Cape Town earns international accolades as top global travel destination

Own Correspondent|Published

Cape Town has received international recognition after being ranked among the world’s leading travel destinations by two publications.

Rise Above Development's Christmas event promotes child safety and community spirit

Roshan Abrahams|Published

On December 10, Rise Above Development (RAD) in Lavender Hill hosted a Christmas event focused on child safety, featuring carols by candlelight and discussions with ...

Western Cape's crime-fighting struggles: Police commissioner addresses officer shortages and semigration

Theolin Tembo|Published

Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile reveals how police officer poaching and semigration are straining crime-fighting efforts in the Western Cape.

Stay safe from measles this festive season

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles ...

Police arrest alleged drug dealer in Sea Point after tip-off

OWN Correspondent|Published

Sea Point police arrested a 48-year-old man for alleged drug dealing after a tip-off from a member of the public led officers to a suspicious transaction along Beach ...

Western Cape Blood Service appeals for blood donations amid critical shortages

Own Correspondent|Published

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels. ...

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December ...

Police foil suspected gun attack outside Wynberg Magistrates' Court

Own Correspondent|Published

Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal firearms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believe was a planned attack ...

Kleinberg Primary celebrates Grade 7 achievements at valedictory ceremony

Erin Carelse|Published

Kleinberg Primary School's annual Grade 7 Valedictory ceremony celebrated the hard work and achievements of learners, recognising top performers with certificates ...

Clovelly Seniors group raise R90 000 for local causes

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover how the Clovelly Monday Seniors Golf Group's annual dinner raised R90 000 for vital community initiatives, showcasing the power of local support and generosity. ...

Stellenbosch University graduates one of South Africa’s youngest doctors

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University has capped one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa after 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine ...

False Bay safe house urgently seeks funding to continue supporting victims of abuse

WESLEY FORD|Published

With the threat of closure looming, aFalse Bay safe house urgently seeks R180,000 to continue providing vital support to abuse victims. Discover how this organisation ...

Looking back at the stories that shaped the far south in 2025

Erin Carelse|Published

From major community debates and infrastructure upgrades to sporting milestones, education achievements and the loss of respected local figures, 2025 was a year ...

How Rainbow Dreams Trust is transforming lives in Hout Bay

Tara Isaacs|Published

Discover how Rainbow Dreams Trust is making a difference in Hout Bay through its inspiring events, including an awards ceremony and Camp Hope for children battling ...

Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A pioneering South African research project is turning to the night sky to address rising mental health challenges, with early findings showing that stargazing can ...

Kleinberg Primary School honours its top academic achievers

Erin Carelse|Published

Kleinberg Primary School's 2025 Academic Awards Ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of learners from Grades 1 to 6, with Principal Denzil van Graan ...

Jubilee Square lights up with annual Switching on of the Christmas Lights

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Despite the southeaster, over 200 visitors gathered at Jubilee Square on December 7 to celebrate the annual Switching On of the Christmas Lights. Organised by Simonstown. ...

Fish Hoek Lions rally men to take a stand against gender-based violence

Erin Carelse|Updated

On December 6, men donned women's heels at Longbeach Mall for the Fish Hoek Lions Club's 'Walk in Heels' event, a powerful demonstration of solidarity against gender-based ...

Fish Hoek's Tyler Robinson makes waves in Taste Master Junior competition

Erin Carelse|Published

Tyler Robinson, a 17-year-old from Fish Hoek, has emerged as a standout contestant on Taste Master Junior, securing a place in the Top 5 and winning the hearts of ...