News Bulletin of 8 February 2026, 10am

Dainfern College student James Smith is a true hero by saving a man from drowning. Smith , acted quickly when he saw a man floating face down in the surf during a family holiday in Kay Mouth in the Eastern Cape. The 31-year-old police officer who had gone for a morning swim, was pulled from the water unresponsive, with no pulse and not breathing, after being underwater for about eight minutes. James holds a level 3 first aid certificate, as well as basic life support for healthcare providers. Although he had trained for years as part of the Dainfern College first aid team and had experience in clinical settings, this was the first time he had ever performed CPR on a patient.

Senior citizens in Honeydew received valuable guidance at a fraud awareness talk hosted by the Community Policing Forum (CPF) at Tin Road Church. The session focused on online and banking scams, teaching common warning signs and how to stay safe. Over 165 residents attended, showing the importance of protecting the community’s most vulnerable.

The City of Cape Town reports that its 2025 events calendar drew strong crowds, boosted the economy, and created jobs, cementing its status as Africa’s top events destination. The Events Permit Office approved 1,064 events, from international sports to community and cultural gatherings, attracting over 3.4 million spectators and participants, according to Mayoral Committee member JP Smith.