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Amirah Jacobs, from Strandfontein, and Asisipho Maqhashu, from Silversands, weld to the keel, the structural spine of a ship.
LUXURY YACHTS
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Watch: Cape Town marks a new era with the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina launch

Witness Cape Town's transformation into a superyacht hub as the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards celebrate the Quay 7 Marina's keel laying ceremony.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
Audience members watch the screening of 'Palestine 36' at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Palestine 36: A film bridging South African and Palestinian histories in Mandela Month

In the heart of Mandela Month, Cape Town hosted a sold-out screening of Palestine 36, a film exploring the 1936 - 1939 Arab Revolt, reflecting on shared struggles for justice and…

  • Staff Reporter
3 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
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.
CHILDREN ADVOCATING FOR PEACE

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…

  • Letter to the Editor
2 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
Traffic officer Andre Rautenbach returned eight-month-old Brett, who was kidnapped from his Camps Bay home on May 3, 2000.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Cape Town traffic officer recalls dramatic kidnapping rescue after 26 years

Reflecting on a dramatic rescue that captivated South Africa, retired traffic officer Andre Rautenbach shares his memories of saving baby Brett from a kidnapping 26 years ago.…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
From left is the Childline Western Cape team of Ricki Cooper, Anthea Everson, Zizipho Siswana, Anelisa Konjwa, and Nicole Paulsen.
CHILD CARE

Join the fight: Help Childline Western Cape raise R1.5 million at their urgent fundraising concert

Join Childline Western Cape's mission to raise R1.5 million for vulnerable children at the Healing through the Arts concert on March 6. Enjoy inspiring performances and make a…

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read