Local Stories
Christel House receives R1.5 million school bus donation
A non-profit school recently welcomed a new Hino 35-seater school bus, which will help provide more transport access for disadvantaged learners.
A beacon for the underprivileged
What began as a personal tribute to his grandmother has blossomed into Kids with Hope, a community-based organisation founded by Raymond Twalick in Imizamo Yethu. Drawing from his own journey…
Bo-Kaap residents urged to comment on future of Strand Street Quarry
Bo-Kaap residents and interested parties have until Friday 30 May to submit their comments on the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.
Beijing boffins bring bacon back!
Two Grade 12 learners from Pinelands High School, Christopher Collier-Reed and Adam Gibbon, have won top honours at the international Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition in China for their innovative…
Surrey Primary celebrates 50 years of resilience, legacy, and community
Despite challenges—from forced removals in 1975 to near closure after a tornado in 1999—Surrey Primary has persevered to proudly celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Hundreds served at annual Street Store for the homeless in Green Point
“It felt like Christmas”, so explained Ryan Cloete as he dons a brand new and funky camouflage jacket which he got at the annual Street Store.
Masiphumelele NPO raises R85k to boost local education programmes
Up to R85 000 was raised at a dinner for a non-profit organisation (NPO) in Masiphumelele, which will enable it to run its programmes.
Cape Town activists demand justice after beloved baboon ‘Blondie’ killed
Activists say they are still finding far too many baboons with air-rifle wounds across the Peninsula and are calling on the community to report these crimes.
Cape Town launches first-of-its-kind cultural train experience
Reconnecting communities through music, is one of the key motivations that saw the establishment of the Cape Town Jazz Train.
