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The Western Cape Mobility Department has opened applications for its Traffic Officer Cadet bursary programme.

Apply now for the Traffic Officer Cadet bursary programme in the Western Cape

Don't miss your chance to apply for the Traffic Officer Cadet Bursary Programme in the Western Cape! Gain a qualification in Road Traffic Law Enforcement and kickstart your…

The Christmas lights at 16 Dennegeur Street in Brackenfell now, after Rick van der Galien and his partner began the display on a small scale in 2019.

Brackenfell Christmas lights shine bright for people and animals alike

What began as a small, personal Christmas gesture in Brackenfell has grown into a heart-warming community tradition that brings joy not only to people, but to animals in need.

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December 15.

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December 15.

Messages that one of the victims of the scam received. Picture: Western Cape government.

Watch out for traffic cop training scam

The Western Cape Mobility Department has sounded the alarm over a scam that asks people to pay money to register at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. “Unscrupulous…

More than 130 traffic officers graduated at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell on Monday. Picture: Supplied.

New traffic cops to bolster holiday road safety

The graduation of 133 traffic officers will strengthen road safety efforts for the festive season, says the Western Cape Mobility Department. The graduation ceremony followed a…

Petrus de Beer and Corban Beukes. Picture: supplied.

Stolen violin reunited with owner two years later

Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra violinist Petrus de Beer, of Bellville, has been reunited with a violin that was stolen from the boot of his car in a CBD parking lot in July…

Ziyanda Stuurman of Sea Point, left, engaged in conversation with author Dariusz Dziewanski of the CBD at the launch of his new book at the Book Lounge.

Book explores drivers of gang violence

At the launch of Gang Entry and Exit in Cape Town: Getting Beyond The Streets in Africa’s Deadliest City, Dariusz Dziewanski engaged in conversation with public policy, policing,…

The founder of the club Craig Bouwer, 39, from Durbanville posing for a picture on a pool table. Picture: Sibulele Kasa.

Billiards club celebrates one year

A group of just over 100 pool table enthusiasts joined the celebrations of the first anniversary of Sessions Billiard and Darts club in Bellville on Friday evening. The night was…

Tygerberg Hospital’s poison information centre has warned of the increased risk of pharmaceutical poisoning during winter. Picture: David Ritchie/ Independent Newspapers.

Winter brings higher risk of drug poisoning

Winter brings with it the increased risk of drug poisoning, and parents and caregivers should take extra care, say the poison information centres for the Tygerberg and Red Cross…