Stay safe from measles this festive season
Staff Reporter|Published

Stay safe from measles this festive season

Police arrest alleged drug dealer in Sea Point after tip-off

OWN Correspondent|Published

Sea Point police arrested a 48-year-old man for alleged drug dealing after a tip-off from a member of the public led officers to a suspicious transaction along Beach ...

Western Cape Blood Service appeals for blood donations amid critical shortages

Own Correspondent|Published

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels. ...

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December ...

Police foil suspected gun attack outside Wynberg Magistrates' Court

Own Correspondent|Published

Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal firearms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believe was a planned attack ...

Stellenbosch University graduates one of South Africa’s youngest doctors

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University has capped one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa after 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine ...

Food science graduate seeks funding for master's in food innovation abroad

Alicia English|Published

Fallon Matthews, a determined graduate from Mitchell’s Plain, is on a mission to raise funds for her masters' degree in food innovation in Italy, aiming to transform ...

Strand clinic’s ‘Adopt a Grandma’ campaign brings Christmas cheer to elderly residents

Staff Reporter|Published

Strand Community Day Centre staff spread festive cheer last week by hosting their annual Adopt a Grandma Christmas lunch, a community initiative aimed at supporting ...

False Bay safe house urgently seeks funding to continue supporting victims of abuse

WESLEY FORD|Published

With the threat of closure looming, aFalse Bay safe house urgently seeks R180,000 to continue providing vital support to abuse victims. Discover how this organisation ...

Looking back at the headlines of 2025

Sibulele Kasa|Published

As 2025 comes to an end, Bolander looks back at some of the stories that made headlines this year.

Empowering Wellington School of Skills learners with new scooters for job access

Alicia English|Published

Wellington School of Skills celebrates the arrival of its first learner scooter, funded by Tourvest, a game-changer for learners with disabilities facing transport ...

Stellenbosch Municipality welcomes new Peace Officers to boost community safety

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, said the 19 newly graduated Peace Officers will help improve community safety in Cloetesville, ...

Pretty Woman: The Musical to debut at Artscape in March 2026

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Pretty Woman: The Musical arrives at Artscape on March 18, 2026, featuring an all-South African cast. Following its ...

Strand and Macassar volunteers named Rookies of the Year

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Two local volunteers, Denise Solomons of Strand and Lleyton Bazier of Macassar, have been recognised among the top 10 Rookies of the Year by the City’s Disaster ...

Stellenbosch mathematics genius awarded Chancellor’s Medal

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University has awarded its top academic honour, the 2025 Chancellor’s Medal, to mathematics graduate Kerry Porrill, just few weeks after she was named ...

Xivono Chabalala sings in If You Want Perfection at Theatre on the Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Xivono Chabalala, a talented second-year student from Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy, as he captivates audiences with his rendition of 'If You Want ...

Aanhou-Wen care centre unveils newly-refurbished thrift shop in Somerset West

Staff Reporter|Published

Aanhou-Wen Work & Care Centre for Adults with Disabilities recently opened the newly-refurbished Green Door Thrift Shop in Somerset West.

Somerset West young pianist takes top prize at National Youth Music Competition

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A 17-year-old pianist from Somerset West has been crowned the winner of the prestigious National Youth Music Competition (NYMC).

Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

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 ...

Join Tollie Parton for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration at The Royal Countess Zingara

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve as drag star Tollie Parton hosts a dazzling celebration at The Royal Countess Zingara in Century City. Enjoy a spectacular ...