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A tragic incident in Mitchells Plain has left a community in shock after a 44-year-old woman died following a severe dog attack at her home.
Police say they were called to a residence on Maralize Street, Morgenster, just before 2pm on 28 January after reports of a serious dog mauling....

Firefighters remain locked in a tough battle against a wildfire burning through Du Toitskloof Pass in the Cape Winelands, with crews working around the clock to bring it under control.
According to Cape Winelands District Municipality fire services spokesperson Anesca Roodt, the fire broke out on the Worcester side of the pass on Friday afternoon before spreading across steep and challenging terrain. The conditions prompted the deployment...

Cape Town is preparing to hit short-term rental properties with a sharp hike in municipal rates, a move that will significantly change how platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com operate in the city.
The plan, which is expected to be formalised through a new bylaw in the coming months, will see homes mainly used for short stays charged at commercial tariffs instead of standard residential rates....

For generations, South Africans have associated SuperSport and DStv with must-watch sporting moments, from packed rugby stadiums to cricket World Cups and global motorsport showdowns.
That long-standing loyalty has now taken a knock after confirmation that the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina will not air on the platform at all, not even as delayed highlights on Catch Up....