Cape Town
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Locals hope to qualify for Homeless World Cup
Thirty local young men are preparing for the Homeless World Cup trials in Mexico City, using soccer to combat unemployment and gang recruitment.
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Cape Town woman arrested after Nigerian victim rescued in Woodstock
A woman is due in court after Hawks investigators rescued a Nigerian woman who was allegedly trafficked to Cape Town and forced into prostitution.
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Rondebosch doctor opens free monthly clinic for patients in need
A young Rondebosch doctor runs a free monthly clinic offering pay-what-you-can consultations to patients who cannot afford private healthcare services.
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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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Perivale Primary School celebrates Arbor Week with green tree-planting initiative
Perivale Primary School’s Grade 4 and 5 Eco-Club partnered with Vision of Change SA to plant six indigenous trees on their Lotus River campus.
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Driver nabbed with hidden abalone in Muizenberg
Cape Town Traffic Officers arrested a 27-year-old suspect on Atlantic Road in Muizenberg after a routine stop uncovered 1 416 hidden abalone.
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Fish Hoek High School bridges history and future at Founders Day celebration
Fish Hoek High School welcomed back past learners for Founders Day, featuring an exclusive sneak peek at their new world-class Aquatic Centre.
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Overcome Heights fire leaves nearly 200 people displaced in Cape Town
The final assessment confirms 67 structures were destroyed in the Overcome Heights fire, leaving 198 people displaced as relief groups step in to assist.
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Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club revives popular annual open water swim
The historic Fish Hoek Mile swim returns this September. Entries are capped at 350 to ensure safety and raise vital funds for local lifesavers.
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R2.1 million raised so far for National Funky Socks Day 2026
National Funky Socks Day on 11 September has raised R2.1 million. Buy a R10 sticker to help reach the R2.5 million goal for youth charities.
