Cape Town Opera's The Magic Flute receives standing ovation on the Cape Flats

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Updated

Pupils were captivated by Cape Town Opera's vibrant adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. They experienced the joy of opera for the first time in a lively performance ...

Forty-two homes handed over in Bonteheuwel housing project

OWN Correspondent|Published

Forty-two families celebrated as homes were handed over in the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project, part of a R140 million initiative to provide state-subsidized ...

Manenberg police management takes to the streets to establish community safety

OWN Correspondent|Published

Brigadier Jayce Naidoo led Manenberg police on a community walkabout, engaging residents and strengthening neighbourhood safety structures.

Train Up a Child Foundation to host second annual concert in Manenberg

Marsha Bothma|Published

Train Up a Child Foundation in Manenberg grows from four to 60 children, promoting faith, values, and resisting crime; second annual concert on Saturday November ...

New drug target identified in fight against deadly malaria parasite

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers have identified three tiny proteins in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments for the disease. ...

Manenberg police and law enforcement tackle social-ills through sport

OWN Correspondent|Published

Manenberg police and City Law Enforcement use sport to engage youth, combat gang violence, and promote teamwork and positivity.

Faith leaders stand together to confront crime following shooting in Athlone

Marsha Bothma|Published

Religious leaders gathered in Athlone to hold a prayer vigil in response to escalating violence, emphasising the urgent need for community solidarity and action ...

Man fatally stabbed in Manenberg following alleged argument

OWN Correspondent|Published

A man, 38, was fatally stabbed in Manenberg; police urges youth and community leaders to combat violence and gang influence.

Free will and estate planning workshop held for residents

Marsha Bothma|Published

Residents attended a free will and estate planning workshop at Athlone SAPS Hall, gaining guidance on wills, estates, and inheritance.

Lessons learnt from the 2025 RWS Newspaper Quiz and Spelling Bee

Phiri Cawe|Updated

The 2025 RWS Newspaper Quiz and Spelling Bee offered invaluable life lessons to both pupils and teachers, highlighting the importance of teamwork, resilience, and ...

Alarming rise in sexual violence within Manenberg schools

Phiri Cawe|Published

Manenberg police have raised alarms over a disturbing increase in sexual violence incidents within local schools, urging community action to protect children and ...

The impact of SANCA's ICAN programme on substance abuse

Marsha Bothma|Published

Discover how SANCA Western Cape's ICAN programme is transforming lives by empowering pupils, parents, and teachers to combat substance abuse through community engagement ...

Join the auditions for The Penis Dialogues: A musical tackling toxic masculinity

Staff Reporter|Published

Clive Barrows Productions invites dynamic actors, dancers, and singers to audition for The Penis Dialogues, a thought-provoking musical that challenges societal ...

Final call for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's high school scholarship programme for Grade 6 pupils

OWN Correspondent|Published

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation invites Grade 6 pupils with entrepreneurial potential to apply for scholarships, mentorship, and personal development opportunities ...

Parkhurst Primary crowned champions of RWS Newspaper Quiz and Spelling Bee

Marsha Bothma|Updated

Parkhurst Primary's pupils, teachers, and parents celebrated a triumphant victory at the Athlone Quiz and Spelling Bee, where they not only earned cash prizes but ...

Don't miss Dr Thokozani Mhlambi's groundbreaking concert in Observatory

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join internationally acclaimed cellist Dr Thokozani Mhlambi for an extraordinary concert experience at Theatre Arts in Observatory on Sunday, October 5. Mhlambi's ...

No arrests yet in the alleged murder of Hanover Park pensioner Mary Serfontein

Marsha Bothma|Published

Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made in the tragic murder of 75-year-old Mary Serfontein from Hanover Park. Her family is desperate for answers ...

Gatesville Seniors Club celebrates cultural heritage at Gatesville Library

Phiri Cawe|Published

Gatesville Seniors Club kickstarts Heritage Day celebrations with a vibrant showcase of diverse cultures at Rylands Library.

Children's Christmas Pudding Fund celebrates sweet 60th

WESLEY FORD|Published

Discover how the Children's Christmas Pudding Fund has been a beacon of hope for 60 years, helping those in need through the joy of festive puddings. This year, ...