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IOL News
06-07-2025
- IOL News
Search underway for missing fisherman swept off rocks near Gordons Bay
A search is underway for a 43-year-old fisherman from Blue Downs who is believed to have fallen off the rocks while fishing A search is underway for a 43-year-old fisherman from Blue Downs who is believed to have fallen off the rocks while fishing near the Gordons Bay Battery, between Gordons Bay and the Steenbras River Mouth. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) the man was reported missing around 10:29 am on Saturday, July 5, leading to a rapid response from multiple emergency services. "On Saturday, 5 July, at 10h29, NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew and the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network were activated following reports of an angler, a 43-year-old male, from Blue Downs, Cape Town, swept off rocks by waves while fishing," NSRI said. The NSRI, added that their Gordons Bay Station 9 crew launched the rescue craft Spirit of Surfski, while the EMS/AMS Skymed helicopter was also deployed to aid the search from the air.
Eyewitness News
04-07-2025
- Eyewitness News
CoCT offers R100k reward for information on recent Mitchells Plain shootings
CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is offering a R100,000 reward to anyone who can provide information to help police arrest suspects involved in the recent Mitchells Plain shootings. The city said it was working closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to restore calm to the area. On Thursday, 10 people were shot in three separate incidents in Beacon Valley, leaving three dead. Two more people were killed in shooting incidents in Tafelsig and Town centre. READ: WC anti-gang unit launches manhunt after 5 people shot and killed in Mitchells Plain Cape Town's acting mayor, Eddie Andrews, said the city is calling on residents to come forward with information about the incidents. "The recent shootings in Mitchells Plain are a direct threat to the safety and well-being of our communities. This level of violence will not be tolerated. [The] City is offering a R100,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.'
Eyewitness News
04-07-2025
- Eyewitness News
Easy access to guns, ammunition contributes to gang violence flare-ups in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN - A criminologist said that flare-ups of gang-related shootings were becoming more prevalent because of the availability of guns and ammunition in the Western Cape. Fourteen suspects were arrested for murder and attempted murder, and seven are behind bars for being caught with illegal guns in Mitchells Plain on Thursday night. The arrests were made after five people were killed and seven others injured in gang-related shootings in the area on Thursday. READ: CoCT offers R100k reward for information on recent Mitchells Plain shootings Criminologist Guy Lamb said that the easy access gangs had to guns and ammunition was a massive concern. Lamb believes it's one of the reasons why flare-ups of gang violence are becoming more prevalent in Cape Town. "Part of the problem with much of this kind of escalation of gang shootings is availability of firearms and ammunition. But of course, that doesn't necessarily lead to the flare-ups, it just makes them more prevalent." Lamb said reasons for a flare-up of gang violence included fighting over drug turf. "What typically happens in gang-related conflicts is when there is tension between different competing gangs over territories or if there is conflict within a particular gang around leadership issues or there are reprisal attacks." Lamb said a cycle of shootings often happened when revenge attacks occured.
IOL News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
City wraps up R 77 million refurbishment of key athletics stadiums
Work on the Blue Downs Athletics Track is still in progress. Image: CoCT Upgrades to the Wesfleur Athletics Track in Atlantis and the Blue Downs Athletics Track is still in progress and expected to be completed before the upcoming athletics season, the City announced. This, as it completed a major refurbishment at Vygieskraal Athletics Stadium in Athlone, including the installation of brand-new floodlighting, roofing repairs valued at nearly R1 million, and the restoration of the shot put and long jump areas. Plumbing and electrical systems have also been improved, while new spectator seating will enhance the visitor experience. Further upgrades at Vygieskraal include ongoing work on the effluent line as part of scheduled maintenance. The works are part of a wider investment intended to improve the stadium's functionality. Vygieskraal's adjacent rugby facility has also seen upgrades, with parking and fencing projects completed during the current financial year. Additional lighting will be installed in the new financial year. "These milestones demonstrate the City's commitment to quality public sporting infrastructure. By investing in these upgrades, we're ensuring that athletes of all ages and abilities have safe, welcoming, and well-equipped spaces to train and compete. It will ensure our sports facilities offer safe, quality spaces for communities. By continuing to invest in these refurbishments, we are creating lasting value and supporting a healthier lifestyle for residents," said Community Services and Health mayco member, Francine Higham. The total investment in the reinstatement of athletics tracks at Wesfleur and Blue Downs is approximately R60 million. The athletics refurbishments are part of a strategic citywide programme guided by a 2021 Athletics Study, with the goal of achieving SASREA compliance and expanding access to facilities across Cape Town. The objective is to secure SASREA grading and ensure safer, more accessible facilities across Cape Town. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
The South African
19-06-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Heavy rain fills Western Cape dams, allays fears of 'Day Zero'
The latest official dam level stats for the Western Cape show that cumulatively the six major dams in the province are well above 60% of capacity – and are continuing to rise. The six major dams in the Western Cape – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei and Wemmershoek – all saw increases as rain lashed the province in recent days and weeks. The good news is that even more rain is forecast for the coming days as we rapidly approach the winter solstice. The City of Cape Town (CoCT) uploaded its latest stats on Wednesday, 18 June. The latest figures show the six dams are a combined 64.7% of total storage. That's up from the 63.8% the previous week. However, the current levels are down on the same period a year ago when the combined percentage stood at 66.4%. Theewaterskloof, which accounts for more than 50% of the Western Cape's total dam capacity (480 188 MI of a total of 898 221 MI) is at 63.5% of capacity, while the next biggest dam, Voëlvlei (164 095 MI), is at 60.5%. Western Cape residents need no reminding of life during the 'Day Zero' water crisis from mid-2017 to mid-2018. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
