Local Stories
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Public invited to comment on Cape Town Civic Centre housing plan
Cape Town residents have until 27 July to comment on plans to sell part of the Civic Centre parking lot for a mixed-use development, and affordable housing.
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Soulful Reunion Festival faces opposition from Maitland residents
Residents have opposed plans for the Soulful Reunion Festival in Maitland, warning of noise, traffic congestion and safety concerns.
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Lions Club volunteers mark over 40 years at Blisters for Bread
For over 40 years, Lions Club volunteers have marshalled the Blisters for Bread walk, helping raise funds to feed vulnerable schoolchildren.
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Cold front warning issued for Cape Town and Western Cape
The SAWS has issued multiple weather warnings, with the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre placing emergency services on standby.
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Cape Town Opera makes opera fun for families with The Cunning Little Vixen
Filled with humour, warmth and adventure, the story celebrates the idea that kindness and bravery can be just as powerful as craftiness.
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Migrants fear unrest as South Africa prepares for protest action
As anti-immigration protests take place across South Africa, many foreign nationals fear the demonstrations could escalate into violence and unrest.
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Artscape to host memorial concert for jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim
Artscape will host a memorial concert on 29 June to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary jazz pianist and anti-apartheid activist Abdullah Ibrahim.
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City restores water to Schotsche Kloof flats with conditions attached
Water has been restored to Schotsche Kloof flats in Bo-Kaap, but residents and the Body Corporate must meet conditions tied to the R17m debt.
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WCED expands security cover to 453 schools for June holidays
The Western Cape Education Department increases holiday security funding to R11.99 million for 453 high-risk schools amid rising vandalism.
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Police on high alert ahead of nationwide anti-immigration protests
Police say they are on high alert ahead of nationwide anti-immigration protests on 30 June, with specialised officers placed on standby.
