The golden years: Why pet insurance matters for senior pet care

ADVERTORIAL|Published

As our beloved companions enter their golden years, their needs shift in subtle yet significant ways. Senior pets may nap more, play less, or move with a little extra stiffness, but behind those greying muzzles lie a lifetime of love that deserves co…

Mowbray Maternity Hospital introduces new X-ray technology

Staff Reporter|Published

Mowbray Maternity Hospital has unveiled a cutting-edge ceiling-suspended X-ray machine, significantly improving patient care and accessibility for mothers and newborns. ...

Experience Taryn Little-Viglino's transformative journey in 'WHO AM I?

WESLEY FORD|Published

Taryn Little-Viglino, a performing artist and registered counsellor, shares her inspiring journey in the autobiographical play 'WHO AM I?', exploring themes of healing ...

Celestine Lourens of Deep South Report nominated for WOSA Technology award

Erin Carelse|Published

Celestine Lourens, founder of the Deep South Report, has transformed community communication in Cape Town’s southern suburbs, earning a nomination in the technology ...

Community marks 200 years since the founding of Farmer Peck’s Inn

Erin Carelse|Published

Descendants, residents, and historians gathered in Muizenberg Park on Sunday, 16 November, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Farmer Peck’s Inn, one of the earliest ...

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 ...

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 ...

Muizenberg welcomes Africa’s first beach hut sauna – a new wellness experience

Erin Carelse|Published

Muizenberg is set to make history with the launch of Africa’s first Beach Hut Sauna, a groundbreaking collaboration that merges tradition with innovation, offering ...

Have your say: Help shape the future of Miller’s Point

Erin Carelse|Published

Residents and visitors are invited to contribute their ideas for the revitalisation of Miller’s Point, a coastal gem with rich ecological and historical significance. ...

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 ...

Search continues for missing teenager swept out to sea at Noordhoek Beach

Erin Carelse|Published

A 15-year-old boy from Grassy Park is missing after being swept out to sea at Noordhoek Beach, prompting an urgent search by NSRI and local authorities.

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.

Fundraising fashion show unites models and rescue dogs for Tears Animal Rescue

WESLEY FORD|Published

The Re-Love fashion show in Groot Constantia, where fashion meets compassion, was held in support of Tears Animal Rescue. Discover how your can help transform the ...

People in the City: Chef puts Western Cape flavours on the map

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Chef Marcus Gericke turns a culinary adventure through the Western Cape to elevated street food and childhood flavours, which come alive in a unique dining experience. ...

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 ...

Empire residents renew fight to save communal viewing deck

Erin Carelse|Published

Residents of the Empire building in Muizenberg are rallying together to oppose a development application that threatens their cherished communal viewing deck. With ...

Fish Hoek police issue warning over parolee seen in area

Erin Carelse|Published

Fish Hoek police are urging residents to stay vigilant after a convicted rapist and attempted murderer, Malusi Stimela, was reportedly seen in the area last month. ...

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 ...