Stakeholders to refine Mitchell’s Plain safety plan ahead of budget deadline

Marsha Bothma|Published

On Saturday, August 16, stakeholders will gather to refine the Mitchell’s Plain Safety and Development Plan, aiming to unite communities, police, and civil society in the fight against crime and unemployment before the September budget deadline.

Mitchell’s Plain pupils graduate as peer counsellors to combat substance abuse

Marsha Bothma|Published

Celebrating a milestone in youth empowerment, 38 pupils from three high schools in Mitchell’s Plain graduate as peer counsellors, ready to combat substance abuse ...

Cape Town Mayor tackles service delivery in vulnerable communities

Phiri Cawe|Published

Discover how Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's service blitz in Lentegeur is bridging the gap for vulnerable communities, as residents share their gratitude and ...

Cape Town Cruise Terminal ranks 12th among the world's most beautiful cruise ports

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Cape Town's Cruise Terminal has been named the 12th most beautiful cruise port in the world, according to an eye-tracking study by AllClear, highlighting its stunning ...

Family of Shona Allie appeals to community for urgent medical support

Marsha Bothma|Published

Shona Allie's family urgently seeks community support to cover medical costs for her critical treatment following a severe fall. With her health deteriorating, they ...

Lentegeur Women’s Network supports matriculant girls with sanitary towels

OWN Correspondent|Published

On Friday August 8, the Lentegeur Women’s Network took a significant step in supporting young women by distributing 200 sanitary towels to matriculant girls at Woodlands ...

Join the Student Teacher Conference at Rustenburg Girls' Junior School

WESLEY FORD|Published

Rustenburg Girls' Junior School invites student teachers to a transformative conference on August 16, aimed at inspiring and equipping the next generation of educators. ...

Medical interns at Groote Schuur Hospital trained to combat intimate partner violence

OWN Correspondent|Published

To mark Women's Month, 50 medical interns at Groote Schuur Hospital received specialised training to sensitively screen for intimate partner violence (IPV) and administer ...

From bariatric surgery to Ironman glory: Tracey-Lee Lusty’s journey of resilience

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover how Tracey-Lee Lusty transformed her life through bariatric surgery and became an inspiration to thousands as The Inspirational Bariatric Triathlete, turning ...

Safety concerns delay central line train services

Marsha Bothma|Published

Delays in PRASA's Central Line train services due to safety concerns in Philippi leave commuters in limbo. Ongoing community engagement aims to address issues, but ...

Free maths workshops to support pupils in Mitchell’s Plain and the Cape Flats

OWN Correspondent|Published

Unlock your potential with AWQAF SA's free maths workshops in Mitchell’s Plain this August and September, designed to empower pupils for success in their end-of-year ...

‘Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have lower risk of infections’

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.

Mitchell’s Plain seniors voice service delivery concerns at Justice Department engagement

Marsha Bothma|Published

During a vibrant community engagement, seniors from Mitchell’s Plain voiced their frustrations over inadequate service delivery, highlighting critical issues in ...

MENstruation Foundation's Padco factory tackles period poverty head-on

Erin Carelse|Published

A new factory in Paarl is set to transform the lives of millions of girls and women across South Africa by producing Agojie Pads, a high-quality sanitary product ...

Cape Metro Marching Association's youth camp empowers young leaders

Roshan Abrahams|Published

The Cape Metro Marching Association's transformative youth camp at Eco-Princess Vlei united drill training and life skills, empowering Western Cape youth to make ...

Protecting western leopard toads during migration

Tauriq Hassen|Published

As Western leopard toads migrate to their breeding grounds, motorists are urged to be vigilant and help protect these endangered amphibians from road hazards.

EKC Worship's book explores the meaning of worship in everyday life

OWN Correspondent|Published

EKC Worship, an Athlone-based music group, has launched a transformative new book, 'The Restoration of All Things: Returning to Davidic Worship,' exploring how worship ...

Mitchell's Plain Primary School celebrates grandparents with heartwarming tea party

Phiri Cawe|Published

Mitchell's Plain Primary School hosted a delightful Grandparent’s Tea party, bringing joy and appreciation to the seniors who support their grandchildren. The outreach ...

Swartklip Indoor Sports Centre to be demolished

Marsha Bothma|Published

The Swartklip Indoor Sports Centre, once a hub for local sports, will be demolished due to severe structural issues and ongoing vandalism. Community leaders are ...

Marimba players set a new world record

Staff Reporter|Published

A total of 1,178 marimba players from South Africa and Zimbabwe broke the Guinness World Record for the largest marimba ensemble in a casino in Goodwood on Saturday, ...