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Concerns for autistic pupils

Ikeraam Mullins, director of Autism Strong Academy non-profit organisation

State must trim its fat before punishing us with more VAT

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Cape Chamber welcomes government's last-minute decision to reconsider its budget priorities following…

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWC An increase in VAT from 15%…

Mr President, where is the plan?

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry The president's latest State of the Nation Address shows once again how government has failed to turn its…

Committed to supporting 2024 matric cohort

Darryn Lee, UCT online school spokesperson In response to “Online high school ‘ruined our future’” (Plainsman, January 29), in addition, the South African Comprehensive…

System change needed in maintenance courts

Councillor Elton Jansen, Sub-council 17 chairperson On Wednesday January 22, I attended in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, a public hearing by the Public Protector South Africa as a…

Preparing for the world of work after matric

Frank Julie, founder of YoungPeople@Work non-profit organisation. As the euphoria over the matric pass rate will soon start and quickly dissipate, let me share some cold facts to…

Rise in antisemitism cause for concern

Daniel Bloch, Executive Director, Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Hindus celebrate Diwali

Satish Komal, Hindu Association of the Western Cape (HAWC) chairperson Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists from all over the world will celebrate the glorious and colourful…

Return of trains brings back memories and more

Lunga Adam, Lower Crossroads The year 2024 has so far meant different things to different people, but I am sure most will agree that the return of trains on the Central Line was…

No to electricity price hike

Jasmine Uys, Surrey Estate I really don't know how Eskom can even consider a price hike of 40% or more. The cost of electricity is already almost unaffordable. The poorest of the…

Budget cuts hurt education

Sabelo Jikeka, Zwezwe

Urgency needed to get SA back on track

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In his opening of Parliament address President Cyril Ramaphosa rightly highlighted the need for a…

Thanks for contribution to Cape Kidney Association

Aletta Stubbs, administrator at Cape Kidney Association In response to letter published “Farewell to Cape Kidney Association” (Southern Mail, May 29), the Cape Kidney Association…

Help make sleeping bags for homeless

Jo Maxwell, Pinelands The Rotary Club of Claremont is in desperate need of volunteers to make sleeping bags for the homeless as the weather is becoming very cold and wet. The…

Rene Schoombee, principal librarian at Durbanville library, visited the Logos Hope book fair on Sunday. Picture: Supplied.

Floating book fair offers something for everyone

Rene Schoombee, principal librarian at Durbanville Library. The Logos Hope, renowned as the world’s largest floating book fair, docked at the V&A Waterfront on Sunday June 9, and…

Let your voice be heard

Ashton Botha, Colorado Park I am currently doing my Master’s degree in African Feminist Studies at UCT and will make my mark at the South African national and provincial…

Farewell to Cape Kidney Association

Marlene Anne Fabe (Molly), Wynberg I joined the Cape Kidney Association on January 6 2000 in the capacity as a half day fund-raiser, 24 years ago. At the time of joining I had…

Make your vote count

Maghmood Allie, Plumstead With the media bombardment of representatives of various parties reaching a crescendo and as we prepare ourselves to go to the polls, the poles…

Ramadaan traditions worth preserving

Maghmood Allie, Plumstead The Holy Month of Ramadaan, one of the pillars of Islam, is a month of fasting, worship, service, communal gathering and a heightened spiritual…