Public open spaces for housing

Letter to the Editor|Published

The City of Cape Town is considering using public open spaces like Elgin Park for low-income housing. As a community, we must unite to oppose this urbanisation, ...

Women take centre stage at Barebones MMA championships

Published

History will be made at Barebones MMA Championships when Ayesha Majiet and Tara Abrahams battle for the promotion's first-ever women's title on November 8 in Sunningdale. ...

Rising through the ashes: Mitchell's Plain kickboxers win gold

Buntu Gotywa|Published

After losing all their equipment in a devastating fire, Mitchell's Plain Kickboxing Club achieved the impossible: six athletes competed at the National Championships ...

Creatives reunite for upcoming production of CATS musical opening at Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

The 2025 opening of CATS the Musical will be at Artscape on December 10, featuring a talented local cast and a creative team reuniting after the original South African ...

Catch Seeff Properties at the Glen Road Community Market

ADVERTORIAL|Updated

Anyone living in or visiting the Glencairn area shouldn’t miss the Glencairn Community Market, held on the last Saturday of each month from 9am to12pm (weather-permitting) ...

SaxyVibes fest at the Castle of Good Hope

Staff Reporter|Published

The SaxyVibes Festival, hosted by saxophonist Don Vino will take place at the iconic Castle of Good Hope on Saturday, November 22. Enjoy performances from top local ...

Pink hijab support cancer awareness

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Hundreds of Muslim women donned pink hijabs to support breast cancer awareness at the Voice of the Cape Radio's annual event, promoting community solidarity and ...

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively ...

Bakkies, the elephant seal, returns to Cape Town's shores

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Celebrity Bakkies the elephant seal returns to Cape Town, prompting public awareness and safety measures.

Community voices concerns as City defends Masiphumelele spatial development plan

Erin Carelse|Published

The City of Cape Town defends its draft Masiphumelele Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) as civic groups and community leaders raise concerns over potential ...

Marching competition to empower youth

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Six schools from the Cape Metro Marching Association (CMMA) will take part in the West Coast Marching Competition in Malmesbury on Saturday, December 6. The non-profit ...

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Marsha Bothma|Published

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

Staff Reporter|Published

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival will return from October 31 to November 9 to bring botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, markets and unique ...

Dr Iqbal Survé receives business and philanthropy award and calls for a new human renaissance

IOL Reporter|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé used his keynote address at the 2025 graduation of the International Peace College South Africa to urge graduates to approach revolutionary technologies ...

Zolani Mahola set to support Grammy-winning Gregory Porter

Staff Reporter|Published

Acclaimed singer Zolani Mahola supports Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter on his highly anticipated Love is King concert tour this November, featuring ...

Four decades of craft, friendship and purpose: The Constantia Handcraft Club turns 40

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of the Constantia Handcraft Club, which has fostered creativity and community for 40 years, transforming lives through craft and connection. ...

Family — the bond behind Spartan Harriers after nearly one and a quarter of a century

Fuad Esack|Updated

Legacy and family still the vibe at Spartan Harriers

Cape Town and Vegas rola bola artists connect at mirror tent

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Las Vegas rola bola star Axel Perez and College of Magic graduate Merlo Hollenbach share their circus artistry and balancing techniques under the mirrored tent at ...

What's on in the far south

Erin Carelse|Updated

Explore the vibrant community of Fish Hoek Valley with our weekly guide to local events, clubs, markets, and activities. Stay connected and discover what’s happening ...