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Marelize Brink, 26, from Oranjezicht, has been appointed as a bassoon cadet in the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist Development Programme.
CAPETOWNPHILHARMONIC

Meet the three talented musicians joining the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist Development Programme

Discover how three talented musicians from Cape Town are taking significant steps towards their orchestral careers by joining the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist…

  • Tara Isaacs
3 min read
The future of the Good Hope Centre remains uncertain as the City of Cape Town says the proposed sale is still under review. An external due diligence process is nearing completion, while the GOOD Party has renewed calls for the sale to be cancelled and the site used for affordable housing.
GOODHOPECENTRE

City of Cape Town reviews Good Hope Centre sale as GOOD Party demands cancellation

The City of Cape Town is yet to decide on the controversial sale of the Good Hope Centre, with the GOOD Party urging a shift towards affordable housing amidst ongoing community…

  • Tara Isaacs
3 min read
Lucien Lewin, a former Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist and Hout Bay resident, has been appointed as the orchestra’s incoming board chair.
HOUTBAY

Hout Bay musician takes centre stage at Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

Hout Bay resident and former Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist Lucien Lewin has been appointed as the orchestra’s incoming board chair, with a focus on making classical…

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke addresses the media during the release of Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey at the Lagoon Beach Hotel on Tuesday, May 26.
STATISTICSSA

Western Cape leads in basic services as national survey reveals deep provincial divide

Discover how the 2025 General Household Survey from Statistics South Africa highlights significant improvements in basic services like electricity and sanitation, while also…

  • Tara Isaacs
3 min read
Thousands remain without power across Cape Town as electricity teams work to restore storm-damaged infrastructure.
CAPETOWN

Thousands in Cape Town left powerless after severe weather strikes

Severe weather has plunged thousands of Cape Town residents into darkness, as city teams scramble to restore power amidst extensive damage to electrical infrastructure

  • Staff Reporter
  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Young musicians who performed on stage during last year’s Youth Jazz Series at Artscape in 2025
YOUTHJAZZSERIES

Calling all young musicians: Youth Jazz Series auditions now open in Cape Town

Young jazz musicians in the Western Cape have a unique opportunity to shine at the Artscape Theatre Centre's annual Youth Jazz Series. With auditions set for June 12 and 13,…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read