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Hearing loss: Signs every parent, guardian should know
Parents are urged to have newborns’ hearing tested early during Deaf Awareness Month for better communication and developmental outcomes.
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Gayton McKenzie backs Daniels as Cape Town mayoral candidate despite arrest
PA leader Gayton McKenzie backs Cheslyn Daniels as the party’s Cape Town mayoral candidate despite his recent arrest over alleged assault.
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Belmont Park sees long awaited sewage upgrades
The City last week announced that its Water and Sanitation Directorate has been upgrading all 225 metres of asbestos cement sewers in Belmont Park.
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City confirms arrest of alleged drunk officer who drove into a shack
A Delft LEAP law enforcement officer was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing a City bakkie into an informal dwelling in Delft.
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This South African river has a bacteria count off the charts: a natural filter is cleaning it for watering food gardens
Researchers in Franschhoek are using natural filtration systems to turn heavily polluted river water into a safe resource without chemicals.
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Woman runs to 42 school to raise funds against bullying
Kayla Jenecker is running to 42 schools to raise R100 000 for 42 Unbreakable, an anti-bullying campaign born from her sister being bullied by 42 people.
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Court interdict protects MyCiTi Cape Flats expansion from extortion
The City of Cape Town welcomes a final High Court interdict protecting MyCiTi Cape Flats route expansion construction projects from extortion, intimidation and unlawful interference.
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CPUT Council withdraw Draft Financial Recovery Plan
CPUT Council has withdrawn its Draft Financial Recovery Plan for 2027 for consultation after student protests over a proposed R7 000 upfront payment.
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11-year-old taken into care after child prostitution allegation
An 11-year-old girl from Strandfontein has been taken into protective care after allegations she was used as a child prostitute by her family.
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Is the Western Cape prepared for extreme weather
As the Western Cape recovers from recent flooding and climate experts warn that a strengthening El Niño could intensify weather extremes in the months ahead.
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