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Duinefontein bridge construction well under way

Nabeelah Mohedeen|Published 3 hours ago

Work on the new Duinefontein Road bridge is well under, which will allow for the roll-out of the metro-south east MyCiTi expansion.

Programme kicks off to cultivate the next generation of young entrepreneurs in SA

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

The African Innovation Academy, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape, is launching a groundbreaking startup accelerator programme for Grade 11 ...

Professor's new book offers lessons for non-profit leadership

WESLEY FORD|Published 1 day ago

Discover essential lessons for non-profit organisations in Professor Eric Atmore's new book, Leading a Non-profit Organisation: Lessons Learned over the Years, launched ...

Chicago makes return to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management has announced that Chicago is back in 2025.

Medical students empower health workers

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

Fourth-year students visited Vanguard Community Heath Centre in Bonteheuwel to implement a health-promoting project.

Manenberg police arrests 11 for murder, firearms and drugs

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

Manenberg SAPS arrested seven men and three women for various charges, including murder, robbery, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and for the possession ...

Youth learn about their human rights

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 3 days ago

Youth for Human Rights International partners with local authorities to empower Manenberg's youth through education on their rights.

Cathkin residents deny water extortion claims

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 3 days ago

Cathkin Village residents refute claims of water extortion, asserting that they are not charged for basic services despite allegations from city officials.

Alumni make history at Eros

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 3 days ago

In a landmark moment for Eros School in Bridgetown, former pupils have established the institution's first-ever alumni association in its 55-year history.

Orgamites programme teaches children about organ health and donation

OWN Correspondent|Published 3 days ago

Discover how the Orgamites Programme is revolutionising children's health education and organ donation awareness in the country.

Treasury gives Athlone pupils a budget breakdown

Nabeelah Mohedeen|Published 6 days ago

Deputy Director of National Treasury, Edgar Sishi, explained South Africa's R5. 5 trillion budget to Athlone High School pupils, breaking down how tax impacts their ...

Easy recipes for baking with children

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Baking need not be a holy mess when young children are involved. The key is simplicity - and aprons. Here are a few easy recipes to bake with children.

Q and A with author Serai Dowling

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 months ago

Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling brings the Western Cape's enchanting tidal pools to life in her new guidebook. From their colonial history to their role in mental ...

Teaching in 2020 - the year that never ended

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Masks, sanitiser, classes only every other day and social distancing. It has been a year like no other for everyone, including schools. We spoke to teachers to year ...

Tips to stretch your budget on a Covid salary

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Covid has hit everyone in their pockets. Here are some tips to help you stretch your rand.

Your home is a treasure trove of art - if you only knew where to look

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Nearly anything in your home can become art or tools for making art.

Book character looks for acceptance in the stars

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Faizel likes to bake, help his mother with the laundry, fit on his mom’s sparkly shoes and play with a one-eyed doll named Siela. The rugby ball his father has given ...

Book touches on hidden history of Kalk Bay

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 8 months ago

Imagining her wealthy family friend being plucked from his privilege and deposited in the “barefoot” stomping grounds of her childhood inspired author Gillian D’achada ...

Book review: School Afrikaans study guides

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 year ago

My children’s usual modus operandi for completing Afrikaans homework involves a lot of phonetic memorisation and Google translations. As a result, they have little ...

Book review: The Vaccine

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 years ago

Joe Miller describes finding one of the pandemic’s most interesting stories as getting “very lucky”.