Community Highlights
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Toughest Firefighter Alive 2025: Cape Town’s best blaze through national challenge
Two local firefighters scooped top honours at the Toughest Firefighter Alive competition this year.
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Memorial service honours 490 murder victims, families in Kamesh
During the emotional service, the community was reminded that 490 chairs will never be sat on again, representing 490 hugs, kisses and smiles forever lost.
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Aasvoël-geoglief sprei sy vlerke in die Kalahari-sand
Van Zylsrus in die Kalahari, van die laaste veilige vestings vir veral die kritiek bedreigde witrugaasvoël, pryk nou met ‘n unieke aasvoëlgeoglief.
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At least one person dead, 80 displaced in Masi fire
One person died and several others were displaced after a fire broke out in Masiphumelele on Monday 13 October.
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Eben Etzebeth celebrates his roots with book launch at N1 City Mall
Goodwood erupted with pride as Eben Etzebeth launched his autobiography Unlocked at N1 City Mall — a heartwarming homecoming event.
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Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam train to run again
Alan McVitty, CEO of Classic Rail, announced the acquisition of contracts and funding to rebuild and relaunch the George-Knysna train line, boosting tourism and jobs.
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First-ever WBF Africa Light Heavyweight Tournament comes to Upington
A historic WBF Africa Light Heavyweight tournament will occur in Upington on 25 October, featuring notable local fighters and a title bout.
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Recreational area plagued by vandalism and tree destruction
Willow Dam recreational area faces serious issues like littering, vandalism, and noise complaints due to improper use, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of rules by local authorities.
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City launches annual beach lowering programme at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, and Bikini Beach
Residents can expect to see the City of Cape Town commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Bikini Beach from tomorrow (1 October).
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Construction of Malmesbury Bypass well underway
The construction of the Malmesbury Bypass project is on track for completion towards the end of the first quarter of 2026. The Western Cape department of infrastructure (DOI) recently shared…
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