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Rising star Kaya Mlata's calculated path to boxing glory
Buntu Gotywa|Published 11 hours ago

Rising star Kaya Mlata's calculated path to boxing glory

Review: Onyx Storm

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 23 hours ago

Onyx Storm is the third book in the Empyrean Series, captivating romantasy fans with its thrilling twists and complex characters.

Budding Ottery ballers set sights on Madrid

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Two Ottery boys Zac Wallace, 16, and Matthew Barends, 18, have been working hard to realise their dream to take part in the MadCup Football Tournament in Madrid, ...

Pelican Park pupils and peers discuss human rights

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Pelican Park High School “proudly” hosted its inaugural Human Rights Day programme, led by the Child Rights Ambassadors of the Western Cape. Acting principal Shariefa ...

Pavement play focuses on mental health

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Actor Bradley Williams, and Bradwin Daniels, both community youth leaders, joined Sharon Assembly of God who hosted a motivational open air day, in Peter Charles ...

Greenwood girls show good form in Tournament by the Sea

fuad Esack|Updated 1 day ago

Greenwood Athletic AFC's girls under-14 side gave a good account of themselves at the weekend's Tournament by the Sea, in Strandfontein

Grassy Park CPF advocates collaboration to solve crime

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Grassy Park community policing forum (CPF) and Grassy Park South African Police Services (SAPS) in partnership with the Mitchell's Plain Sub-district CPF hosted ...

Police recover illegal guns and ammo

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Police officers recovered two firearms and ammunition which resulted in the arrest of two suspects.

Call for public input on Ward 65 allocation budget

Letter to the Editor|Published 1 day ago

We are calling on all residents of Ward 65 to participate in shaping the 2026/2027 Ward Allocation Budget. This is an opportunity for the community to voice their ...

Community leaders fight for children's rights

Roshan Abrahams|Published 1 day ago

Leaders say Lavender Hill's children need more support

Baseball action from Sunday's Major League play-off final

Lonwabo Marele|Published 1 day ago

VOB Macaw and Bellville Tygers played for the Cape Town Baseball Federation's Major League Playoff finals at the weekend.

Young athletes beat the odds

Published 1 day ago

Young athletes overcome challenges to find success on the sportsfield

Bench honours Harry Belafonte

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Kind Heart Bench dedicated to star.

DPSA Pelican Park members enjoy 5km Things on Wheels

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Disabled People of South Africa (DPSA), Pelican Park branch, attended the 5km "Things on Wheels"

Manenberg boxing star Chellan sets sights on SA title

Buntu Gotywa|Published 1 day ago

Manenberg boxing star Wassim Chellan is making his comeback to the ring on April 19, determined to reclaim his path to the South African Welterweight title.

Children's book reviews: from unicorns to classics

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 days ago

From bubblegum-flavoured unicorn tales to beloved classics reimagined, this collection of children's book reviews spans magical adventures, teen diaries, and a fresh ...

Book reviews: The Wild Robot and Uglies FTIs

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 5 days ago

Two beloved novels get the Hollywood treatment: Scott Westerfield's dystopian young adult novel Uglies arrives on Netflix, while Peter Brown's heartwarming tale ...

Release tension with neck and shoulder exercises

Published 5 days ago

Discover how to release negative emotions and enhance your well-being with conscious neck and shoulder exercises during Ramadaan.

Experience the magic of Guys and Dolls at SACS

OWN Correspondent|Published 6 days ago

The South African College High School (SACS) proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical Guys and Dolls, premiering on Thursday, March 20, in the Hofmeyr Hall. ...

Programme kicks off to cultivate the next generation of young entrepreneurs in SA

Staff Reporter|Published 6 days ago

The African Innovation Academy, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape, is launching a groundbreaking startup accelerator programme for Grade 11 ...