Shooting in Lwandle claims life of taxi operator
Staff Reporter|Published

Shooting in Lwandle claims life of taxi operator

Pupil wins Lions District peace poster contest

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

A Rondebosch pupil won first prize in the district level of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest, inspiring adults to view the world differently.

Western Cape government donates bicycles to promote sustainable mobility

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape MEC of Mobility Isaac Sileku handed over 44 bicycles to community organisations in Idas Valley, Stellenbosch, in a move aimed at improving sustainable ...

Stellenbosch University researcher receives R12m grant to study disability and wellbeing in young people

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Dr Zara Trafford, a scholar in disability studies at the Stellenbosch University has been awarded a R12 million grant for her research project that focuses on young ...

Cape Town City Ballet and South African Youth Choir unite for RX Radio fundraising event

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) teams up with the South African Youth Choir for a captivating fundraising event to support RX Radio, a platform empowering young voices ...

Pianist Jan Hugo to perform at Summer Symphonies

Staff Reporter|Published

Pianist Jan Hugo returns to the stage in Cape Town to perform Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, ‘The Egyptian’, at the Summer Symphonies.

Community activists in Cape Town graduate, enhancing skills for spatial justice

Alicia English|Published

Twenty-eight community activists from Paarl and various areas in Cape Town graduated from the Development Action Group' s training course, enhancing their leadership ...

Economist Maarten Ackerman to discuss global economic outlook in Somerset West

Staff Reporter|Published

The University of Third Age (U3A) Helderberg will host economist Maarten Ackerman, who will discuss the global economic outlook. The theme of his talk will be " ...

Friends of Strand library to host book sale

Staff Reporter|Published

Friends of Strand Library will host their monthly book sale on Friday, October 31, from 10am to 4pm, and Saturday November 1, from 9am until noon in the library ...

Experience the elemental beauty of water at Hanien Conradie' s exhibition

Staff Reporter|Published

Fine artist Hanien Conradie’s new exhibition, Water-Verse: Traces of the Traceless, is coming to Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch from Friday, October to Saturday, ...

Avoiding scams: Why purchasing from secondary markets can cost you

Staff Reporter|Published

Thinking about Facebook Marketplace, Viagogo or Gumtree for that sold out concert ticket? You may be putting yourself in danger and become the victim of fraud.

It' s time to take action

Letter to the Editor|Published

Triston Fortune condemns school bullying after Milnerton High incident, calling for stronger protections and urgent action nationwide.

Stellenbosch University researcher receives prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO award

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A Stellenbosch University (SU) researcher is turning mining waste from an environmental threat into a sustainable opportunity, and her groundbreaking work has earned ...

President Ramaphosa calls for united action to end hunger at social justice summit

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 7th Social Justice Summit on Friday, October 17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. ...

UCT Hosts Francesca Albanese: A Lecture on Universities and Palestine

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join us at UCT for a thought-provoking public lecture by Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Titled ' Liberation & ...

Celebrate inclusivity at the third annual Sick Pride parade in Arderne Gardens

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the third annual Sick Pride parade at Arderne Gardens on November 16, a vibrant celebration for those with energy-limiting chronic illnesses. Lounge in style ...

Animal rights activists protest against pet shops selling animals

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Animal rights activists gathered outside PetWorld XXL in Diep River on October 18, urging a boycott of pet shops that sell animals. Spokesperson Cassi Goodman emphasised ...

Du Toitskloof Pass reopening postponed due to N1 Huguenot Tunnel incident

Staff Reporter|Published

The opening of the The R101, better known as du Toitskloof Pass, which links Paarl to Rawsonville was delayed due to the closure of the N1 Huguenot Tunnel, following ...

Firefighters successfully contain veld fire near Drakenstein Prison

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Winelands District Municipality confirmed that the veld fire near the  Drakenstein Prison was contained by 6am on Wednesday, October 22.

Manzi the mascot educates Strand pupils about water sustainability

Staff Reporter|Published

The City’s mascot Manzi, recently visited the Grade 6 pupils at the Lochnershof Primary School in Strand, as part of an edutainment roadshow to help the youth unpack ...