Cape Town can expect a cooler, mostly cloudy Monday, with temperatures of about 11°C to 19°C and a chance of showers later in the day.

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Motorists travelling on the N1 in Cape Town face traffic disruptions on Monday as City engineers continue urgent repairs to a damaged pedestrian bridge on FW de Klerk Boulevard following a truck collision over the weekend. The bridge, located near Paarden Eiland between Church Street and the Cape Town CBD, sustained significant damage on Saturday night when a truck struck it, forcing the closure of sections of the N1 in both directions while emergency repair work got underway. Repairs According to the City, engineers worked around the clock to stabilise and realign the structure. The operation involved two cranes lifting and repositioning a massive section of the bridge weighing about 100 tonnes. City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility Rob Quintas said teams had made significant progress overnight. “Our engineers and contractors have worked tirelessly through the night to ensure the damaged bridge is made safe and to minimise disruption to commuters. “We have successfully realigned the affected section of the bridge, allowing the N1 inbound to reopen for the morning commute,” Quintas said. Traffic While inbound traffic into the CBD has resumed, the N1 outbound remained closed at the time of the update as repair work continued. “The safety of road users remains our highest priority. Although we have achieved important milestones, further assessments and repairs are required before the outbound lanes can be reopened safely,” Quintas said. Planning He urged motorists to plan ahead and consider alternative routes while crews continue working at the site. “We appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents and commuters during this complex operation. Our teams are committed to reopening all affected lanes as soon as it is safe to do so.” The City confirmed that Lower Church Street remains open to traffic in both directions, providing an alternative access route to and from the CBD. Officials said repair teams would continue working to restore full traffic flow and minimise the impact on commuters using one of Cape Town’s busiest transport corridors.

Several people were critically injured after a bakkie packed with approximately 15 family members and friends, including minors, overturned on the R617, ejecting multiple occupants and triggering a major emergency response. The accident occurred on Sunday, 11 October 2026, near Bulwer. Accident Midlands EMS Howick crews were dispatched to the scene following the horrific crash. “When paramedics arrived, they were confronted with a devastating scene. Multiple occupants had been ejected from the vehicle and were lying on the roadway, with several patients in a critical condition requiring immediate life-saving intervention,” said Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson. Children Robert said the incident involved both adults and children, and emergency crews worked tirelessly to assess, stabilise and transport the injured to various hospitals for urgent medical treatment. “This was a complex and challenging operation, with multiple casualties requiring simultaneous care. Our priority was to ensure every patient received the emergency treatment needed as quickly as possible.” Robertson said the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. “The severity of the injuries highlights the devastating consequences such incidents can have on entire families,” Robertson said. Eleven killed Last week, eleven people were killed and nine others seriously injured in a horrific collision between a taxi and a truck on the N2 near Mtubatuba in KZN in the early hours of Sunday morning. The taxi was reportedly transporting Maskandi music fans home from a festival in Melmoth when the crash occurred. Following the collision, the taxi caught fire, leaving nine victims burnt beyond recognition. Condolences KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, describing the incident as a devastating tragedy. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery and thanked emergency personnel and all those who assisted at the scene. Ntuli urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly during the early hours when fatigue can impair driving, and called on law enforcement agencies to rigorously enforce road safety regulations. Authorities are continuing efforts to identify the deceased and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A devastating fire in the Imizamo Yethu settlement in Hout Bay, has destroyed numerous structures and displaced residents, prompting a humanitarian response from Gift of the Givers. The organisation said its teams were alerted to the blaze shortly after 04:00 on Sunday. Initially, the teams were unable to access the affected area while firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. Firefighters remained at the scene to deal with the final flare-ups and ensure the area was safe. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) said around 400 people have been displaced and about 80 informal structures were destroyed. Gift of the Givers activates emergency response Gift of the Givers has activated a humanitarian response to assist residents affected by the fire. The organisation said hot meals and bottled water had been mobilised immediately to provide support to those impacted. Working alongside Disaster Management officials and community leaders, its teams are also assessing the damage and determining the immediate needs of affected families. The assessments will help establish the extent of the destruction and identify what further assistance is required. Residents face immediate needs after blaze The fire has left residents facing the challenge of displacement and the loss of homes and belongings. Gift of the Givers said it remained committed to providing timely humanitarian assistance to those affected. Further details about the number of structures destroyed, the number of people displaced and the cause of the fire had not yet been confirmed. The response is continuing as emergency personnel work to secure the affected area and humanitarian teams assess the needs of the community. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. WATCH | Kruger National Park fire hits flood-damaged chalets

South Africa’s Adriaan Wildschutt made his marathon debut at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:11:23 after a challenging second half of the race. Wildschutt showed his potential over the opening stages, reaching halfway in 1:02:32 and running at a pace that put the South African marathon record within reach. However, the 27-year-old was unable to maintain that pace over the second half and finished in 2:11:23 – which was good enough for 25th place overall. National record Wildschutt posted a 59:13 half marathon debut in Valencia – a South African national record earlier this year and won the NYC Half in March. Despite falling short of his stated pre-race goals, the performance marked an important milestone in his transition to marathon running. For Adriaan Wildschutt, the 2:11:23 finish offers a benchmark for future races as he looks to build on his achievements on the track and over shorter road distances. Brother Nadeel also faces tough Chicago race Wildschutt’s brother, Nadeel, also lined up for the Chicago Marathon with hopes of producing a personal best. He passed the halfway mark in 1:03:41 and was on course for a strong performance before being unable to finish the race. However, shortly after the 25km mark he cramped badly and was forced to step off the course. Although the Chicago Marathon did not deliver the results either brother had hoped for, their attempts marked another step in their development as long-distance runners. Meanwhile, Amos Kipruto of Kenya won the men’s race in 2:01:09, while Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa clocked 2:13:33 to win her second straight women’s title.

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