Education
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Masi Violin Festival showcases talent of 60 young musicians in Masiphumelele
60+ young violinists thrilled 150+ attendees at Masi Violin Festival in Masiphumelele. Learners debuted new t-shirts in community celebration.
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Extended working hours for Zeekoevlei dredging
Cape Town extends Zeekoevlei dredging hours after noise permit approval. First vlei dredging in 42 years removes sediment to improve water quality.
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Animal community outreach programmes halted in Retreat after attack
The Animal Rescue Organisation’s (ARO) volunteers survived a robbery at the at the Siyahlala Clinic.
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Lions Club of Tokai supports GBVF victims with dignity bags donation
Lions Club of Tokai donates dignity bags to Muizenberg Police for GBV victims. Pre-loved handbags filled with hope-restoring items for survivors.
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Farmer Peck’s Inn recalled in celebrating 200 years of Muizenberg hospitality
Muizenberg celebrates 200 years of Farmer Peck’s Inn. Family descendants attend ceremony honoring area’s first hospitality establishment from 1825.
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Early childhood development in South Africa: Invest in every child’s future
Ikamva Labantu urges South Africans to invest in early childhood development, ensuring every child in townships accesses quality preschool education.
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Heathfield High chess players win medals at Heideveld championship tournament
Heathfield High chess team wins medals at Heideveld championship. Kyle Kayter earns R500 prize, while four students hold international ratings.
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Grassy Park Community Police Forum leads 16 days of activism against GBV
Grassy Park CPF leads GBV awareness campaign during 16 Days of Activism, distributing flyers on Klip Road. Six types of abuse highlighted to residents.
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Wall collapse injures firefighter tackling Maitland furniture factory blaze
Firefighter injured when wall collapsed during Maitland factory fire response. Separate crèche blaze also tackled in busy night for emergency teams.
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More than 30 000 teachers resign in five years amid staffing pressures
Over 30 000 South African teachers resigned between 2020 and 2024, worsening staff shortages and increasing workloads in public schools.
