Watch for cervical cancer

Esther Lewis|Published

Regular check-ups and pap smears are vital to early detection of this disease which affects one in 42 women, writes Esther Lewis

Cooking with love a recipe for success

Esther Lewis|Published

TEN years ago a young girl told her parents that she wanted to make food her career. Back then Sibahle Mtongana could never imagine that one day people would recognise ...

Torture bill will affect all officials

Esther Lewis|Published

Civil society groups discuss wide implications

Torture bill will affect all officials

Esther Lewis|Published

The Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Bill could see all public officials liable to be charged with torture.

Biggest turn-off moments

Esther Lewis|Published

Up to 2 000 unhappy viewers complain to the BCCSA each year over what’s on TV, writes Esther Lewis

Man sparks Hawks probe of money-lenders

Esther Lewis|Published

Several South Africans have been caught in an alleged loan scam operation by Euro Aid Financial Services.

Businessman raised the alarm over dodgy deal

Esther Lewis|Published

The first person to raise the alarm about Euro Aid Financial Services was a man who asked to be identified as Barnard.

The 15-minute ATM heist

Esther Lewis|Published

An attack in KTC near Gugulethu was the first of four ATM bombings in the Western Cape in nine days.

Hidden eyes on the street lead to exposure

Esther Lewis|Published

An increase in the number of staff monitoring the Cape Town’s CCTV camera network has led to a spike in the number of offences detected.

MEC’s gang plan slammed

Esther Lewis|Published

Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says he will still meet gangsters despite warnings that his gang peace treaty has backfired.

Prisoner claims rape was left untreated

Esther Lewis|Published

A prisoner claims he did not receive counselling, an HIV test or post-exposure prophylaxis after he was raped.

Watch your credit card when eating out

Esther Lewis|Published

The Hawks have called on the hospitality sector to implement better vetting processes when hiring staff.

‘We are not the sex industry’

Esther Lewis|Published

Abuse of permits by the sex industry has forced immigration officials to clamp down on those seeking to do short-term modelling work in Cape Town.

Sex workers trapped in HIV nightmare

Esther Lewis|Published

As few as 5 percent of sex workers are accessing health care because of the stigma and humiliation attached.

Cosatu shocked by city keeping lights on

Esther Lewis|Published

Cosatu has accused the City of Cape Town of attempting to electrocute copper thieves by leaving street lights on.

‘Drug problem worse than HIV’

Esther Lewis|Published

The head of one NGO has told Social Development MEC Albert Fritz that the drug scourge in Mitchells Plain is “bigger than HIV”.

Alarm over Bonnytoun escapes

Esther Lewis|Published

Security is to be beefed up at the Bonnytoun detention centre for youths in Kraaifontein after 17 boys escaped from the facility.

21 child rapes: 1 suspect

Esther Lewis|Published

Police believe a series of child rapes, which occurred over 16 months, has been the work of a single suspect.

1 000 cases of child abuse monthly

Esther Lewis|Published

Social workers at the Cape Town Child Welfare are ‘under pressure and not coping’ with the heavy caseload.

An arduous life deserves an ‘Ard, you owe us’ tax

Esther Lewis|Published

THE BUTCHERING of national anthems and a white wealth tax appear to be on everyone’s minds these days.

Vandals torch bus, 2 train carriages

Esther Lewis|Published

Public transport in the city was left in disarray after two train carriages were set alight and a bus was petrol-bombed.

Intense raids to calm Hanover Park

Esther Lewis|Published

Six people have been arrested in Hanover Park in the space of two hours on drug-related charges.

Cape targets council drug houses

Esther Lewis|Published

At least 176 council houses tenants face eviction as the authorities believe drugs are being sold from the properties.

Cops focus on ‘gang high-flyers’

Esther Lewis|Published

The Western Cape’s suspected gang “high-flyers” are under daily surveillance by police, says one of the province’s top policemen.

Couple survive rape, robbery ordeal

Esther Lewis|Published

A businessman and his wife survived a two-hour ordeal at the hands of armed robbers in their Pinelands home.