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A beacon for the underprivileged
What began as a personal tribute to his grandmother has blossomed into Kids with Hope, a community-based organisation founded by Raymond Twalick in Imizamo Yethu. Drawing from his own journey of hardship—from dropping out of school in Malawi to managing…
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Bo-Kaap residents urged to comment on future of Strand Street Quarry
Bo-Kaap residents and interested parties have until Friday 30 May to submit their comments on the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.
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Ongoing Tokai wildfire: Evacuations, injuries and 3 000 ha burnt
Firefighters are still battling the Tokai blaze that scorched 3000 hectares of vegetation within Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) last Friday.
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival hits all the right notes
Jazz was on the menu this weekend as the 22nd edition of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival kicked off at the CTICC.
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OPINION| Herewith signing out for one last time…
I had a dream of becoming a journalist from Grade 5, when a teacher helped me recognize my gift of the written word. And despite much discouragement of having faith […]
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Helicopter deployment enhances safety at Table Mountain National Park
SANParks has deployed a helicopter at Table Mountain National Park, aiding in response to threats. A recent success included catching a suspect with a knife.
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Finance Minister withdraws proposed VAT increase, plans revised Revenue Laws Bill
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the VAT rate will stay at 15%, leading to a R75 billion revenue shortfall while protecting lower-income households from financial pressure.
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VAT: ‘Not under our watch’ – says DA, EFF
The Western Cape High Court is expected to deliver judgement by no later than 29 April following an urgent application by the DA and EFF to have the 0,5% VAT […]
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Beijing boffins bring bacon back!
Two Grade 12 learners from Pinelands High School, Christopher Collier-Reed and Adam Gibbon, have won top honours at the international Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition in China for their innovative project using Black Soldier fly larvae to manage food waste.…
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