Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

FIND THE MAGIC: Cape Town’s Christmas must-visit markets

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Experience the joy of the festive season in Cape Town with our guide to the city's vibrant Christmas markets.

Extortion gangs demand R10 000 from City workers amid Khayelitsha sewage crisis

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Residents of Khayelitsha are trapped in a sewage crisis as gangsters demand extortion payments from municipal workers, leaving essential repairs unaddressed and ...

Watch VideoDelft gangs recruiting nine-year-olds

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Children barely tall enough to see over a car bonnet are being pulled into gang life in Delft — some as young as nine, sent to steal and surrender their loot to ...

SASSA announce festive pay dates

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SASSA's final grant payments for 2025 are scheduled for December, with different dates for various beneficiary groups.

700 new officers for festive safety boost

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Cape Town launches its festive season safety operation with 700 new law enforcement officers deployed across beaches, tourism spots and gang-affected areas.

Cape Town 'living through a human catastrophe'

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SANCO issues a stark warning as Cape Town grapples with nearly 30 murders in 72 hours, calling for urgent government action and community safety measures.

'Human trafficking in a silent crisis' in Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Western Cape MEC for Social Development, Jaco Londt, warns of a hidden human trafficking crisis in the province, urging greater awareness and action during a recent ...

‘WE DEMAND ACTION’

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

A devastating weekend of violence across Cape Flats communities has left 22 dead and 16 critically injured, prompting the African Congress for Change to demand a ...

Milnerton eight in court

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Learners linked to a shocking bullying incident at Milnerton High School are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate' s Court

BULLY BEEF

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A disturbing video showing a 16-year-old Grade 10 learner being assaulted by older students at Milnerton High School has triggered nationwide condemnation.

GOOD LUCK, MATRICS

Wendy Dondolo|Published

With 77 442 candidates registered, the Western Cape is preparing for the 2025 matric exams, featuring key subjects and logistical challenges, as highlighted by MEC ...

PREZ v MAYOR

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis of Cape Town responds to President Cyril Ramaphosa's comments, highlighting the city's achievements in governance and service delivery while ...

Man, 35, bust with 5kg of cocaine

Wendy Dondolo|Published

In a coordinated 24-hour operation, Hawks and multiple agencies arrested two drug mules at Cape Town International Airport, seizing cocaine and khat valued at over ...

FAKE DOP FACILITY BUST

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Western Cape police have successfully dismantled a large-scale illegal alcohol operation in Stellenbosch, arresting six suspects and seizing counterfeit liquor and ...

40 tonnes of vullis in Manenberg's sewage system

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The City of Cape Town has removed over 40 tonnes of waste from Manenberg's sewer system in a bid to prevent blockages and protect community health, urging residents ...

SASSA tops up SRD grants by R10

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

SASSA announces a increase in social grants starting October 2025, following the national budget adjustments.

Taxi route closures to come into effect

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Taxi routes closures to come into effect

FORMER CITY MAYOR REMEMBERED

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City pays tribute to Theresa Solomon, who passed away on Monday

COP BLUNDER GOES VIRAL

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SAPS to discipline cop who drove vehicle without a driver's door

KAAP NAT

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Cold front brings flooding across the Mother City

CHILD PORN OU GETS 12 YEARS

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Kraaifontein man pleads guilty to broadcasting 453 images and videos of sex acts with minors

35 YEARS FOR EMAAN KILLERS

Wendy Dondolo|Published

JFK skollies Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks sent to the mang

MAN TRIED TO RAPE TWO SISTERS

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Relative busted after raping one woman and assaulting another at family gathering

ROADS CLAIM 33 PEDESTRIANS

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Alarm after voetgangers account for more than half of road deaths in last three weeks

SASSA PAY DATES OUT

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