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Cape Town’s amaBele Belles are taking their fight, strength and solidarity to the international stage, with 10 breast cancer survivors set to represent South Africa at the 2026 IBCPC Festival in France.
AMABELEBELLES

Cape Town’s amaBele Belles: Breast cancer survivors embrace dragon boating

Join Cape Town’s amaBele Belles as they transform their battle with breast cancer into a journey of strength and solidarity through dragon boating, competing at the 2026 IBCPC…

  • Tara Isaacs
3 min read
Cape Community Media needs your help to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela by celebrating our unsung heroes
KNOWAHERO

Celebrate Madiba Month by recognising community heroes making a difference

Join Cape Community Media this Madiba Month as we shine a light on the unsung heroes in our communities. Help us tell 67 inspiring stories of kindness and service that embody…

  • Murray Swart
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
President of the Al-Quds Foundation Sheikh Ebrahim Gabriels, from Mitchell's Plain, hands the microphone to Israa Selmi, from Gaza in Palestine. Pictured with them is sign language intepreter Farahneez Hashim.
PALESTINE

South African leaders demand immediate sanctions against Israel for genocide in Palestine

South African religious and political leaders unite in a powerful call to end diplomatic ties with Israel, demanding immediate action against the ongoing genocide in Palestine.…

5 min read
Dr Wilhelm Verwoerd, a researcher on reconciliation and historical trauma, will be among the speakers in the upcoming global anti-racism summit to be held in Stellenbosch from 3 to 5 October. Dr Verwoerd offers unique perspectives on forgiveness and apology.
GLOBALANTIRACISMSUMMIT

Stellenbosch prepares for a pivotal global anti-racism summit

What can we learn from the global anti-racism summit in Stellenbosch? Join thought leaders as they explore the challenges of racial healing and social justice from 3 to 5 October.

  • Alicia English
4 min read