Local Stories
-
South African sailing charity seeks votes for global impact award
The Little Optimist Trust is a finalist for the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award and is urging South Africans to vote before 2 November.
Source:
-
Mpox cases rise to 22 as health authorities confirm new infections
The Department of Health has confirmed four additional mpox cases, raising the national total from 18 to 22 as of 22 September 2026.
Source:
-
Three men killed in KTC shooting, police investigate link to robbery
Three people were gunned down in KTC informal settlement, Gugulethu on Tuesday 22 September. The incident occurred in Z Memani Street at 09:57.
-
Three dead, one injured in Lingelethu-West shack shooting
Residents from New Bright informal settlement in Lingelethu West were reeling from the shooting, on Sunday 20 September, of four people, three of whom died at the scene and the…
-
St Mary’s teachers picket against gender-based violence in Gugulethu
Teachers from St Mary’s Primary School in Nyanga picketed outside the school against gender-based violence (GBV) on Monday 21 September.
-
Gugulethu youth hub aims to get young people off the streets
The Girl Effect has launched a youth hub in Gugulethu, providing a safe space and programs for over 100 young people to empower them and address community issues.
-
Youth organisation cleans up illegal dumping site in KTC
A youth organization in Gugulethu conducted a clean-up campaign to combat illegal dumping, educating the community on environmental hygiene and recycling.
-
Khayelitsha safety forum demands answers after triple killing in Makhaza
The Khayelitsha Safety and Security Forum (SSF) has condemned the brutal killing of three people at the SST informal settlement in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, on Wednesday 16 September.
-
Fire destroys Sinethemba crèche; organisation appeals for help
Sinethemba Community Organisation seeks business support to rebuild its facility, devastated by a fire that destroyed crucial resources and services.
-
Marikana residents demand the City fix vandalised toilets and communal taps
Marikana residents demand new chemical toilets and communal taps to address unsanitary conditions, facing neglect from the City of Cape Town.
