Gordon’s Bay rescue: American man saved from near-drowning incident
Staff Reporter|Published

Gordon’s Bay rescue: American man saved from near-drowning incident

World Adoption Day celebrated in Somerset West

Staff Reporter|Published

Wandisa Child Protection NPC marked World Adoption Day with its annual picnic at the Helderberg Nature Reserve on Sunday, November 9.

Scholar transport overturns in Paarl, injuring 17 pupils

Staff Reporter|Published

Seventeen pupils from New Orleans Secondary School, in Paarl, were injured on Monday morning, November 17, when their scholar transport overturned, said Western ...

Surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital perform groundbreaking limb reconstruction

Staff Reporter|Published

A team of orthopaedic surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital has performed an innovative limb reconstruction procedure, which Stellenbosch University (SU) described as the ...

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset ...

Kewtown’s Chevano Frans recognised as Social Justice Rising Star

Marsha Bothma|Published

Kewtown’s Chevano Frans, 26, wins Stellenbosch University’s Social Justice Rising Star award for his five years of community advocacy through Chev’s Kitchen, hosting ...

Zimele's fund-raising Zumba session empowers amputees and celebrates movement

WESLEY FORD|Published

Zimele's fundraising Zumba session at Herschel Girls School unites beneficiaries and guests in a vibrant celebration of movement and resilience.

StartWell Foundation opens factory shop in Stellenbosch to extend further impact

Staff Reporter|Updated

A factory shop expected to launch in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, November 26, is set to provide nutritional food to vulnerable children.

SPCA rescues 96 neglected pigs in Sir Lowry’s Pass

Staff Reporter|Published

Ninety-six pigs living in conditions that inspectors described as “filthy, unhygienic, and wholly unacceptable” were confiscated in Sir Lowry’s Pass on Thursday, ...

Women’s picnic event raises R79 000 for charity in Somerset West

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The Somerset West Night Shelter launched its annual Great Big Picnic Afternoon Tea this month, raising R79 000 during the event.

People in the City: Chef puts Western Cape flavours on the map

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Chef Marcus Gericke turns a culinary adventure through the Western Cape to elevated street food and childhood flavours, which come alive in a unique dining experience. ...

Join the Fun Walk at Rondebosch Common to celebrate children's rights

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join the Cape Town Museum of Childhood in celebrating World Children's Day with a Fun Walk at Rondebosch Common on Saturday November 22. This event not only marks ...

Faith in full bloom: Pniël Congregational Church hosts annual flower festival

Alicia English|Published

The Pniël Congregational Church will host its 22nd annual flower festival from November 15 to 18 under the theme “Celebrating Unity in Diversity,” featuring vibrant ...

LAMTA presents 20 Years of The Tony Awards at Theatre on the Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

The talented students of LAMTA takes audiences on a musical journey through two decades of Tony Award-winning shows, featuring beloved hits from Wicked to Hamilton. ...

Woman, 39, gunned down in Sir Lowry’s Pass in suspected extortion hit

Staff Reporter|Published

Somerset West police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident in a house in Riemvasmaak, Sir Lowry's Pass, on Wednesday, ...

Sister Julia Stuurman: A tribute to 25 years of palliative care excellence

Staff Reporter|Published

Sister Julia Stuurman is a tall woman, not just in stature, but in grace and heart. Twenty-five years of service as a hospice and palliative care nurse is an exceptional ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat celebrates 200 shows

Staff Reporter|Published

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has reached an impressive milestone of 200 shows, celebrated with cake and festivities at Theatre on the Bay. Since ...

Groundbreaking method utilises dinosaur eggshells for accurate fossil dating

Staff Reporter|Published

A groundbreaking study led by a Stellenbosch University researcher has unveiled a new technique that uses fossilized dinosaur eggshells to determine the age of rocks ...

Suspicious incident at Strand Beach raises child safety concerns for Cape Town parents

Murray Swart|Published

The discovery of a missing child with a stranger at Strand Beach has raised alarms among local safety groups, urging parents to remain vigilant.

SboNdaba Dance brings festive cheer to Wynberg and Century City

OWN Correspondent|Published

Don't miss the chance to experience the SboNdaba Dance Academy's vibrant outdoor performances in Wynberg on Sunday November 23 and Century City on Saturday November ...