Celebrating creativity: Highlights from Khayelitsha’s Raw Film Festival

Phiri Cawe|Published

Khayelitsha's Raw Film Festival has concluded, celebrating creativity and community spirit with workshops, awards, and inspiring stories from local filmmakers.

Residents of SST live in fear as sewer line bursts under homes

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Residents of the SST informal settlement in Town Two live in constant fear as a frequently bursting sewer line threatens their homes and health. With floors collapsing ...

Creatives reunite for upcoming production of CATS musical opening at Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

The 2025 opening of CATS the Musical will be at Artscape on December 10, featuring a talented local cast and a creative team reuniting after the original South African ...

Opinion: The struggle between community pride and urban decay in Khayelitsha

Phiri Cawe|Published

Discover the duality of Khayelitsha, a township teeming with life and creativity, yet grappling with issues of neglect and violence. This article delves into the ...

SaxyVibes fest at the Castle of Good Hope

Staff Reporter|Published

The SaxyVibes Festival, hosted by saxophonist Don Vino will take place at the iconic Castle of Good Hope on Saturday, November 22. Enjoy performances from top local ...

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively ...

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Marsha Bothma|Published

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

Staff Reporter|Published

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival will return from October 31 to November 9 to bring botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, markets and unique ...

Dr Iqbal Survé receives business and philanthropy award and calls for a new human renaissance

IOL Reporter|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé used his keynote address at the 2025 graduation of the International Peace College South Africa to urge graduates to approach revolutionary technologies ...

Zolani Mahola set to support Grammy-winning Gregory Porter

Staff Reporter|Published

Acclaimed singer Zolani Mahola supports Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter on his highly anticipated Love is King concert tour this November, featuring ...

Cape Town and Vegas rola bola artists connect at mirror tent

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Las Vegas rola bola star Axel Perez and College of Magic graduate Merlo Hollenbach share their circus artistry and balancing techniques under the mirrored tent at ...

Empowering women in South Africa: The Clover Mama Afrika baking initiative

OWN Correspondent|Published

Clover Mama Afrika' s Pies and Pastries Training programme empowers women in South Africa, equipping them with essential baking skills and business knowledge to ...

New science labs open at four schools

Phiri Cawe|Published

Four schools in the metro celebrate the opening of new science laboratories, enhancing practical learning and inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM fields. ...

CODETA leads prayer service amid ongoing taxi violence

Phiri Cawe|Published

Pastors and community members gather at Oliver Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha for a prayer service aimed at promoting peace in the troubled taxi industry and ensuring ...

Khayelitsha RAW Festival: Celebrating South Africa’s emerging film talent

Phiri Cawe|Published

The third annual RAW Festival in Khayelitsha celebrates the resilience and creativity of South Africa’s emerging filmmakers, showcasing over 40 short films that ...

Dragons and dreams soar at Cape Town International Kite Festival

Fuad Esack|Updated

Families and kite enthusiasts gathered to celebrate creativity and community, at the Cape Town International Kite Festival

Cape Town City Ballet and South African Youth Choir unite for RX Radio fundraising event

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) teams up with the South African Youth Choir for a captivating fundraising event to support RX Radio, a platform empowering young voices ...

Pianist Jan Hugo to perform at Summer Symphonies

Staff Reporter|Published

Pianist Jan Hugo returns to the stage in Cape Town to perform Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, ‘The Egyptian’, at the Summer Symphonies.

Community activists in Cape Town graduate, enhancing skills for spatial justice

Alicia English|Published

Twenty-eight community activists from Paarl and various areas in Cape Town graduated from the Development Action Group' s training course, enhancing their leadership ...