Theresa Solomon: Celebrating the life of a fierce activist and mentor

Letter to the editor|Published

Former student activist Tyrone Parks remembers Theresa Solomon, a fierce anti-apartheid activist and beloved mentor, whose unwavering commitment to justice and community ...

Watch VideoCape Town crowned Best City in the World at the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town has been named the Best City in the World for 2025 by readers of The Telegraph, marking the seventh time the city has received this prestigious title. ...

Undefeated boxing stars Tutsheni and Swart set for All Africa title showdown

Buntu Gotywa|Updated

On Women’s Day, August 9, Cape Town's undefeated boxing stars, Simamkele Tutsheni and Caleigh Swart, will clash for the IBO All Africa title in a highly anticipated ...

Honouring Theresa Solomon: A tribute to a South African struggle icon

Letter to the Editor|Published

Lee Mostert pays tribute to Theresa Solomon, reflecting on her strength and the invaluable lessons learned from a remarkable anti-apartheid activist

Book reviews: children's books

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Explore the magic of storytelling with our latest reviews of enchanting children's books that inspire imagination and family connections.

Celebrating the future: Mitchell's Plain policing sub district honours its interns

Alicia English|Published

The Mitchell's Plain policing sub district's Women's Network recently hosted an inspiring appreciation ceremony for 68 interns, encouraging them to seize opportunities ...

Safety briefing in Mitchell’s Plain precedes report of 18 illegal firearms seized in Cape Town

Marsha Bothma|Published

Following a surge in shootings, Mitchell’s Plain police and City officials convene a critical safety briefing, addressing gang activity and urging community cooperation ...

Lentegeur art pupils explore democracy through culture and paint

Marsha Bothma|Published

On Tuesday July 11, Lentegeur art pupils visited the SA Jewish Museum to begin Mandela Month activities. They learned about different religions and will create paintings ...

World Premiere of Symphony of Bansuri set for Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Grammy Award-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia for the world premiere of Symphony of Bansuri at the Artscape Opera House on 2 August, where traditional Indian ...

Pelican Park water plant wins international design award in New York

Own Correspondents|Published

Cape Town’s Advanced Water Reclamation Plant in Pelican Park has won a global architecture award for its innovative design, highlighting its role in securing the ...

Zoe Project alerts pregnant women to rising human trafficking scams

Phiri Cawe|Published

The Zoe Project has issued an urgent warning to pregnant women about the alarming rise of human trafficking scams, following a recent kidnapping incident that has ...

SAFA challenges Cape Town's mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium

Phiri Cawe|Published

Public concern mounts as the City of Cape Town proposes a mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium, with SAFA president Bennet Bailey urging the city to prioritise ...

Retired official Ian Arendse joins NoStop charity

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services.

Mitchell's Plain teachers triumph at the district National Teaching Awards 2025

Alicia English|Published

Mitchell’s Plain teachers showcased their exceptional talents at the district leg of the National Teaching Awards 2025, with Meadowridge Primary’s Marike De La Guerra ...

Honouring Theresa Solomon: The legacy of Mitchell's Plain's beloved activist

Alicia English|Published

The community mourns the loss of Theresa Solomon, a revered anti-apartheid activist and 'mother of Mitchell's Plain', whose legacy of justice and empowerment will ...

Under-18 Knockout Challenge: Cape Town's young footballers set to take centre stage

Buntu Gotywa|Updated

Cape Town Roses and Stellenbosch FC looking to retain Knockout Challenge crowns

Tragedy in Mitchell's Plain: The toll of gang violence on families

Alicia English|Published

In the face of escalating gang violence in Mitchell's Plain, which has claimed seven lives, the community rallies together in a peace motorcade, calling for urgent ...

Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra announces Spring Symphony concert series

Staff Reporter|Published

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will have a series of Spring Symphony concerts at Cape Town City Hall, featuring renowned conductors, talented soloists, and ...

Cape Town's Service Dining Rooms celebrate 90 years of feeding the vulnerable

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Cape Town’s historic Service Dining Rooms celebrate 90 years of feeding the city's most vulnerable, with family members of the founder serving meals to those in ...