About 120 learners from local schools participated in Earth Day activities this week, such as tree planting to foster environmental awareness and stewardship by maintaining green community spaces. The theme of this year's Earth Day event, Planet v Pl

A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to John Lennon will go up for sale at an auction next month after it was recently found in the attic of a home in Britain. The auctioneers said Lennon played the guitar, which is expected to e

FOR the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), the true beauty of music lies in its ability to connect people on a deeper level, beyond words and borders, which its 21st milestone will do when festinos gather in Cape Town next week for a cele

Home and Hectare Real Estate are hosting the on-site auction of a 177 hectare olive farm in Tulbagh on July 12 at 11am. Situated in the Witzenberg valley, the farm is a going concern with a complete olive processing facility for sale. It features 26

The Tears Animal Rescue has urged pet owners to have their animals vaccinated against infectious canine hepatitis (ICH). According to the organisation, there has been an increase in laboratory-confirmed cases of ICH and a 95% death rate in unvaccina

We are still in the fashion week spirit following successful shows at the South African Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 collection. This season, the designers came blazing with hot collections that can be styled in versatile ways, depending on your

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of an “alarming” increase in measles cases – almost 45-fold in Europe last year – but outbreaks of new cases and even deaths are being reported globally. WHO believes this is a result of fewer children

The winter chills are creeping in and if the warmth of the theatre is becoming the better option replacing outdoor summer events, we don’t blame you. And we’ve got another intriguing show to add to your list this May. Alice Childress’ witty and thoug

THE Western Cape E-hailing Association (WCEA) has warned they will be carrying out a protest at the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) as part of a three-day strike to iron out working conditions such as poor toilet facilities, inadequate parking

BELIEVE it or not, opening children’s minds to the joy of coding need not rely on having computers, high-speed wi-fi or teachers with degrees in programming. An “unplugged” coding game developed by Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is making waves bec

BMW has confirmed that it will pull the covers off its all-new X3 in a few weeks from now, and to whet the appetite the German carmaker has released some disguised prototype images. The new X3 is currently undergoing final tuning of all chassis contr

Families seldom find time to take necessary breaks, especially one in which multiple generations can all take part. A multi-generational holiday is more than just an average holiday. The travel trend is about connection at every stage of life with e

The arrival of a baby is often a time of joy and celebration, however, thousands of women grapple with a starkly contrasting reality – postpartum depression (PPD). This condition is far from rare, affecting a significant number of new mothers each y

MY FAMILY of Superheroes by local author Zinhle Matthews uses the power of storytelling and the theme of superheroes not only to inspire, motivate and impart values to children, but also to help them access their own inner hero using the power of pos

This event, featuring Robot Racing, is not just about adrenalin-pumping races but also about promoting safe and legal motorsport for enthusiasts. The event boasted 106 participants and several spectators. Dave Abrahams, public relations manager at Ki

Reagen Allen, MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, has expressed concern about the shortage of police, with 116 out of 151 stations having multiple vacancies, saying the province is given the “middle finger”. No date has been planned to fill

The State has openly admitted that police’s Local Criminal Record Centre was unable to retrieve vital video footage from a disc, as it appeared to be blank. The evidence was to have been part of important evidence led in the six-year murder case of a

Starting to study at the age of 32 might seem laughable, but when the possibility of further study became a reality, Kyle Jackson grabbed it – and excelled at every opportunity. The 36-year-old from Kenilworth earned his BA degree cum laude at the U

“There is more to South Africa than Cape Town and the Kruger National Park and more needs to be done to promote South Africa as a destination.” These were the words of Deputy Tourism Minister Fish Mahlalela at the media launch of the Africa Travel In

There is no doubt that the Kruger National Park (KNP) is one of the brightest jewels in the global tourism crown. The park attracts more than a million visitors annually, with roughly a fifth of them being foreign tourists. These numbers mean that th

Eskom in the Western Cape said they have incurred losses of almost R96 million due to theft and vandalism. Also, the City’s Water and Sanitation said between July 2023 and February 2024, the cost of vandalism in formal and informal areas amounted to

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2024, music enthusiasts are looking forward to the soul-stirring performances that define this celebrated event. Among the line-up of exceptional artists, one sensation

A CAPE Town mother is asking the Western Cape Health Department and MEC for more than R38 million in damages, claiming staff at Tygerberg Hospital were allegedly negligent during her daughter’s birth which resulted in her being diagnosed with cerebra

Happy Freedom Day, Mzansi! South Africa marks Freedom Day on April 27, the day on which the first post-apartheid elections were held in 1994 , where all races and people over the age of 18 could cast their votes for the first time. This special da

SECTIONAL title homes in South Africa are the fastest growing sector in the residential property market, with recent statistics showing their prices rose at a faster pace than freehold properties. Recent home loan data shows this sector accounted for