Concert amplifies call against oppression through music, movement and the spoken word
Own Correspondent|Published

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

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

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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 ...

Towdah Academy: A dance platform for children in Mitchell's Plain

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

At just 25, Tamryn Davids is transforming lives in Mitchell’s Plain through her Towdah Academy, where children express their creativity and find their voices through ...

Christmas lights bring hope back to Mitchell's Plain

Letter to the Editor|Published

For eight years, Colorado Park residents missed local Christmas lights due to safety risks. This year, lights in Morgenster bring nostalgia, unity, and festive joy ...

Senior movement takes the stage at talent show

OWN Correspondent|Published

U3A Mitchell's Plain seniors performed at year-end talent show.

West End Primary School celebrates community champions at annual awards

Phiri Cawe|Published

West End Primary School celebrated its community champions at the West End Appreciation Awards, recognising individuals who have significantly contributed to the ...

Cape Town unites against GBV

Tara Isaacs|Updated

In a powerful display of unity, hundreds gathered in Cape Town for the G20 Women’s Shutdown, demanding urgent action against the alarming rates of gender-based violence ...

Two Tafelsig titans: Aunty Connie and Aunty Maria's fight for a safer community

Marsha Bothma|Published

Community activists Maria Weavers and Charmaine 'Connie' Adams share their decades-long journey of protecting Tafelsig, uplifting pupils, supporting families, and ...

Celebrating Trevor de Kock: A hero of Community safety in Mitchells Plain

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

Trevor de Kock, a beloved safety champion of the Lentegür community, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service that transformed Mitchells ...

Strandfontein residents march to end gender-based violence

Marsha Bothma|Published

Strandfontein residents, police, and leaders marched on Friday November 21 to fight gender-based violence, urging victims to speak up and use legal protections for ...

Residents question safety of Colorado bridge despite upgrades

Marsha Bothma|Published

Residents remain frustrated as bridge upgrades progress, citing crime risks, inadequate safety measures, and ongoing concerns for pedestrians.