Christmas cheer arrives at Aunty Viv's Soup Kitchen in Hangberg
Tauriq Hassen|Published

Christmas cheer arrives at Aunty Viv's Soup Kitchen in Hangberg

New song released on Day of Reconciliation celebrates Cape Town’s resilience

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Music composer and guitarist from Wynberg, Mansoor Jaffer, released his second song and music video titled Mother City Vibes on Tuesday, December 16, to pay tribute ...

Cape Town earns international accolades as top global travel destination

Own Correspondent|Published

Cape Town has received international recognition after being ranked among the world’s leading travel destinations by two publications.

Rise Above Development's Christmas event promotes child safety and community spirit

Roshan Abrahams|Published

On December 10, Rise Above Development (RAD) in Lavender Hill hosted a Christmas event focused on child safety, featuring carols by candlelight and discussions with ...

Western Cape's crime-fighting struggles: Police commissioner addresses officer shortages and semigration

Theolin Tembo|Published

Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile reveals how police officer poaching and semigration are straining crime-fighting efforts in the Western Cape.

Stay safe from measles this festive season

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles ...

Police arrest alleged drug dealer in Sea Point after tip-off

OWN Correspondent|Published

Sea Point police arrested a 48-year-old man for alleged drug dealing after a tip-off from a member of the public led officers to a suspicious transaction along Beach ...

Western Cape Blood Service appeals for blood donations amid critical shortages

Own Correspondent|Published

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels. ...

False Bay shows true steel in 2025

Updated

False Bay's 2025 success built on resilience, grit and grind

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December ...

Police foil suspected gun attack outside Wynberg Magistrates' Court

Own Correspondent|Published

Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal firearms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believe was a planned attack ...

Camps Bay cyclist dies after collision with BMW

Fouzia van der Fort and Staff Reporter|Published

Camps Bay mourns as a cyclist is killed in a collision, leading to a police investigation into culpable homicide.

Plain’s knockout kings own the spotlight

Fuad Esack|Updated

Mika-eel “The Silent Assassin” Jacobs makes history in Mitchells Plain

Reflecting on the key news stories of 2025

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

The Atlantic Sun highlights significant events and stories that defined 2025 in Cape Town, from community activism to sports highlights.

Exploring heritage through art: The 'Fra(u) gmented' exhibition at the Tutu Foundation

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

The 'Fra(u) gmented' exhibition is at the Tutu Foundation, which weaves together personal and political narratives through the lens of heritage and art.

Anne Anthony Isaacs turns 100: A life of resilience and joy

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Former Athlone resident Anne Anthony Isaacs joyfully celebrated her 100th birthday on December 15, reflecting on a life filled with love, resilience, and family. ...

Oranjezicht City Farm Market's exciting new chapter at V&A Waterfront

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

New venue for Oranjezicht City Farm Market at V&A Waterfront, a significant milestone in its 12-year journey that celebrates local food culture and community engagement. ...

Stellenbosch University graduates one of South Africa’s youngest doctors

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch University has capped one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa after 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine ...

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway celebrates 33 millionth visitor this festive season

Staff Reporter|Published

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) kicked off the December Festive Season with a major milestone, welcoming their 33 millionth visitor.

False Bay safe house urgently seeks funding to continue supporting victims of abuse

WESLEY FORD|Published

With the threat of closure looming, aFalse Bay safe house urgently seeks R180,000 to continue providing vital support to abuse victims. Discover how this organisation ...