Cape Town Mayor celebrates International Day for Older Persons at Ikamva Labantu

Phiri Cawe|Published

On October 1, Cape Town Mayor Hill-Lewis joined the community at Ikamva Labantu’s Enkululekweni Wellness Centre to honour the elderly's vital contributions as leaders ...

Khayelitsha celebrates the launch of a sustainable food garden

Phiri Cawe|Published

Explore the transformative impact of a new sustainable food garden at Yomelela Primary School in Khayelitsha, tackling food insecurity and enriching education.

Experience Cape Town's festive lights switch-on: a celebration of community and culture

Staff Reporter|Published

Capetonians are invited to celebrate the Festive Lights Switch-On, a vibrant event filled with dance, design, and community spirit, lighting up the Mother City on ...

Red Cross reveals new orthopaedic centre

OWN Correspondent|Published

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has unveiled a R90 million state-of-the-art orthopaedic centre, a significant milestone in paediatric healthcare that ...

Supermarkets host a vibrant community event to celebrate Heritage Day

Phiri Cawe|Published

Goal Supermarkets recently hosted a lively event celebrating cultural heritage, bringing together the community to honour diverse traditions and foster unity. With ...

Mfuleni Primary School celebrates 50 Years of empowering young minds

Phiri Cawe|Published

Mfuleni Primary School celebrates its 50th anniversary, reflecting on its journey of empowering children from challenging backgrounds. Join the community in honouring ...

Groote Schuur Hospital assumes custodianship of the Heart Museum, celebrating Heritage Day

OWN Correspondent|Published

In a significant move ahead of Heritage Day, Groote Schuur Hospital's Facility Board takes custodianship of the Heart of Cape Town Museum, promising to preserve ...

Brian Ingpen’s book explores South Africa's supertugs

Karen Watkins|Published

Maritime historian Brian Ingpen and sailor David Murray launch 'South Africa Supertugs', a captivating exploration of legendary supertugs John Ross and Wolraad Woltemade, ...

Frustration over electricity shortages leads to clinic fire in Khayelitsha

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Residents of Marikana informal settlement express their frustration over prolonged electricity shortages by setting fire to a local clinic, disrupting healthcare ...

Healing through storytelling: The launch of 'Our Stories, Our Voices'

Phiri Cawe|Published

Explore the powerful narratives of women who turned their struggles into strength at the launch of 'Our Stories, Our Voices'. This anthology, unveiled on Heritage ...

Cape Cultural Collective’s Children’s Arts Group hosts mini-concert and awards ceremony

OWN Correspondent|Published

Cape Cultural Collective’s Children’s Arts Group held a mini-concert and awards ceremony celebrating learners’ achievements.

Mustadafin Foundation celebrates seniors during Heritage Month

OWN Correspondent|Published

Mustadafin Foundation celebrated 150 seniors during Heritage Month with music, a braai, and cultural performances, recognizing their wisdom and community contributions. ...

Residents of Down Town informal settlement face ongoing water shortages

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Residents of the Down Town informal settlement in Philippi are alarmed by ongoing water shortages, raising questions about the effectiveness of installed taps. Why ...

City of Cape Town’s bursary applications open for 2026

Staff Reporter|Published

The City of Cape Town’s training and development department is offering financial support to students that reside within Cape Town and are registered at accredited ...

Mfuleni businesswoman donates food parcels to jobseekers

Phiri Cawe|Published

Phumla Milisi, a businesswoman from Mfuleni, is making a difference in her community by providing food parcels to jobseekers, helping restore their dignity during ...

Kenny G brings his saxophone to GrandWest

Staff Reporter|Published

The legendary saxophonist Kenny G will bring his smooth jazz magic to South Africa, playing in the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Thursday, October 2.

Mfuleni residents unite for a cleaner community during World Clean-Up Day

Phiri Cawe|Published

Mfuleni residents participated in a clean-up campaign on September 19, part of the global World Clean-Up Day initiative, aimed at promoting environmental awareness ...

Fighting gender-based violence in Nyanga

Phiri Cawe|Published

Nyanga Men Empowerment NPO hosts a dialogue to encourage men to take a stand against gender-based violence and promote a safer community for all