in December. This surplus was driven by exports totalling R164.0 billion and imports amounting to R149.9 billion, including trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia (BELN). Yearly Overview For the entire year of 2023 (from January to December), South […]
FREE STATE – In a major crackdown on corruption within the licensing system, eleven officials are set to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The arrests, made in Ladybrand (Free State), Elukwatini (Mpumalanga), and Rayton (Gauteng), follow a meticulous three-year investigation by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit of the Road Traffic Management Corporation […]
The City of Cape Town has simplified building and development inquiries by introducing a centralized phone number. Residents and developers can now dial 021 401 4702 for all related questions, streamlining a process that was previously more complex. “We want to make doing business with the City as easy as possible,” said Alderman Eddie Andrews, […]
PRETORIA – In a major legal setback, renowned South African musician Arthur Mafokate has lost his court battle to have his luxury Midrand guest house released from a preservation order. The Pretoria High Court dismissed Mafokate’s application, citing allegations of his involvement in a National Lotteries Commission (NLC) fraud and corruption scandal. The preservation order […]
In the latest report released by Transparency International (TI), global efforts to combat corruption are facing a severe setback as the rule of law declines, leading to a rise in corrupt practices across the world. The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) unveiled by the watchdog has revealed that South Africa, along with 22 other countries, […]
BELLVILLE – In a collaborative effort between the Hawks’ National Priority Violent Crime team based in Bellville and the National Intervention Unit, two wanted suspects have been traced and arrested in the Western Cape for the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition. The arrests were made on 31 January 2024, marking a significant breakthrough in […]
KHAYELITSHA – In a commendable display of vigilance, police officers attached to Lingelethu-West SAPS successfully thwarted a suspected stolen property operation during high-density patrols on Tuesday, 30 January 2024. The operation unfolded when officers, conducting routine patrols, entered Siphiwe Street in Illitha Park at approximately 10:20. Alert to their surroundings, the officers observed a White […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Concerns have been raised regarding the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill, currently under consideration by Parliament. AfriForum, a prominent civil rights organization, asserts that the proposed legislation harbours flaws that demand urgent attention to safeguard against potential corruption and unchecked ministerial powers. The primary issue highlighted by AfriForum is the lack of […]
