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The Stremes' Wayne Pauli and Benjamin Peacefull will perform at Sandy's Bistro in Fish Hoek

The Stremes to perform unplugged at Sandi’s Bistro in Fish Hoek

Join The Stremes for an unforgettable unplugged performance at Sandi’s Bistro in Fish Hoek on Saturday, February 7 at 6.30pm. Featuring Wayne Pauli and Benjamin Peacefull, this…

South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries have until the end of the month to replace their current gold cards with black cards. Picture: David Ritchie

Sassa gold card holders urged to get new black card by month end

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Postbank have urged social grant beneficiaries to replace their Sassa gold cards with the new Postbank black cards by the end…

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Rolling blackouts expected this weekend, says Eskom

South Africans can expect rolling blackouts over the weekend after Eskom, the state-owned power utility, said it had depleted its reserves because of extended plant breakdowns.…

Jonathan Cochrane holding his henselite bowling ball after his final game at Edgemead Bowls Club. He played with the ball at all the clubs throughout the day in an attempt to break the current Guinness world record.

Bowler claims world record

Jonathan Cochrane has officially set a new Guinness World Record title for the most lawn bowls clubs played in 24 hours. In October last year, Mr Cochrane, 47, of Table View,…

Volunteers who participated in the project last week. Picture: Supplied

Counting project aims to understand magnitude of homelessness in city

Several organisations serving homeless people are hopeful that they will be able to determine the number of homeless people around certain suburbs of Cape Town before the end of…

The NSRI is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon spring tide peaks today, Friday November 15. Picture: Nigel Riley

Spring tide safety warning from NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full…

There are no designated fireworks sites in Cape Town for Diwali, Guy Fawkes or New Year’s Eve, and fireworks displays will only be allowed where the necessary permit has been approved. Picture: David Ritchie/ Independent Newspapers

City urges vigilance ahead of Guy Fawkes

Municipal law enforcement and emergency services will be on high alert to tackle any Guy Fawkes-related crime, says the City. In certain parts of Cape Town, incidents of assault,…

The City has reminded the public that it is against the law to approach whales within 300m of the shoreline. Picture: Nigel Riley

Approaching whales is illegal, says City

It’s against the law to approach whales within 300 metres of the shoreline under the National Environmental Management Act, says the City. The City received 11 complaints of…

The Be Quick to Click Car Seat Drive 2024 campaign is calling on the public to donate car seats to needy families .

Car seat drive supports needy families

Providing secure car seats to families in need can help to prevent or lessen the severity of head injuries in children, says the African Brain Child. The clinical and research…

South African citizens have just two days left to take advantage of free entry to selected national parks, including Cape Point, as part of the 19th annual SA National Parks Week. Picture: Cape Point Nature Reserve

Two days left for free entry to national parks

South African citizens have just two days left to take advantage of free entry to selected national parks, including Cape Point, as part of the 19th annual SA National Parks…

The City’s prepaid electricity metre software update project is coming to an end. Picture: City of Cape Town

Time running out to update prepaid electricity metres

Capetonians have until Sunday November 24 to update prepaid electricity meters via the City’s prepaid electricity metre software update project. According to the City, prepaid…

Young dancers get their chance to ‘Bloom’

Young ballet dancers will have a chance to shine in Bloom, a Cape Junior Ballet production, to be staged in Bergvliet next month. Forty-eight dancers from the Rondebosch ballet…

Artist launches book inspired by dream

Barbara Grenfell Fairhead launched her latest book, The River People, at Cavendish Exclusive Books on Tuesday July 30. The book is a revelation of poetry, art including wood…

Book chronicles SA’s political evolution

Author and editor, Vishwas Satgar launched A Love Letter to the Many, Arguments for Transformative Left Politics in South Africa, on Thursday July 25 at the Book Lounge in…

Help make sleeping bags for homeless

Jo Maxwell, Pinelands The Rotary Club of Claremont is in desperate need of volunteers to make sleeping bags for the homeless as the weather is becoming very cold and wet. The…