Timothy James Clark: Glitzy pilot dies after crashing plane carrying R920m cocaine
Australian pilot Timothy James Clark died in Brazil after his light aircraft, packed with R920 million worth of cocaine, crashed in a sugar cane field.
Cape Town Buzz
Viral
Alexander Kannemeyer: Stellenbosch municipal manager clears the air over ‘whites’ video
Stellenbosch Municipality says a viral clip of Alexander Kannemeyer discussing race in hiring was a misleadingly edited snippet taken out of context from a confidential meeting.
Cape Town Buzz
Court halts further work on luxury Stellenbosch mountain estate
Botsmaskop development stopped, pending a full court review
Crime
Stellenbosch student killer due in court: Here are the latest updates
A 19-year-old suspect is set to appear in the Stellenbosch Magistrates’ Court on Friday for the robbery and murder of a first-year student.
Cape Town Buzz
Light aircraft crashes in Stellenbosch: Here’s the latest
Emergency medics rushed to the scene of a light aircraft crash at the Stellenbosch Airfield, on Saturday morning.
Cape Town Buzz
Cloetesville residents to march against gang violence: Here are the details
Cloetesville residents will march against gang violence on Sunday, 19 May 2024, aiming to promote peace and safety in their community.
News
Theuns du Toit trial date set for ‘racist’ urine scandal
The Theuns du Toit trial unfolds against the backdrop of disturbing revelations at Stellenbosch University, specifically within its Wilgenhof men’s residence.
News
Stellenbosch University reacts to claims of cult practices at Wilgenhof
Stellenbosch University initiates an investigation following the discovery of ‘concerning items’ at Wilgenhof.
Cape Town Buzz
Kayamandi riots escalate after police station torched [photo]
Kayamandi, a community in Stellenbosch, is without a police station after it was torched during violent riots. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Leila Lees, Ethan Kirkland deaths: Stellenbosch police investigating culpable homicide
The deaths of Leila Lees and Ethan Kirkland are being handled as culpable homicide cases, Cape Town police confirm.
Cape Town Buzz
UPDATE: Bodies recovered in Stellenbosch confirmed as Leila Lees and Ethan Kirkland
Cape Town authorities believe the two bodies recovered from a quarry in Stellenbosch are those of missing Leila Lees and Ethan Kirkland.