Sibulele Kasa

Journalist

Toddler, 3, injured in Mitchell's Plain stabbing incident

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Mitchell's Plain police are investigating a stabbing incident in which a three-year-old girl was injured on Monday night, December 29.

Four fatal drownings recorded in Cape Town this December

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Four fatal drownings have been recorded in Cape Town during the festive season, with two incidents under police investigation and two linked to bathing-related activities, ...

Athlone court murder suspect among three arrested in alleged gang-related crimes

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One of three suspects arrested during a Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit operation targeting gang-related violence on the Cape Flats, Rameez Jacobs, 38, appeared in the ...

Brackenfell Christmas lights shine bright for people and animals alike

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What began as a small, personal Christmas gesture in Brackenfell has grown into a heart-warming community tradition that brings joy not only to people, but to animals ...

New song released on Day of Reconciliation celebrates Cape Town’s resilience

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Music composer and guitarist from Wynberg, Mansoor Jaffer, released his second song and music video titled Mother City Vibes on Tuesday, December 16, to pay tribute ...

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

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Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December ...

Looking back at the headlines of 2025

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As 2025 comes to an end, Bolander looks back at some of the stories that made headlines this year.

Strand and Macassar volunteers named Rookies of the Year

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Two local volunteers, Denise Solomons of Strand and Lleyton Bazier of Macassar, have been recognised among the top 10 Rookies of the Year by the City’s Disaster ...

Somerset West young pianist takes top prize at National Youth Music Competition

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A 17-year-old pianist from Somerset West has been crowned the winner of the prestigious National Youth Music Competition (NYMC).

Stellenbosch launches youth-driven Tourism Assistants Programme

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Stellenbosch has launched a new youth development initiative aimed at improving visitor experiences while creating jobs for local young people.

Stellenbosch pupil to represent SA at international science competition

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A Grade 10 pupil from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, Albertus Willem van Niekerk, has been selected as one of only four South African pupils who will represent ...

Somerset West DIY content creator wins national prize

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Somerset West content creator and DIY educator Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners in the 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards,

Somerset West model wins Best Community Impact award

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Somerset West model Marnus Botha has dedicated his latest accolade to the Somerset West Night Shelter, honouring the organisation’s work with homeless people and ...

Charity builds new classrooms in Helderberg region

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International charity organisation Mellon Educate celebrated major progress on its construction projects to build new classrooms at ACJ Phakade Primary School and ...

Somerset West woman named among Top 3 Inspirational Women of the Year

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Natashia de Wet, of Somerset West, has been recognised with a national award for her work in preventing tons of food waste from ending up in Cape Town landfills ...

Somerset West resident suffers chest injury from stone-throwing incident

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Dr Bruce Webb of Somerset West sustained a chest injury when an unknown assailant hurled a brick at his vehicle, shattering the windscreen and damaging the steering ...

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

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

Macassar teens arrested for imitation firearms and live ammunition

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Two teenagers have been arrested in Macassar after Metro Police officers discovered two modified imitation firearms and several rounds of live ammunition during ...

Strand triathlete takes on gruelling multisport race to raise funds for local school

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The Strand resident and founder of Community in Action fundraiser (CIA), Carla Annas, is set to take part in the Patagonman Triathlon next month, a full-distance ...

Drawings by primary school pupils in Strand turn into murals

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New murals at Altena Primary School in Strand have been brought to life by the drawings of the school's pupils.

Four masked robbers target elderly man in Somerset West farm attack

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Somerset West police are investigating a case of house robbery after a 72-year-old man was ambushed by four unknown robbers on Wednesday night, October 29.

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

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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 ...

Stellenbosch University researcher receives prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO award

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

Helderberg Robotics Club teams set to compete in World Robot Olympiad finals in Singapore

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Two teams from the Helderberg Robotics Club will be heading to the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) international finals in Singapore from November 26 to 28.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac tribute show coming to Stellenbosch

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The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac tribute show is coming to Stellenbosch on Saturday, November 22.