Local film looks at domestic violence against men

Janice Matthews and OWN Correspondent|Published

Tokai actress turned film-maker and project manager, Samantha Brink, 45, has taken over the reins of Touched By Style, a performing arts group. The community arts ...

Traffic flow to be affected by construction of seawall

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

The City of Cape Town this week starts with the next phase in the construction of the Strand seawall and road users should take note of the traffic management plan ...

Somerset West musician a finalist in CPO’s competition for composers

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

A young composer, musician and music tutor from Somerset West has made it as one of the top five finalists in this year’s Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s (CPO’s) ...

Overall contentment with matric class of 2024 results

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

The Western Cape Province achieved the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate in it’s history with a 86. 6%, a 5. 1% improvement on the 2023 pass rate revealed ...

Reading programme promotes caring for the environment

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

Young patrons at libraries will now be able to join in on the fun of participating in the Eco-warrior Reading Programme currently presented at City libraries until ...

Entries now open for renowned music festival

OWN Correspondent|Published

Entries are now open for students to participate in the 20th Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) to be hosted in Stellenbosch in July this ...

Cemetery extension brings extra burial space

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

The extension of the Sir Lowry’s Pass cemetery brings with it added space for new burials, but also gives residents of Sir Lowry’s Pass the peace of mind in knowing ...

Are you ready for the back-to-school traffic?

OWN Correspondent|Published

As the new school year approaches, roads are about to get busier, so it's important to make sure your vehicle is in good shape to handle the daily grind of school ...

Western Cape welcomes 101 New Year’s Day babies

OWN Correspondent|Published

A total of 101 babies were born in public health facilities on New Year’s Day, with a girl being the first one born seven minutes after midnight. Western Cape Department ...

A ‘cracker’ of a show

OWN Correspondent|Published

After Cape Town City Ballet’s matinee performance of The Nutcracker on Christmas Eve, Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux went onstage to congratulate the company for their ...

172 babies born in Western Cape on Christmas Day

OWN Correspondent|Published

New mothers around the Western Cape welcomed 172 babies born on Christmas Day this year. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirmed the birth of ...

Pools, beaches and picnic sites closed as crowds head out on Boxing Day

Chantel Erfort and OWN Correspondent|Published

As temperatures soared across the city today, access to public pools and beaches had to be cut off with queues of people still waiting to get inside. With the mercury ...

Prevent blocked sewers during festive season

OWN Correspondent|Published

As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity. The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation ...

Swimmers urged to be safe at beaches

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

After a suspected fatal drowning at the Strand beach on Tuesday, December 10, the public has been reminded to be vigilant and exercise extreme caution when visiting ...

A visual tribute to the spirit of Africa

OWN Correspondent|Published

Photographer, conservationist, and wilderness guide Scott Ramsay has released his second book, Spirit of Africa, a visual tribute to the continent’s wild places. ...

Suspect appears in court for fires on Paarl Mountain

OWN Correspondent|Published

After fire fighting teams fought a raging fire on the Paarl Mountain over the weekend of November 30 and December 1, a suspect has now been arrested and charged ...

Awards recognise those keeping neighbourhoods safe

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

“I am very proud of the award, and I can only hope that it inspires the other members of our team as well. People close to me know the medical challenges I face ...

Beach safety programme kicks off

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

Last week saw the launch of the City of Cape Town’s annual Identikidz beach safety programme which every year, since its launch in 2016, ensures that little ones ...

Second phase to upgrade seawall starting soon

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

Visitors to Strand beach, residents and businesses in the vicinity will soon get to see the start of Phase 2 of construction work on the Strand seawall upgrade at ...

Somerset West Christmas Market aims to bring festive cheer

OWN Correspondent and Carmen Jacobs|Published

The first annual Somerset West Christmas Market, a family-friendly, community-focused event, will be hosted over three weekends in December, at the Generation School ...

Play a powerful reflection on South Africa’s untold history

OWN Correspondent|Published

No Christmas For Us, an award-winning play written by Nokuzola Zoe Bikwana, brings to light a lesser-known chapter of South African history, set in the townships ...

SICK Pride 2024 showcasing ‘Persistence is Resistance’

OWN Correspondent|Published

The second annual SICK Pride will take place from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday November 17, on the lawn of the Arderne Botanical Gardens at 222 Main Road, Claremont, and ...

Informative guided hike this weekend in Stellenbosch

OWN Correspondent|Published

Trail walkers are invited to join a guided hike on Mooiplaas wine estate in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, this coming Saturday November 2. Participants will get to enjoy ...