Playtopia returns to District Six this December

Staff Reporter|Published

Playtopia, the indie games and immersive arts festival, returns District Six in December This year's theme, 'Arcadia', promises a magical experience with interactive ...

Animal Rescue Organisation raises over R134 000 at annual fund-raising breakfast

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join us as we celebrate the Animal Rescue Organisation's successful annual World Animal Day Breakfast, where over R134 000 was raised to support vital animal welfare ...

Community activists call for urgent action to end hunger in South Africa

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Community activists are set to deliver their memorandum to former public protector Thuli Madonsela after she and President Cyril Ramaphosa did not accept it during ...

Mother and daughter duos showcase African heritage at Artscape Theatre

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Experience the powerful bond of mothers and daughters as they showcase their musical talents and cultural heritage through indigenous African instruments at the ...

People in the City: From rejection to retail success

Tara Isaacs|Published

Discover how Michéla Lewis turned rejection into motivation, rising through the retail ranks to become a Visual project lead, and learn her secrets to success.

Building a sustainable future: The role of communities in the e-waste circular economy

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Local communities are key in driving the circular economy, minimising waste and sustainable change to maintain a healthy environment.

Dancers Love Dogs returns to Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

Alan Committie and over 300 dancers will host the annual Dancers Love Dogs fundraiser on October 22 at Artscape. This vibrant event, now in its 14th year, aims to ...

Acclaimed theatre production makes its South African debut in Cape Town this November

Staff Reporter|Published

The heart-wrenching journey of a young boy forced into the life of a child soldier in the acclaimed one-man show Far Gone, makes its South African debut this November ...

Everyday products behind hundreds of poisoning cases in Western Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

Poisons information helpline in the Western Cape revealed that from the beginning of this year until the end of June, there were 6,142 reported poisoning cases, ...

Celebrate breast cancer awareness at the Reminisce: HOPE concert

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join us for the Reminisce: HOPE concert in Pinelands on October 25, a heartfelt event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer patients through uplifting performances ...

Groote Schuur Hospital seeks public assistance to identify unknown patient

OWN Correspondent|Published

Groote Schuur Hospital urgently seeks assistance in identifying a male patient who has been hospitalised for over a month. The 34-year-old man, currently in Ward ...

Artistic expressions a top Table Mountain

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Artists from across the Mother City will be creating at the top of Table Mountain in a unique media environment.  Artist Hermien van der Merwe, from Oranjezicht, ...

Stellenbosch University sets a precedent with its first net zero carbon building

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A building of the Stellenbosch University was certified as the first net zero carbon building on the university campus in South Africa, said Green Building Council ...

Western Cape health department raises alarm on declining infant immunisation rates

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has raised concern over a decline in infant immunisation coverage, warning that the drop could expose hundreds ...

Celebrating 90 years of compassion: The legacy of Cape Town's Service Dining Rooms

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis celebrates the 90th anniversary of Cape Town's Service Dining Rooms, a beacon of hope for the city's vulnerable, where a symbolic tickey ...

Experience the magic of the Mzansi Tenors live at Christ Church Constantia

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join the Mzansi Tenors for an unforgettable afternoon of Afro-operatic hits at Christ Church Constantia on Sunday, November 2. Enjoy classics like 'La Donna e Mobile' ...

Join the free Heritage and Harmony cultural celebration at Maynardville

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join us for the free Heritage and Harmony cultural celebration at Maynardville on November 1, featuring an evening filled with captivating music, dance, and performances ...

Cape Town gears up for Sanlam Marathon as City eyes World Major Status

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Residents from the Atlantic Seaboard to Claremont prepare for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, a pivotal event that could elevate the city to international marathon ...

Trauma Centre unveils memorial garden to foster community healing

WESLEY FORD|Published

Unveiling a serene sanctuary, the Trauma Centre's new Memorial Garden offers a vital space for healing and reflection, providing comfort to those affected by trauma. ...