Zero Plastic 2040 campaign fills over 80 refuse bags with litter in Stellenbosch

Staff Reporter|Published

The Save the Earth from A to Z (ASEZ) group filled over 80 refuse bags during their clean-up on Sunday, August 17.

Don't miss Petite Giselle and SALT-ed: A ballet experience at The Drama Factory

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Ballet Africa will return to The Drama Factory next month for six performances only of Petite Giselle and SALT-ed, running September 10–14.

Join Dr Sarah Whitehead's marathon journey to support disability awareness and Zimele

WESLEY FORD|Published

Join Dr Sarah Whitehead in her Cape Town Marathon journey to raise funds for Zimele, a non-profit empowering amputees. Her inspiring story of resilience and determination ...

Experience the Cape Welsh Choir live at Christ Church Constantia

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join the Cape Welsh Choir for a captivating live performance at Christ Church Constantia on Saturday, August 23, at 2pm. Enjoy a delightful medley of songs, including ...

Somerset West’s wine estate named Best Wine Farm Experience

Staff Reporter|Published

Somerset West’s Vergelegen Estate has received the accolade of Best Wine Farm Experience in the 2025 Best of the Cape Awards.

Stellenbosch and Strand educators shine at provincial teaching awards

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Educators of Rhenish Girls' High School in Stellenbosch, and Altena Primary School in Strand, were among 15 winners of the provincial teaching awards.

Gordon's Bay businesses host potjiekos cook-off

Staff Reporter|Published

Ten local Gordon’s Bay businesses will go head-to-head in a sizzling potjiekos cook-off on Saturday, August 30, from 10am until 2pm at the Old Cape Mall, in Gordon's ...

How alcohol consumption correlates with fire incidents in Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published

​New research from Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that there is a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and residential fire incidents. ​

Paarl youth making waves in marine conservation with Jonk Strandlopers

Alicia English|Published

Strandlopers, a youth-led non-profit in Paarl, is transforming lives by connecting children from inland communities to marine conservation and environmental education, ...

3RC Celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education

Roshan Abrahams|Published

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 ...

Nicolette Fernandes stars in the upcoming CHICAGO musical at Artscape Theatre

Alicia English|Published

Acclaimed Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO returns to Artscape Theatre in Cape Town from Wednesday, 27 August to Sunday, 28 September 2025, featuring a stellar ...

Celebrating community journalists at RLabs' First Thursdays

Marsha Bothma|Published

Community journalists in Mitchell’s Plain were honoured for their essential role in storytelling during the RLabs First Thursday gathering, marking RLabs House’s ...

Don’t throw away those Cannabis leaves – they are packed with rare compounds

Staff Reporter|Published

Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves.

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

OWN Correspondent|Published

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!

Gordon’s Bay library set to launch Silent Reading Club

Staff Reporter|Published

Gordon’s Bay Library is set to launch Silent Reading Club on the local beach on Friday, September 12 at 10am. It’s a calm, no-pressure space where participants will ...

Bring-a-Bra campaign

Staff Reporter|Published

ILoveBoobies charity is appealing for donations of gently worn bras that will be gifted to underprivileged women.

Journalists unite in solidarity with Gaza colleagues during vigil

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Capetonian journalists joined the 96th weekly vigil at St. George's Cathedral, in Cape Town, in solidarity with journalists in Gaza on Wednesday August 13.

Romantic masterpieces with a feminine voice: ‘HerStory’ concert at Helderberg Village

Staff Reporter|Published

The Helderberg Village Music Society invites music lovers to an enchanting concert on Sunday, August 24, featuring acclaimed cellist Babette Roosenschoon and renowned ...

Lwandle library forced to close after attempted burglary floods premises

Sibulele Kasa|Published

An attempted burglary over the weekend flooded the Lwandle library, forcing its closure until further notice, the City said.