Local Stories
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City confirms only one Montague Drive sewer collapse fixed since last year
Only one of 13 sewer collapses on Montague Drive has been repaired since last year, while excavation continues at two other sites after a July sinkhole.
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Beacon Valley woman overcomes debilitating grief to take to the skies
Young Beacon Valley woman, Lucreatia Hoffman, overcame personal tragedy to achieve her childhood dream of becoming an Emirates flight attendant.
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Cape Town Kung Fu champion makes history with global Hall of Fame induction
Muhammad Junaid “MJ Li” Chafeker, Cape Town’s Kung Fu champion, was inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Atlantic City.
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Help needed to find Tygerberg Hospital patient’s family
The Western Cape Department of Health seeks public assistance in locating the family of an unidentified male patient at Tygerberg Hospital.
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Teen angler with disabilities seeks sponsors for championship
Bellville teen Ruben Labuschagne, who has cerebral palsy and autism, needs R20,000 community support for SA angling championship on 8 April.
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Business women gather in Bellville for first networking event of 2026
Cape Town businesswomen gathered in Bellville for the inaugural SACBW networking event of 2026, focusing on self-awareness and empowerment.
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Teen with lifelong condition seeks community support as care needs grow
Music-loving Donnel, 19, needs full-time care for hydrocephalus. His Cape Town family has launched a crowdfunding campaign for essential equipment.
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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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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.
