Marsha Bothma

Multimedia journalist

Safety concerns delay central line train services

Marsha Bothma|Published

Delays in PRASA's Central Line train services due to safety concerns in Philippi leave commuters in limbo. Ongoing community engagement aims to address issues, but ...

Heideveld woman murdered in drive-by shooting on Women’s Day

Marsha Bothma|Published

A 40-year-old woman was tragically murdered in broad daylight in Heideveld on Women’s Day, raising serious concerns about witness protection in South Africa. This ...

Our Stories Through Every Season — A book of real-life journeys

Marsha Bothma|Published

From a simple journaling exercise to a profound collection of women's stories, 'Our Stories Through Every Season' invites readers to explore themes of loss, healing, ...

Tragic murder of Hanover Park pensioner prompts police investigation

Marsha Bothma|Published

Philippi police are investigating the tragic murder of 75-year-old Mary Serfontein, found deceased in her home following a suspected burglary. Her son discovered ...

Case opened after football parent claim misused funds

Marsha Bothma|Published

A fraud case has emerged against BT Football owner Brandon Timmy, as parent allege misleading promises and financial mismanagement after 28 young footballers were ...

Stranded soccer players and coaches return home after emotional ordeal

Marsha Bothma|Published

After a harrowing experience in Spain, 28 South African children and coaches return home, reuniting with their emotional families at Cape Town International Airport. ...

Former teacher granted bail, principal now under investigation

Marsha Bothma|Published

A former Harvester Primary School teacher has been granted bail of R5 000 under strict conditions after facing serious charges of sexual grooming and exposing a ...

Online campaign secures flights for children stranded in Spain after football tour

Marsha Bothma|Published

Funds raised through an online campaign have secured flights for 28 Cape Town children and coaches stranded in Spain after a youth football tournament. Travel planning ...

Celebrating 100 Years of Ma Davids: A Community Tribute

Marsha Bothma|Published

Georgina “Ma” Davids from Rocklands celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, reflecting on a life marked by resilience, music, faith, and witnessing Cape ...

Prayer gathering unites Athlone SAPS and community in hope amid rising crime

Marsha Bothma|Published

Athlone SAPS held a prayer gathering on Friday July 19, uniting police, faith leaders, and the community to address rising crime, honour officers, and promote spiritual ...

Safety briefing in Mitchell’s Plain precedes report of 18 illegal firearms seized in Cape Town

Marsha Bothma|Published

Following a surge in shootings, Mitchell’s Plain police and City officials convene a critical safety briefing, addressing gang activity and urging community cooperation ...

Hanover Park family pleads for urgent repairs after winter damages home

Marsha Bothma|Updated

An 80-year-old Hanover Park tenant and her family are living in unsafe conditions due to a leaking roof, broken staircase, and faulty door. Despite reporting the ...

Polyco's Schools-Based Recycling Programme expands to empower Mitchell's Plain communities

Marsha Bothma|Published

Polyco is set to transform 13 schools in Mitchell's Plain and surrounding communities with its expanded Schools-Based Recycling Programme, promoting sustainability, ...

Celebrating 40 years of excellence Spine Road High School

Marsha Bothma|Published

Spine Road High School celebrates its 40th anniversary by renaming its hall after former principal Riyaadh Najaar, honouring a legacy of excellence and community-driven ...

Central line to be up and running by the end of June, says Prasa

Marsha Bothma|Published

PRASA announced the return of trains to the central line by the end of June, following a meeting with community leaders at the Athlone civic centre.

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 ...

Black World War I servicemen honoured with memorial in Company’s Garden

Tamlynne Thompson and Marsha Bothma|Published

A new memorial in the Company’s Garden honours more than 1 700 black servicemen who served and died with the Military Labour Corps during World War I and had no ...

St Luke’s Hospice closes Kenilworth in-patient unit

Marsha Bothma|Published

Come 2025, St Luke’s Hospice will no longer run an in-patient service at its Kenilworth facility. St Luke's Combined Hospices, a non-profit organisation, announced ...

Jazzathon brings music to Waterfront

Marsha Bothma|Published

Music lovers enjoyed the 26th annual Cape Town Jazzathon, which was held from Friday January 12 to Sunday January 14, with six daily performances at the V&A Waterfront. ...

Festival serves Mitchell’s Plain for 15 years

Marsha Bothma|Published

Enjoying the festivities and entertainment was from left front Latiefa Kamish, 64, from Portland and Gasdia Samuels, 62, from Manenberg. The annual DStv Kyknet Mitchell's ...

Salome live in Mitchell’s Plain

Marsha Bothma|Published

Performer Salome, formerly from Lentegeur, will be hosting her show in Mitchell’s Plain for the first time. She became famous for her hit songs I Don't Want to Know, ...

Bassist hosts gospel concert in Rocklands

Marsha Bothma|Published

Seasoned bass player Chadleigh Gowar will be returning to Mitchell’s Plain to host his show My African Praise: The Celebration on Sunday October 1 at Petra Life ...

The City Choir wants to restore hope and creativity

Marsha Bothma|Published

Three musicians and friends have embarked on an endeavour to uplift and empower the youth of Mitchell’s Plain and its surrounding areas and they’ve launched their ...

Westridge author on Comic Con panel

Marsha Bothma|Published

Kyle Jantjies, 27, from Westridge, will be part of the panel at the Comic Con this weekend. He is an author of 13 published books. A Westridge author will be part ...

New project gives artists work support

Marsha Bothma and OWN Correspondent|Published

One of the participants part of the programme, singer and magazine CEO, Robin-Lee Johnson, 28, from Beacon Valley, said this programme came to her at the right time. ...