Local film looks at domestic violence against men

Janice Matthews and OWN Correspondent|Published

Tokai actress turned film-maker and project manager, Samantha Brink, 45, has taken over the reins of Touched By Style, a performing arts group. The community arts ...

Professor shares his vision for UWC

Lizahn Bowers and OWN Correspondent|Published

UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor Professor Robert Balfour. UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor says his vision for the university is one of collaboration, thoughtful ...

Are you ready for the back-to-school traffic?

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As the new school year approaches, roads are about to get busier, so it's important to make sure your vehicle is in good shape to handle the daily grind of school ...

International dance music producer Kaytranada in the city for music fest

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The inaugural Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa, incorporating the Milk + Cookies Festivals takes place from today, Friday January 3 to Sunday January 12. The ...

Western Cape welcomes 101 New Year’s Day babies

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A total of 101 babies were born in public health facilities on New Year’s Day, with a girl being the first one born seven minutes after midnight. Western Cape Department ...

A ‘cracker’ of a show

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After Cape Town City Ballet’s matinee performance of The Nutcracker on Christmas Eve, Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux went onstage to congratulate the company for their ...

172 babies born in Western Cape on Christmas Day

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New mothers around the Western Cape welcomed 172 babies born on Christmas Day this year. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirmed the birth of ...

Strandfontein teen reunited with family after six months on the streets

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Strandfontein’s Nestor Ebden was reunited with his father after being homeless for six months. Nestor, 18, left his home six months ago and was reunited with his ...

Pools, beaches and picnic sites closed as crowds head out on Boxing Day

Chantel Erfort and OWN Correspondent|Published

As temperatures soared across the city today, access to public pools and beaches had to be cut off with queues of people still waiting to get inside. With the mercury ...

Prevent blocked sewers during festive season

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As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity. The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation ...

New park for Beacon Valley

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The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the refurbished Muurbal Street Park in Beacon Valley. The project was completed in ...

Matric ball

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Mother City set to host Undisputed Masters dance battle

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Cape Town is set to host the highly anticipated Fujifilm Instax Undisputed Masters for the first time at the iconic V&A Waterfront on Saturday January 18. The event ...

Spinners get green light to practise at Lentegeur sports ground

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A section of Lentegeur sports ground will be made available for practise to spinning enthusiasts after the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department signed ...

Christmas elderly appreciation

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Maranatha Pentecostal Church, Eastridge, held an appreciation event for the elderly on Wednesday December 11, where they handed out Christmas hampers and snacks. ...

A visual tribute to the spirit of Africa

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Photographer, conservationist, and wilderness guide Scott Ramsay has released his second book, Spirit of Africa, a visual tribute to the continent’s wild places. ...

Christmas Family Fun

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Autism Strong Academy non-profit organisation held their Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday December 7 at the Northwood Community Hall. Parents and their children ...

Watch gets new executive

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A newly elected Eastridge neighborhood watch executive committee was elected on Monday December 9 at Mitchell’s Plain SAPS boardroom. Pictured from left are Jennifer ...

JC Educare Centre tots graduate

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Pictured with the graduates, from left, are principal Ms Noemdo-Edwards, pupils Elijah Luke Stanfield, Yakeen Abdol, Isabella Abrahams, Ismail Buffkins, Jhuanè Cy ...

Young people speak out against gender-based violence

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Advance Edukos Foundation held their 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign through dialogue, poster making and a demonstration ...

Play a powerful reflection on South Africa’s untold history

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No Christmas For Us, an award-winning play written by Nokuzola Zoe Bikwana, brings to light a lesser-known chapter of South African history, set in the townships ...

SICK Pride 2024 showcasing ‘Persistence is Resistance’

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The second annual SICK Pride will take place from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday November 17, on the lawn of the Arderne Botanical Gardens at 222 Main Road, Claremont, and ...

’Plain fest returns with a bang

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Now in its 16th year, the DStv Kyknet Mitchell's Plain Festival, in association with Heart FM and the Plainsman, returns with a vibrant and jam-packed programme, ...

Palliative care a lifeline for families

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The provincial department of health reaffirmed its commitment to palliative care at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital last Thursday, ahead of World ...

Tips to keep children’s hearts healthy

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Occupational therapist Irvin Mwadira provides support to a young patient and his mother at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. As Heart Awareness Month ...