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Basketball action: Cape Town Sharks, Hustlers and Unity collect wins in Gugulethu
Lonwabo Marele|Published 5 hours ago

Basketball action: Cape Town Sharks, Hustlers and Unity collect wins in Gugulethu ...

They see us coming from a mile away, says star sprinter

fuad Esack|Published 6 hours ago

Parkhurst Primary School's Nuhaa Van Niekerk, 11,was among the top performers, at Western Cape championships, at Dal Josefat Stadium, in Paarl, on Saturday March ...

Baby Leo battles rare disorder

Lizahn Bowers|Published 6 hours ago

Eight-month-old Leo Parker from Claremont faces a desperate race against time as his parents search for a matching bone marrow donor. Diagnosed with a rare genetic ...

New hope for survivors: Mitchell's Plain gets second GBV courtroom

Alicia English|Published 6 hours ago

In a significant move to combat gender-based violence, Mitchell's Plain Magistrates Court has doubled its capacity with a second dedicated GBV courtroom.

Westridge Yankees secure three softball Knockout final spots

Lonwabo Marele|Published 7 hours ago

Westridge Yankees Ladies Teams Triumph to Reach Grand Challenge and Knockout Finals

Rocklands woman waits 21 years for government housing support

Marsha Bothma|Published 7 hours ago

Rocklands woman on housing list for 21 years.

Alleged gang leader's Lentegeur house petrol-bombed

Alicia English|Published 7 hours ago

Gang tensions in Mitchell's Plain have intensified after a petrol bomb attack on an alleged American gang leader's home in Lentegeur. The attack, which occurred ...

Thank you, Mitchell's Plain SAPS

Letter to the Editor|Published 9 hours ago

Thanks to Mitchell's Plain police for foiling robbery

From police to chefs: Local heroes inspire Eastville Primary pupils at career expo

Alicia English|Published 11 hours ago

Local success stories, including a chef-turned-entrepreneur and law enforcement officers, shared their inspiring journeys with Eastville Primary pupils in Mitchell's ...

Athlone A's and Bellville strap up for the final stretch

Lonwabo Marele|Published 1 day ago

Athlone Athletic and Bellville Tygers will play the third and deciding semi-final of the CTBF's Major League Knockout Cup.

Two finals lined up for Tantasport

Lonwabo Marele|Published 1 day ago

Tantasport will be playing Westridge Yankees in the Grand Challenge and Knockout finals of the Cape Town Softball Association's Ladies Major League.

Life sentence for Beacon Valley man who raped 7-year-old while on parole

Alicia English|Published 1 day ago

A Beacon Valley man, 37, sentenced to life for raping a seven-year-old girl in 2017 while on parole, reinforces the Mitchell's Plain court's commitment to justice ...

Residents showcase their talents

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

God's Angel's Reaching Out and Boxer Supermarket Join Forces for a Joyful Talent Show, Celebrating Local Talent and Community Spirit.

AI-generated opera set to disrupt traditional performance

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

A groundbreaking fusion of dance, opera, and artificial intelligence (AI) on show at the Baxter theatre this March by Cape-based Darkroom Contemporary.

Chicago makes return to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management has announced that Chicago is back in 2025.

From the mouths of babes

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 day ago

From misheard lyrics to philosophical observations, these candid conversations with my seven children offer a heartwarming glimpse into the delightful chaos of large ...

Sassa beneficiaries can access payments after missed deadline

Yolande Du Preez|Published 6 days ago

Beneficiaries missing the Thursday March 20 deadline for Postbank black cards can still access their grants through a cardless withdrawal system, as confirmed by ...

Kasi Invitational Games: Week six highlights and upcoming fixtures

Lonwabo Marele|Published 6 days ago

Catch up on the thrilling results from Week Six of the Kasi Invitational Games, where Pride Basketball Club, Sharks, and Cape Waves showcased their skills on the ...

Panthers down Crusaders Ladies to book spot in CTSA knockout final

Lonwabo Marele|Published 6 days ago

Panthers Softball Club are through to the CTSA Knockout finals

Lentegeur volleyballers bags bronze at Open tournament

fuad Esack|Published 6 days ago

Lentegeur Volleyball Club has secured a commendable third place at the highly competitive pre-season outdoor open tournament organised by the Cape Town Volleyball ...