Murals at Altena Primary School bring learners' artwork to life
New murals at Altena Primary School in Strand have been brought to life by the drawings of the school's pupils.
Two teenagers arrested in Macassar for possession of modified firearms
Two teenagers were arrested in Macassar after police discovered modified imitation firearms and live ammunition during a school investigation, raising concerns about ...
72-Year-old man attacked during Somerset West home invasion
Somerset West police are investigating a case of house robbery after a 72-year-old man was ambushed by four unknown robbers on Wednesday night, October 29.
R12m grant awarded to Stellenbosch researcher for disability study
Dr Zara Trafford, a scholar in disability studies at the Stellenbosch University has been awarded a R12 million grant for her research project that focuses on young ...
Pregnant woman attacked by pit bulls in Kuils River
A pregnant woman, is recovering after a brutal attack by two pit bulls in Kuils River.
Community activists launch campaign to sustain 480 fruit trees in Brackenfell
Community activists in Brackenfell are raising funds through a BackaBuddy campaign to maintain 480 fruit trees at the Suikerbossie Park Community Garden, providing ...
How Natasha Mentoor is transforming lives at the Parow Centre of Hope
Natasha Mentoor, once trapped in addiction, now leads the Parow Centre of Hope, guiding homeless individuals towards recovery and empowerment. Her journey from despair ...
A beacon of inclusive education: Brackenfell teacher recognised for excellence in special needs teaching
Chantelle Carstens, a dedicated teacher at Paarl School, has been awarded the Excellence in Special Needs Teaching award for her innovative approaches to inclusive ...
Celebrating Mandela: Voices from across generations
On Nelson Mandela International Day, community members reflect on his legacy and the importance of service, sharing personal stories that highlight the ongoing relevance ...
Tragic shack fire claims life of 6-year-old girl in Wallacedene
Azingce Mhambi, a 6-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, tragically lost her life in a shack fire in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein.
UWC's Priscilla Baker honoured with prestigious L’Oréal–UNESCO award
Professor Priscilla Baker from the University of the Western Cape has been awarded the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Award for her groundbreaking ...
Experts warn bank users of surge in festive season scams
The Western Cape came in second after Gauteng for the provinces with the highest amount of debit card-related fraud.
Girl, 17, arrested after another Marketplace scam in Nyanga
Police are looking for three suspects linked to the robbing of a consumer lured to Browns Farm to sell goods.
Woman, 23, gunned down outside Mitchells Plain home
Community police forum shocked by murder of young woman outside her home
Security guard shot at a Cape Town traffic department
A member of the community allegedly shot the security guard who attempted to defuse an argument.
Lavender Hill project to reform ‘battlefield’
The delivery of refurbished shipping containers meant to house a music and computer class bring hope to Lavender Hill community
Emotional send-off for teenager killed in Bonteheuwel crash
Taytim-Lee Hendricks, 18, was laid to rest on Saturday in an emotional ceremony
Cape Town mom killed while walking children to school
Belhar community leaders have raised the alarm on increased shootings in their area.
FoodForward SA moves closer to goal of feeding 2.5 million hungry a day, with opening of warehouse
FoodForward SA will be able to feed more hungry people after they opened a bigger warehouse on Friday ahead of World Hunger Day
Cape Town Opera scores two awards at the WC Cultural Affairs Awards
The organisation was recognised for its work in youth development and the promotion of multilingualism in the Western Cape.
Five shot, three dead in Khayelitsha mass shooting
Two mass shootings in Khayelitsha over a two-week period left three people dead and seven injured
EFF calls on CPUT to declare SRC elections
CPUT last held an SRC election in 2019 and cited a clause in its constitution as a hindrance to this.
Two killed in Cape vigilante attacks within 48-hours
Police are investigating cases of murder after two men were found burnt to death in two separate incidents at a Cape informal settlement
Daughter of Delft crime activist among two shot dead
Delft police are investigating cases of murder after two people were gunned down within two hours of each other.
Cape Flats policing forums welcome new station commanders
SAPS management in the Western Cape has appointed new top cops for Nyanga and Mitchells Plain police stations.