Stellenbosch University opens new Immersive Technology Lab

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Stellenbosch University has officially opened its new Immersive Technology Lab, a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionise teaching and research through advanced visualisation technologies.

Paarl Hospital fire: 35-year-old man arrested for arson

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged part of Paarl Hospital on Tuesday, January 27, which led to a full evacuation of the facility ...

Police launch manhunt after three men shot dead in Gordon’s Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of three men at a shopping centre in Gordon’s Bay on Tuesday night, January 27.

Tygerberg Hospital fundraising campaign for bronchoscope to improve care for children

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Professor Pierre Goussard, head of paediatric pulmonology and PICU at Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University, and chair of the Tygerberg Hospital Children’s ...

Klapmuts Primary School tragedy: Probe into the death of an eight-year-old boy

Genevieve Serra|Published

The tragic death of an eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School has sparked an investigation, with MEC David Maynier urging the public to refrain from speculation ...

790 sewer blockages in Lwandle: A call for responsible waste disposal

Staff Reporter|Published

The City of Cape Town urges Lwandle residents to take action against waste mismanagement, following 790 sewer blockages in just 17 months. Discover how your small ...

Renowned saxophonist Andrew Young shares his story at U3A Helderberg

Own Correspondent|Published

Join renowned saxophonist Andrew Young as he shares his inspiring journey and insights at the U3A Helderberg meeting on February 4.

Have your say on the Kerkstraat Sundays proposal in Stellenbosch

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Members of the public are encouraged to take part in a public participation survey aimed at reimagining how Church Street (Kerkstraat) in Stellenbosch’s town centre ...

Meet the top matric achiever of Rhenish Girls’ High School’s Class of 2025

Staff Reporter|Published

Kristin Williamson from Somerset West was named Dux Scholar of Rhenish Girls’ High School for the Class of 2025, cementing her status as the top-achieving pupil ...

Franschhoek fires largely contained as firefighters battle remaining active line

Staff Reporter|Published

Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the fires burning in the mountains above Franschhoek, despite difficult conditions and overnight flare-ups. ...

Fire at a Strand manufacturing firm brought under control: no injuries or damage reported

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A fire that broke out at the premises of Strandfoam off Broadlands Road in Strand on Wednesday, January 21, afternoon was successfully brought under control in the ...

Internet identity workshop returns to Stellenbosch to strengthen digital trust

Staff Reporter|Published

DID:UNCONF Africa, an open-space unConference focused on digital identity, will return to Stellenbosch from February 24 to 26, bringing together local and international ...

Geyser ripple-control testing in Cape Town: What residents need to know

Staff Reporter|Published

The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate will resume testing of its geyser ripple-control systems from Monday, January 26 to Friday, February 6 in selected areas, ...

Aan-het-Pad Clinic closes permanently in Stellenbosch amid safety concerns

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has permanently closed the Aan Het Pad Clinic, with all services relocated to the Cloetesville Community Day Centre. ...

Phase 2 of Nieuwedrift Cemetery development set to begin in February

Staff Reporter|Published

Work on the second phase of the Nieuwedrift Cemetery development on the outskirts of Paarl is set to begin in early February 2026, according to the Drakenstein Municipality. ...

‘There is no such thing as snake repellent’: Volunteer snake catcher shares insight into peak season dangers

Sibulele Kasa|Published

With summer heat driving up snake call-outs across the Helderberg, Somerset West volunteer snake catcher Blackie Swart finds himself facing one of the most demanding ...

Road resurfacing underway in Macassar, Firgrove, Strand, Somerset West, and Kuils River

Staff Reporter|Published

Residents and road users in several parts of Cape Town should expect delays as the City begins a major road resurfacing project across the eastern region.

Decorative artist transforms Sir Lowry’s Pass Village through art and empowerment

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Internationally renowned decorative artist from Sir Lowry’s Pass, Charlie Vettori, has found a renewed sense of purpose closer to home.

Fire crews make progress on La Motte blaze in Franschhoek

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Firefighters have made steady progress in containing a fire in the La Motte area of Franschhoek, with operations continuing into Monday morning, January 19.

“Stop the Sewage” petition draws close to 3 000 signatures

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A petition launched by the advocacy group Bays of Sewage Helderberg calling for an end to sewage spills has garnered close to 3 000 signatures since the start of ...