Countdown to the 16th Cape Town Carnival: A colouful celebration of community stories
Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Countdown to the 16th Cape Town Carnival: A colouful celebration of community stories ...

How the Second Chance Matric Programme can help you rewrite your future

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Free Second Chance Matric Programme can help you rewrite your exams and improve your academic future.

Damage and cost assessments underway after Franchhoek wildfire contained

Staff Reporter|Published

Authorities have begun assessing damage and determining costs following the containment of the Wemmershoek wildfire near Franschhoek, the Cape Winelands District ...

How SANZAF is helping pupils prepare for school with free haircuts and stationery

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) brought smiles to 2 500 pupils in the Western Cape with free haircuts and stationery, setting them up for success ...

Franschhoek Hospitality Academy expands to Karoo through new partnership

Own Correspondent|Published

The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning Centre (FHA) has announced a new partnership with the Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) that will see the establishment ...

Animal Welfare Society Helderberg faces growing pressure from rising intake

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The Animal Welfare Society Helderberg (AWS) has described December 2025 as one of its most challenging months, after responding to a surge in animal intakes, emergency ...

Experience the Sheer City Festival: Cape Town's new block party

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Cape Town's inaugural Sheer City festival this January for a vibrant two-day celebration of music, performance, fashion, and art across downtown venues, fostering ...

Class of 2025 celebrates matric results

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The matric Class of 2025 is celebrating after the Western Cape achieved a record 88.2% pass rate, the highest since the National Senior Certificate was introduced. ...

Mowbray Maternity Hospital's two-year renovation: What you need to know

Staff Reporter|Published

Mowbray Maternity Hospital's two-year renovation aims to enhance care for mothers and babies while ensuring safety with temporary service adjustments.

Appeal for blood donations as national stocks remain low

Staff Reporter|Published

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to the public to start the new year by donating blood, warning that national blood stocks remain below ...

Ensemble Strelitzia brings world-class chamber music to Helderberg Village

Own Correspondent|Published

Music lovers in the Helderberg area are in for a treat on Sunday, January 18, when the Helderberg Village Music Society hosts Ensemble Strelitzia for an afternoon ...

Fire crews remain on site as Wemmershoek fire enters fifth day

Staff Reporter|Published

Firefighting teams continue to battle an active fire in the Wemmershoek area near Franschhoek, according to the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services. ...

Fashion and fun at the 165th King’s Plate event

WESLEY FORD|Published

Experience the glamour of the 165th L’Ormarins King’s Plate at Kenilworth Racecourse, where thousands donned stunning white and blue outfits, celebrating fashion ...

Fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival returns to Mitchell’s Plain

Marsha Bothma|Published

The fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival will take place at West End Primary School, bringing together more than 90 authors, poets and performers for two days of ...

Police warn against scam using provincial commissioner’s office number

Staff Reporter|Published

Stay vigilant! Provincial police warn against a growing telephone scam impersonating their office. Discover how to protect yourself from fraudsters using the number ...

Kickstart your New Year with Kirstenbosch's spectacular summer sunset concerts

Staff Reporter|Published

Start your New Year with unforgettable performances at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts this January, featuring international stars like Belinda Davids and ...

Blind adventurer Angela Blackwell and guide dog Jaydee tackle the Pondo Trail for charity

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Angela Blackwell and her guide dog Jaydee on a 60km charity hike along the Pondo Trail, aiming to raise R500 000 for the SA Guide-Dogs Association and inspire ...

Experience a magical open-air movie night while supporting disability rehabilitation!

Staff Reporter and WESLEY FORD|Published

Join us for a magical open-air movie night at Bishops Diocesan College, where community spirit meets the uplifting story of 'The Upside'. Enjoy a night under the ...

Record swimmer from Somerset West raises nearly R65 000 for SPCA during False Bay crossing attempt

Sibulele Kasa|Published

World-record endurance swimmer Howard Warrington has raised almost R65 000 for the Cape of Good Hope Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after ...

Municipal crews working to extinguish lingering fire at Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant

Staff Reporter|Published

Fire and Rescue Services from Drakenstein Municipality are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire at the Wellington Waste Water Treatment Plant that first broke ...