suburb of Cape Town, South Africa
ON THE ROAD | Electricity cost surge sees Thembalethu residents cook over wood fires
news24.com/politics/on-the-road-electricity-cost-surge-sees-thembalethu-residents-cook-over-wood-fires-20261020-1151
TikToker Grace Mondlana calls out Advise Langa for ‘copying’ her content: TikTok video with more than 3.2-million views shows, step-by-step, how material was ...
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sabcnews.com Sep 26
WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined presenters Vusizwe Langa and Velani Mthembu at Ukhozi FM, where he spoke about the fight against gender-based ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 24
HERITAGE DAY | Inkosi Langa Mavuso, Deputy Chairperson of the NHTKL, highlights the importance of preserving cultural traditions and heritage to ensure they ... Show more
OpinionLanga Massacre: Lessons on fighting global authoritarianism: Excerpts from Mark Swilling’s new book, 1985: The Langa Massacre and the End of White Rule in South ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-09-13-langa-massacre-and-sa-in-1985-vignettes-for-resisting-global-authoritarianism/
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Gig Guide: Langa Mavuso releases
I Choose You
, The Market Theatre brings
Mr Duiker Sang the Blues
and Uncool MC releases
Setla
mg.co.za/friday/2026-09-10-gig-guide-langa-mavuso-releases-i-choose-you-the-market-theatre-brings-mr-duiker-sang-the-blues-and-uncool-mc-releases-setla/
sabcnews.com Sep 11
ENTERTAINMENT | Langa Mavuso is releasing a deluxe edition of his album 'Therapy' featuring new music, collaborations and fresh stories.
Hlabisa commits to six-monthly reports on Cape Town's service delivery failures: Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says COGTA will monitor Cape Town’s response to ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-08-20-hlabisa-commits-to-six-monthly-reports-on-cape-towns-service-delivery-failures/
The Citizen Aug 19
Apology to former deputy minister Obed Bapela: The Citizen apologises to Obed Bapela for the mistake made.
citizen.co.za/news/apology-to-former-deputy-minister-obed-bapela/
‘We love what we do‘: Langa Mavuso bags his first Sama: Team effort and collaboration drive award-winning album's success
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EWN Aug 09
Five killed in Langa mass shooting: Police were called to a house in Langa on Saturday night, where they found five people with gunshot wounds.
ewn.co.za/2026/08/09/five-killed-in-langa-mass-shooting
sabcnews.com Aug 10
WATCH | The family of Ayabonga Gaqa, one of the men killed in a mass shooting in Langa, Cape Town, over the weekend say they are still struggling to come to ... Show more
Newzroom Afrika Aug 10
[WATCH] The family of one of the 11 people killed in multiple shootings in Cape Town over the weekend wants the suspects behind bars ... Show more
EWN Aug 10
WC police offer rewards up to R100k for information after two Cape Town mass shootings
ewn.co.za/2026/08/10/wc-police-offer-rewards-up-to-r100k-for-information-after-two-cape-town-mass-shootings
Newzroom Afrika Aug 09
[WATCH] Western Cape police commissioner Sizakhele Dyantyi says a R100 000 reward has been offered to anyone who can help the police with information that will ... Show more
sabcnews.com Aug 09
VIDEO | Crime scene in Langa following an overnight shooting that claimed five lives. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deadly ... Show more
Pope mourns Mozambican Cardinal Langa: Pope Leo expresses condolences on the death of Mozambican Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, praising his devoted service to the ...
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Newzroom Afrika Aug 01
[WATCH] Some residents of Langa, one of the oldest townships in Cape Town, say service delivery is at top of their minds in this election year ... Show more
Newzroom Afrika Aug 01
[WATCH] Last month, Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka released a damning report on the City of Cape Town's failure to deliver basic services in ... Show more
Newzroom Afrika Jul 11
A damning new report from Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ordered the City of Cape Town to immediately fix critical service delivery failures in Langa ... Show more
Sarah Langa wants African homes to tell African stories: After more than a decade as a pioneering content creator in fashion, Sarah Langa is now making waves in ...
