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Participants Gafoor Cassiem, from Bo-Kaap, Abduraghmaan Mohamed, from Salt River, and Zahir Abrahams, from Bo-Kaap.
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Watch: Join free Tai Chi and Qigong classes for wellness at the Bo-Kaap Museum

Explore the benefits of free weekly Tai Chi and Qigong classes at the Bo-Kaap Museum, where community and wellness come together for all ages.

CCID communications manager Sharon Sorour-Morris presents atest State of Cape Town Central City Report 2025 – A Year in Review (SCCR), published by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).

What drives the R12.8 billion success of Cape Town's inner city?

Discover how Cape Town's Central Business District has transformed into a thriving hub of investment, with property developments exceeding R12.8 billion in 2025/26 – a remarkable…

Authors Tanya Meeson, Anoshi Saretzki, Shameez Patel and Mitchel Luthi.

Join Cape Town’s vibrant speculative fiction community at Otherworld 2026

Get ready for Otherworld 2026, Cape Town’s premier celebration of science fiction and fantasy, returning on Saturday, July 25, with exciting panels and renowned authors!

Amirah Jacobs, from Strandfontein, and Asisipho Maqhashu, from Silversands, weld to the keel, the structural spine of a ship.
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Watch: Cape Town marks a new era with the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina launch

Witness Cape Town's transformation into a superyacht hub as the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards celebrate the Quay 7 Marina's keel laying ceremony.

Audience members watch the screening of 'Palestine 36' at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town.

Palestine 36: A film bridging South African and Palestinian histories in Mandela Month

In the heart of Mandela Month, Cape Town hosted a sold-out screening of Palestine 36, a film exploring the 1936 - 1939 Arab Revolt, reflecting on shared struggles for justice and…

Cape Town Central police station's detective constable Claude Sucks, visible policing's Sergeant Aaliyah Alli, station commander secretary Zelda Bussey, and crime information management and analysis centre Captain AJ Brink.

Cape Town Central police station recognises community heroes for outstanding service

Discover how Cape Town Central police station's community police forum honoured dedicated members for their exceptional service in keeping the community safe.

The V&A Waterfront has launched Cape Catch, a sustainable initiative to source seafood from the ocean and to the plate.

Cape Catch initiative at V&A Waterfront promotes sustainable seafood choices

What does the new Cape Catch initiative at V&A Waterfront mean for sustainable seafood lovers? Discover how this ocean-to-plate project supports local fishing communities.

The team is getting ready to go on a live site visit

Golden Acre redevelopment: Transforming Cape Town’s Gateway into a vibrant community

Discover how Cape Town’s Golden Acre precinct is transforming from a transient transport hub into a vibrant, mixed-use community, offering affordable housing and a wealth of…

Jubilation as the Constitutional Court of South Africa rules that the Tafelberg school site be used for afforable housing, at Sea Point Methodist Church on Thursday, July 2.

Constitutional Court decision paves the way for affordable housing in Cape Town

Sheila Madikane, a Sea Point activist, celebrates the Constitutional Court's ruling that mandates public engagement in land disposal decisions, marking a pivotal moment for…

Anton Kleyn with his green Kango beach buggy, Shrek, scouting the gates of the SAAF Museum at Ysterplaat ahead of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club winter cruise on Saturday, July 11.

Join the classic VW winter cruise: A call to all air-cooled owners

This winter, the air-cooled engines of Cape Town will roar as The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club gears up for an unforgettable mid-winter cruise

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers City of Hope budget during during virtual council meeting.

Cape Town's Mayor presents the City of Hope Budget: A R40 billion investment

Despite opposition from several political parties, the DA's majority ensured the approval of the R40 billion City of Hope Budget, aimed at improving Cape Town's infrastructure.

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA appeal to the public to protect animals during this downpour.

Urgent: SPCA appeals for animal safety during yellow level 4 weather warning

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA urgently calls on pet owners and the public to protect animals from dangerous weather conditions following a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain.

Rory Booth, plays the swashbuckling feline hero, descended from a long line of noble Spanish cats - Puss in Boots, also known as Tiddles; and his hapless owner, and sometime surfer, played by Kyran Brady Taylor.

Experience winter magic with Puss in Boots at The Baxter Theatre

KickstArt Theatre brings the beloved Puss in Boots pantomime back to Cape Town this winter, inviting families to enjoy a magical adventure filled with music, laughter, and…

The District Six Community Day Centre is hosting an adult diaper drive for senior citizens at 14 old-age homes.

Support the elderly this Mandela Day: Join the adult diaper drive at District Six CDC

Join the District Six Community Day Centre this Mandela Day to make a meaningful impact on the lives of elderly residents through an essential adult diaper drive. Your support…

Two men were arrested for alleged chain snatching on Main Road, Sea Point.

Third chain snatching arrest in Sea Point in two weeks

In a significant breakthrough, Sea Point's security personnel arrest two men for chain snatching, marking a crucial step in combating rising crime in the Atlantic Seaboard.

The City of Cape Town says only newly erected and unoccupied structures were removed during the Sydney Street operation, while Ndifuna Ukwazi says the action was unlawful.

Outrage in District Six: The contentious removal of structures

The City of Cape Town's recent operation to remove structures in District Six has ignited public outrage and allegations of illegal evictions, as officials defend their actions…

Water has been restored to Schotsche Kloof sectional title scheme.

Schotsche Kloof residents restore water supply after a month-long crisis

Schotsche Kloof residents celebrate the restoration of their water supply after over a month of shortages, thanks to community efforts and negotiations with local officials.…

Members of Ad Hoc Committee For Organising Musicians (AHCOM) will be hosting Africa Unite!, a Pan African Cultural Festival, at the Central Methodist Mission, on Greenmarket Square in Cape Town,  which will take place Saturday June 20.

Join the Pan African Cultural Festival: Africa Unite! in Cape Town on June 20

Discover the vibrant cultures of Africa at the Africa Unite! festival in Cape Town on June 20, where music, poetry, and community come together to celebrate diversity and unity…

A man was rescued from falling to his death in Sea Point, on Wednesday, June 10.
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Watch: Emergency services perform dramatic rescue at Point Mall in Sea Point

Emergency services executed a complex rescue operation on June 10, successfully retrieving a man who fell into an enclosed void at Sea Point's Point Mall.

Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation programmes coordinator Shanti Maluleke shares some advice with her peers.

Exploring youth empowerment in South Africa: A journey from Joburg to Cape Town

Reflecting on 50 years since the 1976 youth uprising, Shanti Maluleke of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation shares her journey from Joburg to Cape Town, offering hope…