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For more than two decades, school holidays at Canal Walk have meant live theatre for local families

Canal Walk's winter theatre tradition returns with 'Peter Pan'

Join the beloved winter theatre tradition at Canal Walk as Peter Pan takes flight from June 27 to July 19, 2026. Experience the magic of live performance and create lasting…

From left is the Childline Western Cape team of Ricki Cooper, Anthea Everson, Zizipho Siswana, Anelisa Konjwa, and Nicole Paulsen.

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…

Mitchell's Plain police are investigating a stabbing incident in which a three-year-old girl was injured on Monday night, December 29.

Toddler, 3, injured in Mitchell's Plain stabbing incident

Mitchell's Plain police are investigating a stabbing incident in which a three-year-old girl was injured on Monday night, December 29.

At the prize handover, Petco congratulated the pupils and teachers of Liesbeeck Primary School who took part in the competition. Pictured are Petco representatives Samu Mkhize (left) and Junaid Francis.

Mitchells Plain schools divert 2.5 tonnes of waste from landfill in recycling challenge

Five Mitchells Plain schools have collectively diverted 2.5 tonnes of recyclable waste from landfill after taking part in a recycling competition aimed at promoting environmental…

In the township of Ocean View, scarred by gang violence, poverty and hardship, more than 400 children experienced a day of pure delight at a Christmas party organized by resident Nadia Petersen and her nonprofit, Groundbreakers on Thursday, December 18. 

In Pictures: A Look at an Ocean View Christmas Party

In the township of Ocean View, scarred by gang violence, poverty and hardship, more than 400 children experienced a day of pure delight at a Christmas party organised by resident…

Westridge teen Triston Fortune, was sworn in as the Western Cape Child Ambassador and Deputy President of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament.

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

67 children from areas like  Manenberg, Nyanga, and Gugulethu along with community volunteers meet with Zip Zap performers after watching their production of Chasing Dreams.

Sisanda FunDaytion treats children to a memorable circus experience

Around 67 children from Gugulethu, Nyanga, and Manenberg enjoyed an unforgettable day at the Zip Zap Circus, interacting with performers as part of Sisanda FunDaytion's…

From left: The retired provincial government official Ian Arendse and NoStop's director Charlene Miles.

Retired official Ian Arendse joins NoStop charity

The retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services.

St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is celebrating close to 90 years of pioneering paediatric healthcare. Picture: Supplied.

Cape Town non-profit clinic celebrates 90 years of life-changing paediatric care

St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is celebrating close to 90 years of pioneering paediatric healthcare. Founded in September 1935 by the German Pallottine Sisters, St…

Parents need to take extra care of their children when they are exposed to extreme heat at the beaches during summer.

How to help kids beat the heat this summer

Children are more prone than adults to suffer heatstroke or heat exhaustion during the hot summer months because their bodies produce more heat during physical activity while…

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and mayoral committee member for community services and health Francine Higham with the children of Stepping Stones, librarians and members of Nal’ibali non-profit.

World Read Aloud Day fun at Red Cross

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and City librarians shared the joy of reading at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday February 5. They…

University of the Western Cape psychologist and Head of Therapeutic Services, Rone Gerber. Picture: Supplied.

Tips for parents on handling children during the holidays

As the school year draws to an end and the holiday season approaches, the University of the Western Cape psychologist and Head of Therapeutic Services, Rone Gerber, has shared…

Children’s rights need actions not words

“We can no longer tolerate our children going hungry, dying of poison, being shot or joining gangs,” says early childhood development expert Professor Eric Atmore. Speaking to…

A big number of motorcyclists showed up in Killarney during this year’s Toy Run.

Toy run a roaring success

Thousands of motorcyclists, their machines festooned with toys of all kinds, rode in two huge processions to Killarney International Raceway on Sunday November 24 for the 42nd…

From left are Arise senior social worker Alexa Russell Matthews, director Danielle Moosajie and clinical psychologist Robyn Jacobs.

Arise guides the way through adoption process

“Adoption can be a lonely experience, and it really helps to have other people who are experiencing a similar path,” says adoptive parent Jocelyn Newmarch. World Adoption Day was…

Soldiers of the past help children of today at Red Cross

Children must be protected from preventable ills, such as malnutrition, foetal alcohol syndrome and violence, so that the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital can focus on…

Qondèa Avril Mkansi and Matthew Jose Serrao dos Santos in Red Riding Hood at The Masque. PICTURE: Wesley Amos

Fairytale fun for summer holidays

Carrying on the tradition of wacky fairytale fun for the summer holidays, The Masque presents Red Riding Hood from Friday December 13 to Sunday December 22 and from Wednesday…

Alison boldly advocates for children’s rights

Alison Alexander from Goodwood was on a family vacation, but she didn’t hesitate when the call came to be a safety parent for a two-week-old baby girl. This was no ordinary…

Zoë Alexander used International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day on Monday September 9 to tell her story. Picture: Supplied.

Zoë defies the odds stacked against her by FASD

Zoë Alexander, 24, is determined not to let a foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) rob her of leading a full life. On Monday September 9, International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum…

Runners pictured at the run hosted in 2022. This year runners of all ages and fitness levels are once again invited to participate in the Distance4Difference 2024 GRATITUDE Run at Dornier wines, Stellenbosch.

Join gratitude run and uplift the lives of others

Show your gratitude for the blessing of good health while simultaneously making a difference to the charities supported by the Distance For Difference (D4D) non-profit…