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Grade 6 pupils are encouraged to apply for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s High School Scholarship Programme before applications close on Tuesday September 15.

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation scholarship applications close on September 15

South African pupils completing Grade 6 in 2026 can apply for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s high school scholarship programme by 5pm on Tuesday September 15, provided they…

Cape Community Media's Madiba Month campaign celebrates the ordinary people making an extraordinary difference across Cape Town, inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy of service.
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Watch: Celebrate Madiba Month by nominating Cape Town's community heroes

Join Cape Community Media in celebrating the inspiring community heroes of Cape Town this Madiba Month. Nominate those making a difference in your neighbourhood and be part of a…

Fagrie Isaacs will lead 'Here & Now: A Luther Vandross Tribute' when the production returns to Artscape on Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27.

'Here & Now': A Luther Vandross Tribute returns to Cape Town this June

Experience a heartfelt tribute to Luther Vandross this June in Cape Town with 'Here & Now: A Luther Vandross Tribute'. Enjoy a live concert featuring iconic hits such as 'Never…

Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African schools, calling for immediate action to protect the future of our children.

The silent struggles of children: A call for action in our schools

Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African…

Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter will host its third annual gala dinner and auction on Saturday May 9 at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Mdzananda Animal Clinic hosts gala dinner and auction to celebrate 30 years of service

Join Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter for their third annual gala dinner and auction on Saturday, May 9, at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Celebrate 30 years of compassion and care…

Young musicians who performed on stage during last year’s Youth Jazz Series at Artscape in 2025

Calling all young musicians: Youth Jazz Series auditions now open in Cape Town

Young jazz musicians in the Western Cape have a unique opportunity to shine at the Artscape Theatre Centre's annual Youth Jazz Series. With auditions set for June 12 and 13,…

Bree Street Sundays, the car-free, pedestrian-friendly initiative in Cape Town’s inner city, takes place on Sunday, March 22 and concludes with the final event on Sunday, March 29

Experience the last Bree Street Sundays: A vibrant community event in Cape Town

Join the fun this Sunday, March 22, for the second-last Bree Street Sundays, a vibrant car-free event in Cape Town. Enjoy games, family activities, and local shops while…

R230m superyacht marina set for V&A Waterfront. The dual-purpose facility will support year-round catamaran exports, said V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood.

Cape Town to enhance marine economy with new R230 million marina at V&A Waterfront

Plans for a new R230 million superyacht marina at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront promise to boost the local marine economy, accommodating an increasing number of superyacht visits…

Grammy-winning South African DJ Black Coffee performed in 2025

Experience the magic of jazz: Subsidised tickets available for Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Community groups and organisations can now apply for subsidised tickets to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, making this vibrant celebration of music accessible to all.

 Location of proposed reclamation site.

Plans unveiled for R24 billion Granger Bay expansion at V&A Waterfront

Discover the ambitious R24 billion expansion plan at Granger Bay, promising new public spaces and marine infrastructure while raising concerns among local residents about traffic…

Grammy-winning South African DJ Black Coffee performed in 2025

CTIJF continues to unite Cape Town through music and culture

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) is not only one of Africa’s most celebrated music events but also a vibrant cultural platform that brings together diverse…

Activists, from prominent, interconnected non-profit organisations providing comprehensive support, refuge, and legal services to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and abuse - Callas Foundation, Saartjie Baartman, and Mosaic, protested outside the Cape High Court, on Tuesday, March 3.

Women’s Legal Centre advocates for naming sexual offenders before court pleas

A Bridgetown activist is leading a crucial fight to allow the naming of sexual offenders before they plead, as the Women's Legal Centre champions the cause at the Cape High Court.

School health nurses from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness are visiting public primary schools across the province to offer free HPV vaccinations to Grade 5 girls aged nine years and older.

Protecting the future: Free HPV Vaccines for Grade 5 girls in Western Cape

School health nurses are on a mission to protect Grade 5 girls across the Western Cape with free HPV vaccinations, running from February 2 to March 27. This vital campaign aims…

An artwork by artist Pierre Louis Geldenhuys.

Artist Pierre Louis Geldenhuys to showcase new work at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026

Franschhoek artist Pierre Louis Geldenhuys is set to unveil his thought-provoking exhibition, 'The Planet is Screaming, Listen to Mother Earth', at the Investec Cape Town Art…

Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels, scheduled for 2Thursday February 26, including the historic Good Hope Centre.

Cape Town's Good Hope Centre on auction

Join the bidding for the historic Good Hope Centre at Cape Town's municipal property auction on February 26, where over 50 properties await private investors eager to shape the…

Visitors to Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) will no longer be required to fill out the controversial indemnity and verification form, effective immediately.

Indemnity form scrapped at Table Mountain National Park for a smoother visitor experience

Visitors to Table Mountain National Park can now enjoy a hassle-free experience as the controversial indemnity form is scrapped, paving the way for a new digital verification…

Diana Janse, Sweden's state secretary to the minister for international development cooperation and foreign trade Benjamin Dousa, speaks to premier Alan Winde, at the launch of a new talent hub, in Gardens, on Wednesday February 11. With them pictured on the left, is Swedish ambassador Anna Karin Eneström.

How Sweden's new talent hub is set to transform Cape Town's tech landscape

Discover how Sweden's new talent hub in Cape Town is poised to revolutionise the local tech scene and foster innovation.

Last Tuesday, February 3, students camped outside the CPUT District Six campus waiting to be placed in accommodation

Students struggle to find accommodation at CPUT as campus facilities reach full capacity

With many students still without confirmed accommodation nearly a week after arriving in Cape Town, families and the community express growing concern. How is CPUT addressing the…

The Home Affairs offices, should it be approved, will be at the Civic Centre in the Cape Town CBD.

Proposed Home Affairs office in CBD aims to reduce long queues

Cape Town residents are set to benefit from a new Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre, designed to enhance service delivery and reduce waiting times for essential civic…

LiBee, City of Cape Town libraries' mascot, sits, while mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reads to pupils at Iziko Museum, in Gardens, on World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday, February 4,

Experience the magic: Cape Town libraries celebrate World Read Aloud Day at Iziko Museum

More than 200 enthusiastic pupils from Gugulethu, Lentegeur, Mfuleni, and Goodwood embarked on a magical adventure at the Iziko Museum, celebrating World Read Aloud Day with the…