Christmas cheer arrives at Aunty Viv's Soup Kitchen in Hangberg
Tauriq Hassen|Published

Christmas cheer arrives at Aunty Viv's Soup Kitchen in Hangberg

New song released on Day of Reconciliation celebrates Cape Town’s resilience

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Music composer and guitarist from Wynberg, Mansoor Jaffer, released his second song and music video titled Mother City Vibes on Tuesday, December 16, to pay tribute ...

Cape Town earns international accolades as top global travel destination

Own Correspondent|Published

Cape Town has received international recognition after being ranked among the world’s leading travel destinations by two publications.

Rise Above Development's Christmas event promotes child safety and community spirit

Roshan Abrahams|Published

On December 10, Rise Above Development (RAD) in Lavender Hill hosted a Christmas event focused on child safety, featuring carols by candlelight and discussions with ...

Western Cape's crime-fighting struggles: Police commissioner addresses officer shortages and semigration

Theolin Tembo|Published

Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile reveals how police officer poaching and semigration are straining crime-fighting efforts in the Western Cape.

Stay safe from measles this festive season

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles ...

Police arrest alleged drug dealer in Sea Point after tip-off

OWN Correspondent|Published

Sea Point police arrested a 48-year-old man for alleged drug dealing after a tip-off from a member of the public led officers to a suspicious transaction along Beach ...

Western Cape Blood Service appeals for blood donations amid critical shortages

Own Correspondent|Published

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels. ...

False Bay shows true steel in 2025

Updated

False Bay's 2025 success built on resilience, grit and grind

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December ...

Police foil suspected gun attack outside Wynberg Magistrates' Court

Own Correspondent|Published

Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal firearms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believe was a planned attack ...

Plain’s knockout kings own the spotlight

Fuad Esack|Updated

Mika-eel “The Silent Assassin” Jacobs makes history in Mitchells Plain

Stellenbosch University graduates one of South Africa’s youngest doctors

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University has capped one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa after 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine ...

False Bay safe house urgently seeks funding to continue supporting victims of abuse

WESLEY FORD|Published

With the threat of closure looming, aFalse Bay safe house urgently seeks R180,000 to continue providing vital support to abuse victims. Discover how this organisation ...

The central news team thanks you

Letter to the Editor|Updated

The Plainsman, Athlone News, and Vukani central team thank readers, reflecting on 2025’s challenges, triumphs, and community stories.

Manenberg police spread joy to children this festive season

Marsha Bothma|Published

Manenberg police, community leaders, and residents celebrated the festive season with children at the 4th annual Carols by Candlelight.

Farewell to Wash ‘n Wear Laundrette: A community hub closes its doors

OWN Correspondent|Published

After 25 years of service, Wash ‘n Wear Laundrette in Athlone closes its doors, leaving behind cherished memories and a strong sense of community. Reflecting on ...

2025 a year of sporting greatness — from the back pages to big stages

Fuad Esack|Updated

The year that was — celebrating the athletes, teams and moments that defined Cape community sport in 2025.

Safe play spaces is a shared responsibility

Letter to the Editor|Published

Francine Higham, mayoral committee member for community services and health, responds to the urgent call for action following a recent vigil.

ABC Motsepe league in limbo as Santos dispute drags on

Published

ABC Motsepe League faces growing uncertainty with provincial officials offering no clarity.