Cyclists saddle up against muggings

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

“It was a nice Sunday morning for a quick cycle to town and back; little did I realise it would change my life forever,” says Robbie Grant. Mr Grant, of Bothasig, ...

Thousands of bikers join charity toy ride

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

In support of orphans and needy children, thousands of motorcyclists strapped soft toys to their bikes and rode out to Killarney International Raceway to deliver ...

'Don’t even think about drinking and driving’

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

More than 5000 municipal safety officers - including undercover police - will be deployed across the city to keep the public safe this festive season, says mayor ...

Western Cape police unveil festive season plan

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

With the holiday season fast approaching, Western Cape police and law enforcement partners said they are ready to keep communities safe. They displayed their preparedness ...

Enjoy kite festival at Melkbosstrand Beach

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Cape Mental Health is inviting all dreamers to let their kites fly into the clouds on Sunday October 27 when they host the annual Pop-Up Fly Event at Melkbosstrand ...

Kraaifontein parents seek help to end fighting between pupils

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Kraaifontein parents are seeking help to end an ongoing fight between pupils from Masibambane Secondary and Bloekombos Secondary schools. Community activist Linda ...

Metro district excels in indigenous games

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

The Western Cape Indigenous Games Festival held in Kuils River from September 24 to 26 was a showcase of talent and heritage. The festival held at the Western Cape ...

Heritage Day celebrated with indigenous games festival

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

The Western Cape Indigenous Games Festival were officially opened by MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, on Tuesday September 24 as part of celebrating ...

Coastal clean-up on Robben Island

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

The Robben Island shoreline was buzzing with volunteers who came to clean up the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Saturday. Robben Island Museum joined forces with ...

Mayor mucks in with Cape Town spring clean

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

It's been a long, hard winter, but Cape Town is now cleaning up its act to welcome its summer visitors, says mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. He was speaking at a mass ...

Women urged to unite against GBV

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

“Mothers are the glue to the family. A mother must have a voice, mother must fight for every one in her family. That is why it’s so important that women come together ...

Spring snow

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Snow dusting farmlands and mountains outside Ceres this week just days before the arrival of spring. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBEMountains covered in snow outside Ceres. ...

UWC bring home regional CAF Women’s Champions League cup

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

The University of the Western Cape’s women’s football team were warmly welcomed home by supporters at Cape Town International Airport after winning the regional ...

Winter sunrise

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Mist over the Kuils River on Monday morning. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

Summit gets down to business

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners heard how they could grow their ventures and overcome obstacles when government and other industry leaders took ...

In pictures: Flooding in Monte Vista and Goodwood

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Heavy rains continue to fall over the peninsula. Montague Drive in Monte Vista and Milton Road in Goodwood were heavily flooded on Thursday morning. Cyclists take ...

Upgraded Horizon secure care centre reopened

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Western Cape MEC of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially opened the upgraded Horizon Child Youth Care Centre in Eerste River. The centre is one of the seven ...

‘We are a forgotten community’

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Residents of the Vlak informal settlement at Goliath Estate in Kraaifontein fear for their well being as heavy rains and strong winds continue this week. Some of ...

Montana Vikings bring home Soweto Basketball Uprising trophy

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Montana Vikings returned home from the Soweto Basketball Uprising as champions last week. The festival and tournament took place in Gauteng from Friday June 14 to ...

Flooding at Social Distance informal settlement: snapshots

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Residents of the informal settlement called Social Distance in Bloekombos, Kraaifontein, were among the communities affected by heavy rains and flooding early this ...

Bloekombos church swamped by sewage

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

A Bloekombos church was swamped by sewage at the weekend following a pipe blockage in the area. Pastor Makhosi Hoyini, of the Open Vision Church, said church members ...

Police outline plans ahead of elections

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile outlined the police’s plans for the upcoming general elections at a parade by members of the ...

Women navigating careers at sea

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

When Nomava Sipendu was in Grade 10 at Manzomthombo Secondary School in Mfuleni she attended a career exhibition which set her on course for a career at sea. Ms ...

Young entrepreneurs invited to pitch their bright business ideas

Bhekizizwe Radebe and Staff Reporter|Published

A City initiative aimed at giving young entrepreneurs a boost got off to a slow start this week when only about 10 young hopefuls showed up at Bellville Library ...

Let love blossom at Durbanville Rose Garden

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published

The Durbanville Rose Garden is inviting couples to celebrate their love among the most romantic of all blooms this Valentine's Day. Entry to this municipal garden ...