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Unemployed stream to City’s job-seeker engagement in Mitchells Plain
Unemployed youth queue at Rocklands Civic Centre for City’s Jobs Connect program offering job matching, CV uploads, and small business support.
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Matrikulant wat struikelblokke oorkom motiveer ander
“Ek het ‘n verandering ondergaan en met die ondersteuning van my familie het my punte aanhou verbeter, want ek het ophou rook en drink.”
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Hill-Lewis welcomes court’s dismissal of civil case, with costs
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the court’s dismissal of a protection-order application by an individual operating an illegal business.
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Richwood Neighbourhood Watch outlines 2026 targets including CCTV expansion
The Richwood Neighbourhood Watch plans to enhance security with seven CCTV cameras and set various targets for community engagement in 2026.
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UWC community mourns literary icon Dr Diana Ferrus
UWC mourns Dr Diana Ferrus, the celebrated poet whose work on Sarah Baartman demonstrated the transformative power of art for social justice.
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Breaking News: Manhunt under way for alleged wife murderer from Bonteheuwel
“The suspect is her husband, who is currently on the run. At this stage, I cannot release the names of either the victim or the perpetrator.”
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Teenage pregnancies on the rise in Cape Town as City marks Pregnancy Awareness Week
The City of Cape Town has recorded a concerning 1.2% increase in teenage pregnancies, with 1 230 women under 18 accessing City Health facilities for antenatal care out of 22 097 total women who sought basic antenatal services in 2025.
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John Flanigan’s legacy lives on after tragic sea kayaking accident
John Flanigan, 80, a beloved ocean sportsman and founder of Topaz Swim Buddies, tragically died after a sea kayaking incident off Bloubergstrand.
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City faces backlash over R114m N2 security wall project
Opposition parties slam Cape Town’s R114 million N2 Edge safety project, arguing it hides poverty rather than addressing crime’s root causes.
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Bart Jonck (84) reaches 400 parkruns and 300 volunteer shifts at Big Bay
At 84, Bart Jonck celebrated his 400th parkrun and 300th volunteer stint at Big Bay, proving age is no barrier to community, commitment, and joy in movement.
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