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Pictured at the back are co-authors Zaahied Sallie and his wife Nurah Tape, in between them is their son Suhaib Sallie. In front are his siblings Yusuf and Maryam, all from Goodwood.
LITERACY INITIATIVE

Promoting literacy through ‘brain food’ at Bo-Kaap book launch

Discover how a local non-profit is transforming lives in disadvantaged communities by promoting literacy as essential 'brain food' through engaging children's books.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
V&A Waterfront programme manager for social inclusion and placemaking Henry Mathys, Craft and Design Institute (CDI) board of directors chairwoman Shado Twala, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Erica Elk, head of the Jobs Fund Najwah Allie-Edries, Waterfront CEO Graham Wood, and mayoral committee member for economic growth James Vos.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Discover the new circular makerspace at V&A Waterfront: A hub for local creativity and sustainability

Excitement fills the V&A Waterfront as the new circular makerspace opens its doors, offering a 1 000 square meter innovation hub in partnership with the Craft and Design…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
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
BRAVE Manenberg girls, pictured at the back, from left, are Marleigh Bailey and Jadine Grandeling. In front are Zhea Cloete, Athalia Jacobs, Arancia Swartz, and Jillian Petersen on the safe bench launched at the V&A Waterfront on Monday, April 27.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Empowering Manenberg girls: BRAVE unveils new safe bench at V&A Waterfront

On April 27, BRAVE Rock Girl unveiled a new safe bench at the V&A Waterfront, providing a vital space for Manenberg girls to share their stories and find empowerment.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
Pictured at the children's Sports Day, in Ocean View, are Fazli Schroeder of AJF (Anwar Jakoet Foundation); Nicolette Stringer, principal of Little Warriors Playgroup; Leverne Arries, principal of Little Footprints Preschool; Whitney Franke, principal of Small Adventures Educare; Anwar Jakoet, founder of AJF; Melissa Brown, principal of Little Rascals Daycare; and Gail Simon, principal of Little People Educare.
ECD CENTRES

How the Anwar Jakoet Foundation is supporting local ECD centres

The Anwar Jakoet Foundation (AJF) recently made a significant impact on young learners in Ocean View by delivering essential donations to five early childhood development…

  • Roshan Abrahams
3 min read
From left: The retired provincial government official Ian Arendse and NoStop's director Charlene Miles.
CHARITY

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.

  • Sibulele Kasa
2 min read
GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World is set to get a new shopping centre that will boost its shopping and entertainment.
GRANDWEST CASINO

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood to welcome new shopping centre

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood is set to enhance its offerings with a new 22,000 sqm shopping centre, creating thousands of jobs and catering to the community's retail needs

  • Sibulele Kasa
2 min read
Graduates Noelfa Miller from Rylands owns Sedap Jams, and Rutendo Furusa from Table View owns Utano Kitchen
VA WATERFRONT

Incubator graduates toast to business opportunities

Eight food entrepreneurs celebrate their graduation from the 2024 Makers Landing Incubator Programme, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards business success.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
5 min read
The DHL Stormers on their cloudy float in the Cape TOwn Carnival parade on Saturday March 16
CAPETOWNCARNIVAL

Carnival parade WOWs Cape Town

Thousands gather at the fan walk to watch the street light up with colourful floats, lights, artists and dancers

  • Tamlynne Thompson
1 min read
A featured author at the Cape Flats Book Festival was Vennessa Scholtz from Parow, who has published books such as Kita’s Dance with the Dust and Ellie and the Good Hair Fairy. Pictured is Ms Scholtz reading one of her books to attendees at the festival.
READ TO RISE

Cape Flats Book Festival celebrates stories and community

A featured author at the Cape Flats Book Festival was Vennessa Scholtz from Parow, who has published books such as Kita’s Dance with the Dust and Ellie and the Good Hair Fairy.…

  • Marsha Bothma
  • Alicia English
6 min read