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Why Cape Town is captivated by Pretty Woman: The Musical at Artscape
Staff Reporter|Published

Why Cape Town is captivated by Pretty Woman: The Musical at Artscape

City's crackdown on illegal billboards intensifies after High Court ruling

Murray Swart|Published

Following a significant High Court victory, the City of Cape Town is poised to intensify its crackdown on illegal outdoor advertising, setting a precedent for stricter ...

Hijack horror: Family told to 'come and collect car' after thugs strip it to the bone

Marsha Dean|Published

A Mitchells Plain family faces trauma and loss after a violent carjacking near Samora Machel, leaving them without their means of livelihood.

Delft community grapples with taxi-related murders following latest shooting incident

Marsha Dean|Published

One dead and two injured in Delft as community grapples with ongoing taxi violence.

Deadline looms: 28 000 Grade 7 learners in the Western Cape have yet to apply for Grade 8

Murray Swart|Published

With just two weeks left before the application deadline, over 28,000 Grade 7 learners in the Western Cape risk missing their chance for Grade 8 placements. Parents ...

Watch VideoFrom impostors to participants: Bafana Bafana finally ended South Africa's 'borrowed jerseys' era

John Goliath|Published

After years of playing the " neutral observer" in borrowed Brazil shirts, South African football fans finally have their own horse in the race.

Watch VideoBafana Bafana's blunt attack overshadows Mbokazi’s Cape Town cracker

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Despite a spectacular long-range strike from US-based defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bafana Bafana’s lack of clinical finishing cost them dearly in a 2–1 friendly defeat ...

SANDF hits the Cape Flats to tackle crime

Lilita Gcwabe and Murray Swart|Published

Operation Prosper kicks off on the Cape Flats, as SANDF teams up with SAPS to tackle escalating crime rates through a significant security deployment.

Watch VideoSune Luus hits 150 caps as Proteas Women's 'new breed' transform South African cricket

John Goliath|Published

While celebrating her longevity, Sune Luus has praised the " fearless" evolution of the game, typified by teenager Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball heroics against the ...

Local airlines and ACSA confirm stable fuel supply amid Middle East tensions

Theolin Tembo|Published

As fuel prices rise, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana introduces relief measures while airlines confirm stable jet fuel supplies despite Middle East tensions.

Hugo Broos targets European or Asian opposition for final Bafana Bafana warm-up

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Following a challenging double-header against Panama, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is looking to test his side against European or Asian opponents to prepare ...

MK Party raises concerns over DCS's response to Prim's interview

Theolin Tembo|Published

Parliament braces for a pivotal report from the Department of Correctional Services regarding the controversial media interview of convicted inmate Jermaine Prim, ...

Community hero: How a Tafelsig resident saved a life with emergency training

Kim Swartz|Published

A neighbourhood watch member in Tafelsig used her emergency training to save an elderly diabetic woman, demonstrating the vital role of community support in times ...

How rising prices and supply issues are impacting daily life

Murray Swart|Published

As fuel supply pressures mount in Cape Town, residents face restrictions and rising costs, highlighting the impact of global oil prices on daily life.

How Dr Anneke Erasmus is changing climate science

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how Dr Anneke Erasmus, a Stellenbosch University physicist, transformed her early curiosity about lasers into pioneering climate research, overcoming significant ...

Watch VideoWhy 'hybrid' Hacjivah Dayimani is the Stormers’ new tactical weapon

Mike Greenaway|Published

Hacjivah Dayimani learned how to play wing during his time at Racing 92 in France. He is happy to embrace a hybrid role between flank and wing for the Stormers.

Africa's stillbirth crisis claims lives every 30 seconds

Staff Reporter|Published

Every 30 seconds, a baby is stillborn in Africa, exposing critical flaws in healthcare systems. A new report reveals the urgent need for reform to prevent these ...

Watch VideoBulls must back Cheswill Jooste in their bid to slay Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun

Mike Greenaway|Published

Junior Springbok wing Cheswill Jooste scored a brilliant try for the Bulls against Munster at the weekend. Coach Johan Ackermann should make the bold call of giving ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus eyes replacement as injury curse robs Springboks of RG Snyman for 2026

Mike Greenaway|Published

There have been few unluckier Springboks than RG Snyman. Yet another ruptured knee has ended his international season before it has begun.

Western Cape's Easter crackdown: 51 arrests for drunk driving

Murray Swart|Published

In a week-long crackdown ahead of Easter, Western Cape authorities arrested 51 motorists for drunk driving, highlighting the urgent need for road safety as traffic ...