Local film looks at domestic violence against men

Janice Matthews and OWN Correspondent|Published

Tokai actress turned film-maker and project manager, Samantha Brink, 45, has taken over the reins of Touched By Style, a performing arts group. The community arts ...

Professor shares his vision for UWC

Lizahn Bowers and OWN Correspondent|Published

UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor Professor Robert Balfour. UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor says his vision for the university is one of collaboration, thoughtful ...

Are you ready for the back-to-school traffic?

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As the new school year approaches, roads are about to get busier, so it's important to make sure your vehicle is in good shape to handle the daily grind of school ...

International dance music producer Kaytranada in the city for music fest

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The inaugural Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa, incorporating the Milk + Cookies Festivals takes place from today, Friday January 3 to Sunday January 12. The ...

Western Cape welcomes 101 New Year’s Day babies

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A total of 101 babies were born in public health facilities on New Year’s Day, with a girl being the first one born seven minutes after midnight. Western Cape Department ...

A ‘cracker’ of a show

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After Cape Town City Ballet’s matinee performance of The Nutcracker on Christmas Eve, Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux went onstage to congratulate the company for their ...

Men arrested for murder of Lavender Hill boy, 15

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With the help of CCTV footage, police were able to arrest two men believed to be involved in the murder of a 15-year-old Lavender Hill boy just over an hour after ...

Pools, beaches and picnic sites closed as crowds head out on Boxing Day

Chantel Erfort and OWN Correspondent|Published

As temperatures soared across the city today, access to public pools and beaches had to be cut off with queues of people still waiting to get inside. With the mercury ...

Prevent blocked sewers during festive season

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As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity. The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation ...

Steenberg festival is back

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The Steenberg Festival market is back at the Allenby Drive sports ground in Retreat on Friday December 20 and Saturday December 21. The festival will offer something ...

Mother City set to host Undisputed Masters dance battle

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Cape Town is set to host the highly anticipated Fujifilm Instax Undisputed Masters for the first time at the iconic V&A Waterfront on Saturday January 18. The event ...

A visual tribute to the spirit of Africa

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Photographer, conservationist, and wilderness guide Scott Ramsay has released his second book, Spirit of Africa, a visual tribute to the continent’s wild places. ...

Tokai mom turns assassin for film series

Janice Matthews and OWN Correspondent|Published

Tokai actress Samantha Brink heats up the screen in Uncle Billy, a new locally produced crime-action series. At 45, the mother of one will be reprising the role ...

Triple horse power action at Killarney

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Sparks flew at Saturday’s final round of national drag racing action at Killarney. Milnerton lensman and petrol head COLIN BROWN was there with his camera in hand ...

Play a powerful reflection on South Africa’s untold history

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No Christmas For Us, an award-winning play written by Nokuzola Zoe Bikwana, brings to light a lesser-known chapter of South African history, set in the townships ...

SICK Pride 2024 showcasing ‘Persistence is Resistance’

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The second annual SICK Pride will take place from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday November 17, on the lawn of the Arderne Botanical Gardens at 222 Main Road, Claremont, and ...

’Plain fest returns with a bang

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Now in its 16th year, the DStv Kyknet Mitchell's Plain Festival, in association with Heart FM and the Plainsman, returns with a vibrant and jam-packed programme, ...

Palliative care a lifeline for families

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The provincial department of health reaffirmed its commitment to palliative care at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital last Thursday, ahead of World ...

Tips to keep children’s hearts healthy

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Occupational therapist Irvin Mwadira provides support to a young patient and his mother at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. As Heart Awareness Month ...

Discussion on racism in film industry

Tamlynne Thompson and OWN Correspondent|Published

As part of Heritage Month, the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) will host a discussion titled SAGA SPEAKS: Unmasking Systemic Racism in Commercials, Theatre, ...

Alison boldly advocates for children’s rights

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Alison Alexander from Goodwood was on a family vacation, but she didn’t hesitate when the call came to be a safety parent for a two-week-old baby girl. This was ...

Half of SA youth don’t know how to manage finances

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In an increasingly complex world, financial education has become an essential tool for young people seeking to secure their futures. While financial literacy is ...

Three things you can do to reduce your waste footprint

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Friday September 20 is National Recycling DayIn a world that seems to be drowning in waste, one of the best things we can do is instil a culture of separation-at-source ...

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause lifelong damage

Carmen Jacobs and OWN Correspondent|Published

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can have dire and lifelong consequences on the unborn baby, one of these being the development of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ...

Khayelitsha’s Cwenga crowned Cape Dance Your Style champ

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OWN CORRESPONDENTAfter falling short in the 2023 Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifiers, Cwenga Tasana, 21, from Khayelitsha, became the first female dancer to qualify ...