South Africa: Call to Shift VIP Security Budget to Anti-Gang Unit - South African News Briefs - February 19, 2026
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde advocates reallocating R4.2 billion from VIP security funding to bolster the police's Anti-Gang Unit amid a surge in gang violence.
Terrifying moment massive great white shark prompts helicopter to rescue divers
A helicopter crew rescues divers after a great white shark was spotted circling them near Cape Naturaliste, Western Australia.
South Africa: Western Cape Refuses to Employ Community Health Workers On a Permanent Basis
The Western Cape Department of Health will not comply with a Labour Court ruling to make community health workers permanent employees despite their longstanding part-time status and lack of benefits.
South Africa: 20,000 Vaccines to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2025
The Western Cape government has procured 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, focusing on vaccination for free-roaming livestock in affected areas.
South Africa to deploy army against gang violence and illegal mining
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the National Defense Force to combat gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.
South Africa: SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining
The South African National Defence Force is prepared to support police efforts against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape following a directive from President Ramaphosa.
South Africa: Will Use the Army to Combat Organized Crime
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of soldiers to combat organized crime, which he describes as a significant threat to the country's democracy and economic development.
South Africa: Severe Storm Warning Issued for Western Cape - South African News Briefs - February 9, 2025
A storm warning has been issued for the Western Cape of South Africa, indicating severe thunderstorms, localized flooding, and significant travel disruptions in the region.
South Africa: 'There Are Good People Out There Who Want to Do Good Things' - How Healthcare Services Are Being Taken to Rural Western Cape Farms
The Western Cape health department is collaborating with farms in the Cape Winelands to enhance healthcare access for farm workers, creating benefits for workers, businesses, and the government.
South Africa: 'There Are Good People Out There Who Want to Do Good Things' - How Healthcare Services Are Being Taken to Rural Western Cape Farms
The Western Cape health department is collaborating with farms in the Cape Winelands to enhance healthcare access for farm workers, benefiting workers, businesses, and the government.
13-year-old boy swims for 4 hours in rough seas to save family
A 13-year-old boy named Austin Appleby swam for four hours in turbulent waters off the coast of Western Australia to rescue his mother and younger siblings after they were stranded during a kayaking trip.
Love Island fans 'can't cope' as Maya Jama shares cryptic post amid All Stars delay
Fans of Love Island are anxious as presenter Maya Jama's cryptic post comes during a delay in the filming of All Stars due to wildfires in Western Cape.
Moscow's Foreign Policy: What Does It Mean to Be Neighbor to Russia?
Historian Oliver Jens Schmitt discusses Moscow's complex relationship with its western neighbors, from the North Cape to the Black Sea, highlighting historical blind spots.