Cape Town live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of on Friday, 10 October 2025
This live Cape Town traffic update shows real-time data on incidents and road closures.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town Buzz
Graham Howes: Death of kiteboarder linked to whale attack
Cape Town kiteboarder Graham Howes has been confirmed dead after an investigation revealed he was struck by a whale while kiteboarding off the city’s coast in early September.
Cape Town Buzz
Huguenot Tunnel remains closed on Monday following truck incident
Commuters are facing heavy delays as the N1 Huguenot Tunnel stays closed after a major vehicle fire, forcing traffic diversions across several Western Cape routes.
Cape Town Buzz
High-level SAPS operation linked to R1.6 billion tender fraud rocks City of Cape Town
Police launched a second major search-and-seizure operation into alleged R1.6 billion City of Cape Town tender fraud, raiding 26 sites.
Crime
Khayelitsha police on high alert amid rising cases of suspected mob justice
Four men were brutally killed in Khayelitsha’s Enkandla informal settlement in suspected mob justice attacks.
Crime
Three-year-old boy injured in his sleep in Beacon Valley shooting
A three-year-old boy was shot and wounded in the leg during a Beacon Valley shooting in Mitchells Plain after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his home.
Cape Town Buzz
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
Cavendish Square cautiously reopens after fire
Cavendish Square fire crews quickly contained a blaze that started in a parking level extractor fan, with the Claremont mall later reopening after evacuations.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2026: Dates, Celebs, What to expect, how to buy tickets
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 has officially been announced! The CTICC2 will host the event from 30 April to 3 May 2026, with tickets going on sale in October.
Crime
Overcome Heights a no-go zone as gang violence claims another life
Gang violence in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, flared up again on Liberty Street this morning when a man was shot dead, adding to a string of recent killings in the area.
Crime
Under-pressure Anti-Gang Unit makes breakthrough in Athlone Magistrate’s Court shooting
The Western Cape’s Anti-Gang Unit has arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with the Athlone Magistrate’s Court shooting, as police struggle with rising gang-related killings.
Crime
Three double murders in one day grip Kraaifontein in fear
Police are investigating three double murders in the latest Kraaifontein shooting incidents, as gang violence continues to terrorise the community.
Cape Town Buzz
Graham Howes: Search for missing kitesurfer ends in tragedy
The body of Graham Howes, a kitesurfer from Bloubergstrand, was recovered at sea on Monday after an extensive two-day search off Cape Town’s coastline.
Crime
Cape Town police scramble to contain gang violence amid latest Athlone magistrate’s court shooting
Police are investigating after a man was killed in an Athlone magistrate’s court shooting, as Cape Town faces a surge in deadly gang violence.
Cape Town Buzz
Man arrested after shooting outside Western Cape High Court [video]
Police took a man into custody after an armed standoff and gunfire incident in the Western Cape High Court shooting today.
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.
News
Equality Court finds Julius Malema guilty of hate speech
Julius Malema has been found guilty of hate speech by the Equality Court in Cape Town following statements he made at a 2022 rally.
Viral
Knysna High pupil set for disciplinary hearing for using K-word on camera [video]
Knysna High School has launched a probe after a video of a pupil using the K-word went viral, with the learner now facing a disciplinary hearing.
Crime
Macassar taxi rank shooting kills two, bystanders injured
Two taxi drivers were killed and two bystanders wounded when gunmen opened fire at the Macassar taxi rank on Tuesday morning.
Crime
Man linked to Baby Moegsien Isaacs murder has a history of gun violence, authorities confirm
A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of two-month-old Moegsien Isaacs was twice arrested for illegal firearm possession, but both cases were withdrawn, according to City official JP Smith.
Crime
Suspects in deadly daylight Mitchell’s Plain shooting still at large
One man was killed and another wounded in a Mitchell’s Plain police station shooting on Monday, carried out in broad daylight by suspects who are still at large.
Crime
Philippi East rank shooting linked to Khayelitsha taxi murder
Two people were killed and several others injured when gunmen opened fire at a Philippi East taxi rank, in an incident police say is linked to another shooting in Khayelitsha.
Crime
Western Cape detectives probe triple murder in Kleinvlei
Three men were shot dead in Kleinvlei, Cape Town, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Events
Springboks vs Australia: Teams, how to watch live, predictions
The Springboks face Australia in Cape Town on Saturday with fans eager to see if South Africa can bounce back after last weekend’s defeat. Here’s how to watch Springboks vs Australia and our match predictions.
Crime
Western Cape SAPS under scrutiny as gang-related murders surge
A rise in gang violence in Cape Town, including the shooting of a four-month-old baby and multiple mass shootings, has raised questions about SAPS’ ability to control crime.
Crime
R500k cash reward on offer for information on Bellville double murder, police say
Western Cape police have offered a R500 000 cash reward for information that could lead to arrests in the Bellville double murder, where a Chinese national and a bystander were shot dead.
Crime
Cape Town police arrest second suspect for attacks on DA MPs in Philippi
Cape Town police have arrested a second teenager linked to the violent attack on three DA MPs in Philippi, where suspects smashed their car windows and threw bricks at them.
Crime
Ayanda Yisaka successor expected to take the helm as Boko Haram leader in Cape Town
Slain gang leader Ayanda Yisaka was buried in the Eastern Cape this past weekend, with young mourners celebrating his life, even as police warn of possible gang retaliation and growing extortion linked to the Boko Haram network.
Crime
Cape Town investigators baffled as more bodies pile up in Muizenberg
Cape Town police were called to a harrowing crime scene in Xakabantu, Muizenberg, where three victims were targeted in a well-orchestrated shooting.
Crime
Gang-related mass shooting kills five in Lotus River
Five people were killed in a Lotus River mass shooting this morning, as Cape Town police investigate a wave of suspected gang-related attacks.