Engines roar, mountains echo — Speed Classic back after 60 years
Fuad Esack|Published

Engines roar, mountains echo — Speed Classic back after 60 years

Empowering youth to combat bullying and violence in South Africa

Fouzia van der Fort and Staff Reporter|Published

Ten Nyanga youth are pioneering a somatically-based intervention to combat bullying and violence in South Africa, led by the Thrive initiative.

They built. They launched. They splashed.

Fuad Esack|Published

Magnificent flying machines take to the air Flugtag 2025

Cape Town ready for annual festive lights switch-on

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town is buzzing with excitement as the City of Cape Town prepares for its biggest free, family-friendly celebration - the annual Festive Lights Switch-On.

Cape Town's beaches awarded Blue Flag status for the 2025/26 season

Staff Reporter|Published

Eight Cape Town beaches have once again achieved the prestigious Blue Flag status for the 2025/26 season, reflecting their commitment to environmental excellence ...

The consequences of jaywalking in South Africa

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Discover how jaywalking laws in South Africa are enforced and why pedestrian safety is at risk, as a recent fine sparks debate

Steam, smiles, and mini miles at Live Steamers open day

Fuad Esack|Published

Young and old flock to see mini trains in motion at Western Province Live Steamers open day

Sky showstopper as Safair 737 stuns the crowd

Fuad Esack|Published

Boeing 737-800 in solo airshow over Ysterplaat and a flypast at Flugtag.

Women take centre stage at Barebones MMA championships

Published

History will be made at Barebones MMA Championships when Ayesha Majiet and Tara Abrahams battle for the promotion's first-ever women's title on November 8 in Sunningdale. ...

Creatives reunite for upcoming production of CATS musical opening at Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

The 2025 opening of CATS the Musical will be at Artscape on December 10, featuring a talented local cast and a creative team reuniting after the original South African ...

SaxyVibes fest at the Castle of Good Hope

Staff Reporter|Published

The SaxyVibes Festival, hosted by saxophonist Don Vino will take place at the iconic Castle of Good Hope on Saturday, November 22. Enjoy performances from top local ...

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively ...

Bakkies, the elephant seal, returns to Cape Town's shores

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Celebrity Bakkies the elephant seal returns to Cape Town, prompting public awareness and safety measures.

Enough is enough

Staff Reporter|Published

Peter Smulik voices his concerns over Cape Town' s relentless schedule of events, arguing that the disruption to residents' daily lives outweighs the economic benefits. ...

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Marsha Bothma|Published

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

Staff Reporter|Published

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival will return from October 31 to November 9 to bring botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, markets and unique ...

Dr Iqbal Survé receives business and philanthropy award and calls for a new human renaissance

IOL Reporter|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé used his keynote address at the 2025 graduation of the International Peace College South Africa to urge graduates to approach revolutionary technologies ...

Zolani Mahola set to support Grammy-winning Gregory Porter

Staff Reporter|Published

Acclaimed singer Zolani Mahola supports Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter on his highly anticipated Love is King concert tour this November, featuring ...

South African magistrates protest for better remuneration and working conditions

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

On October 29, magistrates in South Africa gathered outside parliament in Cape Town, demanding better remuneration and benefits, highlighting the urgent need for ...

Cape Town and Vegas rola bola artists connect at mirror tent

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Las Vegas rola bola star Axel Perez and College of Magic graduate Merlo Hollenbach share their circus artistry and balancing techniques under the mirrored tent at ...