A new world beckons after early retirement
Tracey Adams says now that she is ‘semi-retired’, she can live every day to the fullest as she previously could never have imagined the peace and joy she feels every day.
Police officer brings cheer to hearts of Lavender Hill tots
Children in Military Heights informal settlement were treated to a real Christmas party, gifts and all.
WATCH: A story of redemption through music
Tommy ‘Guitarlah’ Rynhardt uses music to inspire others as he lives his own story of redemption as part of the Cape Town Arts Festival’s ‘Beyond Busking’ Programme.
WATCH: Santa surprises Parkwood kids
Pick n Pay asap gave a Cape township school a much-needed boost ahead of the Festive Season.
LOOK: ‘Down with the DA down!’, chant land rights activist, residents affected by City of Cape Town’s decision to auction properties
A group opposing the auctioning of the City of Cape Town’s housing rental stock, protested outside the DHL Stadium in Greenpoint, Cape Town, on Thursday.
Calls for peace, gender equality as Melinda Gates delivers 13th Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture
The 13th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture on Friday night paid tribute to the remarkable leadership of Mrs Leah Tutu. The event coincides with her 90th birthday celebration.
LOOK: 'Include young people in your programmes and budgets' - ANCYL to Western Cape government
A small group of less than 100 people joined the African National Congress Youth League’s march from Hanover Street in District Six to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
High Court to determine fate of road through wetland that links Masiphumele and Noordhoek
A local NPO has been informing Nordhoek residents of the dire effects the proposed road will have on biodiversity and wetland functionality and encouraging them to show up at the Western Cape High Court on November 8.
Guy Fawkes Eve nightmare for pet cat proves fitting warning of danger to pets
A cat was rescued from a barbed wire fence on Saturday. It was suspected to have fled its home due to the illegal discharge of fireworks in the area.
Lali the maltese poodle parties on her 19th birthday
This feisty little maltese poodle with loads of anecdotes and stories under her collar, enjoyed her 19th birthday celebration on Saturday.
Baboon management inspires circular economy
A creative Simon’s Town resident made some headway when she adapted circular economy principles in conjunction with conventional methods to help address the problem of baboons raiding garbage bins.
‘It was terrible’ says Kommetjie resident who witnessed SA Navy submarine tragedy
The deceased were identified as Lieutenant Commander Gillian Elizabeth Hector (Executive Officer), Master Warrant Officer William Masela Mathipa (Coxswain), and Warrant Officer Class One Mmokwapa Lucas Mojela (Coxswain under training).
Indy photojournalist Tracey Adams implores Standard Bank to ‘do the right thing’ in Independent Media dispute
Tracey Adams is an Independent Media Group photojournalist who has been with the company for nearly 30 years. She has been with Standard Bank for just as long, financing her home, insurance and daughter’s education with the bank. This bank has now decided it will close its bank account with Independent Media, but what of Tracey and the other 1,600 employees?
Tensions brew over proposed pit bull ban
Tensions are brewing between pit bull owners and victims of pit bull attacks as the call to ban the breed gains momentum.
WATCH: How pensioners survive on a Sassa old-age grant in South Africa
The City of Cape Town has 388 250 pensioners, many of whom are desperately dependent on the Sassa old-age grant. Photojournalist Tracy Adams spent time with three families who depend on the grants and this is what she found.
Girl, 9, bitten by otter at V&A Waterfront
Kiara Dordel is recovering after the otter bit her foot while she was SUP boarding with her family and friends in a canal at the V&A Waterfront
WATCH: Animal lover prefers life on streets to giving up his dogs
Jay and his two four-legged friends, Lexi and Charles, are familiar sights
Passenger arrested after woman fatally stabbed while driving along Cape Town road
Police are investigating a murder case after a stabbing incident in Ottery Road, Wynberg, on Thursday morning.
Cape Town Opera pop-up concerts bring joy to healthcare workers on the frontlines
With SA moving to Level 1 after months of strict lockdown protocol has been practised during the pandemic, it is vital and a joy to make our way to the areas where individuals have selflessly risked their lives to ensure the safety and well being of our communities, the Cape Town opera has said on Tuesday.
Manenberg school receives donation thanks to Soong Ching Ling Foundation
Pupils at Downeville Primary School in Manenberg were all smiles on Wednesday when the Soong Ching Ling Foundation surprised them with a donation.
WATCH: Guy Fawkes aftermath leaves animals to pay the price
The aftermath of the Guy Fawkes has seen several incidents of hooliganism, assaults and injuries in pets and people.
WATCH: Cape pupils to rewind the clock in honour of Women's Day
Schoolgirls at play just like the Women?s Day pioneers as commemoration nears
VIDEO: A cop's best friend
(Police)Man?s best friend has done it again. The four-footed, superstar police dog, ?Savage? and his sister found 121 dagga stoppe.
WATCH: 8 metre humpback whale rescued from fishing gear
This comes after The Minister of Environment, Fisheries and Forestry Barbara Creecy temporarily suspended exploratory fishing of octopuses.
#BravingPublicTransport: Taxis are bumpy rides with constant headbanging
"Hitting my head on the roof of the taxi as I boarded, more or less dictated the overall experience," says African News Agency Photojournalist, Tracey Adams