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Polo race
Buntu Gotywa|Published 13 hours ago

Motorsport action at Killarney's Extreme festival opener

Basketball action: Cape Town Sharks, Hustlers and Unity collect wins in Gugulethu

Lonwabo Marele|Published 14 hours ago

Kasi Invitational Games basketball friendlies week seven done and dusted in Gugulethu

Baby Leo battles rare disorder

Lizahn Bowers|Published 15 hours ago

Eight-month-old Leo Parker from Claremont faces a desperate race against time as his parents search for a matching bone marrow donor. Diagnosed with a rare genetic ...

Westridge Yankees secure three softball Knockout final spots

Lonwabo Marele|Published 15 hours ago

Westridge Yankees Ladies Teams Triumph to Reach Grand Challenge and Knockout Finals

High-stakes BMX racing returns to Zone 7 track

Buntu Gotywa|Published 18 hours ago

Zone 7 BMX Club is gearing up for an action-packed race day.

Young champ Van Zyl sets remarkable pace at CT Cycle Tour

Buntu Gotywa|Published 1 day ago

Twelve-year-old Spencer van Zyl dominated the under-15 category at the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour, completing the challenging 109km route in just 3 hours and 10 minutes. ...

Athlone A's and Bellville strap up for the final stretch

Lonwabo Marele|Published 1 day ago

Athlone Athletic and Bellville Tygers will play the third and deciding semi-final of the CTBF's Major League Knockout Cup.

Parkwood mom appears in court for baby's death

|Published 1 day ago

A Parkwood mother was arrested after her 10-month-old baby's body was found on an open field in Verde Road.

Two finals lined up for Tantasport

Lonwabo Marele|Published 1 day ago

Tantasport will be playing Westridge Yankees in the Grand Challenge and Knockout finals of the Cape Town Softball Association's Ladies Major League.

Leg raises help release fear and anxiety

Roshan Abrahams|Published 1 day ago

Fitness in Ramadaan

AI-generated opera set to disrupt traditional performance

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

A groundbreaking fusion of dance, opera, and artificial intelligence (AI) on show at the Baxter theatre this March by Cape-based Darkroom Contemporary.

Chicago makes return to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management has announced that Chicago is back in 2025.

From the mouths of babes

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 day ago

From misheard lyrics to philosophical observations, these candid conversations with my seven children offer a heartwarming glimpse into the delightful chaos of large ...

Sassa beneficiaries can access payments after missed deadline

Yolande Du Preez|Published 6 days ago

Beneficiaries missing the Thursday March 20 deadline for Postbank black cards can still access their grants through a cardless withdrawal system, as confirmed by ...

Kasi Invitational Games: Week six highlights and upcoming fixtures

Lonwabo Marele|Published 6 days ago

Catch up on the thrilling results from Week Six of the Kasi Invitational Games, where Pride Basketball Club, Sharks, and Cape Waves showcased their skills on the ...

Panthers down Crusaders Ladies to book spot in CTSA knockout final

Lonwabo Marele|Published 6 days ago

Panthers Softball Club are through to the CTSA Knockout finals

Reflecting on 11 years of community stories

LILLIAN AMOS|Published 1 week ago

After dedicating 11 years to sharing the heartbeat of our community through the pages of Southern Mail, veteran journalist Lillian Amos bids farewell in a moving ...

Help St Montague Village fire victims

Roshan Abrahams|Published 1 week ago

St Montague Village residents pick up pieces after devastating fire.

PFC's Redemption card delivers 22 explosive fights

Buntu Gotywa|Published 1 week ago

In a thrilling culmination of Cape Town's three-weekend martial arts spectacular, PFC's Redemption Card delivered 22 explosive fights featuring MMA, K-1, and boxing. ...

Restore emotional balance during Ramadaan

Roshan Abrahams|Published 1 week ago

Using exercise to find emotional balance and conquer stress.