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Youth Day soccer knockout festival in Strandfontein

The action-packed Youth Day Knockout Festival at Strandfontein sports complex, will feature guest speakers, exciting soccer matches, and special appearances.

Tournament by the Sea set to kick off on Human Rights Day

Strandfontein AFC's under-14 Tournament by the Sea is set to take place at Strandfontein sports complex, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 21, 22 and 23.

Cecil Jacobs, 84, nurtures tomorrow’s ballet stars

Cape Town ballet teacher Cecil Jacobs, 84, is still going strong, nurturing the next generation of ballet stars. Through his non-profit organisation, Cecil Jacobs Outreach…

System change needed in maintenance courts

Councillor Elton Jansen, Sub-council 17 chairperson On Wednesday January 22, I attended in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, a public hearing by the Public Protector South Africa as a…

Keep children safe with Identikidz this festive season

The City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme has seen more than 14 000 children tagged since its launch earlier this month. The City’s mayoral committee member for community…

Locals and visitors are encouraged to swim at lifeguarded beaches. Picture: Brenton Geach

Don’t become a rip current casualty

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is encouraging locals and visitors to swim at beaches with lifeguards to prevent becoming a rip current casualty. NSRI spokesperson…

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 National Sea Rescue Institute recorded two separate incidents on Saturday October 26 in which bathers were bitten by Cape fur seals at Blue Waters and Big Bay beaches. Pictured is a seal on Muizenberg Beach.

Bathers warned of seal rabies risk after attacks

The National Sea and Rescue Institute and Shark Spotters have urged the public to stay clear of seals when visiting the beach, citing the risks of serious injury and being…

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to be safety-conscious while enjoying coastal and inland waters. Picture: David Ritchie

Put safety first this summer, says NSRI

As summer approaches, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to be safety-conscious while enjoying coastal and inland waters. The public should follow…

Luke van Aarde is see here with his father, Randall, mother, Carol, and sister, Kaylin.

Give someone a second chance at life

August is National Organ Donor Awareness Month and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital is appealing to the public to embrace the gift of life through organ donation. Luke…

Swimmers braved the cold to do laps at Radisson Red’s rooftop pool to support the blanket drive.

Blanket drive covers more this winter

Swimmers took a plunge in the pool in the cold weather at Radisson Red rooftop on Saturday June 29 to support a blanket drive for communities in need. Westridge Swimming Club…