Concerns for autistic pupils

Letter to the Editor|Published

Ikeraam Mullins, director of Autism Strong Academy non-profit organisation

State must trim its fat before punishing us with more VAT

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Cape Chamber welcomes government's last-minute decision to reconsider its budget priorities ...

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

Letter to the Editor|Published

Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWCAn increase in ...

Mr President, where is the plan?

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe president's latest State of the Nation Address shows once again how government has failed ...

System change needed in maintenance courts

Letter to the Editor|Published

Councillor Elton Jansen, Sub-council 17 chairperson On Wednesday January 22, I attended in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, a public hearing by the Public Protector ...

Preparing for the world of work after matric

Letter to the Editor|Published

Frank Julie, founder of YoungPeople@Work non-profit organisation. As the euphoria over the matric pass rate will soon start and quickly dissipate, let me share some ...

Progress update on local reinstatements

Letter to the Editor|Published

COUNCILLOR NORMAN MCFARLANE, WARD 84, SOMERSET WESTAfter consultation with officials and the Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid ...

Rise in antisemitism cause for concern

Letter to the Editor|Published

Daniel Bloch, Executive Director, Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Hindus celebrate Diwali

Letter to the Editor|Published

Satish Komal, ...

Return of trains brings back memories and more

Letter to the Editor|Published

Lunga Adam, Lower CrossroadsThe year 2024 has so far meant different things to different people, but I am sure most will agree that the return of trains on the Central ...

Dogs Fun Day at Radloff Park

Letter to the Editor|Published

Genevieve Kruger and her little trusty companion, at Radloff Park. The Friends of Radloff Park (FORP) are hosting what they hope will become an annual Dogs Fun Day ...

Helderberg Hospice embraces community support

Letter to the Editor|Published

Karin Gordon, with representative of Somerset West Quilters Guild, Els Barnard. From left, Debbie van der Westhuizen, Johanna Lotzand Cheryl de Beer. LOUISE SMITH: ...

No to electricity price hike

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jasmine Uys, Surrey Estate I really don't know how Eskom can even consider a price hike of 40% or more. The cost of electricity is already almost unaffordable. The ...

Budget cuts hurt education

Letter to the Editor|Published

Sabelo Jikeka, Zwezwe

Urgency needed to get SA back on track

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In his opening of Parliament address President Cyril Ramaphosa rightly highlighted the need ...

A mission in weather

Letter to the Editor|Published

A collage of Dudley Rowswell during his many adventures in the pursuit of greater understanding of weather, and its impact on lives and livelihoods. Someset West ...

Help make sleeping bags for homeless

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jo Maxwell, PinelandsThe Rotary Club of Claremont is in desperate need of volunteers to make sleeping bags for the homeless as the weather is becoming very cold ...

Hoping for an outbreak of sanity

Letter to the Editor|Published

Dear editor and Bolander readers, I’d like to highlight something that I saw the other day when walking on Strand beach, as I frequently do. I like to cross the ...

Hoping for an outbreak of sanity

Letter to the Editor|Published

One of the new signs at the end of the beach, proclaiming a green ethos, but counteracted by the (futile) razor wire on the top of the fence posts, which rob the ...

Let your voice be heard

Letter to the Editor|Published

Ashton Botha, Colorado ParkI am currently doing my Master’s degree in African Feminist Studies at UCT and will make my mark at the South African national and provincial ...

Farewell to Cape Kidney Association

Letter to the Editor|Published

Marlene Anne Fabe (Molly), WynbergI joined the Cape Kidney Association on January 6 2000 ...

Poinsettia Park community market

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At a previous event at Poinsettia Park, children were able to enjoy a tractor ride behind the “Vaal Japie” tractor. Dawie Venter: Heldervue, Somerset WestIn response ...

Make your vote count

Letter to the Editor|Published

Maghmood Allie, PlumsteadWith the media bombardment of representatives of various parties reaching a crescendo and as we prepare ourselves to go to the polls, the ...

Local lad shares insights gained

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Carry-on BureCarry-on BureHelderberg Sunrise Rotary ClubHelderberg Sunrise Rotary Club works with Gordon High, Parel Vallei High and Macassar High schools through ...