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According to the City of Cape Town, managing food waste responsibly has become increasingly important, especially as organic waste is now banned from landfills by the provincial government.

Simple ways to reduce food waste as the festive season winds down

The festive season often means fuller tables, bigger celebrations, and, unfortunately, more food going to waste. But with a few simple changes at home, residents can…

Elves Samantha Chetty and Tenielle Francis, and Dawie Pretorius as Santa in 2021.

Why Simon’s Town’s Christmas lights are a cherished community tradition

Explore the rich history of Simon’s Town’s Christmas lights, a cherished tradition that has illuminated the festive season for over a century.

Lion Club member Terry Webb  added a fun twist to the day, he had Santa sit on his lap

Santa visits Sunshine Corner Crèche: A heartwarming Christmas celebration

The De Grendel Lions Club brought joy and festive cheer to the children of Sunshine Corner Crèche with a heartwarming Christmas celebration, featuring Santa, gifts, and a spirit…

Lions Club of Tokai members spread festive cheer to children and the elderly during their Christmas projects, bringing gifts, treats, and smiles to the community.

Lions Club of Tokai spreads festive cheer with Christmas projects

The Lions Club of Tokai spreads joy this Christmas with heartwarming projects for children and the elderly, ensuring no one is forgotten during the festive season.

The Christmas lights at 16 Dennegeur Street in Brackenfell now, after Rick van der Galien and his partner began the display on a small scale in 2019.

Brackenfell Christmas lights shine bright for people and animals alike

What began as a small, personal Christmas gesture in Brackenfell has grown into a heart-warming community tradition that brings joy not only to people, but to animals in need.

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…

A report back on Cape Town’s festive season shows positive growth

Cape Town Tourism reflects on festive season

While Cape Town was lively throughout the holidays, a report from Cape Town Tourism showed that the festive season in the city, which was recently named Time Out’s Best City in…

172 babies born in Western Cape on Christmas Day

New mothers around the Western Cape welcomed 172 babies born on Christmas Day this year. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirmed the birth of 172 babies at…

By Thursday morning the Sea Point Pavilion pools had reached maximum capacity and had to be closed with scores of people still queuing to get inside.

Pools, beaches and picnic sites closed as crowds head out on Boxing Day

As temperatures soared across the city today, access to public pools and beaches had to be cut off with queues of people still waiting to get inside. With the mercury rising to…

This year’s Carnival and Fish Derby, in the Hout Bay Harbour, is sure to attract plenty of visitors and fishing enthusiasts from Friday December 20 to Sunday December 22.

Carnival and Fish Derby returns to Hout Bay

Expect snoek braais, a food court, a beer garden, live entertainment, fun rides, face painting and more at this year’s Hout Bay Carnival and Fish Derby, in the Hout Bay Harbour,…

The 876 City Law Enforcement cadets paraded on Friday as part of a joint initiative by the City of Cape Town and the South African Police Service.

SAPS, City officers ‘ready’ for festive season safety

“We are ready this festive season”, said Robbie Roberts, director of Law Enforcement in the City of Cape Town at a joint safety parade in the city centre on Friday. The event…

Briefing the media, from left are, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital CEO Dr Anita Parbhoo, chief of operations for health and wellness Dr Saadiq Kariem, Health and Wellness MEC Mireille Wenger, chief director for emergency and clinical services support Juanita Arendse and provincial director of EMS Craig Wylie.

Health services brace for busy festive season

The province’s hospitals are bracing for the usual spike in trauma cases over the festive season, say health officials. At the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on…

iGugulethu Book Fair aims to change narrative of township

The inaugural iGugulethu Book Fair will take place on Saturday December 14 at the Gugulethu sports complex, from 8am to 5pm. Lumkile’s Book Joint SA, based in Gugulethu, is the…

Weavers from Ashanti Design, Eliel Kabila from Brooklyn, and Vanessa Akafomo from Foreshore.

Waterfront prepares for bumper festive season

The V&A Waterfront is preparing for a bumper festive season as it rolls out its annual Joy from Africa to the World initiative – a Christmas showcase of local creativity and…

MyCiTi has announced changes in its schedule until January 2025.

MyCiTi schedule changes for festive season

The MyCiTi bus service has adapted its schedule over the festive season to accommodate for later shopping at the V&A Waterfront and Canal Walk. Atlantis residents will also have…

The country’s Big Five rubbed shoulders with snowmen in the colourful lights display in Adderley Street. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

Christmas lights signal start of festive season

Thousands of Capetonians filled the Grand Parade on Sunday for the Festive Lights Switch On. The crowds were entertained by the likes of BlackByrd, 3 Tons of Fun and Dr Victor…

Winner of the comedy show down Prince Mbaya, middle, with two of the judges who are comedians. On the left is Stuart Taylor, and right is Angel Campey.

‘I’m going to perform at the liggies’

Aspiring comedian Prince Mbaya, who won the City’s People of Hope Comedy Competition show-down at the Waterfront amphitheatre on Saturday, will get to perform on the big stage at…

Mafikizolo is on the line-up for the festive event.

Artist for festive light switch-on event announced

The City has announced the artists who will be performing at the Festive Lights Switch On event, taking place on the Grand Parade on Sunday December 1 from 4pm. The line up…

Do you have what it takes to make Cape Town laugh?

The search is on for a “hopeful hero” who can make Cape Town laugh out loud with R10 000 and a chance to perform in front of thousands up for grabs. The City’s People of Hope…

Western Cape police unveil festive season plan

With the holiday season fast approaching, Western Cape police and law enforcement partners said they are ready to keep communities safe. They displayed their preparedness with…