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Nonkosi Klaas, from Langa, is a homeowner and landlord of six flats in her backyard.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Celebrating 30 years of the South African Constitution: Nonkosi Klaas's success story

Discover the inspiring journey of Nonkosi Klaas, whose transition from tenant to successful landlord in Langa showcases the life-changing power of property ownership and the…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
The City of Cape Town is appealing a Heritage Western Cape ruling stopping the proposed development of 160 social housing units at the historic Castle Bowling Green in Woodstock, at the Western Cape High Court.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Postponement of Castle Bowling Green social housing case raises concerns for Cape Town residents

The legal battle between the City of Cape Town and a heritage tribunal over the proposed development of 160 social housing units at the historic Castle Bowling Green in Woodstock…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
Read to Rise executive director, Taryn Lock.
POETS

Fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival returns to Mitchell’s Plain

The fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival will take place at West End Primary School, bringing together more than 90 authors, poets and performers for two days of free,…

  • Marsha Bothma
  • OWN Correspondent
3 min read
Three men were arrested in connection with an alleged housebreaking and theft incident in Camps Bay on Sunday night, December 28.
BREAK IN

Three men arrested following alleged housebreaking in Camps Bay

Three men were arrested in connection with an alleged housebreaking and theft incident in Camps Bay on Sunday night, December 28.

  • Own Correspondent
2 min read
Reverend Chesnay Frantz and his wife, Samantha Frantz on his last Sunday service at St Saviour’s Church.
CLAREMONT

St Saviour's Church celebrates Reverend Chesnay Frantz's legacy

St Saviour’s Church in Claremont bid a heartfelt farewell to Reverend Chesnay Frantz, the youngest rector in its 171-year history, whose legacy of compassion and community…

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read
Food relief organisation Ladles of Love is calling on Cape Town to help nourish small children this Mandela Day, by helping to feed them or create items to give them hope and a better start in life
MANDELA DAY

Join Ladles of Love in nourishing children this Mandela Day

Join Ladles of Love this Mandela Day to help combat child food poverty and make a lasting impact in South Africa

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read