More than 90 000 gather for the 56th annual Festive Lights Switch-On in Cape Town

Fouzia van der Fort|Updated

More than 90 000 attendees at Cape Town's annual Festive Lights Switch-On, where the city comes alive with music, lights, and community spirit.

Cape Town vigil mourns children lost to unsafe play spaces

Fouzia van der Fort|Updated

Community members mourn children lost to unsafe play spaces, demanding urgent action for safer environments at a vigil at Cape Town civic centre.

Gugulethu and Manenberg march for safety in 'Take Back the Night' campaign

Phiri Cawe|Published

Residents of Gugulethu and Manenberg unite in a powerful march against crime, demanding safer streets and an end to violence as part of the 'Take Back the Night' ...

Men in Nyanga pledge to combat gender-based violence and redefine masculinity

Phiri Cawe|Published

During the annual Men’s Dialogue at Etafeni Day Care Centre, men in Nyanga pledged to combat gender-based violence and redefine their roles in society, promoting ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Experience Taryn Little-Viglino's transformative journey in 'WHO AM I?

WESLEY FORD|Published

Taryn Little-Viglino, a performing artist and registered counsellor, shares her inspiring journey in the autobiographical play 'WHO AM I?', exploring themes of healing ...