Teenager in court for murder of nine people

At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large

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Brief | 26 January 2026

Cape Town backtracks on closing pools during week

The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April

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News | 26 January 2026

Why is UCT’s Jagger Library still boarded up?

Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed

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News | 26 January 2026

Living in limbo: eight years later families are still in community hall

City says it has “identified possible relocation areas” but gives no timeline

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Brief | 26 January 2026

On board the Rainbow Warrior — the iconic Greenpeace ship

A world without fossil fuels is possible, says crew

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News | 23 January 2026

Fire survivors rebuild with bricks despite City regulations

2,600 residents were left homeless in Dunoon informal settlement

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News | 23 January 2026

Over 600 people left homeless by Masiphumelele fire

Living Hope organisation calls for donations of essential items to help victims

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Brief | 21 January 2026

Fire destroys shacks in Khayelitsha

Dozens of families affected

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Brief | 20 January 2026

Philippi East massacre: Cops contradict each other on arrests

Suspects appear to have been taken in for questioning, but not arrested

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Brief | 20 January 2026