Community collaboration leads to new early childhood development centre
A much-needed early childhood development (ECD) facility has been opened on the West Coast with the creation of the Nuwerus Crèche Activity Centre.
Cape Town schools benefit from generous sports shoe donation
Eyes lit up and smiles spread across the children’s faces as they collected their new pairs of sports shoes, each offering a grateful thank you.
Residents sceptic despite City assurances that beach water quality meets acceptable standards
The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate on Friday held its fifth quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF), with residents and other interested parties to discuss the marine outfalls (discharge points for wastewater) at three locations: Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Green Point across Cape Town.
Religious intolerance LGBTQ+ Rights and the South African Constitution: The impact of Imam Hendricks' Murder
The recent murder of openly gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks has sparked a heated debate surrounding religious intolerance and LGBTQ+ rights in South Africa’s diverse society.
The evolution of graffiti as art
Graffiti has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an underground form of rebellion.
The Hand-Me-Down Chronicles: From “not my child” to “what a blessing. ”
Ah, motherhood—the beautiful chaos where every day is filled with both joy and a fair share of tantrums (sometimes from me).
The impact of firearm violence on children in the Western Cape
Between 1 and 11 February 2025, Hospital Emergency Centre Triage and Information System-linked sites, including clinics, hospitals, and emergency centres, recorded 2, 694 cases of assault-related injuries, with 132 involving firearms.
Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Task Team established to address human-wildlife conflicts
In a significant development for wildlife management on the Cape Peninsula, the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has officially established and announced the members responsible for carrying out the Baboon Strategic Management Plan (BSMP).
Time to paint the town rainbow at this years Cape Town’s Pride Parade and Mardi Gras
Cape Town’s Pride Festival is ready to bring the rainbow magic, with the highly anticipated Pride Parade and Mardi Gras lighting up the streets on Saturday, March 1st.
Advocates urge strong leadership qualities for incoming Children's Commissioner
Children's rights organisations and lobby groups across the Western Cape are calling for a speedy resolution to begin the process of appointing a strong and capable Children's Commissioner to ensure the protection, safety, and well-being of vulnerable children.
Budget Speech cancellation highlights tensions within South Africa's Coalition Government
The cancellation of South Africa's 2025 Budget Speech due to internal disputes within the Government National Unity raises concerns about the coalition's stability and the country's economic future.
Stef Bos to perform at Kirstenbosch
The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are set to host a special and deeply personal performance by renowned Belgian-Dutch singer-songwriter Stef Bos on Sunday, 23 February 2025.
Predictions for South Africa's Budget Speech: Tough decisions ahead for the Finance Minister
As South Africa approaches the highly anticipated budget speech, economists, Dawie Roodt and Ulricht Joubert, have painted a bleak picture of the country’s economic future, warning that the Minister of Finance faces a difficult and challenging task ahead.
Urgent Action Required: Western Cape Government Addresses Funding Shortfall for HIV/AIDS Services
The National Department of Health’s response to the 90-day suspension of certain foreign aid by the United States has been pivotal in ensuring that HIV/AIDS services and treatments can continue without disruption.
A heartfelt journey: Oaheng Twala's fight for life
At just over a year old, Oaheng Twala’s heart condition took a serious turn, putting her life in jeopardy.
Cape Town Ulama Board calls for peace after murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks
Outrage in South Africa as the murder of openly gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks sparks calls for justice and respect for the legal process from the Cape Town Ulama Board.
MyMachine South Africa: Empowering kids to dream and innovate
MyMachine South Africa is helping children in Cape Town develop creative confidence and the skills to innovate for a brighter future.
On the road to learning: How the Travelling Classroom is changing education
In an inspiring move to improve education in South Africa’s rural areas, the “Travelling Classroom” is taking learning on the road.
Student accommodation a national crisis
Joff van Reenen, CEO of international auction consultancy The Chant Laboratory and Director of the South African Institute of Auctioneers, pointed to the staggering demand, with over 4. 2 million applications for just 131,987 first-year places across 19 of South Africa’s public universities.
Tafelberg case: A pivotal moment for affordable housing in Cape Town
Human rights organization Ndifuna Ukwazi believes the fate of the Tafelberg site could pave the way for a more equitable future for Cape Town's poor and working-class communities.
Calls to revoke citizenship amid Trump’s controversial offer to Afrikaners
Despite the EFF calling on the president to revoke the citizenship of any Afrikaner who accepts Trump’s offer for refuge, organisations and political counterparts beg to differ.
Adventures of a picky eater
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the world of picky eaters is one full of contradictions.
Pat September: a journey through trauma and compassion
Patricia Pat September, a 59-year-old medic from Portlands, has spent nearly three decades serving her community in emergency medical services.
Minister shares her three-phase plan to making the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) publicly accessible
In a decisive move to combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has outlined a three-phase approach to making the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) publicly accessible.
WATCH: Thrilling highlights from the 2025 MTBS Flashes and Athletics Competition
It was a thrilling day at DHL Stadium on February 8, as the highly anticipated 2025 MTBS Flashes and inter-school athletics competition unfolded.