Mustadafin Foundation celebrates seniors during Heritage Month

OWN Correspondent|Published

Mustadafin Foundation celebrated 150 seniors during Heritage Month with music, a braai, and cultural performances, recognizing their wisdom and community contributions.

The Dolly Petersen Arts Foundation opens doors for Mitchell’s Plain youth and children

Marsha Bothma|Published

The Dolly Petersen Arts Foundation launches in Beacon Valley, offering youth arts education, recording studio access, and music theory programmes.

West End Primary celebrates literacy and Heritage Day with books and cultural showcases

Marsha Bothma|Published

West End Primary celebrated Literacy and Heritage Day, giving pupils books, showcasing culture, and inspiring a love of reading and learning.

Man, 39, arrested for firearm possession in New Woodlands

OWN Correspondent|Published

A 39-year-old man was arrested in New Woodlands after police found a 9mm firearm with ammunition.

City of Cape Town’s bursary applications open for 2026

Staff Reporter|Published

The City of Cape Town’s training and development department is offering financial support to students that reside within Cape Town and are registered at accredited ...

Free entry to nature reserves on Heritage Day

Staff Reporter|Published

This Heritage Day, Cape Town residents can explore the city's stunning nature reserves for free! Discover the beauty of local biodiversity and enjoy hiking trails, ...

Kenny G brings his saxophone to GrandWest

Staff Reporter|Published

The legendary saxophonist Kenny G will bring his smooth jazz magic to South Africa, playing in the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Thursday, October 2.

Literacy and learning workshop empowers Mitchell’s Plain parents

Phiri Cawe|Published

Parents in Mitchell’s Plain are gaining essential skills to support their children's education through a transformative literacy workshop. Facilitated by an experienced ...

Join the SA Military Youth Cadets Academy: Recruitment day at Hyde Park Primary

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Join the SA Military Youth Cadets Academy for a transformative recruitment day at Hyde Park Primary on October 18. Experience personal development, discipline, and ...

AMY JEPHTA DALA FLATS

Marsha Bothma|Updated

From Beacon Valley to global stages, SAFTA-winning filmmaker Amy Jephta carries Beacon Valley and Mitchell's Plain’s stories worldwide, inspiring youth with pride. ...

Interfaith leaders unite against Cape Flats violence

Marsha Bothma|Published

An interfaith meeting convened this week in response to escalating crime and violence in the Cape Flats, bringing together faith leaders, community representatives, ...

SAFTA winner Amy Jephta carries Beacon Valley to the world

Marsha Bothma|Updated

From Beacon Valley to global stages, SAFTA-winning filmmaker Amy Jephta carries Beacon Valley and Mitchell's Plain’s stories worldwide, inspiring youth with pride. ...

Off-duty traffic officer found alive after car abandoned on Baden Powell Drive

Marsha Bothma|Published

An off-duty traffic officer was found alive after his car was discovered abandoned with blood stains in Mitchell’s Plain; the circumstances surrounding the incident ...

Three men killed in Westridge drive-by shooting

Marsha Bothma|Published

Three men were killed in a drive-by shooting in Westridge.

Aweh cultural showcase returns to the V&A Waterfront

OWN Correspondent|Published

The Aweh Cultural Showcase returns to the V&A Waterfront on Saturday September 20 with music, dance, poetry, and cultural celebration.

Strandfontein SAPS Spiritual Crime Prevention leads prayer walk against crime

Marsha Bothma|Published

In a powerful show of unity, the Strandfontein SAPS Spiritual Crime Prevention group leads a prayer walk in Bayview, bringing together residents, pastors, and police ...

GrowSmart competition celebrates pupils’ achievements in maths and literacy

Marsha Bothma|Published

GrowSmart competition concludes

Beacon Valley teen wins World Koesister Day challenge

Marsha Bothma|Published

Beacon Valley teen Abduraghmaan Jassiem, 17, won World Koesister Day with his spekboom-infused recipe, inspiring Mitchell’s Plain community.

Cape Town Opera's The Magic Flute receives standing ovation on the Cape Flats

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Updated

Pupils were captivated by Cape Town Opera's vibrant adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. They experienced the joy of opera for the first time in a lively performance ...

Boy, 17, arrested with over 1 000 mandrax tablets, firearm and ammunition

OWN Correspondent|Published

A boy, 17, alleged gang member, was arrested in Woodlands with over 1,000 mandrax tablets and a firearm, while a man, 23, was also arrested for drugs and an imitation ...