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Cycle Tour
Buntu Gotywa|Published 10 hours ago

Young champ Van Zyl sets remarkable pace at CT Cycle Tour

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

Lonwabo Marele|Published 10 hours 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 10 hours 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 11 hours 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 12 hours ago

Fitness in Ramadaan

AI-generated opera set to disrupt traditional performance

Staff Reporter|Published 16 hours 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 17 hours 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 17 hours 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 5 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 5 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 5 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.

Fond farewell after a quarter century of journalism

Chantel Erfort|Published 1 week ago

As Africa Community Media's pioneering first black female editor bids farewell after 24 transformative years, she reflects on the evolution of community journalism, ...

Roos Court's oldest resident mourned

Roshan Abrahams|Published 1 week ago

Roos Court senior citizen passes away at 97

A roadmap to starting your business

Steve Reid|Published 1 week ago

I was recently asked if I could write a “how to start your own business” article. I think that is a great idea but want to give suitable content and space to help ...

Cape Town non-profit clinic celebrates 90 years of life-changing paediatric care

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is celebrating close to 90 years of pioneering paediatric healthcare. Founded in September 1935 by the German Pallottine ...

Premier Cup 2025 all set for the main event

fuad Esack|Published 1 week ago

The final round of under-19 Bayhill Premier Cup 2025 concluded at the William Herbert sports ground in Wynberg, at the weekend. Twenty four teams, divided into six ...