Local Stories
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Polisie neem kleuters se vingerafdrukke in stryd teen vermiste kinders
‘n Unieke kinderbeskermingsprogram wat kleuters se vingerafdrukke en profiele dokumenteer, het op Vrydag sy amptelike bekendstelling in Kraaifontein gehad.
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Child Protection Week: Badisa Tygerberg takes awareness campaign to Ravensmead, Uitsig and Parow
Badisa Tygerberg raised awareness about children’s rights during Child Protection Week, engaging communities with walks and hosting a sports day.
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Early intervention gives clubfoot children a chance to thrive
Jessica and Amara’s success stories illustrate that early diagnosis and treatment of clubfoot lead to active, fulfilling lives for children.
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Leef Kidz-kleuters bederf vullisverwyderaars met kospakkies
Kleuters van Leef Kidz het vullisophalers tydens beroepsweek met kospakkies verras — ‘n gebaar wat die harte van die gemeenskap geraak het.
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Opinion | Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility
In the province, more than 43 000 children are currently in foster care, while a further 2 800 children are being cared for in NPO-run child care centres.
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Cape Town serial fraudster sentenced to 15 years
A 62-year-old fraudster, Andrew Paul Futcher, received a 15-year prison sentence for running a Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors.
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Donation boosts paediatric care at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow
Tygerberg Hospital’s pediatric department received vital medical equipment donations to improve care for vulnerable children and neonates.
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Residents raise concerns over large refinery flare in Milnerton
Residents near the Koeberg Road refinery expressed concerns over a flare and fumes, prompting an explanation from Astron Energy about a process upset.
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Partnership drives restoration of Bellville’s Elsieskraal River
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership is rehabilitating Bellville’s Elsieskraal River through indigenous planting and community-led clean-up events.
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Safety partners unite in Parow to tackle crime and improve community safety
A recent joint operation in Parow aimed to combat crime, enhance community safety, and address increased concerns regarding student accommodation.
