Table Bay Harbour gas blast kills one, leaves four others hospitalised

Byron Lukas|Published

One person has died and four others were hospitalised following an explosion on a vessel docked in Table Bay Harbour on Monday.

Discovery of trapped worker found alive 116 hours after George collapse is a ‘miracle’

Theolin Tembo and Byron Lukas|Published

Premier Alan Winde has described the discovery of a trapped worker as a miracle. This after the man was found alive 116 hours after the George building collapse ...

Calls for full-scale probe into collapsed building in George

Byron Lukas and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As rescue operations enter the fifth day, the chairperson of the portfolio committee on human settlements in Parliament, Machwene Semenya, called for an in-depth ...

Gruelling weekend in store for rescue crews at collapsed building site in George

Byron Lukas|Published

Rescue crews working to locate construction workers trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in George are in for a long and challenging weekend.

George building collapse: Number of people unaccounted for rises to 44, deaths now at 8

Byron Lukas|Published

A Mossel Bay electrician is among more than 20 people recovering in hospital after spending more than 24 hours trapped under rubble of the collapsed building in ...

George building collapse: Three independent engineers brought in while rescue efforts continue

Byron Lukas|Published

Seventy-five workers, including painters, electricians and construction workers, were in the multi-storey building in Victoria Street when it collapsed on Monday. ...

George building collapse rescue goes into 40th hour with 36 people retrieved, seven declared dead

Byron Lukas|Published

The tally of retrieved patients pulled from the debris of the collapsed building in George has risen to 36. This was as of 5:33am, on Wednesday morning, after a ...

WATCH: Search still continues for trapped workers under rubble in George

Byron Lukas|Published

It has been more than 24 hours since the multi-story building collapsed in Victoria Street, and forty-seven workers are still unaccounted for as rescue operations ...

George building collapse: Mum’s the word on contractor, while six confirmed dead

Byron Lukas|Published

Authorities have remained tight lipped regarding the contractor whose multi-story building collapsed in George.

George construction tragedy pics: Deadly collapse operation ‘going to take a few days’

Theolin Tembo and Byron Lukas|Published

Premier Alan Winde said the Western Cape had resources, which had come in yesterday and last night, to assist. Several other provinces were also offering their assistance. ...

George construction tragedy: Dad spoke to son, buried under the rubble, before his phone died

Byron Lukas|Published

A heartbroken father has been keeping vigil at the site for the past 13 hours, hoping his son is found alive.

Police hunt for thugs who shot and killed two teens in separate incidents

Marsha Dean and Byron Lukas|Published

While a suspect was initially arrested and charged with the murder of Grade 11 Belgravia High School learner Zamawushe Momoti, who was killed in gang crossfire last ...

16-year-old learner is latest gang-warfare casualty

Genevieve Serra and Byron Lukas|Published

A 16-year-old school girl is the latest casualty of gang warfare after she was shot and killed during crossfire between rival gangs in Athlone while a 20-year-old ...

Maitland Street iftar meant to unite the community ends in complaints over protocols

Byron Lukas|Published

Last month, the Maitland Muslim Congregation (MMC) hosted a mass iftar in front of the mosque in Coronation Road, partially blocking off the road.

Another fatal drowning incident in Muizenberg, minor saved thanks to British surfer

Byron Lukas|Published

A British man, now living in Cape Town, has been commended for saving the life of a child, while a teenager drowned at Muizenberg Beach.

‘Radio sisters’ nominated for an award at SA Radio Awards

Byron Lukas|Published

Positivity is what teen sisters Yushrah and Naseerah du Toit have been exuding since 2017 on RX Radio. Now, for the 2023 SA Radio Awards, the duo have now been nominated ...

Cape Town breakers fly the SA flag high in Paris

Byron Lukas|Published

Cape Town dancers Toufeeq Baatjies and Lakeisha Dick took the City of Love by storm as they showcased their talents at an illustrious breakdancing event.

Cape Town flooded with green and gold wave as residents shower Bokke with love

Byron Lukas|Published

A massive wave of green and gold swept through the streets of Cape Town yesterday as the Springboks held their victory parade following their impressive Rugby World ...

Ward councillor on a mission to reclaim the invaded Rondebosch subways

Byron Lukas|Published

The illegal invasions of subway spaces in and around Rondebosch are something of the past.

Sandvlei residents plead with City over sewage problem

Byron Lukas|Published

Residents of Sandvlei near Macassar are pleading with the City of Cape Town to stop pumping raw sewage into the Kuils River as it overflows into their community. ...

Avid Bok fan dies of a suspected heart attack moments after final whistle

Byron Lukas|Published

Bok supporter Andrew van Wyk, 58, was so excited about the Springboks winning the World Cup. His dream was to meet the team one day, but sadly, he suffered a heart ...

Strike continues after Santaco talks fail

Byron Lukas|Published

Crisis talks between South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), the City of Cape Town, Western Cape and national government broke down on Sunday night, dashing ...

CPUT 'victory' claim after charges dropped against SRC leader

Byron Lukas|Published

Student leaders at CPUT claimed victory after the institution withdrew charges of harassment and intimidation against SRC chairperson Ayakha Magxotwa.

Mixed emotions at CPUT over classes being suspended

Byron Lukas|Published

Classes at the Cape Town campus of the CPUT were suspended yesterday after protesting students brought the university to a standstill.

Six injured after two police vans collide

Byron Lukas|Published

Police are investigating case of reckless and negligent driving after six people were injured when two police vans collided on R27 near Melkbosstrand.