Health & Wellness
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City makes steady progress on essential water and sewer-pipe upgrades
Cape Town made solid progress on infrastructure renewal, replacing over 35km of water pipes and 33km of sewer pipes in second half of 2025.
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Venomous blue-dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach prompting safety alert
Venomous blue dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach. Authorities warn these 3cm creatures remain deadly even after death, urging caution.
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Cape Town calls on residents to reduce waste for World Environmental Education Day
Cape Town calls on residents to reduce plastic waste for Environmental Education Day, offering tours of Kraaifontein waste facility.
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Murder investigation launched after teenager killed in Seawinds shooting
Fifteen-year-old boy fatally shot in head on St Peter’s Street, Seawinds. Police investigate suspected gang-related murder on Friday afternoon.
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City confirms baboon sanctuary development underway for Southern Peninsula troops
City confirms baboon sanctuary development underway for Southern Peninsula. Two troops to relocate to purpose-built enclosures this year.
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Samora Machel Clinic construction progresses ahead of schedule
Residents of Samora Machel are pleased with the progress on the construction of the new Weltevreden Community Day Centre (CDC), with many believing the contractor may complete the project ahead…
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Regular sips of water on long trips can save lives
Global research shows a surprising and often overlooked link between dehydration and road safety. Keep hydrated to stay safe on the roads.
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Muizenberg angler Chase Nicholson returns home after winning fifth consecutive US tournament
Marina da Gama angler Chase Nicholson returns home after 10 years in Colorado, winning five consecutive bass tournaments and earning $10,000.
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Postpartum incontinence of mother became a nationwide success story
What started as a mother of four’s personal journey to recovery from postpartum incontinence, has become a nationwide success story.
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World AIDS Day: Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba calls for compassion and change
HIV advocate Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba urges compassion, honesty and community support as South Africa confronts stigma and strengthens its HIV response.
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