Dr Quinton Simpson's new book delves into the heart of apartheid
WESLEY FORD|Published

Dr Quinton Simpson's new book delves into the heart of apartheid

The Royal Countess Zingara returns with La Dolce Royal

Staff Reporter|Published

After a decade-long hiatus, The Royal Countess Zingara is back with La Dolce Royal, a dazzling production featuring acrobatics, live music, and a sumptuous five-course ...

Transforming education: Free internet and digital library for Kayamandi Secondary pupils

Staff Reporter|Published

Pupils at Kayamandi Secondary School in Stellenbosch now enjoy free internet access and a mobile digital library, thanks to a collaboration that is revolutionising ...

Limited services resume at Lwandle library after attempted burglary

Staff Reporter|Published

Lwandle library has resumed limited services after an attempted break-in on August 11, with essential services like study spaces and photocopying now available while ...

Groote Schuur Hospital launches initiative to reduce women's surgical backlog

OWN Correspondent|Published

On Women’s Day, Groote Schuur Hospital launched a groundbreaking initiative, 'Informed Choices for Healthy Futures', to address the backlog in reproductive surgical ...

Helderberg Hospice benefits from generous blanket donation for winter

Staff Reporter|Published

Helderberg Hospice received a generous gift of 30 soft, warm blankets on Friday, August 15.

Uncover the vital role of soil microbes at the Franschhoek Theatre with Professor Karin Jacobs

Staff Reporter|Published

The Franschhoek Theatre will host microbiologist Professor Karin Jacobs for a talk on soil microbes on Wednesday, August 27, at 6:30pm.

Join the march for change: Honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana at Parliament

OWN Correspondent and WESLEY FORD|Published

Join the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation this Saturday for a powerful march to Parliament, honouring Uyinene and advocating against Gender-Based Violence. Together, ...

Zero Plastic 2040 campaign fills over 80 refuse bags with litter in Stellenbosch

Staff Reporter|Published

The Save the Earth from A to Z (ASEZ) group filled over 80 refuse bags during their clean-up on Sunday, August 17.

Don't miss Petite Giselle and SALT-ed: A ballet experience at The Drama Factory

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Ballet Africa will return to The Drama Factory next month for six performances only of Petite Giselle and SALT-ed, running September 10–14.

Join Dr Sarah Whitehead's marathon journey to support disability awareness and Zimele

WESLEY FORD|Published

Join Dr Sarah Whitehead in her Cape Town Marathon journey to raise funds for Zimele, a non-profit empowering amputees. Her inspiring story of resilience and determination ...

Experience the Cape Welsh Choir live at Christ Church Constantia

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join the Cape Welsh Choir for a captivating live performance at Christ Church Constantia on Saturday, August 23, at 2pm. Enjoy a delightful medley of songs, including ...

Somerset West’s wine estate named Best Wine Farm Experience

Staff Reporter|Published

Somerset West’s Vergelegen Estate has received the accolade of Best Wine Farm Experience in the 2025 Best of the Cape Awards.

Stellenbosch and Strand educators shine at provincial teaching awards

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Educators of Rhenish Girls' High School in Stellenbosch, and Altena Primary School in Strand, were among 15 winners of the provincial teaching awards.

Gordon's Bay businesses host potjiekos cook-off

Staff Reporter|Published

Ten local Gordon’s Bay businesses will go head-to-head in a sizzling potjiekos cook-off on Saturday, August 30, from 10am until 2pm at the Old Cape Mall, in Gordon's ...

How alcohol consumption correlates with fire incidents in Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published

​New research from Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that there is a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and residential fire incidents. ​

Paarl youth making waves in marine conservation with Jonk Strandlopers

Alicia English|Published

Strandlopers, a youth-led non-profit in Paarl, is transforming lives by connecting children from inland communities to marine conservation and environmental education, ...

3RC Celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education

Roshan Abrahams|Published

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, 3RC (Three Ring Circus) hosted 'The High Five Show' at Micklefield Primary School, a transformative event aimed at fostering resilience ...

Nicolette Fernandes stars in the upcoming CHICAGO musical at Artscape Theatre

Alicia English|Published

Acclaimed Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO returns to Artscape Theatre in Cape Town from Wednesday, 27 August to Sunday, 28 September 2025, featuring a stellar ...

Celebrating community journalists at RLabs' First Thursdays

Marsha Bothma|Published

Community journalists in Mitchell’s Plain were honoured for their essential role in storytelling during the RLabs First Thursday gathering, marking RLabs House’s ...