Cecil Jacobs, 84, nurtures tomorrow’s ballet stars

Alicia English|Published

Cape Town ballet teacher Cecil Jacobs, 84, is still going strong, nurturing the next generation of ballet stars. Through his non-profit organisation, Cecil Jacobs ...

‘What the government is doing to us is not right’

Hazel Allies-Husselman and Alicia English|Published

The deadline to switch from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold cards to new Postbank black cards has been extended but not before the process ...

Cape Flats Book Festival celebrates stories and community

Marsha Bothma and Alicia English|Published

A featured author at the Cape Flats Book Festival was Vennessa Scholtz from Parow, who has published books such as Kita’s Dance with the Dust and Ellie and the Good ...

Public Protector SA hears women’s maintenance woes

Alicia English|Published

Strandfontein resident Zulpha Mohamed, a single mother of seven children shared the challenges she experienced at the Mitchell’s Plain Maintenance Court at the public ...

Karin Kortje and SA kung fu champ visit Spine High for book fest roadshow

Alicia English|Published

South African singer Karin Kortje presented her debut book Die Hele Story – ‘n Memoir deur Karin Kortje ...

Cancer survivors take to tracks in relay for life

Alicia English|Published

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Relay for Life Mitchell’s Plain is gearing up for its annual relay event, which takes place at Stephen Reagan Sport Field ...

Cape Flats Book Festival offers literary feast

Alicia English|Published

Book lovers will have a chance to meet local and international authors at this weekend’s Cape Flats Book Festival, at West End Primary, in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s ...

The truth, two ‘tieties’ and thrilling SA stories at upcoming Cape Flats Book Fest

Alicia English|Published

Strand homecooks Najma Abrahams and Azba Fanie, will be showcasing their cookbook Tietie & Nana se Huiskos at the Cape Flats Book Festival on Sunday February 2. ...

Final countdown to Mitchell’s Plain Festival

Alicia English|Published

With just a few days until the 16th annual DSTV Kyknet Mitchell’s Plain Festival, which is hosted in association with the Plainsman and Heart FM, it is all systems ...

Local entertainment at its best lined up for ’Plain fest

Alicia English|Published

Street Kidz Dance Crew are among several dance crews that will entertain crowds at the DStv Kyknet Mitchell’s Plain Festival later this month. Organisers of the ...

'Being in a wheelchair doesn’t mean it is the end of your life’

Alicia English|Published

Eddie Daniels, of Westridge, may be a double amputee, but he is determined to spread a positive and resilient message and start a support group for those in wheelchairs. ...

Police issue warning over pen zip guns

Alicia English|Published

Turning a pen into a zip gun - as shown by a video that has been circulating on WhatsApp safety groups - can lead to serious injury and death, warn the police. "SAPS ...

Bathers warned of seal rabies risk after attacks

Alicia English|Published

The National Sea and Rescue Institute and Shark Spotters have urged the public to stay clear of seals when visiting the beach, citing the risks of serious injury ...

Women entrepreneurs complete business plan training

Alicia English|Published

Portland entrepreneur Natalie Tempers shed tears of joy last week when her business was named one of 10 grant winners in the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative’s ...

Documentary captures life and times of late struggle icon Amy Thornton

Alicia English|Published

Late veteran struggle activist, Amy Thornton, helped thousands of Cape Community Newspapers readers through her “Ask Amy” column, published in the Plainsman, Athlone ...

Safety tips for the elderly

Alicia English|Published

Beatrice Roberts, chairperson of the Leadwood Seniors’ Club in Eastridge, has urged the elderly to take special care at home and when they’re out in public, especially ...

Schoolwear project boosts pupils’ self-esteem

Alicia English|Published

From left: Grade 3 classmates Ngqiqo Mkungane and Cade Matthys were thrilled to receive a new pair of school shoes. From left: Pastor Ebon Potts of Assembly of God ...

Business incubator empowers entrepreneurs

Alicia English|Published

The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative South Africa (WPDI SA) hosted 40 entrepreneurs at a growth incubator for graduates from its Women Livelihood programme ...