Investigations continue into the five deaths in Khayelitsha at the weekend
Three men aged 34, 36 and 50 were shot at Site C, Khayelitsha, on Saturday. Police spokesperson André Traut said no suspects had been arrested.
Time is running out for matrics wishing to pursue studies overseas
Study opportunities are few and far between for many South African students, with various reasons contributing towards that. However, opportunities have risen for students to pursue studying abroad.
Now there’s a way to make braaing easier, the Draai Braai
The inventor behind the Draai Braai is Harvey Downes, an 80-year-old retired businessman and DIY enthusiast, said he knew the struggles that even the best braai master faces when trying to control the flames to ensure the meat is grilled perfectly.
Young girl from Grassy Park will represent SA at MMA youth championships
Nuha Shah, 14 years old, is a Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu-Jitsu fighter who has qualified for the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi in August 2022.
Kensington Educare Centre celebrates 80 years of community service and nurturing
The Kensington Educare Centre started in 1942 and celebrated its 80th anniversary this year. Situated at the Shawco Hall, the centre has helped generations of families and children through the developmental years of their lives.
Rise Against Hunger food drive to feed needy children for Mandela Day
For their 67 minutes of Mandela Day, non-profit organisation Rise Against Hunger (RAH) will be hosting a food packing initiative at Makers Landing at the Waterfront that will benefit Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities.
Hotel bedding and linen donated to Educare Centre and hospital
Included in the donation was linen duvet covers, flat double bed sheets and pillow cases, mattress and pillow protectors, bath and hand towels, gowns and face cloths.
FoodForward SA tackling food security with Mandela Day food drive
FoodForward SA, a dedicated organisation that aims to alleviate hunger struggles across South Africa, will join with long-time partners Pick n Pay to provide nutritious meals for Mandela Day to those who need it most.
Keeping the homeless warm is in the bag ahead of a cold winter for Cape Town
As Cape Town heads towards the colder months of winter, there have been increased efforts to help keep homeless people warm and safe during the winter nights.
Operation Restore continues to result in arrests around the Western Cape
Operation Restore members acted quickly in response to a call about a dagga lab in Mfuleni. They found a large quantity of dagga, including 28 green bags of dagga and one transparent bag with a street value of R3 000.
Old Shul entrance at South African Jewish Museum to get much-needed makeover
Thanks to a grant by the US State Department’s Ambassadorial Fund for Cultural Preservation, a makeover was made possible, and the museum said it was grateful for the help.
Siyazana Youth Development Fund aims to break hot dog world record
Before Mandela Day on July 18, the Siyazana Youth Development Fund aims to break a Guinness World Record by distributing 10 001 hot dogs to underprivileged communities in Cape Town.
Efforts made to help rebuild homes in the Joe Slovo community after the fires
The Community Chest of the Western Cape has partnered with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in an attempt to provide homes for families that are still displaced
Cape Town dentist earns the opportunity to represent the country in a duathlon
Working as a dentist, Ahmed Zaid Mahomed, 58, never dreamed that he would one day get the opportunity to represent South Africa in a duathlon (running and cycling).
Dream Factory Foundation empowering the youth through education and crucial life skills
The Dream Factory Foundation, a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) in Observatory, works with young people in Cape Town, and Africa, by providing skills and learning opportunities on community welfare and gender-based violence (GBV).
Red Hill community receives new open-air facility for children to play and learn
The new facility is an open-air timber deck which allows children to do fun activities in a safe space.
ZipZap Winter Tots Camp provides circus excitement for children during the school holidays
The ZipZap Winter Tots Camp is back for the school holidays from 4-8 July as children will enjoy a week of circus festivities and fun games in a safe and non-competitive environment.
Hangberg community takes up initiative to clean up Hout Bay High School’s grounds
Parents and members of the Hangberg community, where Hout Bay High School is located, have taken it upon themselves to paint over the graffiti on walls, desks and classrooms, as part of their “Reclaiming Our Space” initiative.
Women for Change helping give unemployed women a chance to make a difference
Anthea Steed, the supervisor of Women for Change (WFC) said the programme was a great initiative for communities to benefit from good deeds.
Injongo Primary School in Khayelitsha wins national choir prize
Parents, teachers and fellow learners beamed with pride last week when the victorious Injongo Primary School Choir returned home after beating their competition to win the ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) in Johannesburg.
Three people held after off-duty SAPS officer killed in Delft
Three people were arrested for the murder of an off-duty policeman in Delft. Although the officer, 31, was stationed at the Gugulethu police station, he was gunned down in Delft.
West Coast fishermen seek help to fight against the big fishing companies
Local fishermen of the Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP), have felt that the FRAP has tried to push them into poverty and to the periphery and that they are favouring commercial companies.
Young woman using her NPO to help make a difference in disadvantaged Cape communities
Rayleigh van der Merwe is helping to make a difference in the lives of people living in communities like Lavender Hill, Pelican Park and Lotus River.
Stodels Bellville wins top gardening centre award
Stodels Bellville won the Garden Centre of the Year award, presented to it at a recent ceremony.
Historical Australopithecus fossil deposit is one million years older than first thought
New research has shown that the Australopithecus fossil deposit in the famous Sterkfontein caves is now estimated to be a million years older than researchers had first thought.