Iliso Care Society's new tractor donation: A boost for community development

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Iliso Care Society, a vital player in hunger relief and community development in Site C, has received a significant boost with a tractor donation from Virginia Tech ...

Transforming Safety: The Impact of the Langa Safety Patrol in Cape Town

Phiri Cawe|Published

Discover how the Langa Safety Patrol is reshaping safety in Cape Town's oldest township, turning fear into hope and empowering locals to reclaim their streets.

Western Cape pupils achieve record-breaking matric results

Fouzia van der Fort|Updated

The Western Cape celebrates the remarkable achievements of its top matric class of 2025, with students recognised for outstanding academic performance, including ...

Mdzananda Animal Clinic unveils new operating theatre to support community veterinary care

Marsha Bothma|Updated

Thanks to overwhelming community support, Mdzananda Animal Clinic reopens its new operating theatre, ensuring essential veterinary services for Khayelitsha's animals ...

Community demands change from Gugulethu sports complex manager

Phiri Cawe|Published

Gugulethu residents express their frustration through a peaceful march, demanding accountability from the sports complex manager over access issues and a perceived ...

How CODETA achieved zero fatalities on the roads this festive season

Phiri Cawe|Published

Codeta has achieved a remarkable milestone with zero road fatalities during the festive season, attributing this success to road safety campaigns and community engagement. ...

Nineteen-year-old arrested in deadly Marikana shebeen shooting

siyavuya khaya|Published

Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect linked to a tragic mass shooting at a Philippi East shebeen, which left nine people dead. As the community grapples with ...

Isikhokelo Primary pupils celebrate new school Uniforms

Phiri Cawe|Published

Isikhokelo Primary School's learners received new school uniforms, bringing joy and relief to families. This initiative, supported by SASSA, aims to restore dignity ...

Celebrating Constable Natalia Jibilikile: A beacon of hope at the Provincial Women of the Year Award

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Constable Natalia Jibilikile, a dedicated domestic violence coordinator, shares her emotional journey as she is named second runner-up at the provincial women of ...

Young South African sailors win 2025 Cape2Rio race on handicap

Marsha Bothma|Published

The Alexforbes Angel Wings crew from Masiphumelele and Khayelitsha won the 2025 Cape2Rio race on handicap, overcoming storms, a broken boom, and first-time Atlantic ...

A Gift of Hope: Khayelitsha Good Samaritan lifts blind mother’s burden

Phiri Cawe|Published

A Khayelitsha Good Samaritan, Thembisa Skaap, brings hope to a blind mother, Phumeza Mkiva, by providing essential food parcels and pledging to help her secure safer ...

Khayelitsha fire leaves families devastated and homeless

Phiri Cawe|Published

A devastating fire in Khayelitsha has left over 50 residents homeless, including Ayanda Ngcebetshana and her daughter. As families grapple with loss and uncertainty, ...

Club runners tackle 30km Bay to Bay road race

Fuad Esack|Published

Gugulethu and and Langa athletic clubs well represented in Sunday's Bay to Bay road race

New Ilitha High School opens to tackle pupil placement crisis in Khayelitsha

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Ilitha High School has officially opened its doors to students, responding to the urgent need for pupil placements in Khayelitsha, despite ongoing construction. ...

Fear grips Marikana: The shebeen debate after a deadly mass shooting

Phiri Cawe|Published

Residents of Marikana grapple with fear and violence following a tragic mass shooting, debating the role of shebeens in their community and the complex realities ...

Khayelitsha CPF chair Phindile George receives award for crime-fighting efforts

Phiri Cawe|Published

Phindile George, chairperson of the Khayelitsha CPF, is honoured for his relentless dedication to fighting crime in Site B, showcasing the power of community collaboration ...

How Cape Town's youth are reconnecting with their complex heritage

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Cape Town's youth are confronting their complex family histories through art and community discussions, highlighting the urgent need for cultural engagement.

Avoid last-minute uniform stress by planning ahead

Phiri Cawe|Published

As the back-to-school rush begins, local supplier Wanga Tshonti urges parents to plan ahead for school uniform purchases to alleviate stress and ensure quality.

Gugulethu families endure eight years in community hall amid eviction threats.

Phiri Cawe|Published

Families in Gugulethu have been living in a community hall for nearly eight years, facing eviction threats and deteriorating conditions while awaiting permanent ...