Education
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Legal battle continues as WCED appeals Heathfield principal’s reinstatement
WCED appeals Labour Court decision to reinstate Wesley Neumann as Heathfield High principal, suspending his return after 5-year legal battle.
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Provincial disaster management centre visit gives international students governance insight
International postgraduate students visited the Provincial Disaster Management Centre to gain first-hand insight into Western Cape disaster coordination and governance.
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Community responds with donations as Masiphumelele fire affects over 1100 people
Masiphumelele fire destroys 363 structures, displacing 1,124 residents. Relief efforts underway with Gift of Givers and Living Hope assistance.
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Four-hour fire ravages Masiphumelele homes affecting 650 residents seeking help
Devastating Masiphumelele fire affects 650 residents as families lose homes and belongings. Community organizations seek urgent donations for victims.
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Fish Hoek Valley Museum introduces new operating hours including Saturday openings
Fish Hoek Valley Museum overhauls hours with Wednesday afternoons and Saturday openings, responding to visitor feedback about restrictive schedules.
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Education department addresses overcrowding concerns at Zeekoevlei Primary School
Zeekoevlei Primary faces reported overcrowding crisis with 76 Grade 7s in one class amid dispute over contract non-renewals and funding constraints.
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SPCA removes 120 fish from contaminated swimming pool in Fish Hoek
SPCA rescues 120 fish from contaminated Fish Hoek swimming pool filled with household refuse after court warrant execution on Wednesday.
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Heathfield High School celebrates impressive 89.9% matric pass rate improvement
Heathfield High School celebrates impressive 89.9% matric pass rate, up from 73.5%. Top achievers secure university placements across diverse fields.
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Cape Peninsula baboon sanctuary plans face activist concerns over animal welfare
Animal activists oppose Cape Peninsula baboon sanctuary plans, arguing that confining wild baboons and sterilizing males is cruel to animals.
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Water supply disruption in Deep South communities prompts infrastructure security concerns
Thousands left without water for two days after vandals damaged Lavender Hill valve chamber. Repair costs reached millions of rand
