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Frustrated father takes school staff hostage 2005-01-12 15:28:59
Suspected rapist killed by mob, say police 2005-01-12 11:51:11
Police lament the 'way of the streets' 2005-01-12 11:52:19
Drinking water not an option for golf courses 2005-01-12 14:48:58
Courageous man honoured by friends and family 2005-01-12 12:21:08 |
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Two tons of perlemoen seized near Cape Town 2005-01-12 19:33:19 Western Cape police have arrested six people in connection with R700 000 worth of perlemoen that was discovered at a house in Delft. A pinch of spice a day keeps the doctor away 2005-01-12 19:59:47 A good dose of hot curry can do wonders for your health, says internationally acclaimed researcher Professor Bharat Aggarwal. Drinking water not an option for golf courses 2005-01-12 16:42:49 Western Cape officials have asked three golf courses still using drinking water on their fairways to stop doing so immediately. Cape Town's own calendar moms raise... funds 2005-01-12 12:48:29 A group of mothers raising money for a good cause have put their wares on display - and we're not talking about a cake sale. |
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The 'crying conboy' strikes again 2005-01-12 12:21:55 Milnerton resident Patricia Reid believes that she has also fallen victim to the "crying conboy", after reading a newspaper article about a crying boy who fooled Capetonians into giving him money and lifts. Scientists brood as salt levels soar in river 2005-01-12 11:58:34 Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research are worried about the "disturbingly high" salt levels in the Goukou River estuary at Stilbaai, saying it could threaten the survival of various species living there. From London to Cape Town at 60km/h... 2005-01-12 14:21:26 Africa lures many foreigners to its shores, but not many choose to travel the 24 000km from London to Cape Town in a double-decker bus... Man to serve life term for 'barbaric' rape 2005-01-12 09:13:57 A Cape High Court judge has sentenced a rapist to life imprisonment - sending a strong signal that such offences cannot be viewed lightly. Drought forces Cape farmers to adapt 2005-01-12 08:18:51 The drought hitting the Western Cape's farmlands is becoming so severe that a task team chaired has been set up to find a speedy solution - which may mean adapting to the environment. Raging fire on Signal Hill puts homes at risk 2005-01-12 10:48:01 Huge flames have swept over the top of Signal Hill onto the Atlantic Seaboard side, leaving dozens of homes in Sea Point and Green Point in danger of being gutted. Waterfront development put on hold 2005-01-12 15:04:36 The Waterfront Company could see a R1-billion development deal go down the drain if the Cape Town City Council does not budge on its decision to halt the expansion plan. Doctor held liable for baby's brain damage 2005-01-12 12:18:09 A Cape High Court judge has slammed a Hermanus obstetrician for the "gross disregard" he showed towards a patient in labour. Max fingers De Lille over alleged crime links 2005-01-12 07:38:28 The leadership of the Independent Democrats has admitted using a fleet of taxis owned by notorious Cape Town crime boss Quinton "Mr Big" Marinus during last year's election. Cape Town court grants Max a short reprieve 2005-01-11 19:49:07 Lennit Max, the embattled former leader of the Independent Democrats in the Western Cape, has been given some breathing space after lodging an urgent high court application challenging his suspension from the party. DA calls for Fakie to be summoned 2005-01-11 17:13:57 The Democratic Alliance has demanded that Auditor General Shauket Fakie be summoned before a parliamentary committee to answer questions on new revelations regarding his arms deal report. 'I am not a gangster' 2005-01-11 14:52:13 Suspected drug kingpin Kiyaam Rinquest has told the Cape High Court that he is "totally against drugs". Western Cape in need of dozens more schools 2005-01-11 11:55:48 The Western Cape urgently needs an extra 65 schools but can only afford to build 10 schools a year, says Education MEC Cameron Dugmore. Shuttleworth makes a model comeback 2005-01-11 17:07:28 One of South Africa's biggest model exports, Brett Shuttleworth, will be taking his rightful place in the international fashion world after a three-year break from the bright lights of the catwalk. Max in court bid to reverse ID suspension 2005-01-11 14:48:47 Lennit Max, the suspended leader of the Independent Democrats' Western Cape branch, has brought an urgent application in the Cape High Court to reverse his suspension from the party. Forgive me for what I did, begs rapist 2005-01-11 11:49:12 A 21-year-old Western Cape man, convicted for the rape and abduction of a preacher's daughter, sobbed as he apologised to the victim and her family, admitting that he deserves a life sentence. Good officers wanted for new 'green team' 2005-01-10 17:59:01 A rigorous screening process has weeded out eight of the 30 candidates who were shortlisted for posts in a new anti-poaching team being established in the Western Cape. 