mg.co.za/friday/2026-07-23-sarah-langa-wants-african-homes-to-tell-african-stories/
Why kwaito star Professor kept his wedding out of the spotlight: DJ and producer Mkhonzeni Langa weds in intimate traditional ceremony
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/2026-07-21-why-kwaito-star-professor-kept-his-wedding-out-of-the-spotlight/
Cops track extortionist targeting spaza shop owners : Police monitored his movements as he drove around Langa, collecting the protection fees from spaza shops.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-16-cops-track-extortionist-targeting-spaza-shop-owners/
Thousands of undocumented Zimbabwean nationals have been stranded in an open field near the Langa train station in Epping, Cape Town ... Show more
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Men, don’t get tired of taking your wives out, even if you have been married for many years. It helps to refresh and renew your relationship: -Steven ... Show more
Community outrage as extortion gang targets children's religious school in Cape Town
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-06-08-community-outrage-as-extortion-gang-targets-childrens-religious-school-in-cape-town/
Extortionist targets Cape Town madrasa with threats and demands for ‘protection’ payments
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-07-extortionist-targets-cape-town-madrasa-with-threats-and-demands-for-protection-payments/
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Aromat, from Switzerland to the townships of South Africa: Aromat, said to be Switzerland’s national spice, is also sprinkled liberally on dishes in South Africa ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-oddities/aromat-from-switzerland-is-south-africas-national-spice/91442732
This Friday on The Odds in Our Favour, Saskia Falken is in conversation with Luyolo Lengisi and Sibusiso Diko of Langa For Men about culture in motion ... Show more
The Odds in our Favour | A News24 Good News Podcast
The Odds in our Favour | A News24 Good News Podcast
In Episode 9, @saskiafalken sits down with Luyolo Lengisi and Sibusiso Diko from Langa for Men, the Cape Town non-profit teaching boys and men that showing ... Show more
PODCAST | The Odds in Our Favour: Langa for Men helps boys cry and fight GBV: In Episode 9, Saskia Falken meets Luyolo Lengisi and Sibusiso Diko of Langa for Men ...
news24.com/southafrica/good-news/podcast-the-odds-in-our-favour-langa-for-men-helps-boys-cry-and-fight-gbv-20260508-0284
EWN Jan 30
From Langa to legend: Temba Bavuma honoured with Cape Town’s civic scroll: The award recognises individuals who've made a significant contribution to their ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/from-langa-to-legend-bavuma-honoured-with-cape-town-s-civic-honours-scroll
Councillor accuses media of racial focus as Langa residents report smash-and-grab crossfire
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-06-councillor-accuses-media-of-racial-focus-as-langa-residents-report-smash-and-grab-crossfire/
From Langa to the world: dual sport prodigy is making a name for himself
: Schoolboy Litha Kraai is rapidly climbing the premier hockey ladder ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/from-langa-to-the-world-dual-sport-prodigy-is-making-a-name-for-himself/
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Devastating weekend fires in Western Cape claim lives and displace hundreds: Tragedy struck the Western Cape as devastating fires left families mourning and ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-12-01-devastating-weekend-fires-in-western-cape-claim-lives-and-displace-hundreds/
Batool Begum, Folk Singer & Padma Shri Awardee
Some voices carry more than melody. They carry memory, devotion, and the echo of a culture that refuses to ... Show more
Suspect in dock today over fatal stabbing on Cape Town airport road: More active law enforcement is needed to deal with the years-long failure to protect ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-12-11-suspect-in-dock-today-over-fatal-stabbing-on-cape-town-airport-road/
Family of rape survivor rejects mediation, leading to life sentence for Mondlo, northern KZN man
iol.co.za/mercury/2025-12-01-family-of-rape-survivor-rejects-mediation-leading-to-life-sentence-for-mondlo-northern-kzn-man/
Langa Mavuso, Una Rams, and Filah Lah Lah to perform at ‘Once Upon A Time in Joburg’
iol.co.za/entertainment/music/2025-12-01-langa-mavuso-una-rams-and-filah-lah-lah-to-perform-at-once-upon-a-time-in-joburg/
The Citizen Nov 26 25
Here are the artists joining American star Mariah the Scientist at WAV concert in Cape Town
citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/wav-festival-announces-2nd-wave-of-artists-for-cape-town-debut/
Rising from ‘a season of mess’: Langa Mavuso on grief, love and healing: Langa Mavuso has revealed the destructive coping mechanisms he used after losing his ...
news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/rising-from-a-season-of-mess-langa-mavuso-on-grief-love-and-healing-20251105-0743
Kisumu Central Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Langa't Bosek leads the distribution of examination papers for this year's Kenya Primary School Education ... Show more
Sarah Langa a trailblazer in African fashion and creativity: South African style icon Sarah Langa is redefining fashion with a Hummingbird Fashion Award ...
iol.co.za/lifestyle/style-beauty/2025-10-21-sarah-langa-a-trailblazer-in-african-fashion-and-creativity/
Documentary | The Wheels of Justice: Lawlessness & Order on the Streets of Langa: The Wheels of Justice, a News24 documentary by Luke Daniel, tells the story of ...
