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The Cape Mental Health team.

Cape Mental Health advocates for community empowerment during Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month

How is Cape Mental Health transforming lives this Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month? Discover their advocacy for dignity, recovery, and social inclusion through…

Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African schools, calling for immediate action to protect the future of our children.

The silent struggles of children: A call for action in our schools

Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African…

Researchers from Stellenbosch University and the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) are uncovering how stargazing experiences can reduce stress, improve mood, and strengthen social connection.

Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health in South Africa

A pioneering South African research project is turning to the night sky to address rising mental health challenges, with early findings showing that stargazing can reduce…

Sitting on the benches in the Memorial Garden from left are the Trauma Centre’s community outreach representative, Brandon Williams, with the School of Hard Knocks members, Yongisa Njobo, Charné Wyngaard and Ethan Sheraton.

Trauma Centre unveils memorial garden to foster community healing

Unveiling a serene sanctuary, the Trauma Centre's new Memorial Garden offers a vital space for healing and reflection, providing comfort to those affected by trauma.

The Cape Mental Health team.

Cape Mental Health's call to action: Addressing violence as a mental health crisis

Discover how Cape Mental Health is tackling the urgent mental health crisis caused by violence, as they commemorate World Mental Health Day with a focus on access to vital…

The Cape Town International Kite Festival will return to its full two-day format this year.

Cape Town's Kite Festival returns with a two-day celebration

Join the vibrant celebration at the Cape Town International Kite Festival on Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26, as it returns to its full two-day format for the first…

Kay Cheytanov, founder of 3RC.

3RC Celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, 3RC (Three Ring Circus) hosted 'The High Five Show' at Micklefield Primary School, a transformative event aimed at fostering resilience and…

Friends of Valkenberg Trust members at a previous charity golf day held at King David Mowbray Golf Course in 2023.

Support mental wellness at the Friends of Valkenberg Trust's charity golf day

Make a difference in mental health: Join the Friends of Valkenberg Trust for their Annual Charity Golf Day at Milnerton Golf Club on Thursday September 25!

An emergency services vehicle was involved in an accident on the road between Brandvlei and Calvinia.

Man dies after jumping from Hotel Sky

A man tragically lost his life after a fatal jump from the rooftop of Hotel Sky, prompting investigations and road closures.

Q and A with author Serai Dowling

Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling brings the Western Cape's enchanting tidal pools to life in her new guidebook. From their colonial history to their role in mental wellness,…

'Being in a wheelchair doesn’t mean it is the end of your life’

Eddie Daniels, of Westridge, may be a double amputee, but he is determined to spread a positive and resilient message and start a support group for those in wheelchairs. The…

Enjoy kite festival at Melkbosstrand Beach

Cape Mental Health is inviting all dreamers to let their kites fly into the clouds on Sunday October 27 when they host the annual Pop-Up Fly Event at Melkbosstrand Beach, from…

With the final matric exams approaching, the City is offering advice to take the stress out of studying. Picture: City of Cape Town.

Tips to take the stress out of studying

It's important to study and prepare properly for exams, but there must also be a balance to avoid stress, says the City's mayoral committee member for community services and…

Cape Mental Health has hosted the Cape Town International Kite Festival since 1994. The festival is dedicated to raising funds and advocating for mental wellness. PICTURE: Sulize Terreblanche

Annual kite festival gets ready to fly

The Cape Town International Kite Festival’s annual Pop-Up Fly Event will take place at Melkbosstrand Beach on Sunday October 27 and feature professional kiters such as Mari and…

Adam Jacobs left from Bree Street on Saturday for his solo cycle across Africa to raise money for Waves for Change, a non-profit that teaches underprivileged children how to surf.

Cyclist to ride across Africa for surf therapy programme

Observatory cyclist Adam Jacobs, 22, will pedal solo through Africa to raise funds for Waves for Change, a non-profit that offers surf therapy and mental health services to…

The Art of Living Foundation has launched its iMeditate Africa campaign, which aims to promote peace in Africa through the use of meditation, mindfulness and quiet time as part of peace-building for the continent. The campaign has brought meditation into the lives of millions of people across the globe since it was launched by the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a partner organisation of the Art of Living Foundation. The mission for 2024 is to reach five million people across 54 African and 151 international countries meditating at the same time on Friday May 24 with Art of Living Foundation founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. To register for this online event or find out more information visit www.imeditateafrica.org For more information, contact Kyla at 067 376 8454.

Meditation campaign