UWC study finds traditional medicine could help safeguard fertility in diabetic men

Staff Reporter|Published

Traditional medicinal plants may offer new solutions for protecting fertility in diabetic men, according to the new study.

City Ballet reveals 2026 line-up

Tara Isaacs|Published

Join Cape Town City Ballet as they celebrate their 2025 achievements and unveil an exciting line-up for the 2026 season, featuring productions like Swingtime and ...

Celebrate healing and activism at the Rahasia Mafiusa showcase

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the Rahasia Mafiusa's From Darkness to Light showcase on Friday December 5, where artists come together to celebrate healing and resilience, coinciding with ...

Cape Town Christmas Cat Show to bring festive feline flair to Durbanville

Staff Reporter|Published

Cat enthusiasts are in for a treat this festive season as the Cape Town Christmas Cat Show returns on Saturday, November 22.

Kruskal Avenue upgrades boosts Bellville CBD

Staff Reporter|Published

The City said a second phase of upgrades at Kruskal Avenue has been completed in the Bellville CBD, a key step in its long-term plan to revitalise the area.

Capetonians celebrated at the City’s civic awards ceremony

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Capetonian luminaries were recognised for their exceptional contributions to the community at the City of Cape Town's Civic Awards, celebrating achievements in various ...

Surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital perform groundbreaking limb reconstruction

Staff Reporter|Published

A team of orthopaedic surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital has performed an innovative limb reconstruction procedure, which Stellenbosch University (SU) described as the ...

U-turn and police reunite Namibian sisters in Cape Town after two-month separation

Staff Reporter|Published

After two months apart, U-Turn and local police reunite two Namibian sisters in a heartwarming story of resilience and community support.

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset ...

Zimele's fund-raising Zumba session empowers amputees and celebrates movement

WESLEY FORD|Published

Zimele's fundraising Zumba session at Herschel Girls School unites beneficiaries and guests in a vibrant celebration of movement and resilience.

City invites public input on Kruis Road upgrade plans in Brackenfell

Staff Reporter|Published

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to have their say on the proposed upgrades to Kruis Road in Brackenfell, between Bottelary Road and Ronelle Street, ...

Join the Fun Walk at Rondebosch Common to celebrate children's rights

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join the Cape Town Museum of Childhood in celebrating World Children's Day with a Fun Walk at Rondebosch Common on Saturday November 22. This event not only marks ...

Meet the most influential people from Kuils River, Kraaifontein

Staff Reporter|Published

The community activists from Kuils River and Kraaifontein were among the Top 30 of the Influential Men & Women of the Year that were honoured by a private company ...

Groundbreaking method utilises dinosaur eggshells for accurate fossil dating

Staff Reporter|Published

A groundbreaking study led by a Stellenbosch University researcher has unveiled a new technique that uses fossilized dinosaur eggshells to determine the age of rocks ...

SboNdaba Dance brings festive cheer to Wynberg and Century City

OWN Correspondent|Published

Don't miss the chance to experience the SboNdaba Dance Academy's vibrant outdoor performances in Wynberg on Sunday November 23 and Century City on Saturday November ...

Kuils River pupils explore coding and physics through UWC's computational modelling workshops

Sibulele Kasa|Published

A group of Grade 10 pupils from Soneike High School in Kuils River have taken their first step into the world of computational modelling, a form of computer coding ...

City of Cape Town collaborates with international organisation to end homelessness

Staff Reporter|Published

The Mould Empower Serve (MES) non-profit, which operates three branches that serve homeless people in the northern suburbs, has applauded the City for joining a ...

Police investigate attempted murder after five men shot in Fisantekraal

Staff Reporter|Published

Durbanville police are investigating attempted murder cases after five men aged between 24 and 31 were shot and wounded in Fisantekraal on Sunday night, November ...

Join the vibrant art exhibition by Autism Western Cape in Rondebosch East

OWN Correspondent|Published

Don't miss the chance to celebrate creativity and inclusivity at Autism Western Cape's art exhibition in Rondebosch East on November 15, showcasing the incredible ...

The role of the Pinelands Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre in disability empowerment

OWN Correspondent|Published

On International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day, discover how the Pinelands Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre has empowered individuals like Nokuthula Yonke, a double ...