Experience the artistry of Coleen Pienaar at a live oil painting demonstration

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Somerset West art lovers for an exclusive live oil painting demonstration by the acclaimed Coleen Pienaar, hosted by the Western Cape Art Society (WCAS) this ...

Rusthof Cemetery: Grieving family calls for restoration and respect

Marsha Dean|Published

A Tafelsig resident passionately urges local authorities to restore dignity to Rusthof Cemetery, highlighting the distressing conditions that families face while ...

Environmental authorities investigate illegal felling of yellowwood trees in Somerset West

Murray Swart|Published

An investigation is underway in Somerset West following the illegal destruction of nine protected yellowwood trees at Stella Street Park, raising urgent concerns ...

Tragic loss of Stellenbosch FC player Jeandre Gaffoor at 20

Marsha Dean|Published

The Cape football community is devastated by the sudden passing of Jeandre Gaffoor, a promising young player for Stellenbosch FC, as tributes pour in from friends ...

U3A Helderberg initiates 'South Africa Today' for informed dialogue on current affairs

Own Correspondent|Published

The U3A Helderberg is launching 'South Africa Today,' a crucial initiative aimed at fostering democracy through informed discussions on national issues, featuring ...

Join the fight: Support six-year-old Mia-Miri Wessels in her battle against leukaemia

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Join the community effort to support six-year-old Mia-Miri Wessels, who is bravely battling leukaemia. A Fun Run & Walk is set to raise funds for her treatment, ...

Join the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA in spreading love this Valentine's month

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

February, the month of love, is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in heart health. Join the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA's fundraising efforts this ...

Urgent action taken by SPCA after parrot neglect in Gordon's Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

In a heartbreaking case of neglect, two parrots were humanely euthanised after the SPCA's investigation in Gordon’s Bay revealed severe animal cruelty, underscoring ...

Rotary President urges clubs to embrace youth for a modern future

Sibulele Kasa|Published

In a compelling keynote address, International Rotary President Francesco Arezzo urged local clubs to recruit young people, emphasising their vital role in modernising ...

Ubuntu educators to host community gathering in Somerset West

Own Correspondent|Published

Join Reverend Theo and Thandi Mayekiso as they explore the transformative power of Ubuntu at a special gathering in Somerset West, sharing insights from their recent ...

Gordon's Bay triple murder: Four suspects questioned by police

Marsha Dean|Published

Police have taken four individuals in for questioning regarding the brutal triple murder at Gordon's Bay, believed to be gang-related.

Celebrate the Stellenbosch harvest season: Parades and street soirées await

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Kick off the harvest season with vibrant food, wine, and music events across the Winelands, starting with the lively Stellenbosch Harvest Parade on Saturday, January ...

Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra to present 'Classical Kaleidoscope' at Stellenbosch Town Hall

Staff Reporter|Published

The Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) will present Classical Kaleidoscope at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Saturday, March 21.

Beat the heat: Cape Town launches Cool Spaces pilot at Sir Lowry's Pass Library

Own Correspondent|Published

The City of Cape Town has launched an innovative Cool Spaces pilot at Sir Lowry’s Pass Library, part of its Beat the Heat campaign, designed to provide safe havens ...

Helderberg Rotary Anns donate knitted baby jerseys to Mama Themba

Own Correspondent|Published

Helderberg Rotary Anns have generously donated knitted baby jerseys to Mama Themba, a health programme under the Thembalitsha Foundation, aimed at supporting new ...

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 ...

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 ...