Sibulele Kasa

Journalist

Mosselbank River Conservation Team wins gold at the Service Excellence Awards

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The Mosselbank River Conservation Team (MRCT) has been awarded gold as the best resident-performance team at the prestigious 10th Service Excellence Awards, recognising ...

Durbanville residents voice concern about homelessness in local survey

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Following concerns raised by Durbanville residents in a survey about homelessness, a monitoring report obtained by Northern News showed that there is progress in ...

Parow entrepreneur wins R150 000 in national pitching competition

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Parow entrepreneur Rashaad Sambaba walked away with a total of R150,000 after clinching top prizes in the national inter-college entrepreneurship pitching competition. ...

Community pays tribute to mountain biking pioneer Meurant Botha

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Meurant Botha, 50, widely regarded as a founding father of mountain biking in South Africa, died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, September 13.

Children’s book author captivates primary school pupils on National Book Week

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Dr Alicia English's storytelling session at Kraaifontein Library captivated over 100 Grade 3 pupils, igniting their love for reading during National Book Week.

Understanding the challenges of deafness and the solutions available

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By detecting hearing loss early, providing timely intervention, and offering lifelong support, Tygerberg Hospital ensures that children have the opportunity to thrive ...

How a community library is changing lives in Kuils River

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In a small corner of Sunbird Park in Kuils River, a simple act of placing books on a kitchen table gave rise to a community library that would later grow into a ...

Durbanville resident wins Ryno Swart Drawing Medal in 2025 Portrait Award

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Durbanville resident, Ruan Huisamen,  won a medal and secured a spot in the top six of the prestigious Portrait Award on Friday, August 29.

Women unite in prayer walk to combat social ills in Cape Town

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Women-led faith groups engaged in a Women’s Prayer Walk for action against social ills like gender-based violence, crime, and for the safety of children and communities ...

Kraaifontein residents march for basic services

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Hundreds of Kraaifontein residents took to the streets on August 27, demanding immediate action on critical issues like crime, healthcare, and sanitation, as they ...

High Five show helps ease children's anxiety in Brackenfell

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The High Five show visited Curro Brackenfell Primary School on Friday, August 22, to help children deal with the stress and anxiety they face.

A stage adaptation of Blood & Silver at The Drama Factory

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Seasoned actor David Muller will perform as Jan Glazewski in the stage adaptation of Blood & Silver at The Drama Factory in a limited run in September.

Stellenbosch and Somerset West artists among Top 40 Portrait Award finalists

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Christelle du Plessis and Shany van den Berg, both from Stellenbosch, along with Tessa Smit of Somerset West, have been named among the Top 40 finalists for the ...

Kraaifontein woman of faith outlives her pain to give survivors of GBV a place to belong

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Long before she became a voice for the voiceless, Reverend Tanelle Welff-Dixon from Scottsville, Kraaifontein, carried the deep scars of two rapes before she was ...

Update: City responds to Kraaifontein's water crisis with tanker delivery

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A week after Northern News reported that Covid Informal Settlement had been without drinking water for more than 12 months in Kraaifontein, the City dispatched a ...

Brackenfell teacher recognised for excellence in special needs teaching

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Chantelle Carstens, a teacher at Paarl School for pupils with disabilities in Brackenfell, clinched an award at the provincial teaching awards on Friday, August ...

Mitchells Plain woman turns her struggles into hope for homeless people battling addiction

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The manager of the Parow Centre of Hope has used Women’s Month to urge women to embrace their uniqueness and work towards a world where every woman can thrive.

Goodwood daycare child dies mysteriously in hospital

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Two weeks after 22-months-old Amandla Ziqubu mysteriously died in hospital, no arrest has been made, leaving the family with unanswered questions.

Apply now for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series

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Small businesses serving the Bellville area are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series, a business development initiative that connects ...

‘Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have lower risk of infections’

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Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.

Kraaifontein residents seek help as drinking water crisis deepens

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A year-long lack of access to drinking water has compelled a Kraaifontein community to seek intervention from the South African Human Rights Commission.

Illegal fishing threatens wildlife at Durbanville dams

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The City has issued a warning against illegal fishing at the Durbanville dams following two separate incidents reported within a week.

Revitalising Bellville: Spotlight on innovative rehabilitation projects

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Join the Greater Tygerberg Partnership on a transformative tour of Bellville CBD, where innovative projects are breathing new life into the community and promoting ...

Anita Momberg from Kuils River named Top 30 finalist in Mrs South Africa 2025

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Anita Momberg has secured her place as one of the Top 30 Finalists in the Mrs South Africa 2025 competition.

Durbanville model wins global pageant

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Durbanville’s model Bianca Edwards was crowned the 2025 Royal International Ms in Florida on Saturday July 12.