Festive lights return to Langa and Mitchell's Plain after 10-year hiatus

OWN Correspondent|Published

Festive lights switch-on events will take place in Langa on Tuesday December 2 and Mitchell's Plain on Friday December 5, from 4pm to 9pm. Both events feature local ...

Explore Ajay Lula's debut book on the vibrant Kaapse Klopse culture

WESLEY FORD|Published

Fine art photographer Ajay Lula invites readers to explore the vibrant and resilient memories of the Kaapse Klopse in his debut book, A Mountain Divides. This heartfelt ...

Playtopia returns to Homecoming Centre

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for Playtopia 2025, the premier indie-games and immersive arts festival! Returning to the District Six Homecoming Centre on December 5 and 6, this year’s ...

SA Hope donation gives Tafelsig pupils a digital edge

Marsha Bothma|Published

SA Hope non-profit organisation donates a fully equipped computer lab to Tafelsig Primary, helping pupils develop digital skills and compete in competitions.

Kennethea Jackson Williams inspires with her debut book on entrepreneurship

Fouzia van der Fort|Updated

Kennethea Jackson Williams shares her inspiring journey and entrepreneurial insights in her debut book, urging aspiring authors to be 'voorbarag' and bold in their ...

Tafelsig High pupils lead the way in youth-led anti-violence programme

Marsha Bothma|Published

Tafelsig High pupils gain leadership, resilience, and support through Boys and Girls Clubs, tackling violence with expert partnerships and guidance.

Petco recycling drive helps Mitchell's Plain pupils see value in their waste

OWN Correspondent|Published

Petco’s schools recycling campaign is changing habits in Mitchell's Plain as pupils learn to sort, collect, and reuse waste, turning everyday rubbish into practical ...

White prayer day observed amid 16 Days of Activism

Marsha Bothma|Published

Mitchell’s Plain Network Opposing Abuse held its White Prayer Day, honouring gender-based violence victims and graduates of a carers’ training programme.

Concert amplifies call against oppression through music, movement and the spoken word

Own Correspondent|Published

The Emancipation Echoes: Concert for Freedom event, taking place at Alexander Sinton High School in Crawford on Saturday, December 6 at 2.30pm, promises to be a ...

Construction for Strandfontein Pavilion refurbishment project starts February 2026

Marsha Bothma|Published

The Strandfontein Pavilion, home to the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere, will undergo structural upgrades, improved access, and landscaping, with cultural ...

Community rallies to honour Angelo 'Elo' Adams after fatal Eisleben Road crash

Marsha Bothma|Published

Residents of Mitchell's Plain are preparing a memorial for Angelo 'Elo' Adams, who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Eisleben Road, as the community mourns ...

BMX bikes and boardies take flight at Battery Park

Published

BMX riders and skateboarders bring on the heat at Battery Park

Fire at Lentegeur station, Burger King robbery suspects wanted, and mutilated body found in Tafelsig

Marsha Bothma|Published

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at Lentegeur Metrorail Station. Police are searching for three men who robbed Burger King at Westgate Mall in June, while the Mitchell's ...

Get ready for the festive season at Table Mountain National Park

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

As the festive season approaches, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is enhancing safety measures through strategic partnerships, ensuring a secure and enjoyable ...

Langa’s Jack storms to victory in Titans 21km run

Fuad Esack|Published

Mitchell’s Plain Titans Athletics Club staged its 21km, 10km and 5km runs at the weekend

Eastridge through the decades: People, protests and progress

Alicia English|Published

Eastridge’s story traces its growth from a vibrant 1980s community hub – rich with culture, activism, education, and bustling Town Centre life – to a suburb shaped ...

Aspiring soccer mentors earn coaching stripes

Fuad Esack|Updated

Coaches from across the city wrap up their CAF D Licence course

Help Rape Crisis tackle gender-based violence at inaugural fund-raising event

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust for their inaugural fundraising event, 'Safe Houses, Safe Homes, Safe Communities,' featuring the powerful documentary 'Dorpie' ...

Open conversations on men's mental health

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

An outreach session at Watergate Village sparked crucial conversations about men's mental health, revealing the challenges they face and the need for supportive ...