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Cape Town Opera welcomes three singers and pianist
Published 2 hours ago

Cape Town Opera welcomes three singers and pianist

Book review: Gabriel's Moon

Published 2 hours ago

In Gabriel's Moon, William Boyd crafts a gripping tale of espionage set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.

Borer beetle found in Bellville tree

Staff Reporter|Published 3 hours ago

A Boxelder tree on a private property in Oakdale, Bellville, has tested positive for the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB).

‘The expropriation act is not land confiscation’ - Minister Nyontsho

Sibulele Kasa|Published 10 hours ago

The expropriation act of 2025 replaces the “outdated” 1975 expropriation act and aims to align land reform policy with the constitution, minister of rural development ...

Hamilton Softball aims for triple trophy glory in season finale

Lonwabo Marele|Published 1 day ago

Hamilton Softball Club, the pride of the atlantic seaboard, is on the brink of a historic triple trophy victory as they prepare for the Major League Knockout final ...

Non-profit needs gas for their feeding project

Letter to the Editor|Published 1 day ago

The Givers NPO has gathered ingredients to feed thousands across Western Cape communities, but lacks the crucial gas needed to cook the meals. With 10 large pots ...

Basketball action: Cape Town Sharks, Hustlers and Unity collect wins in Gugulethu

Lonwabo Marele|Published 2 days ago

Kasi Invitational Games basketball friendlies week seven done and dusted in Gugulethu

Baby Leo battles rare disorder

Lizahn Bowers|Published 2 days ago

Eight-month-old Leo Parker from Claremont faces a desperate race against time as his parents search for a matching bone marrow donor. Diagnosed with a rare genetic ...

Westridge Yankees secure three softball Knockout final spots

Lonwabo Marele|Published 2 days ago

Westridge Yankees Ladies Teams Triumph to Reach Grand Challenge and Knockout Finals

Brackenfell school tops Casual Day sticker sales

Sibulele Kasa|Published 2 days ago

The Paarl School Development Foundation (PSDF) secured first place in the province for their 2024 Casual Day sticker sales.

Athlone A's and Bellville strap up for the final stretch

Lonwabo Marele|Published 3 days ago

Athlone Athletic and Bellville Tygers will play the third and deciding semi-final of the CTBF's Major League Knockout Cup.

Two finals lined up for Tantasport

Lonwabo Marele|Published 3 days ago

Tantasport will be playing Westridge Yankees in the Grand Challenge and Knockout finals of the Cape Town Softball Association's Ladies Major League.

Organisation educates youth through podcast

Sibulele Kasa|Published 3 days ago

The Kraaifontein branch of the gold-youth development agency has turned to podcasting to educate the youth about topics that matter.

AI-generated opera set to disrupt traditional performance

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

A groundbreaking fusion of dance, opera, and artificial intelligence (AI) on show at the Baxter theatre this March by Cape-based Darkroom Contemporary.

Chicago makes return to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management has announced that Chicago is back in 2025.

From the mouths of babes

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 days ago

From misheard lyrics to philosophical observations, these candid conversations with my seven children offer a heartwarming glimpse into the delightful chaos of large ...

Bursary funding for Kraaifontein primary school pupils

Sibulele Kasa|Published 6 days ago

A United Kingdom-based charity organisation has joined hands with a local non-profit organisation to aid pupils of the AME Primary School in Eikendal, Kraaifontein. ...

World Hearing Day: Why early detection is important

Sibulele Kasa|Published 1 week ago

Discover why early detection of hearing loss is crucial for child development and how World Hearing Day raises awareness for safe listening practices.

Sassa beneficiaries can access payments after missed deadline

Yolande Du Preez|Published 1 week ago

Beneficiaries missing the Thursday March 20 deadline for Postbank black cards can still access their grants through a cardless withdrawal system, as confirmed by ...

HPV vaccine programme being rolled out

OWN Correspondent|Published 1 week ago

The provincial department of Health and Wellness urges parents to vaccinate young girls against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, through a school health ...