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Programme kicks off to cultivate the next generation of young entrepreneurs in SA

Staff Reporter|Published 5 days ago

The African Innovation Academy, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape, is launching a groundbreaking startup accelerator programme for Grade 11 and 12 pupils designed to equip South African students with entrepreneurial and leadershi…

Professor's new book offers lessons for non-profit leadership

WESLEY FORD|Published 5 days ago

Discover essential lessons for non-profit organisations in Professor Eric Atmore's new book, Leading a Non-profit Organisation: Lessons Learned over the Years, launched ...

Chicago makes return to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published 2 weeks ago

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

Mass iftar

Staff Reporter|Published 5 days ago

Aqeel Fransman Foundation non-profit organization held a mass street Iftar in Steyn Street, Eastridge.

Youth make purity commitment

Staff Reporter|Published 6 days ago

Dozens of young people joined The Silver Ring Thing movement, pledging to remain abstinent until marriage.

Portland BMX crew transforms youth through two-wheel passion

Alicia English|Published 6 days ago

A Mitchell's Plain BMX enthusiast is empowering local youth by teaching them bike-building skills and promoting community rides, creating positive alternatives to ...

Orgamites programme teaches children about organ health and donation

OWN Correspondent|Published 6 days ago

Discover how the Orgamites Programme is revolutionising children's health education and organ donation awareness in the country.

Parents still battling to get kids in schools

Marsha Bothma|Published 1 week ago

The Mitchell’s Plain Community Advice and Development Project are still battling to connect unplaced children to be placed in schools. The MPCADP had a follow up ...

Tech donation boosts Spine Road's robotics programme

Marsha Bothma|Published 1 week ago

Spine Road High School’s robotics and coding programme has received a significant upgrade following a donation from Bet Software of equipment aimed at improving ...

Lentegeur police raids net 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs worth R6 000

Alicia English|Published 1 week ago

In a targeted operation against gang-related crime, Lentegeur police conducted simultaneous raids in Woodlands, seizing 500 rounds of ammunition and drugs valued ...

Easy recipes for baking with children

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Baking need not be a holy mess when young children are involved. The key is simplicity - and aprons. Here are a few easy recipes to bake with children.

Q and A with author Serai Dowling

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 months ago

Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling brings the Western Cape's enchanting tidal pools to life in her new guidebook. From their colonial history to their role in mental ...

Teaching in 2020 - the year that never ended

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Masks, sanitiser, classes only every other day and social distancing. It has been a year like no other for everyone, including schools. We spoke to teachers to year ...

Tips to stretch your budget on a Covid salary

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Covid has hit everyone in their pockets. Here are some tips to help you stretch your rand.

Your home is a treasure trove of art - if you only knew where to look

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Nearly anything in your home can become art or tools for making art.

Book character looks for acceptance in the stars

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Faizel likes to bake, help his mother with the laundry, fit on his mom’s sparkly shoes and play with a one-eyed doll named Siela. The rugby ball his father has given ...

Khayelitsha priest gets doctorate at 73

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 9 months ago

A passion for Christian mission and having more time during the Covid-19 lockdown helped Father Pierre Goldie become the oldest doctoral graduate at the University ...

Book touches on hidden history of Kalk Bay

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 8 months ago

Imagining her wealthy family friend being plucked from his privilege and deposited in the “barefoot” stomping grounds of her childhood inspired author Gillian D’achada ...

Book review: The Vaccine

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 years ago

Joe Miller describes finding one of the pandemic’s most interesting stories as getting “very lucky”.

Writer pens grim tale about life on Mars

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 month ago

Muizenberg author Sam Wilson tells us about his newest book, The First Murder on Mars