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Autistic barista brews coffee for a cause
WESLEY FORD|Published 2 days ago

Autistic barista brews coffee for a cause

Aunty Beaty marks 80th birthday

Simoneh de Bruin|Updated 2 days ago

A special birthday for veteran Mitchell's Pain community worker

Eastridge boy, 11, survives gunshot to the head

Alicia English|Published 2 days ago

Zailin Visser's mother shares their harrowing experience and the community's struggle against crime.

How Advance Edukos Foundation transformed my internship experience

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

Aishah Du Toit reflects on her transformative journey at Advance Edukos Foundation.

Royals Table Tennis Club in junior league action

Published 2 days ago

Royals Table Tennis Club enter league matches.

Submarine museum officially opens in Simon’s Town

Erin Carelse|Updated 3 days ago

Discover what life is like below the waves on a real Navy submarine.

Westridge under-7s crowned Super 7s champs

fuad Esack|Updated 2 days ago

Westridge FC under-7s crowned back-to-back Super 7s champions

Goal is to turn tennis into a school sport, says coach

fuad Esack|Updated 2 days ago

Mitchell's Plain Tennis Club (MPTC) builds on almost 30-year legacy.

South Africa’s comedian of the year for Funny Festival

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Robby Collins, winner of the Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, where he scooped both the Best Solo Show and Headliner of the Year awards, can be seen at the JiVE Cape ...

Incubator graduates toast to business opportunities

Tamlynne Thompson|Published 3 days ago

Eight food entrepreneurs celebrate their graduation from the 2024 Makers Landing Incubator Programme, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards business ...

Comic Con Cape Town: a celebration of superheroes, villains and gaming

Tamlynne Thompson and Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 days ago

Comic Con Cape Town brought together thousands of fans, showcasing vibrant costumes, thrilling gaming competitions, and engaging celebrity panels at the Cape Town ...

Gender-swapped adaptation of Hamlet at Masque theatre

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Production in modern setting while staying true to the original language.

Opportunity for artists in Rust-en-Vrede portrait competition

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

The award offers artists the chance to compete for a share of R200 000 in prize money.

Book review: Deon Meyer's Leo

Karen Watkins|Published 4 days ago

Detective Benny Griessel is back in new book.

Young writers can showcase their talent in City's annual competition

Staff Reporter|Published 6 days ago

Children aged 9-13 are invited to unleash their creativity in Cape Town's annual writing competition, hosted by the city's libraries. With a captivating theme and ...

Residents weigh in on new Home Affairs office

Marsha Bothma|Published 6 days ago

Residents of Beacon Valley can now enjoy improved services at the newly opened Home Affairs office, which features three times the seating capacity and upgraded ...

Seniors' club elect new executives

OWN Correspondent|Published 1 week ago

At the Northwood Community Hall on April 29, Club Joy Seniors held their annual general meeting, where ward 75 councillor Joan Woodman congratulated the newly elected ...

ECD Forum network invites new members

Marsha Bothma|Published 1 week ago

Discover how the Lentegeur ECD Forum is empowering local early childhood development centres in Mitchell’s Plain. Join the network to access vital resources and ...

Plainsman - About Us

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Plainsman - About Us

Celebrating 40 years of excellence Spine Road High School

Marsha Bothma|Published 1 week ago

Spine Road High School celebrates its 40th anniversary by renaming its hall after former principal Riyaadh Najaar, honouring a legacy of excellence and community-driven ...