Local Stories
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New Provincial Police Commissioner’s appointment welcomed
Western Cape leaders welcome Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as Police Commissioner, emphasizing the need for better resources to combat crime.
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Khayelitsha’s COSAT named top-performing Quintile 3 school in South Africa
Cosat in Khayelitsha is recognized as the top Quintile 3 school nationally, excelling in maths and physics education.
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Gugulethu shooting: Five people killed, one injured at NY 50
Gugulethu police registered multiple murders and an attempted murder following the shooting of six people, five of whom were killed, at NY 50.
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Khayelitsha artists empowered at music rights workshop
Local artists in Khayelitsha attended a workshop to learn about music rights, registration, and monetizing their performances, organized by Music 101 and Sampra.
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Iziko Mobile Planetarium brings space science to South African schools
Iziko Museums’ new Mobile Planetarium will bring immersive space science, VR experiences and astronomy education to rural schools across South Africa.
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Cape Town’s first electric MyCiTi bus passes performance tests
Cape Town’s first electric MyCiTi bus, named “Evie,” debuted on July 23, marking a R7.1 billion investment in cleaner public transport.
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Deputy Minister hands over new home to Khayelitsha family
Residents gathered to celebrate the Mdlulwa family’s new home, rebuilt after a devastating fire six years prior; resilience honored.
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Nolufefe Mzondi set to launch debut EP in Cape Town
Nolufefe Mzondi, a singer-songwriter, will launch her Afro-Soul EP “Imbilini Yam” on August 7 in Cape Town.
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Veteran Impi reflects on 10 years with the Bokke brand
From Mitchells Plain to the Springbok stage: how Alfonzo Franke went from an undiscovered creative to a 10-year Springbok Impi warrior and filmmaker.
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Langa drain restoration project clears 20+ drains, removes 200 waste bags
A community project in Langa cleaned waste, cleared stormwater drains, and educated residents on water conservation and management.
