Countdown to the 16th Cape Town Carnival: A colouful celebration of community stories

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

et ready for the 16th edition of the Cape Town Carnival on March 21! Experience a vibrant celebration featuring 1,500 performers, colourful costumes, and inspiring ...

How the Second Chance Matric Programme can help you rewrite your future

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Free Second Chance Matric Programme can help you rewrite your exams and improve your academic future.

How SANZAF is helping pupils prepare for school with free haircuts and stationery

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) brought smiles to 2 500 pupils in the Western Cape with free haircuts and stationery, setting them up for success ...

Experience the Sheer City Festival: Cape Town's new block party

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Cape Town's inaugural Sheer City festival this January for a vibrant two-day celebration of music, performance, fashion, and art across downtown venues, fostering ...

Matric class of 2025 achieves record-breaking results in the Western Cape

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Schools across the Western Cape celebrate remarkable achievements as the Matric Class of 2025 records the highest pass rates in history, with significant improvements ...

Mowbray Maternity Hospital's two-year renovation: What you need to know

Staff Reporter|Published

Mowbray Maternity Hospital's two-year renovation aims to enhance care for mothers and babies while ensuring safety with temporary service adjustments.

Ayyoub Patience is all set to start Grade R at Tamboerskloof Primary School

Staff Reporter|Published

Ayyoub Patience, 6, from Bo-Kaap, is all set to start Grade R at Tamboerskloof Primary School, in Gardens, on Wednesday, January 14.

Appeal for blood donations as national stocks remain low

Staff Reporter|Published

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to the public to start the new year by donating blood, warning that national blood stocks remain below ...

Experience the Encore: Bollywood star Pratibha Singh Baghel returns to Artscape Opera House

Staff Reporter|Published

Bollywood star Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for an unforgettable one-night-only acoustic performance at Artscape Opera House on January 31, featuring soulful ghazals ...

Fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival returns to Mitchell’s Plain

Marsha Bothma|Published

The fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival will take place at West End Primary School, bringing together more than 90 authors, poets and performers for two days of ...

Lion's Head and Signal Hill hiking trails reopen after fire

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

The Lion's Head and Signal Hill trails have reopened following a fire. However, visitors are urged to exercise caution in the affected areas.

Police warn against scam using provincial commissioner’s office number

Staff Reporter|Published

Stay vigilant! Provincial police warn against a growing telephone scam impersonating their office. Discover how to protect yourself from fraudsters using the number ...

Cape Town's water crisis: Hout Bay residents frustrated by delayed repairs

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Residents of Hout Bay are outraged as an underground leak runs unchecked for over a week, wasting precious water while communities face shortages.

Kickstart your New Year with Kirstenbosch's spectacular summer sunset concerts

Staff Reporter|Published

Start your New Year with unforgettable performances at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts this January, featuring international stars like Belinda Davids and ...

Man arrested for allegedly slashing tyres of Cape Town traffic vehicle

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

A man has been arrested for malicious damage to property after allegedly slashing the tyres of a City of Cape Town traffic vehicle during a taxi enforcement operation. ...

Blind adventurer Angela Blackwell and guide dog Jaydee tackle the Pondo Trail for charity

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Angela Blackwell and her guide dog Jaydee on a 60km charity hike along the Pondo Trail, aiming to raise R500 000 for the SA Guide-Dogs Association and inspire ...

Experience a magical open-air movie night while supporting disability rehabilitation!

Staff Reporter and WESLEY FORD|Published

Join us for a magical open-air movie night at Bishops Diocesan College, where community spirit meets the uplifting story of 'The Upside'. Enjoy a night under the ...

Camps Bay bust: Three men arrested for involvement in Eskom Crew crime syndicate

Fouzia van der Fort and Staff Reporter|Published

Three men, believed to be part of the notorious Eskom Crew crime syndicate, were apprehended following a daring house break-in in Camps Bay.

Tragic base jumping accident claims life on Table Mountain

Tara Isaacs|Published

A tragic base-jumping accident on Table Mountain resulted in a man's death, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and raising safety concerns among the public. ...