From nightly to nine-to-five
Roshan Abrahams|Published

From nightly to nine-to-five

Farewell to Sid G. Rule Primary's beloved leaders

WESLEY FORD|Published

Sid G. Rule Primary bids a heartfelt farewell to Principal Anton Yon and Deputy Principal Jerome Jeniker, who have dedicated over 30 years to nurturing young minds ...

Safe play spaces is a shared responsibility

Letter to the Editor|Published

Francine Higham, mayoral committee member for community services and health, responds to the urgent call for action following a recent vigil.

ABC Motsepe league in limbo as Santos dispute drags on

Published

ABC Motsepe League faces growing uncertainty with provincial officials offering no clarity.

Pretty Woman: The Musical to debut at Artscape in March 2026

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Pretty Woman: The Musical arrives at Artscape on March 18, 2026, featuring an all-South African cast. Following its ...

How Rainbow Dreams Trust is transforming lives in Hout Bay

Tara Isaacs|Published

Discover how Rainbow Dreams Trust is making a difference in Hout Bay through its inspiring events, including an awards ceremony and Camp Hope for children battling ...

Xivono Chabalala sings in If You Want Perfection at Theatre on the Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Xivono Chabalala, a talented second-year student from Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy, as he captivates audiences with his rendition of 'If You Want ...

Tembaletu triumphs at table cricket festival

Updated

Newlands Cricket Stadium hosted the sixth SA Table Cricket Festival and the first Table Cricket Champions League finale,

Bo-Kaap Handball Club u-20 girls strike gold

Fuad Esack|Published

Bo-Kaap Handball Club's under-20 girls’ team bring home gold

Breakers battle for Undisputed dance glory

Published

Top breakers battle for ticket to Japan to take part in Undisputed world final in Tokyo

Bothasig blast past VOB before festive break

Published

Bothasig beat VOB 16–3 to retain Brent Beier Memorial Shield in the final game before festive break.

Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A pioneering South African research project is turning to the night sky to address rising mental health challenges, with early findings showing that stargazing can ...

Join Tollie Parton for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration at The Royal Countess Zingara

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve as drag star Tollie Parton hosts a dazzling celebration at The Royal Countess Zingara in Century City. Enjoy a spectacular ...

World Kickboxing Series makes explosive debut in Mother City

Buntu Gotywa|Published

The inaugural World Kickboxing Series (WKS) Africa event in Milnerton capped off a stellar year for Cape Town's martial arts scene, bringing pure kickboxing action ...

Safa Cape Town treasurer cleared after review

Published

Suspended Safa Cape Town treasurer Wayne Weitz cleared of all charges after an independent disciplinary panel found no evidence of wrongdoing.

A heartfelt thank you to the Plainsman

Letter to the Editor|Updated

Mitchell’s Plain Kickboxing Club issue a heartfelt thanks to the Plainsman and the City of Cape Town

Cape Flats mother publishes book on raising neurodiverse son after two-decade struggle

Roshan Abrahams|Published

After nearly two decades of navigating the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child, Dorothy Pietersen has transformed her experiences into a powerful book, 'The ...

New fence installed in Ottery to curb criminal activity

Staff Reporter|Published

After years of community appeals, the City of Cape Town has installed a new fence in Ottery, aiming to reduce crime and enhance safety for residents. This significant ...

City clean-up project leaves workers unpaid for three months

Roshan Abrahams|Published

After three months of unpaid work, waste-management workers in Overcome Heights and surrounding areas are left in despair as promises of payment remain unfulfilled, ...

Animal rescue workers assaulted and robbed near Siyahlala Clinic in Philippi

Staff Reporter and WESLEY FORD|Published

In a shocking incident, two animal rescue workers fend off an assault while delivering essential veterinary care in Philippi, prompting community outrage and calls ...