Building rubble found blocking Swartklip sewer
OWN Correspondent|Published

Building rubble found blocking Swartklip sewer

Bayview cancer survivor named one of South Africa’s Global Hero of Hope

Marsha Bothma|Published

Bayview cancer survivor Vivienne van der Schuur, diagnosed during Covid-19, is named South Africa’s only Western Cape Global Hero of Hope for 2026.

Athlone imbizo highlights crime, parole, and social service failures

Marsha Bothma|Published

At the Athlone imbizo, community members passionately demand urgent action on crime, gangsterism, and gender-based violence, shedding light on police vacancies and ...

Mitchell's Plain celebrates 50 years with reflection, hope, and community unity

Marsha Bothma|Published

Mitchells Plain marked 50 years with an interfaith service, celebrating milestones, reflecting on challenges, remembering high-profile crimes, and calling for unity, ...

Join the fight: Help Childline Western Cape raise R1.5 million at their urgent fundraising concert

WESLEY FORD|Published

Join Childline Western Cape's mission to raise R1.5 million for vulnerable children at the Healing through the Arts concert on March 6. Enjoy inspiring performances ...

Unstoppable Mondale shows who owns Southern Zone A section

Fuad Esack|Updated

Mondale High School’s athletes produce another dominant Southern Zone Section A victory.

Delron crowned Cape Dance Your Style champ

Updated

Slick moves and loads of swaggar helped Delron Davids clinch the Cape Town Regional Red Bull Dance Your Style crown, in Salt River, at the weekend

Omaticus hat-trick fires Rangers clear at top of Stream A

Updated

Darren Omaticus struck a superb second-half hat-trick as FN Rangers powered to a 5–1 victory over Ubuntu, extending their unbeaten run and strengthening their hold ...

Athlone Athletics run riot in 18–1 rout of Battswood

Published

Athlone Athletic delivered a dominant performance at Parktown on Saturday, crushing Battswood 18–1 in a one-sided Cape Town Baseball Federation clash.

Beacon Valley pupils celebrated for resilience at special lunch

Marsha Bothma|Published

Twelve matric pupils from Beacon Hill High School and Oval North High School were honoured at a heartfelt lunch hosted by Beacon Valley mother Suraya Petersen, recognising ...

Cape Town softball teams shine at the Gordon Monk Tournament

Buntu Gotywa|Published

When the Cape Town Softball Association sent two teams to Gauteng's prestigious Gordon Monk Tournament, many players experienced more than just high-level competition ...

Troupes turn up the heat at Section 2 Klopse choral championships

Fuad Esack|Updated

The Kaapse Klopse Section 2 choral championships showcased fierce competition, with Juvie Boys Entertainers clinching their third consecutive overall title

Bailey poised to secure third term unopposed at Safa Cape Town elections

Published

Bennett Bailey is set for a third unopposed term as SAFA Cape Town president, with a focus on completing “unfinished business” and boosting development, especially ...

Mitchell’s Plain Agrihub secures investment to boost local agriculture efforts

Marsha Bothma|Published

A R310 000 investment is paving the way for the Mitchell’s Plain Agrihub to empower local farmers, foster community connections, and cultivate a sustainable food ...

Juvie Boys bring the juice to claim third straight title

Fuad Esack|Updated

Juvie Boy Entertainers lit up Athlone Stadium to claim their third consecutive Kaapse Klopse choral title,

Empowering creativity: Children thrive at the Mark Jeneker Foundation art classes

Siyavuya Khaya|Published

The Mark Jeneker Foundation has launched an inspiring arts programme aimed at nurturing creativity and empowering young people from Mitchells Plain, offering them ...

Celebrating Word Read Aloud Day: Lauren O'Connor-May reads to St Mary's Primary School pupils

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

In celebration of Word Read Aloud Day, St Mary's Primary School pupils were captivated by Strandfontein author Lauren O'Connor-May during an engaging story time. ...

Jared Langley from Strandfontein triumphs in Team5pm AI competition

Marsha Bothma|Published

Jared Langley's inspiring journey from student to winner of the Team5pm AI Commercial Challenge showcases the power of creativity and determination in the age of ...

Community support needed for Tafelsig boy with Type 1 diabetes

Marsha Bothma|Published

After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year, six-year-old Sabir Waterloo from Tafelsig urgently needs a continuous glucose sensor to safely monitor his ...

Sea Point teen triumphs over illness to achieve academic excellence and advocate for IBD awareness

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Despite battling severe ulcerative pancolitis, Sea Point teen Lia Sachs not only achieved nine distinctions in matric but is also passionately advocating for IBD ...