Watch VideoCape Town crowned Best City in the World at the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town has been named the Best City in the World for 2025 by readers of The Telegraph, marking the seventh time the city has received this prestigious title. ...

Undefeated boxing stars Tutsheni and Swart set for All Africa title showdown

Buntu Gotywa|Updated

On Women’s Day, August 9, Cape Town's undefeated boxing stars, Simamkele Tutsheni and Caleigh Swart, will clash for the IBO All Africa title in a highly anticipated ...

Meet your new area south reporting team

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join the Area South team of Roshan Abrahams, Wesley Ford, and Erin Carelse as they bring you the latest news from your community. Share your stories with them at ...

Book reviews: children's books

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Explore the magic of storytelling with our latest reviews of enchanting children's books that inspire imagination and family connections.

World Premiere of Symphony of Bansuri set for Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Grammy Award-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia for the world premiere of Symphony of Bansuri at the Artscape Opera House on 2 August, where traditional Indian ...

Ciaran Steenveld from Cannons Creek shines in the Computer Applications Olympiad

OWN Correspondent|Published

Ciaran Steenveld, a Grade 12 pupil from Cannons Creek, has won gold in the prestigious Computer Applications Olympiad, showcasing his skills against over 11,000 ...

SAFA challenges Cape Town's mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium

Phiri Cawe|Published

Public concern mounts as the City of Cape Town proposes a mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium, with SAFA president Bennet Bailey urging the city to prioritise ...

Retired official Ian Arendse joins NoStop charity

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services.

Honouring Theresa Solomon: The legacy of Mitchell's Plain's beloved activist

Alicia English|Published

The community mourns the loss of Theresa Solomon, a revered anti-apartheid activist and 'mother of Mitchell's Plain', whose legacy of justice and empowerment will ...

Under-18 Knockout Challenge: Cape Town's young footballers set to take centre stage

Buntu Gotywa|Updated

Cape Town Roses and Stellenbosch FC looking to retain Knockout Challenge crowns

Don't miss the inaugural PFL Africa event at GrandWest Arena

Buntu Gotywa|Published

The Professional Fighting League (PFL) makes its African debut on July 19, 2025, at Cape Town’s GrandWest Arena, marking a significant milestone for MMA in Mzansi ...

Primrose struggles against in-form Collegians

Published

Primrose on the back foot in Super League B clash against Collegians

Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra announces Spring Symphony concert series

Staff Reporter|Published

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will have a series of Spring Symphony concerts at Cape Town City Hall, featuring renowned conductors, talented soloists, and ...

Urgent community meeting called as police investigate shootings in Salt River

WESLEY FORD|Published

Salt River Community Policing Forum calls for community support at an urgent meeting to address the alarming rise in shootings over the past month, as police investigate ...

Cape Town's Service Dining Rooms celebrate 90 years of feeding the vulnerable

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Cape Town’s historic Service Dining Rooms celebrate 90 years of feeding the city's most vulnerable, with family members of the founder serving meals to those in ...

Animal Rescue Organisation welcomes new veterinarian Dr Esté Spies

WESLEY FORD|Published

Discover how Dr Esté Spies, a passionate veterinarian, is set to transform animal welfare at the Ottery-based Animal Rescue Organisation, stepping into the shoes ...

Experience Bo-Kaap: Local tourism and cultural heritage

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Updated

Tourism businesses and associates were able to showcase their services and products during The Bo-kaap experience at the Schotsche Kloof civic centre on Sunday, ...

Loki Rothman brings Guitar Addict to Die Boer Theatre

Staff Reporter|Published

Join South African guitar virtuoso Loki Rothman for his captivating show, Guitar Addict, at Die Boer Theatre Restaurant in Durbanville on July 23 and 24.

Opera's Forest Friends brings opera to life

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Cape Town Opera's Forest Friends captivated young audiences at public libraries across the Mother City, introducing them to the joys of classical music through engaging ...