Ladles of Love all set to serve

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Updated

Join the Ladles of Love team as they prepare for Mandela Day, offering volunteers a chance to support early childhood development through creative activities at ...

Teenager brings joy to Lavender Hill with pre-matric farewell celebration

Staff Reporter|Published

Allister Williams, a 17-year-old from Lavender Hill, is celebrated for his humility and kindness during a heartwarming pre-matric farewell party, bringing together ...

Lavender Hill shooting leaves one dead, another injured

Staff Reporter|Published

Steenberg police are investigating a tragic shooting in Lavender Hill, where a 20-year-old man was killed and a 36-year-old injured in what is believed to be a gang-related ...

Urgent action needed on neglected municipal building

Letter to the Editor|Published

Residents of Diep River are raising alarms over a dilapidated municipal building near schools, fearing for the safety of children as the site remains neglected and ...

Affordable education: New early childhood development centre opens in Parkwood

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Discover how the newly opened Parkwood ECD Centre is transforming early childhood education by providing affordable, quality learning in a nurturing environment ...

Enjoy free entry for kids at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden this winter

OWN Correspondent|Published

Explore the wonders of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens this winter. Children and youth under 18 can enter for free, enjoying exciting adventure walks and creative ...

Remembering Naadir Agherdien: A community leader's legacy of service and dedication

Roshan Abrahams|Published

The community mourns Naadir Agherdien, a leader whose dedication to service and upliftment left an indelible mark on countless lives.

Perivale Primary School's principal recognised for excellence in leadership

WESLEY FORD|Published

Nomaxabiso Ndidi-Lewo, principal of Perivale Primary School, has been honoured with the Excellence in Primary School Leadership award at the prestigious Metro-South ...

Six-year-old Tyler Cupido rescued from flooded road in Parkwood

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Six-year-old Tyler Cupido faced a life-threatening situation when he was swept away by floodwaters in Parkwood, but thanks to the quick actions of neighbourhood ...

Pelican Park High's 'Gentleman’s Day': Shaping young men for success

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Discover how Pelican Park High's Gentleman’s Day workshop on June 21 inspired Grade 12 boys to embrace their potential through powerful stories of resilience and ...

Help U-Turn provide shelter for the homeless amid stormy weather

OWN Correspondent|Updated

With storms threatening the region, U-Turn urgently seeks donations to expand shelter for the homeless and protect vulnerable individuals from the harsh weather. ...

Ambassadors celebrate job offers after skills training

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Discover how a skills training programme transformed the lives of young people in the southern suburbs, leading to job offers and new opportunities at the Youth ...

Pelican Park High's teachers honoured at National Teaching Awards ceremony

Roshan Abrahams|Published

Three dedicated teachers from Pelican Park High School were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to education at the National Teaching Awards ceremony, ...

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood to welcome new shopping centre

Sibulele Kasa|Published

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood is set to enhance its offerings with a new 22,000 sqm shopping centre, creating thousands of jobs and catering to the community's retail ...

Join the National Early Childhood Development conference: A call to action for organisations

OWN Correspondent|Published

The Centre for Early Childhood Development invites organisations to register for the National ECD Conference, featuring expert insights and a keynote from humanitarian ...

Webmax Coding Academy: Shaping Future Tech Innovators Through Digital Empowerment

Partnered Content|Updated

Webmax (Pty) Ltd, a youth and black-owned company, is revolutionising digital empowerment through the Webmax Coding Academy, inspiring young minds to become the ...

Rukshana Sampson inspires others through her Qur'an journey

Roshan Abrahams|Published

At just 17, Rukshana Sampson from Zeekoevlei has memorised the Qur’an, graduated from a Quranic institute, and self-published two inspiring books. Discover her remarkable ...

False Bay Karate Academy seeks community support for inaugural tournament

Tauriq Hassen|Published

False Bay Karate Academy in Grassy Park urgently seeks community support and funding to host the inaugural Sensei William Jordaan Memorial Tournament, aiming to ...

Join FOUR PAWS in changing the lives of 67 pets this Mandela Day

OWN Correspondent|Published

FOUR PAWS invites South Africans to make a difference this Mandela Day by supporting their 67 Kennels of Hope campaign, aimed at providing shelter and care for 67 ...