Local Stories
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Surrey Primary celebrates 50 years of resilience, legacy, and community
Despite challenges—from forced removals in 1975 to near closure after a tornado in 1999—Surrey Primary has persevered to proudly celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Hundreds served at annual Street Store for the homeless in Green Point
“It felt like Christmas”, so explained Ryan Cloete as he dons a brand new and funky camouflage jacket which he got at the annual Street Store.
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Masiphumelele NPO raises R85k to boost local education programmes
Up to R85 000 was raised at a dinner for a non-profit organisation (NPO) in Masiphumelele, which will enable it to run its programmes.
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Cape Town activists demand justice after beloved baboon ‘Blondie’ killed
Activists say they are still finding far too many baboons with air-rifle wounds across the Peninsula and are calling on the community to report these crimes.
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Cape Town launches first-of-its-kind cultural train experience
Reconnecting communities through music, is one of the key motivations that saw the establishment of the Cape Town Jazz Train.
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WTM Africa 2025: Cape Town showcases tourism powerhouse to the World
The Mother City once again played host to the continent’s premier tourism gathering, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 April.
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Kommetjie Main Road upgrades making steady progress
The upgrades on Kommetjie Main Road between the intersections of Capri Drive and Wood Road are making good progress, says the City of Cape Town.
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Coniston Park residents oppose high school development amid zoning dispute and traffic concerns
A large group of residents are objecting to a proposal for a high school to be built on Coniston Park.
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Shooting at Wynberg Magistrates’ Court sparks safety concerns
A shooting incident at the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning has left residents alarmed and raised renewed concerns about safety at public institutions. According to reports, shots were fired…
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Informal settlements in Cape Metro surge post-Covid, City faces growing strain on resources
The Cape Metro is home to more than 270 000 informal households. And with the state of poverty in the country, the rise of new settlements such as Covid-19 in…
