The Premier League about to heat up

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The football season about to reach the business end, and with many of the group stages out the way, it’s time to separate the men from the boys. That very famous ...

FA Cup delivered some hammer blows

Tauriq Hassen|Published

In the FA Cup action last weekend, the odds were in favour of many of the big teams. The best being Liverpool, who were drawn to last place in the Championship, ...

Theatre of nightmares

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Every Manchester United fan looks forward to the big teams these days, as it really is the only time you actually see our team play. The Premier League really has ...

Juvie Boy Entertainers take the crown again in section 2 of minstrel competition

Lauren Paris and Tauriq Hassen|Published

Juvie Boy Entertainers crowned section 2 carnival winners The final prizes were handed out at the 2025 Minstrel Competition on Saturday February 1 in front of a ...

IY choir read to shine at summer concert

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The Hout Bay Ingoma Choir are to back to host their ever-popular annual summer concert on Wednesday February 19. Now in their 8th year, the famous choir from the ...

Champions league draw is out

Tauriq Hassen|Published

It’s all set, the play-off draw has some mouthwatering clashes waiting to light up this year’s Champions League. GoalMouth’s team might not be in it, but still, ...

Ricky front in line with Moppie King crown

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Tashreeq De Villiers, more commonly known as ‘Ricky Vannie Frontline’ is the new Moppie King. “It doesn’t do anything to me as a person, it’s just a trophy and I’m ...

West London All Stars crowned champions at 2025 minstrel competition

Lauren Paris and Tauriq Hassen|Published

The 2025 Minstrel Competition came to a thrilling close on Saturday, January 25, as the West London All Stars were crowned champions. The four-week event, ended ...

New rugby academy aims to bring Hout Bay together

Keanan Harmse and Tauriq Hassen|Published

A new rugby academy wants to bring some positive changes to Hout Bay. The Hout Bay Honey Badgers Rugby Academy for boys and girls from Grades 1 and 2 scrums down ...

Barber Angels descend on Hout Bay

Tauriq Hassen|Published

If you find yourself wondering why so many people are getting their hair cut on the side of the street in Hout Bay this weekend, it’s only the Barber Angels Brotherhood ...

IY tour guide putting himself on the map

Tauriq Hassen|Published

"I am just a vessel for change," says Wonga Lucas, of Imizamo Yethu, who started running guided tours through the township as a way to support his family. The tours ...

Amorim faces storm of threats and memes

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Rotten players and old school ideologies seem to be packed up and ready to be booted from Old Trafford. Manchester United’s new manager has seen some dark days in ...

Royal AM gets the royal boot

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Something that needs to be addressed right away is the Royal AM Football Club situation, a club bought by a clueless owner, wanting to keep her brat of a son happy. ...

Pipe burst causes flooding misery in IY

Tauriq Hassen|Published

A pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu on Thursday has sent the community into a frenzy after it caused extensive flooding there. “I am watching all my things wash away, ...

Matric class of 2024 scores record 87. 3% pass rate

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The matric class of 2024 has achieved a pass rate of 87. 3% in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams - the highest in the country's history, Basic Education ...

Wait almost over for matrics

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Matrics across the country are waiting for their exam results, which are expected to be available from Tuesday January 14. Where to find your results:Online: Starting ...

Be vigilant at smash-and-grab hot spots

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The latest crime data showed more than 20 000 cases of theft out of or from motor vehicles cases were reported in the country during second quarter of the 2024/2025 ...

Stationery headaches for many parents

Tauriq Hassen|Published

In the next few days, every stationery isle will be packed with parents doing last-minute stationery shopping as schools reopen next week. On average, stationery ...

Boy, 5, wounded in Manenberg gang shooting

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Three people were injured after being caught in Manenberg gang crossfire last night, including a 5-year-old boy who was shot in the head, say police. Shots fired ...

Time for the business end of the Klopse

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The dust has settled on yet another colourful Cape Town Street Parade, and minstrel teams have now turned their attention to the big stage, where it all matters. ...

Police investigate rape, murder of Dunoon woman

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Police are investigating the rape and murder of a 26-year-old Dunoon woman on New Year’s Day. Distressed members of the public registered a case at Milnerton police ...

The ‘Ruben effect’ will take some time

Tauriq Hassen|Published

This past weekend we got to see what the new formation (3-4-3) could do against a well-oiled machine like Liverpool. With the game at Anfield, the heat was definitely ...

Uber robbers behind bars

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The three young men caught on dashboard camera footage as they robbed an Uber driver in Belgravia on Christmas eve have been arrested. The City of Cape Town’s Safety ...

Road closures for Cape Town Street Parade

Tauriq Hassen|Published

One of Cape Town’s largest events takes over the city centre tomorrow, Saturday January 4, with the Cape Town Street Parade set to dazzle thousands. Roads near the ...

Bonteheuwel father gunned down in Vlamboom Street

Tauriq Hassen|Published

A 25-year-old Bonteheuwel father of two, Shadrack Williams, was gunned down last night in Vlamboom Street. Ward councillor Angus McKenzie said early indications ...

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