Local Stories
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Gugulethu star Luukhanyo blends Jazz, Hip-Hop and soul success
The Gugulethu-born artist described his recent debut at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival alongside local band The Hii Rollers, as a dream.
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OPINION: Halfway through the year: Are we still chasing our goals?
Time has a way of slipping past while we’re busy managing the everyday challenges like staying up to date with emails, juggling responsibilities, and setbacks.
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Job seekers criticise Athlone Stadium employment event after chaos
The city said in a statement Police Public Order Policing made use of a stun grenade to maintain crowd control outside the stadium.
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Cape Town yet to finalise Good Hope Centre sale amid legal and heritage checks
The City says no fixed completion date has been set as it continues to scrutinise the winning bid for the Good Hope Centre to ensure it meets requirements.
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Plans underway to establish Lions Club in Kensington and Maitland
Kensington and Maitland could soon have their own Lions Club. A meeting to establish the club will be held at St John’s Primary School in Kensington.
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Table Mountain up for top honour at World Travel Awards 2026
Table Mountain has once again been nominated for Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026.
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Cape Town water shutdowns planned for multiple areas this week
While not all households be affected, residents are advised to store enough water in clean, sealed containers as a precaution.
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IEC WC launches Schools Democracy Week to boost youth voting awareness
The programme is aimed at promoting democratic values and active citizenship among learners ahead of this year’s Local Government Elections.
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Gang-related shootings rock Salt River as violence escalates
Within the span of a month, two people were shot and killed and three others wounded in five separate shooting incidents.
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Easter period sees a spike in formal, and decrease in informal residential fires
Cape Town experienced an increase in residential fires over Easter, with formal incidents rising from 12 to 30 compared to last year.
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