Assessments conclude that Huguenot Tunnel structure remains reliable - SANRAL

Staff Reporter|Published

The engineering assessments conducted at the weekend following the bus fire inside the N1 Huguenot Tunnel, indicates that the tunnel’s structure remains reliable, ...

Helderberg music society presents Michael Kevin Jones and Sjoerd Alkema in concert

Staff Reporter|Published

The Helderberg Village Music Society will feature British cellist Michael Kevin Jones and South African pianist Sjoerd Alkema, on Sunday, October 19.

Breast cancer results in days, not weeks

Karen Watkins|Published

A ground-breaking test launched in Woodstock promises results in days instead of weeks, helping doctors decide if chemotherapy is really needed and sparing many ...

Mixed media demonstration by watercolourist Merissa Slingerland

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape Art Society will host watercolourist Merissa Slingerland for a mixed media demonstration on Thursday, October 9, at the Rotary Club Hall, Lourensford ...

Over R20 million in drugs seized on N1 near Huguenot Tunnel

Staff Reporter|Published

Significant seizure disrupted the supply chain of illicit drugs on Tuesday night, September 30, when a truck was stopped and searched on the N1 near the Huguenot ...

Police uncover illegal alcohol manufacturing facility in Stellenbosch, arrest foreign nationals

Staff Reporter|Published

Police have found an illegal alcohol manufacturing facility in Stellenbosch, three weeks after uncovering one in Klapmuts.

Honouring the next generation of South African Naval leaders at Gordon’s Bay

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

The South African Navy celebrated its passing-out parade for 85 newly trained officers at the picturesque South African Naval College in Gordon’s Bay, honouring ...

Somerset West Night Shelter enhances classrooms with beautiful murals

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The Somerset West Night Shelter is closer to achieving its goal of creating a child-friendly learning environment. A second mural, expected to be finished next week ...

A tale of two toilets

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the poignant story of Mansoor Jaffer, a lifelong activist and writer, as he recounts his harrowing experience in solitary confinement and the unexpected ...

Experience Cape Town's festive lights switch-on: a celebration of community and culture

Staff Reporter|Published

Capetonians are invited to celebrate the Festive Lights Switch-On, a vibrant event filled with dance, design, and community spirit, lighting up the Mother City on ...

Summer Symphonies season at the City Hall

Staff Reporter|Published

The City Hall’s Summer Symphonies season, featuring renowned conductors and musicians, starting November 6. There will be a variety of classical masterpieces showing ...

Kevin Fraser takes new show around the country

Staff Reporter|Published

Tickets are available now for Kevin Fraser's new show, Heart of the World, blending humour, dance, and storytelling. Join him on a comedic journey through South ...

Stellenbosch University welcomes new vice-chancellor

Sibulele Kasa|Updated

Professor Deresh Ramjugernath was formally inaugurated as 13th rector and vice-chancellor of Stellenbosch University on Wednesday, October 1.

Winelands Philharmonic brings innovative new music to a concert

Staff Reporter|Published

The Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra (WFO) will perform for the third consecutive year at the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees on Sunday, October 12.

International Day of Older Persons: A day in the life of Maureen Champion

Sibulele Kasa|Published

When hard lockdown closed businesses for a limited period during Covid-19, the early childhood development (ECD) centre of Maureen Champion, 67, from Kuils River ...

Dancing through the Decades with singer Philip Moolman

Staff Reporter|Published

Singer and actor Philip Moolman will take audience to a musical journey on Sunday, October 12, celebrating some of the best-loved songs from the past 100 years at ...

Red Cross reveals new orthopaedic centre

OWN Correspondent|Published

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has unveiled a R90 million state-of-the-art orthopaedic centre, a significant milestone in paediatric healthcare that ...

Smooth R&B Sip n Paint at the Waterfront

Staff Reporter|Published

DJ Stan Mars will host Cape Town's inaugural Smooth R&B Sip and Paint at InuWell, V&A Waterfront, on Saturday, October 4. Enjoy a creative evening of painting, drinks, ...

Author turns daughter’s challenges into message of hope

Siyavuya Khaya|Updated

Discover how Lisa Witten's beautifully illustrated children's book, 'My World, My Way', serves as a heartfelt bridge between misunderstood children and the world ...