ZACUBE-2 nanosatellite successfully tracking ships and wildfires
A new nanosatellite which was successfully launched to monitor ships is already producing images.
Plans to turn Nelson Mandela's house at Drakenstein Prison into a museum
Negotiations are still taking place to convert the Nelson Mandela house, which is located at Drakenstein Prison near Paarl, into a museum.
Human Rights Commission probe violence and learner safety at Cape schools
The Human Rights Commission visited 20 schools across the Western Cape and said the safety of pupils was of grave concern.
Woman who saved Tafelsig kids from being shot thanked for her bravery
A 50-year-old mother was thanked for her bravery after protecting children during a recent gang shooting in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain.
Christian Action Network march to ‘mourn’ aborted babies in SA
Since its legalisation 22 years ago, the network estimates that 1 600 000 abortion procedures have been performed
50-year-old community activist secures registration fees to study law
Ashraf Cassiem said: ?I want to thank everyone who made a donation towards my studies. "
UK academics fly in to resuscitate Wupperthal
Academics from the University of Birmingham City in the UK, arrived in Cape Town on Sunday night to help rebuild the community of Wupperthal
50-year-old community activist following his dream to study law at UCT
A 50-year-old community activist, who assisted many people who were evicted from their homes, has been accepted at UCT to study law this year.
#EveryDropCounts: 'Water-scarce cities must become climate resistant'
Water-scarce cities must become climate resistant in order to survive, say experts
No district surgeon in Mitchells Plain for rape victims
Mitchells Plain, with a population around 311 000, has no Thuthuzela Care Centre, where rape survivors can go to receive the services they need such as an examination ...
#WomensMonth: Book relates women’s traumatic experiences
Community worker Roegshanda Pascoe from Manenberg said she was very proud about writing a chapter in a book about trauma.
Mitchells Plain top cop's return reaps immediate rewards
Shooting incidents have dropped since Brigadier Cass Goolam returned as the station commander of Mitchells Plain police station last week.
Khayelitsha football gogos honoured in film
A grannies’ soccer club from Khayelitsha has been honoured with a film about their project.
Former gangster’s shoe project aims to keep kids in school
360 pupils from disadvantaged communities are set to receive a pair of new school shoes from Project Hope, an outreach initiative started by a former gangster.
#CourtneyPieters: Lady who found Courtney's body weeps in testimony
A woman who found the body of 3-year-old Courtney Pieters dumped in the veld a year ago broke down and cried while testifying
Ocean View teen’s clean-takkie solution a big hit
What started out as seeking a solution for dirty takkies has now grown into a successful business for a 15-year-old girl from Ocean View, who has invented a liquid ...
Woodlands businesses looted, police presence increased
Criminals took advantage of land grabs by backyard dwellers in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain, to loot and rob businesses in the surrounding area.
MeerLICHT telescope, a boost for youth and science
Launch of MeerLICHT telescope offers more for astronomers
Delft taxi rank could be closed after chairperson's murder
Transport and Public Works MEC Donald warns associations of possible action after the murder of chairperson of the Delft Taxi Association, Nazeem Daniels, 40.
Cape rapper Emile YX's 'Songs' album was inspired by his toddler
“I want to build a sense of values within young people. And also make them aware of the first nation people, namely the Khoisan. " - Rapper Emile XY
Innovation key to solving SA's housing crisis
A company makes cost-effective modular homes for a fraction of the price of a bricks-and-mortar structure and can be assembled in days.
Talented Tafelsig kids celebrated
After all the negativity in Mitchells Plain in 2017, organisers of a talent show in the sprawling suburb decided to celebrate the positivity instead.
'Jakkalsvlei' land claimants to receive new homes
Residents forcibly removed from land that would eventually become Bonteheuwel in Cape Town are set to get new homes in Heideveld.
#WaterCrisis: Borehole suppliers can't meet demand
As Cape Town feels the pinch with Level 5 water restrictions due to the drought, the demand for boreholes is so high, suppliers can't meet it.
'Social housing needs to go green' - De Lille
In signing deals with companies set to develop social and affordable housing in Cape Town, mayor Patricia de Lille said they need to be built green.