RC 260915Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
A morning dominated by public safety, from deadly taxi crashes and gender-based violence to Cape Town’s growth pressures, with unusual focus on funeral wishes and final confessions.
- 06:01
Three of five women found dead near Kempton Park remain unidentified; police are using DNA testing and investigating possible links, while not ruling out a serial killer.
- 06:30
At least 25 people have died in Western Cape taxi crashes in just over a week, including 21 in an N1 collision and a 60-year-old woman in Cape Town.
- 07:26
Nabila Dedricks said a taxi driver pointed a firearm at her during a school run after she refused to give way, an encounter captured on her dashcam.
- 07:12
Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews said Cape Town is planning infrastructure-led growth for a rising population, with long-term plans targeting housing, transport, water and sanitation capacity.
- 08:21
Australian ‘coffin confessor’ Bill Edgar said clients pay between $2,000 and $10,000 for him to deliver final messages, revelations or requests at their funerals.