WESTERN CAPE HIGHLIGHTS

Egsaan Louw was one of the first patients on whom open-heart surgery was performed 55 years ago, and was only expected to reach his late forties

The NSRI has urged beachgoers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon spring tide has begun to increase in intensity.

Western Cape Total Shutdown Communities said "we shall do this through reclaiming our streets on the day, which will have an impact on the economy".

The Bellville taxi rank has been closed after a violent crossfire between rival taxi associations, Western Cape transport MEC Donald Grant said.