Khayelitsha community marches to honour Lolitha and combat gender-based violence

Phiri Cawe|Published

Community members in Khayelitsha gather to honour the memory of seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa, calling for an end to gender-based violence during a poignant march ...

K1 and Boxing champions crowned at packed Junxion Mall combat finals

Published

As 2025 draws to a close, Ottery-based Vibrant Sport transformed Phillipi's Junxion Mall into an electrifying combat arena, crowning six champions in K1 and boxing. ...

UMC crowns first champions as new promotion launches with success

Buntu Gotywa|Published

Cape Town's newest MMA promotion, Undisputed MMA Championships, made an impressive debut at Oaklands High School with three championship bouts and 14 action-packed ...

Festive lights return to Langa and Mitchell's Plain after 10-year hiatus

OWN Correspondent|Published

Festive lights switch-on events will take place in Langa on Tuesday December 2 and Mitchell's Plain on Friday December 5, from 4pm to 9pm. Both events feature local ...

Explore Ajay Lalu's debut book on the vibrant Kaapse Klopse culture

WESLEY FORD|Updated

Fine art photographer Ajay Lula invites readers to explore the vibrant and resilient memories of the Kaapse Klopse in his debut book, A Mountain Divides. This heartfelt ...

Playtopia returns to Homecoming Centre

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for Playtopia 2025, the premier indie-games and immersive arts festival! Returning to the District Six Homecoming Centre on December 5 and 6, this year’s ...

White prayer day observed amid 16 Days of Activism

Marsha Bothma|Published

Mitchell’s Plain Network Opposing Abuse held its White Prayer Day, honouring gender-based violence victims and graduates of a carers’ training programme.

Moses Mabhida Library champions women's voices against gender-based violence

Phiri Cawe|Published

Moses Mabhida Library hosts an empowering event for women, urging them to speak out against gender-based violence and share their experiences, as community organisations ...

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 ...

Ilitha Labantu Celebrates Mandisa Monakali's Legacy at Inaugural Lecture

Phiri Cawe|Published

Join Ilitha Labantu and the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice as they honour the legacy of Mandisa Monakali in an inaugural lecture that inspires ...

All-round performance propels Gugs to fourth season victory

Buntu Gotywa|Published

Mangaliso Mtima's composed 42 runs set the platform as Gugulethu Cricket Club returned to winning ways with a 23-run victory over UCT in their First Division B clash. ...

Launch of Act For Change Food Garden to support community gardens

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Shoprite's new Act For Change Food Garden Competition aims to uplift community gardens across South Africa, reinforcing its decade-long commitment to sustainable ...

Gugulethu senior citizen pleads for help amid theft and vandalism

Phiri Cawe|Published

Ninety-year-old Eunice Fuma from Gugulethu is facing a dire situation as she pleads for assistance to restore her home, which has been vandalised by her grandson. ...

Get ready for the festive season at Table Mountain National Park

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

As the festive season approaches, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is enhancing safety measures through strategic partnerships, ensuring a secure and enjoyable ...

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' ...

Gugulethu police reservist receives unexpected support from colleagues

Phiri Cawe|Published

A Gugulethu police reservist receives much-needed support from her colleagues, who pooled resources to provide her with groceries during a challenging time.

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 ...

Residents question safety of Colorado bridge despite upgrades

Marsha Bothma|Published

Residents remain frustrated as bridge upgrades progress, citing crime risks, inadequate safety measures, and ongoing concerns for pedestrians.

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. ...