Vote for Cape Town to win the Travel and Leisure India and South Asia’s best awards 2025

Staff Reporter|Published

Help Cape Town secure its place as the best international destination in the Travel and Leisure India and South Asia’s Best Awards 2025 by casting your vote today

Wildlife management expert to present talk about baboons

Staff Reporter|Published

Professor Justin O’Riain will present a talk on baboon management at the Franschhoek Theatre on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30pm.

Urban Caracal project to visit Gordon’s Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

Professor Jacqueline Bishop from the Urban Caracal Project will present a talk on caracal research at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30pm. ...

#Powerof100 campaign to support survivors of sexual abuse

Staff Reporter|Published

Patch Helderberg, a child abuse centre in Somerset West, has appealed to businesses to associate with the campaign that seeks to heal the survivors of sexual abuse. ...

Assessments conclude that Huguenot Tunnel structure remains reliable - SANRAL

Staff Reporter|Published

The engineering assessments conducted at the weekend following the bus fire inside the N1 Huguenot Tunnel, indicates that the tunnel’s structure remains reliable, ...

Helderberg music society presents Michael Kevin Jones and Sjoerd Alkema in concert

Staff Reporter|Published

The Helderberg Village Music Society will feature British cellist Michael Kevin Jones and South African pianist Sjoerd Alkema, on Sunday, October 19.

Breast cancer results in days, not weeks

Karen Watkins|Published

A ground-breaking test launched in Woodstock promises results in days instead of weeks, helping doctors decide if chemotherapy is really needed and sparing many ...

Mixed media demonstration by watercolourist Merissa Slingerland

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape Art Society will host watercolourist Merissa Slingerland for a mixed media demonstration on Thursday, October 9, at the Rotary Club Hall, Lourensford ...

Police uncover illegal alcohol manufacturing facility in Stellenbosch, arrest foreign nationals

Staff Reporter|Published

Police have found an illegal alcohol manufacturing facility in Stellenbosch, three weeks after uncovering one in Klapmuts.

Honouring the next generation of South African Naval leaders at Gordon’s Bay

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

The South African Navy celebrated its passing-out parade for 85 newly trained officers at the picturesque South African Naval College in Gordon’s Bay, honouring ...

Somerset West Night Shelter enhances classrooms with beautiful murals

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The Somerset West Night Shelter is closer to achieving its goal of creating a child-friendly learning environment. A second mural, expected to be finished next week ...

A tale of two toilets

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the poignant story of Mansoor Jaffer, a lifelong activist and writer, as he recounts his harrowing experience in solitary confinement and the unexpected ...

Experience Cape Town's festive lights switch-on: a celebration of community and culture

Staff Reporter|Published

Capetonians are invited to celebrate the Festive Lights Switch-On, a vibrant event filled with dance, design, and community spirit, lighting up the Mother City on ...

International Day of Older Persons: A day in the life of Maureen Champion

Sibulele Kasa|Published

When hard lockdown closed businesses for a limited period during Covid-19, the early childhood development (ECD) centre of Maureen Champion, 67, from Kuils River ...

Red Cross reveals new orthopaedic centre

OWN Correspondent|Published

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has unveiled a R90 million state-of-the-art orthopaedic centre, a significant milestone in paediatric healthcare that ...

Author turns daughter’s challenges into message of hope

Siyavuya Khaya|Updated

Discover how Lisa Witten's beautifully illustrated children's book, 'My World, My Way', serves as a heartfelt bridge between misunderstood children and the world ...

Stellenbosch actress Glemorene Jacobs takes on a villainous role in 'The Meeting'

Staff Reporter|Updated

Stellenbosch actress Glemorene Jacobs stars among a talented cast in the thrilling new film 'The Meeting,' set to premiere on Tubi TV and YouTube on 30 October, ...

SPCA seeks justice as 18 dogs poisoned in Lwandle

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape of Good Hope Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said it is awaiting lab results before opening a criminal case with the police after 18 ...

The Grand Exhibition raises over R30 000 for Rape Crisis Trust

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

The Grand Exhibition, an international burlesque benefit by The Rouge Revue Burlesque Company, successfully raised over R33 000 for Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust during ...

Garden Day 2025: Celebrate with your pets and family

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africans are celebrating a decade of Garden Day this 12 October. Discover how to include your furry friends in the festivities and make the most of your green ...