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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…

The City of Cape Town’s Events By-Law, which charts the course for City Protected Events and eased approval procedures for smaller events, has been promulgated and is ready for enforcement

Cape Town's new Events By-law aims to ease event hosting for communities

Community organisations, schools, and local event organisers could soon face fewer administrative hurdles when hosting events following the implementation of the City of Cape…

Ubuntu Rural Women and Youth Movement in partnership with other organistions Budget Collective and Kopanang Africa celebrate unity  and takes a stand against Afrophobia and for economic prosperity for all at St George's Cathedral, in Cape Town, Monday, May 25.

Celebrating Africa Day: Unity Against Afrophobia at St George's Cathedral

On Africa Day, the Ubuntu Rural Women and Youth Movement and partners gathered at St George's Cathedral to celebrate unity and challenge Afrophobia, calling for justice and human…

Participants writing love letters to themselves

Survé Philanthropies and IHOM: A partnership for healing and social transformation

On Freedom Day, Survé Philanthropies reaffirms its dedication to healing and social transformation through its partnership with the Institute for Healing of Memories, supporting…

Harrington Square.

Who benefits from Harrington Square? Community voices at Cape Town hearings

The Harrington Square public hearings reveal Cape Town's ongoing struggles with land restitution and the housing crisis, as community voices demand recognition and solutions

Letter to the Editor

Help save the Blisters for Bread walk: A vital lifeline against child hunger

Discover how the Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk, a cherished tradition in the Western Cape, is at risk of cancellation. Learn how you can help secure vital funding…

One of three suspects arrested during a Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit operation targeting gang-related violence on the Cape Flats, Rameez Jacobs, 38, appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 29, on charges of murder and attempted murder.

Athlone court murder suspect among three arrested in alleged gang-related crimes

One of three suspects arrested during a Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit operation targeting gang-related violence on the Cape Flats, Rameez Jacobs, 38, appeared in the Athlone…