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World Hearing Day: Why early detection is important

Sibulele Kasa|Published 1 day 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 day 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 2 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days ago

William Kentridge and Handspring Puppet Company present Faustus in Africa

Book review: Odette

Karen Watkins|Published 3 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 ...

Durbanville photographer wins national award

Sibulele Kasa|Published 1 week ago

Durbanville photographer Werner de Kock, 38, was named as the national winner at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. Werner took first place under the motion ...

Support fight against cancer

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Doccie tells story of returning D6 woman

WESLEY FORD|Published 1 week ago

“This is part of my legacy, and I want to encourage the youth to always remember where they come from,” says Soraya Martheze who is the subject of a short documentary ...

St Patrick’s Day dance

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

CPFs celebrated

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Murder up, rape down in Kraaifontein

Sibulele Kasa|Published 1 week ago

The Kraaifontein police precinct has recorded a 33% increase in murders, according to the latest SAPS crime statistics released on Friday. The increase was recorded ...

Muslim cemetery gets nod for morgue

WESLEY FORD|Published 1 week ago

The Mowbray Muslim Cemetery received City permission earlier this month to build a dedicated morgue at the site. “These approvals included provisions for a washroom, ...