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‘The danger is not over’: Karoo Donkey Sanctuary issues urgent plea as floodwaters rise
Severe storms have left the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary near De Rust battling flood damage — just weeks after the property survived a crippling drought.
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Another day, another mass shooting on the Cape Flats
Gang violence continues to grip the Cape Flats as innocent bystanders are killed and wounded in shootings in Elsies River and Bonteheuwel.
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Cape ultra-marathon athlete to run on the Common for Mandela
Cape Town athlete Denver van der Bergh honors Mandela by running 27 laps for Mandela Day, promoting recovery and community support.
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Netcare issues alert to suppliers and service providers
Netcare has warned suppliers and service providers about a scam involving fake meetings and urgent payment requests by fraudsters posing as staff.
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Matriculant of the Year | Enter to gain the opportunity of a lifetime
Matriculants from across the country who are leaders and achievers in academics, culture and sport, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, can enter.
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Legal donkey slaughter for their skins continues unabated in South Africa
Despite a landmark AU moratorium on the commercial slaughter of donkeys for their skins, South Africa continues to legally kill up to 10 500 donkeys annually.
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Bellville CPF invites residents to AGM
Bellville residents are urged to attend the CPF’s AGM on 20 May 2026, featuring ex-Springbok James Dalton and open committee nominations.
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Younger Grade 1 pupils more likely to repeat the year
New research shows children who start Grade 1 younger are far more likely to repeat the year — and the gap persists into Grade 4.
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‘Toffee’ makes history in SA’s criminal-justice system
Therapy dog Toffee made South African court history by supporting a traumatised teen testifying in the Daniel Jamneck murder trial.
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Tributes pour in after CNN founder Ted Turner’s death
Ted Turner, the flamboyant US entrepreneur who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980 before venturing into philanthropy, has died at the age of 87.
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