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Athlone A's and Bellville strap up for the final stretch
Lonwabo Marele|Published 19 hours ago

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

Two finals lined up for Tantasport

Lonwabo Marele|Published 21 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 4 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 ...

Health awareness at Kraaifontein school

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Over 30 Senior Peer Educators from Grade 10 in Hector Peterson Secondary School, in Wallacene, raised awareness about health issues on Thursday March 27.

Meet the new Kraaifontein CPF

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

The new Kraaifontein Community Police Forum (CPF) was elected at their meeting in Scottsville High School on Tuesday March 25.

Fond farewell after a quarter century of journalism

Chantel Erfort|Published 1 week ago

As Africa Community Media's pioneering first black female editor bids farewell after 24 transformative years, she reflects on the evolution of community journalism, ...

Kentridge and puppet company re-unite for play

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

William Kentridge and Handspring Puppet Company present Faustus in Africa

Book review: Odette

Karen Watkins|Published 1 week ago

Hout Bay author's book follows tale of love and resistance in World War II Paris

Walk-in-heels campaign to support victims of gender-based violence

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Durbanville Lions Club is set to host their first “Walk in Heels for GBV” campaign, on Saturday March 8, with the aim of supporting victims of gender-based violence. ...

A roadmap to starting your business

Steve Reid|Published 1 week ago

I was recently asked if I could write a “how to start your own business” article. I think that is a great idea but want to give suitable content and space to help ...

Kuils River resident makes her comeback to the Mrs South Africa semi-finals

Sibulele Kasa|Published 1 week ago

Kuils River’s Anita Momberg is among 94 semi-finalists of the 2025 Mrs South Africa season. She was selected at the national casting which was held in Menlyn Park ...

Cape Town non-profit clinic celebrates 90 years of life-changing paediatric care

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is celebrating close to 90 years of pioneering paediatric healthcare. Founded in September 1935 by the German Pallottine ...

Cop arrested for allegedly selling TV-streaming services

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

A 49-year-old sergeant, stationed at Durbanville police station, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly reselling the services of Waka TV without authorisation, police ...