Women gather to celebrate Women's Month

Staff Reporter|Published

The recent Rooted & Rising Women’s Month High Tea, hosted by Shincheonji Volunteers this past Saturday.

Dr Quinton Simpson's new book delves into the heart of apartheid

WESLEY FORD|Published

Discover the powerful insights of Dr Quinton Simpson in his new book, 'Apartheid Of The Heart: Affirmative Action and Me,' as he navigates the complexities of South ...

Groote Schuur Hospital launches initiative to reduce women's surgical backlog

OWN Correspondent|Published

On Women’s Day, Groote Schuur Hospital launched a groundbreaking initiative, 'Informed Choices for Healthy Futures', to address the backlog in reproductive surgical ...

Join the march for change: Honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana at Parliament

OWN Correspondent and WESLEY FORD|Published

Join the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation this Saturday for a powerful march to Parliament, honouring Uyinene and advocating against Gender-Based Violence. Together, ...

How alcohol consumption correlates with fire incidents in Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published

​New research from Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that there is a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and residential fire incidents. ​

Paarl youth making waves in marine conservation with Jonk Strandlopers

Alicia English|Published

Strandlopers, a youth-led non-profit in Paarl, is transforming lives by connecting children from inland communities to marine conservation and environmental education, ...

3RC Celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education

Roshan Abrahams|Published

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, 3RC (Three Ring Circus) hosted 'The High Five Show' at Micklefield Primary School, a transformative event aimed at fostering resilience ...

Experience a free lunch hour concert by Cape Town City Ballet

OWN Correspondent|Published

Ballet enthusiasts can catch a free lunch hour concert by Cape Town City Ballet in the chandelier foyer of Artscape Theatre Centre on Tuesday August 19.

Celebrating community journalists at RLabs' First Thursdays

Marsha Bothma|Published

Community journalists in Mitchell’s Plain were honoured for their essential role in storytelling during the RLabs First Thursday gathering, marking RLabs House’s ...

Don’t throw away those Cannabis leaves – they are packed with rare compounds

Staff Reporter|Published

Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves.

Support mental wellness at the Friends of Valkenberg Trust's charity golf day

OWN Correspondent|Published

Make a difference in mental health: Join the Friends of Valkenberg Trust for their Annual Charity Golf Day at Milnerton Golf Club on Thursday September 25!

Journalists unite in solidarity with Gaza colleagues during vigil

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Capetonian journalists joined the 96th weekly vigil at St. George's Cathedral, in Cape Town, in solidarity with journalists in Gaza on Wednesday August 13.

Explore toxic masculinity at the launch of The Penis Dialogues

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join us on August 24 for the launch of The Penis Dialogues, a thought-provoking theatrical piece addressing toxic masculinity. Featuring a panel of experts and vibrant ...

Cape Town Cruise Terminal ranks 12th among the world's most beautiful cruise ports

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Cape Town's Cruise Terminal has been named the 12th most beautiful cruise port in the world, according to an eye-tracking study by AllClear, highlighting its stunning ...

Cape art and culture heritage on display

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Two Capetonian artists evoke nostalgia and legacy through their powerful paintings, showcasing their unique stories at the Our Cape Town Heritage exhibition.

Join the Student Teacher Conference at Rustenburg Girls' Junior School

WESLEY FORD|Published

Rustenburg Girls' Junior School invites student teachers to a transformative conference on August 16, aimed at inspiring and equipping the next generation of educators. ...

Medical interns at Groote Schuur Hospital trained to combat intimate partner violence

OWN Correspondent|Published

To mark Women's Month, 50 medical interns at Groote Schuur Hospital received specialised training to sensitively screen for intimate partner violence (IPV) and administer ...

From bariatric surgery to Ironman glory: Tracey-Lee Lusty’s journey of resilience

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover how Tracey-Lee Lusty transformed her life through bariatric surgery and became an inspiration to thousands as The Inspirational Bariatric Triathlete, turning ...

Empowering stories from BRAVE Manenberg girls: Overcoming challenges and finding purpose

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

BRAVE Manenberg girls shared their stories of beating gangsterism, substance abuse, being a parent to siblings and wanting to live with purpose at a Women's Day ...

Cape Town Children’s Choir live

Staff Reporter|Published

The Cape Town Children’s Choir will be performing at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 12A Park Avenue in Camps Bay, on Sunday August 17 at 4pm. Tickets cost R100, including ...