Shack fire destroys 185 structures in Nomzamo; two deaths reported in separate incidents

Staff Reporter|Published

A mobile Joint Operations Centre has been established in Nomzamo after a fire destroyed 185 informal structures on Saturday night, November 29, the City said.

Stellenbosch University’s academic named new director of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Staff Reporter|Published

Prof Karin-Therese Howell, an associate professor of mathematics at Stellenbosch University and the academic director of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences ...

Somerset West model wins Best Community Impact award

Sibulele Kasa|Published

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 ...

Stellenbosch epidemic expert ranks among world’s top researchers

Staff Reporter|Published

For the second year running, Professor Tulio de Oliveira, director of Stellenbosch University’s centre for epidemic response and innovation (CERI), has been named ...

Concert amplifies call against oppression through music, movement and the spoken word

Own Correspondent|Published

The Emancipation Echoes: Concert for Freedom event, taking place at Alexander Sinton High School in Crawford on Saturday, December 6 at 2.30pm, promises to be a ...

Strand dog owner arrested after severely neglected German Shepherd found in collapse

Staff Reporter|Published

A Strand man has been arrested after his 14-year-old German Shepherd was found in a state of extreme neglect.

Metro Police seize drugs in Strand, Bellville

Staff Reporter|Published

A routine traffic stop in Strand led Metro Police officers to a discovery of mandrax and crystal meth on Sunday, November 23.

Son mourns deputy principal shot dead at Stellenbosch school

Brandon Nel|Published

Deputy principal Mlamli Matshingana, 54, was fatally shot at Kayamandi Primary. His son described cleaning his father’s blood as “unreal.” Police are investigating. ...

Charity builds new classrooms in Helderberg region

Sibulele Kasa|Published

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

Help Rape Crisis tackle gender-based violence at inaugural fund-raising event

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust for their inaugural fundraising event, 'Safe Houses, Safe Homes, Safe Communities,' featuring the powerful documentary 'Dorpie' ...

Helderberg Rotary Anns distribute sanitary pads at Raithby Primary School

Staff Reporter|Published

The Helderberg Rotary Anns donated 50 packs of reusable and washable sanitary pads to pupils at Raithby Primary School on Thursday, November 20, to support girls ...

Cape Town unites against GBV

Tara Isaacs|Updated

In a powerful display of unity, hundreds gathered in Cape Town for the G20 Women’s Shutdown, demanding urgent action against the alarming rates of gender-based violence ...

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

Sibulele Kasa|Published

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 ...

Mowbray Maternity Hospital introduces new X-ray technology

Staff Reporter|Published

Mowbray Maternity Hospital has unveiled a cutting-edge ceiling-suspended X-ray machine, significantly improving patient care and accessibility for mothers and newborns. ...

Experience Taryn Little-Viglino's transformative journey in 'WHO AM I?

WESLEY FORD|Published

Taryn Little-Viglino, a performing artist and registered counsellor, shares her inspiring journey in the autobiographical play 'WHO AM I?', exploring themes of healing ...

Ferg ’n Son to bring festive musical magic to The Drama Factory

Staff Reporter|Published

Internationally renowned father-and-son musical duo, known as Ferg ‘n Son, will bring their It’s In The Blood festive tour to The Drama Factory next month.

Maitland Flying Squad recovers abalone worth R100 000 near Macassar

Staff Reporter|Published

The members of the Maitland Flying Squad arrested a man with an imitation firearm and 209 units of abalone with an estimated street value of R100 000, according ...

Somerset West resident suffers chest injury from stone-throwing incident

Sibulele Kasa|Published

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 ...

UWC study finds traditional medicine could help safeguard fertility in diabetic men

Staff Reporter|Published

Traditional medicinal plants may offer new solutions for protecting fertility in diabetic men, according to the new study.

City Ballet reveals 2026 line-up

Tara Isaacs|Published

Join Cape Town City Ballet as they celebrate their 2025 achievements and unveil an exciting line-up for the 2026 season, featuring productions like Swingtime and ...