Author, Sam Wilson released The First Murder on Mars in September last year. We caught up with him to chat about his newest book and his hopes to finish another one before humans colonise Mars. To start, could you tell us a little about you? Where do you live? What are your interests, your hobbies, The post Writer pens grim tale about life on Mars appeared first on Vukani News.

The City is encouraging residents to attend an online information session about the invasive borer beetle (pictured). Picture: City of Cape Town The City has called on residents to attend an online information session about the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer beetle next week. The webinar will be hosted by deputy mayor Eddie Andrews and The post Online workshop about invasive borer beetle appeared first on Vukani News.

Section 2 performers took center stage at this week’s Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition, where solo singers and choral groups showcased their talents across a variety of singing categories. This past Saturday January 18, section 2 troupes, Juvie Boy Entertainers, Philadelphians Sporting Club and Youth Development, Cape Town Hawkers, Ashwin Willemse Orient Community Development, The post Minstrel competition section 2 teams compete in singing categories appeared first on Vukani News.

SAHPRA warns of increased brain tumour risk with specific contraceptive use. Picture: STOCK IMAGES Beware of your contraceptive pills. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has advised that the product information for medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) be updated to include revised safety warnings, including the risk of meningioma. MPA is a synthetic oral and The post SAHPRA issues warning on contraceptive pills appeared first on Vukani News.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the Kuyasa MyCiti station to inspect the amount of work done in repairing the area after it was completely stripped. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis together with mayoral committee member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, visited the Kuyasa MyCiti station to inspect the repair and upgrade work done after it was previously completely The post Kuyasa MyCiti station repairs nearly complete appeared first on Vukani News.

Two men are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court today, Thursday January 23, in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old boy in Gugulethu last month. Seven men were accused of the crime but two, aged 45 and 55, were arrested and appeared at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on January 8. The case The post Two men in court for rape of boy, 12, in Gugulethu appeared first on Vukani News.

It was all smiles after parents collected their children’s uniforms at Mvula Primary School in Lusaka. Nyanga township children could not wait to get back to the classroom after receiving brand new school uniforms on Monday January 20. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gugulethu office brought joy to Mvula Primary School in Lusaka The post Mvula Primary pupils receive school uniforms appeared first on Vukani News.

Police offciers and fellow patrollers visited the home of the late Monwabisi Mkhutshulwa. The community of Makhaza and all of Khayelitsha have been left reeling in shock after a member of Ezimfeneni Neighbourhood Watch in Enkanini, Monwabisa Mkhutshulwa, was shot and killed while on patrol with fellow members last Friday, January 17. Khayelitsha sub-district commissioner The post Ezimfeneni watch member killed while on patrol appeared first on Vukani News.

Deputy Minister of Human Settlements Thandi Mahambehlala handing over blankets to seniors of Crossroads. Deputy Minister of Human Settlements Thandi Mahambehlala spent hours on the road on her birthday last Thursday, January 17, to help the elderly and vulnerable in her community. The Deputy Minister said she chose to help people in need rather than The post Minister shares joy on her birthday appeared first on Vukani News.