'Top gangsters' acquitted at Cape courts 2005-01-10 12:08:27 Alleged "high-flyer" gang leaders are being acquitted as courts refuse to accept the evidence of self-confessed criminal witnesses. Cape Town's power plans spark cost fears 2005-01-10 18:10:53 A Western Cape consumer group fears that costs could soar if the Cape Town city council goes ahead with plans to change how electricity is delivered to the Peninsula. Firefighters battle shack blaze for hours 2005-01-10 13:58:14 The residents of a Western Cape informal settlement have been left without their homes after a fire - which was set off by a toppled paraffin stove - destroyed about 100 shacks. Weekend false alarms takes up NSRI manpower 2005-01-10 11:47:57 The NSRI has had a busy weekend responding to four incidents along the Western Cape coast, all of which turned out to be false alarms. Elton John's ball raises R7m to combat Aids 2005-01-10 11:46:47 Five hundred guests, among them South African and international celebrities, have digged deep in their pockets to raise funds for Aids projects at a charity ball hosted by Elton John. Farmers fear worst as drought crisis deepens 2005-01-10 10:17:31 Fear is spreading across the Western Cape farming fraternity as a dire lack of water continues to ruin crops and herds with farmers now encouraging government to declare the province a disaster area. Daughter trapped behind dad's body for hours 2005-01-10 11:07:26 A father-daughter outing ended in tragedy when a microlight crashed into a mountain near Worcester, killing a grape farmer and seriously injuring his daughter. Theatre Royal shut as performers seek damages 2005-01-09 17:34:24 It took a year and a half and about R2-million to transform the old Roxy bioscope in Longmarket Street into an upmarket London-style theatre. But less than a week after opening, the Theatre Royal's doors are shut. It's easy to enter SA under a false name 2005-01-10 07:57:37 A department of home affairs official, testifying in the bail application of four Chinese nationals accused of dealing in tik, has told the Bellville regional court in Cape Town that there is no system to prevent someone using a false name and passport from entering the country. Filthy Cape arrival berth 'an embarrassment' 2005-01-09 17:29:01 Cape Town prides itself on being one of the world's top tourist cities - but passengers arriving on luxury ocean liners are greeted by unsightly industrial warehouses and a smelly, oil-stained arrival berth in Table Bay harbour. Noonday Gun fails for first time in 200 years 2005-01-09 14:58:51 For the first time in nearly 200 years, Cape Town's famous Noonday Gun failed to go off. Man dies in Cape plane crash 2005-01-09 11:06:45 A man died and his daughter was seriously injured when their light aircraft crashed while flying over mountain peaks in the Western Cape. Diver's body to be recovered 10 years on 2005-01-08 14:25:42 After a decade lying in darkness underwater, the body of 20-year-old diver Deon Dreyer is about to be brought to the surface. Endangered tortoise's eggs a first for SA zoo 2005-01-08 16:28:26 A couple of Tygerberg Zoo tortoises in their mid-40s may become parents for the first time after 16 eggs were laid, but zoo staff in the Western Cape will have to wait until around Easter to see if they hatch. Cape Town-bred sniffer dogs off to Iraq 2005-01-08 17:38:08 Cape Town dog trainer Shaamil Majiet's German shepherds have starred in Bollywood movies, controlled the crowds at the 2003 Cricket World Cup at Newlands and patrolled the city streets during the urban terror bombings. Now they're off to Iraq to work as sniffer dogs. Shocking findings at Cape initiation schools 2005-01-08 17:44:33 Shocking conditions have been found at some Xhosa circumcision sites in Cape Town - including the use of car seatbelts as bandages. Sara's moving farewell to 'my loving mom' 2005-01-08 15:56:07 There was a peaceful stillness at the memorial service for Dillie Findlay in Simon's Town. Dill was on the beach enjoying a family holiday on the Thai island of Phi Phi when the colossal wave struck. Drought forces Cape farmers off the land 2005-01-08 12:04:24 Much of the Western Cape is expected to be declared a drought disaster area as the province staggers under the worst drought in a century - killing large numbers of livestock in parts of the Karoo and lower Namaqualand area and driving farmers to bankruptcy. Guests evacuated in hotel sauna fire 2005-01-08 13:12:50 Guests and staff at the Twelve Apostles Hotel in Oudekraal were forced to vacate the building when a fire broke out in a sauna room in the spa. Measles outbreak hits Fish Hoek 2005-01-08 16:06:09 The Western Cape department of health has urged parents to ensure that children are immunised against measles to curb the outbreak that has already affected three children. Iron Lady a charmer on safari 2005-01-08 11:13:14 Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher has tucked into Karoo lamb and snacked on koeksisters and biltong before spending nearly an hour playing with lion cubs at the Aquila private game reserve near Touws River. Vandals put motorists' lives at risk 2005-01-08 11:48:28 Vandals are endangering the lives of motorists in Cape Town by defacing, and even altering, traffic signs - some of them so badly that they are barely legible. She's been to the bottom, and is tops 2005-01-08 14:18:59 In the midst of the holiday rush, a South African woman's exploit in achieving the world record for deepest cave dive by a woman went under the media radar. |