news24.com/multimedia/documentary-the-wheels-of-justice-lawlessness-order-on-the-streets-of-langa-20251010-0553
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“Heritage without land is heritage without dignity,” says Chief Langa Mavuso, highlighting that true heritage for many indigenous communities is ... Show more
Langa Mavuso announces 'deeply personal' new album 'Therapy (The Other Side)', dropping in October
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-09-14-langa-mavuso-announces-deeply-personal-new-album-therapy-the-other-side-dropping-in-october/
Newzroom Afrika Sep 04 25
[WATCH] North West veterinary services director Langa Madyibi tells Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen about the challenges their foot-and-mouth disease ... Show more
From Langa to Lord’s: Victorious Proteas visit Temba Bavuma’s home to show off WTC mace
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-28-temba-bavuma-parade/
Triumph in a teacup — Covid took his job, but this Langa farmer is brewing a herbal success story
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-27-langa-farmer-brewing-triumph-in-a-teacup-after-covid-setback/
From Lords to Langa: Proteas' Temba Bavuma completes the circle as a world champion
iol.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas/2025-07-25-from-lords-to-langa-proteas-temba-bavuma-completes-the-circle-as-a-world-champion/
‘Continue to dream’: Bavuma’s Proteas land in Langa to inspire next generation: The Proteas were in Langa on Friday, inspiring the next generation of potential ...
news24.com/sport/cricket/proteas/continue-to-dream-bavumas-proteas-land-in-langa-to-inspire-next-generation-20250725-1212
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IN PICS: Proteas skipper Bavuma brings the WTC mace home to Langa: Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and some of his teammates paraded the World Test Championship ...
ewn.co.za/2025/07/25/in-pics-proteas-skipper-bavuma-brings-the-wtc-mace-home-to-langa
EWN Jul 25 25
Bavuma says Langa mace tour his way of paying homage to the people who supported him 'through thick and thin'
ewn.co.za/2025/07/25/bavuma-says-langa-mace-tour-his-way-of-paying-homage-to-the-people-who-supported-him-through-thick-and-thin
Cape Town smash-and-grab hotspots shift as criminals change modus operandi: More than 200 smash-and-grab incidents have been recorded in 10 months by the metro ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-07-18-cape-town-smash-and-grab-hotspots-shift-as-criminals-change-modus-operandi/
EWN Jul 20 25
It's understood that hotspot areas include the corridor between Bonteheuwel and Langa.Cape Town Metro Police record 215 smash-and-grab incidents
Budama South MP accused of fueling pre-election violence: However, four of the candidates, Solomon Oketcho Lony, J.P Onyango Emokol, George Oketcho ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/budama-south-mp-accused-of-fueling-pre-election-violence-5119208
WATCH | R&B heavyweight Msizi Shembe gears up for Durban July weekend: It’s all systems go as Langa Res Lifestyle prepares to host its first major event during ...
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-07-03-watch-rb-heavyweight-msizi-shembe-gears-up-for-durban-july-weekend/
Langa mob justice: Two suspected burglars burned alive, allegedly by angry residents
news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/langa-mob-justice-two-suspected-burglars-burned-alive-allegedly-by-angry-residents-20250620-0796
Paid articlePaywall EWN Jun 20 25
2 bodies found on field in Langa: The deceased were found at around 6 am on Friday.
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/2-bodies-found-on-field-in-langa
DJ Saneristo to celebrate Youth Day at Massive Monday event: DJ Saneristo will headline the festivities, bringing together young people from across the region ...
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-06-16-dj-saneristo-to-celebrate-youth-day-at-massive-monday-event/
Newzroom Afrika Jun 11 25
[WATCH] ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba points out underserviced townships such as Khayelitsha, Gugulethu and Langa in Cape Town as examples that DA federal ... Show more
Six years down, a lifetime to go — Dineo Langa and Solo celebrate their anniversary
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-05-12-six-years-down-a-lifetime-to-go--dineo-langa-and-solo-celebrate-their-anniversary/
Sparks fly in Langa as City proceeds with temporary housing relocation on school sports field
news24.com/southafrica/news/sparks-fly-in-langa-as-city-proceeds-with-temporary-housing-relocation-on-school-sports-field-20250507-0352
Paid articlePaywall The Citizen May 08 25
Langa Mavuso on holding the fort for R&B and being awarded for it: Mavuso was nominated for the Metro FM awards and the Urban Music Awards (UMAs) for Best R&B ...
citizen.co.za/entertainment/langa-mavuso-on-holding-the-fort-for-rb-and-being-awarded-for-it/
sabcnews.com May 04 25
[WATCH] A 31-year-old female police officer has been found dead in Langa on the Cape Flats.
EWN May 04 25
Off-duty cop killed in Langa: The 31-year-old officer, who was stationed at Bishop Lavis SAPS, was found dead in her vehicle, with multiple gunshot wounds.
ewn.co.za/2025/05/04/off-duty-cop-killed-in-langa