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Doctor writes about the stories he heard while traveling by taxi
UWC political scientist Dr Jacob Cloete turns taxi commuter in his new book Stories in a Bellville Taxi, capturing the raw voices of everyday South Africans.
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Gugulethu shack fire: Family appeals for funds to bury burned victim
The Bonga family of Europe informal settlement in Gugulethu is appealing for funds to bury a family member.
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Khayelitsha Health Forum urges parents to vaccinate children during July drive
Khayelitsha Health Forum is urging parents to vaccinate children during July’s immunisation drive, emphasizing its importance for child health and community protection.
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Exposure to smoke is taking a toll on Cape Town’s firefighters
A UWC study found that more than half of Cape Town firefighters surveyed reported respiratory symptoms linked to occupational smoke exposure.
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Millions of unregistered youth urged to exercise their democratic right
Millions of young South Africans are still off the voters’ roll. Register now for the 4 November 2026 municipal elections — it takes five minutes.
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Young footballer dies during league match in Mitchells Plain
The death of Standards United FC player Naeem Toyer during a match has triggered widespread tributes from clubs and supporters.
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‘Taxi violence’ intensifies as another man is fatally gunned down in Lwandle
Another suspected taxi-related shooting in Lwandle claimed the life of a 53-year-old man – the third fatal shooting in the area in less than 48 hours.
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SAMRC and DFFE join forces to fight impact of air pollution
A new partnership between the SAMRC and DFFE will focus on research, monitoring and policy development to address air pollution in South Africa.
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Three arrested in separate drug busts across Cape Town
Operation Prosper led to the arrest of three suspects as Western Cape police intensified efforts to tackle drug dealing in local communities.
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Cape Town pays homage to fallen heroes at Remembrance Day Service
The City of Cape Town’s memorial wall now bears the names of 51 staffers who died in the line of duty, honouring more than a century of service.
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