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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

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…

  • OWN Correspondent
1 min read
Fagrie Isaacs will lead 'Here & Now: A Luther Vandross Tribute' when the production returns to Artscape on Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27.
SINGER

'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…

  • OWN Correspondent
2 min read
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.
CHILDREN ADVOCATING FOR PEACE

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…

  • Letter to the Editor
2 min read
Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter will host its third annual gala dinner and auction on Saturday May 9 at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
VUKANI

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…

  • OWN Correspondent
1 min read
Students sit on pavements in District Six with their luggage, waiting for clarity on student accommodation at CPUT as the new academic year approaches.
CPUT

Students left in limbo as accommodation crisis unfolds at CPUT

As the new academic year approaches, hundreds of CPUT students find themselves stranded without accommodation, facing uncertainty and distress as they wait for answers.

  • Tara Isaacs
3 min read