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Funland SA in Bellville is bringing back its popular Winter Carnival, running until August 10, 2026.
KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
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7 affordable things to do with kids in Cape Town this winter

Discover seven exciting and affordable family activities in Cape Town that promise fun without the hefty price tag. From thrilling escape rooms to educational science exhibits,…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
4 min read
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.
BOLANDER

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…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
From left is the Childline Western Cape team of Ricki Cooper, Anthea Everson, Zizipho Siswana, Anelisa Konjwa, and Nicole Paulsen.
CHILD CARE

Join the fight: Help Childline Western Cape raise R1.5 million at their urgent fundraising concert

Join Childline Western Cape's mission to raise R1.5 million for vulnerable children at the Healing through the Arts concert on March 6. Enjoy inspiring performances and make a…

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read
The first baby born on New Year’s Day was a little boy at Mowbray Maternity Hospital at midnight to mother Geneva Claasen. From left: MEC for Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, sister Lydia Dreyer and mother Geneva at the hospital.
BABIES

Final figures: 132 babies born across the Western Cape on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day was filled with joy across the Western Cape as 132 babies were safely delivered in public health facilities, giving families a hopeful and heart-warming start to…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
RAD members, community leaders, parents, principals and the marching band at the Christmas event.
CHRISTMAS

Rise Above Development's Christmas event promotes child safety and community spirit

On December 10, Rise Above Development (RAD) in Lavender Hill hosted a Christmas event focused on child safety, featuring carols by candlelight and discussions with community…

  • Roshan Abrahams
2 min read
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks continue to rise across several urban and rural areas in the province.
MEASLES

Stay safe from measles this festive season

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
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, with 514 linked to common household items such as bleach, detergents, air fresheners, and polishes, according to the Tygerberg Hospital.
POISONING

Everyday products behind hundreds of poisoning cases in Western Cape

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, with 514 linked…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Genevieve Lewis with her son, Graceson.
BREASTFEEDING

‘Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have lower risk of infections’

Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.

  • Sibulele Kasa
2 min read