Revolutionary robotic surgery: Tygerberg Hospital's first living donor kidney procedure

Staff Reporter|Published

Tygerberg Hospital has successfully performed South Africa’s first living donor kidney removal using robotic surgery technology.

Women unite in prayer walk to combat social ills in Cape Town

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Women-led faith groups engaged in a Women’s Prayer Walk for action against social ills like gender-based violence, crime, and for the safety of children and communities ...

Dr Donovan Kirkwood, esteemed botanist, dies tragically in Jonkershoek mountain

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University mourns the tragic loss of Dr Donovan Kirkwood, a dedicated botanist and conservationist, who died while surveying endangered plant species ...

Hottentots Holland Garden Club hosts discussion on conserving honey bee

Staff Reporter|Published

The Hottentots Holland Garden Club's next meeting is on Wednesday, September 10, at 10am at the Somerset West Library Hall, Oak Street, Somerset West.

Seniors rally for respect and improved services from SASSA at Parliament

WESLEY FORD|Published

"More than 200 seniors marched to Parliament, demanding respect and better service from SASSA, as they express their frustrations over pension issues and inadequate ...

Stellenbosch and Somerset West artists among Top 40 Portrait Award finalists

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Christelle du Plessis and Shany van den Berg, both from Stellenbosch, along with Tessa Smit of Somerset West, have been named among the Top 40 finalists for the ...

Discover Spinoza’s 5-point framework for a meaningful life with Reverend Roux Malan

Staff Reporter|Published

Somerset West Unitarian Fellowship is presenting a talk that will be conducted by Reverend Roux Malan, to explore Baruch Spinoza’s revolutionary 5-point framework ...

Support Voices for Palestine fund-raising concert at the Trauma Centre

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join us for the Voices for Palestine concert at the Trauma Centre on September 6, where music, poetry, and community spirit unite to support those affected by conflict. ...

Share your family recipes in community cookbook

Published

Flavours of Cape Town, a Cape Community Media initiative, is inviting home cooks from across its communities to submit their most loved family recipes for a chance ...

Paarl car salesman named boerewors champion

Staff Reporter|Published

A car salesman from Paarl, Roberto Agrela, 33, has claimed the top spot at the 33rd Championship Boerewors finale, presented by two supermarkets at V&A Waterfront ...

Dr Quinton Simpson's new book delves into the heart of apartheid

WESLEY FORD|Published

Discover the powerful insights of Dr Quinton Simpson in his new book, 'Apartheid Of The Heart: Affirmative Action and Me,' as he navigates the complexities of South ...

Transforming education: Free internet and digital library for Kayamandi Secondary pupils

Staff Reporter|Published

Pupils at Kayamandi Secondary School in Stellenbosch now enjoy free internet access and a mobile digital library, thanks to a collaboration that is revolutionising ...

Limited services resume at Lwandle library after attempted burglary

Staff Reporter|Published

Lwandle library has resumed limited services after an attempted break-in on August 11, with essential services like study spaces and photocopying now available while ...

Groote Schuur Hospital launches initiative to reduce women's surgical backlog

OWN Correspondent|Published

On Women’s Day, Groote Schuur Hospital launched a groundbreaking initiative, 'Informed Choices for Healthy Futures', to address the backlog in reproductive surgical ...

Helderberg Hospice benefits from generous blanket donation for winter

Staff Reporter|Published

Helderberg Hospice received a generous gift of 30 soft, warm blankets on Friday, August 15.

Uncover the vital role of soil microbes at the Franschhoek Theatre with Professor Karin Jacobs

Staff Reporter|Published

The Franschhoek Theatre will host microbiologist Professor Karin Jacobs for a talk on soil microbes on Wednesday, August 27, at 6:30pm.

Join the march for change: Honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana at Parliament

OWN Correspondent and WESLEY FORD|Published

Join the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation this Saturday for a powerful march to Parliament, honouring Uyinene and advocating against Gender-Based Violence. Together, ...

Zero Plastic 2040 campaign fills over 80 refuse bags with litter in Stellenbosch

Staff Reporter|Published

The Save the Earth from A to Z (ASEZ) group filled over 80 refuse bags during their clean-up on Sunday, August 17.

Don't miss Petite Giselle and SALT-ed: A ballet experience at The Drama Factory

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Ballet Africa will return to The Drama Factory next month for six performances only of Petite Giselle and SALT-ed, running September 10–14.