Children's book reviews: Ben and the Big Game and Tippie reading series

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 days ago

This review explores two South African children's book series: Ben and the Big Game by Zuleika Smit, which teaches young readers about overcoming failure through faith and perseverance, and the colourful Tippie Readers series that supports phonics de…

Call for applications for free animation course

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Youth are invited to apply for a free four-month animation course.

Rape Crisis workshops raise awareness and provide support

Nabeelah Mohedeen|Published 6 days ago

Rape Crisis Athlone wants more people to take advantage of their free community workshops.

Hard work and the right training put Stellenbosch farmer on a growth trajectory

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Green fingers

Young swimming champion completes epic sea water challenge

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Earle tackles an ocean challenge

Stone Soup feeds Sir Lowry's Pass children

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Stone Soup feeds a community

Free children's book festival at UWC celebrates South African stories and authors

Staff Reporter|Published 2 weeks ago

The fifth annual South African Festival of Children's Literature returns to UWC on April 9 and 10.

Together, we can do bolder things, says new SU Rector

Staff Reporter|Published 2 weeks ago

New Rector at SU

Rocklands winemaker wins prestigious award

Marsha Bothma|Published 3 weeks ago

Discover how Kiara Scott-Farmer, a former Rocklands resident, overcame challenges to win the prestigious 2024 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award and inspire ...

Hirsch's donates to Kingdom Kids

Staff Reporter|Published 3 weeks ago

Hirsch donates:

Amputee cyclist conquers gruelling Cape Epic for Pinelands charity

WESLEY FORD|Published 4 weeks ago

Rentia Retief, a 32-year-old amputee from Somerset West, triumphs in the challenging Cape Epic race, raising over R14 000 for the Zimele non-profit.

United for security. . .

Staff Reporter|Published 1 month ago

Community members rally for greater security

Helderberg Hospice has a sporting weekend

Staff Reporter|Published 1 month ago

Helderberg Hospice has a sporting weekend

Local hospices receive 5 stars

Staff Reporter|Published 1 month ago

Local hospices receive 5 strs

Programme kicks off to cultivate the next generation of young entrepreneurs in SA

Staff Reporter|Published 1 month ago

The African Innovation Academy, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape, is launching a groundbreaking startup accelerator programme for Grade 11 ...

Join the fight against child stunting: support Grootswem 2025

Staff Reporter|Published 1 month ago

Join the fight against child stunting: support Grootswem 2025

Easy recipes for baking with children

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Baking need not be a holy mess when young children are involved. The key is simplicity - and aprons. Here are a few easy recipes to bake with children.

Q and A with author Serai Dowling

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 5 months ago

Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling brings the Western Cape's enchanting tidal pools to life in her new guidebook. From their colonial history to their role in mental ...

Teaching in 2020 - the year that never ended

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Masks, sanitiser, classes only every other day and social distancing. It has been a year like no other for everyone, including schools. We spoke to teachers to year ...

Tips to stretch your budget on a Covid salary

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Covid has hit everyone in their pockets. Here are some tips to help you stretch your rand.