10/09/2024
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Living Large now live on our website! This launch edition of Living Large is sponsored by Mother of Plain Foods.
The Western Province Track Cycling final league race took place at Bellville Velodrome on Friday, August 30, with Westridge siblings, Mughammad Arnold, 14, and his younger brother Mughammad Yaqeen, 10, winning their respective events.
Mughammad Arnold, 14, from Westridge, a Grade 8 pupil at Al Azar High School in Athlone, takes the lead in the boys’ under-15 race at last Friday’ final Western Province Track league event. Mughammad won all three his races on the night and will take part in the upcoming SA road championships in...
The Camps Bay and Clifton Ratepayers’ Association (CBCRA) says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court’s decision to allow a hotel to be built on Victoria Road.
The development of the hotel in Camps Bay has not halted during the court case. The Camps Bay and Clifton Ratepayers’ Association (CBCRA) says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court’s decision to allow a hotel to be built on Victoria Road. The CBCRA said it is disappointed with Justice CMJ F...
Capetonians have until Sunday November 24 to update prepaid electricity meters via the City’s prepaid electricity metre software update project.
The City’s prepaid electricity metre software update project is coming to an end. Picture: City of Cape Town Capetonians have until Sunday November 24 to update prepaid electricity meters via the City’s prepaid electricity metre software update project. According to the City, prepaid metres must...
Palestinian journalist Youmna El-Sayed shared her experiences in Gaza during a talk at the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub on Sunday.
The mural in the Bo-Kaap dedicated to Palestine. Palestinian journalist Youmna El-Sayed shared her experiences in Gaza during a talk at the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub on Sunday. Anti-apartheid activist, Dr Allan Boesak, and Murals of Gaza creator Mohammad Obeidullah Gierdien joined Ms El-Sayed, a journali...
The fight for affordable housing at the old Tafelberg School site in Sea Point has gone all the way to the Constitutional Court.
The old Tafelberg School site has been vacant for years. The fight for affordable housing at the old Tafelberg School site in Sea Point has gone all the way to the Constitutional Court. Housing activists Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City are appealing a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment in Ap...
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The fight for affordable housing at the old Tafelberg School site in Sea Point has gone all the way to the Constitutional Court. Read more on hotel approval to be appealed, Fiona helps homeless and more on sport and entertainment.
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Survé Philanthropies is bringing back the Bursary 2025 program!
Eligible students can apply for tertiary assistance, including colleges and universities.
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From growing up in Woodstock to gracing some of the world’s biggest stages, singer Tashreeq “Ricky” de Villiers, or TDV as he is more commonly known, is reaching for the stars.
Tashreeq “Ricky” de Villiers, or TDV, has rubbed shoulders with some of the music industry’s top names, such as rapper Youngsta CPT. From growing up in Woodstock to gracing some of the world’s biggest stages, singer Tashreeq “Ricky” de Villiers, or TDV as he is more commonly known, is re...
The pre-fight medical conference for Friday night’s three championship fights took place at Vibrant Sports Studios in Ottery on Monday, August 26.
From left, Fish Hoek’s Tyron Lloyd, next to Dunoon’s Sandiso Kota, Khayelitsha’s Ntombokuqala Tolashe, Philippi’s Mava Sitoto, Edgemead’s Steve Newton, Fish Hoek’s Sikelela Xatasi, alongside boxing promoter David Faas, Philippi’s Simphiwe Tom and promoter Jack Brice. Picture: Lonwabo M...
The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers’ Association said they are not selling property at the Paradigm development going up at 100 Buitengracht Street.
The site of the Paradigm development in Buitengracht Street with the Bo-Kaap in the background. The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers’ Association said they are not selling property at the Paradigm development going up at 100 Buitengracht Street. A poster sent via WhatsApp lists members of the BKCRA as...
The City of Cape Town says steps to decrease pollution in the Atlantic Ocean would include frequent monitoring, dispatching pollution control inspectors when illegal dumping is discovered, and adopting modern technologies such as effluent flow loggers to improve response times.
The red numbers show exceedances over the discharge restrictions at Camps Bay. These statistics were provided by the City. The City of Cape Town says steps to decrease pollution in the Atlantic Ocean would include frequent monitoring, dispatching pollution control inspectors when illegal dumping is....
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The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers’ Association said they are not selling property at the Paradigm development going up at 100 Buitengracht Street. Read more on walk against GBV, more about organ donation and more on sport and entertainment.
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The English Premier League kicked off last week, but not as exciting as we thought it would be.
GoalMOUTH GoalMOUTH is a weekly feature placing the spotlight on various sporting codes, tackling the brutal truth and chasing their rivals — those who try to evade a bit of banter… It’s all about the banter! The English Premier League kicked off last week, but not as exciting as we thought it...
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Raising giants in the technology field
Founder and managing director of redAcademy, Jessica Hawkey, is the woman entrepreneur highlighted in today’s article. She shares on pioneering a new way for South African matriculants to enter skilled careers in tech and software development specifically. As a woman in a tech business, tell us ab...
A domino league started in Mitchell’s Plain late last year hopes to put sportsmanship back into the game.
The IZRA Domino Club, which has won numerous tournament and league competitions, launched the new Cape Metropole Domino Board league in November last year. A domino league started in Mitchell’s Plain late last year hopes to put sportsmanship back into the game. So says Ismail Rajah, the president ...
Khayelitsha’s Cwenga crowned Cape Dance Your Style champ
Khayelitsha’s V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre Cwenga Tasana on her way to winning this year’s Cape Town leg of the Red Bull Dance Your Style qualifiers. Picture: Red Bull Pool Content OWN CORRESPONDENT After falling short in the 2023 Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifiers, Cwenga Tasana, 21, from Khay...
Young ballet dancers will have a chance to shine in Bloom, a Cape Junior Ballet production, to be staged in Bergvliet next month.
Cape Junior Ballet dancers in rehearsal for Bloom. Young ballet dancers will have a chance to shine in Bloom, a Cape Junior Ballet production, to be staged in Bergvliet next month. Forty-eight dancers from the Rondebosch ballet company, along with three guest dancers from Cape Town City Ballet and 1...
Montana Vikings coach, Shafiek Allie, could afford to flash a half-decent smile and give his players a pat on the back, following their 48-11 demolition job against Observatory-based Eagles, in the Jr NBA finals at UCT, at the weekend.
Montana Vikings coach, Shafiek Allie, rallies his troops during time-out in the Jr NBA cup final match against Eagles, at UCT, on Sunday. Picture: Fuad Esack Montana Vikings coach, Shafiek Allie, could afford to flash a half-decent smile and give his players a pat on the back, following their 48-11....
The City of Cape Town says there was a “slight” non-compliance with the amount of certain heavy metals present in the sewage being pumped out from its marine outfalls.
A sample from a spill of thick, dark liquid on the Blue Flag Camps Bay Beach in March 2023 contained “significant” traces of aluminium, which is toxic to the marine environment, according to scientist Professor Leslie Petrik. The City of Cape Town says there was a “slight” non-compliance wit...
David Hill, former editor-in-chief of Cape Community Newspapers, now known as Cape Community Media, died at Mediclinic Constantiaberg Hospital on Monday August 12, after a battle with cancer.
David Hill, former editor-in-chief of Cape Community Newspapers, shakes hands with former president Nelson Mandela during a visit to Newspaper House in 1999. Pictured from left are, Shaun Johnson, the then managing director of Independent Newspapers Cape, Vukile Sonandzi, founding editor of Vukani a...
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Hospital on Monday August 12, Chief of Cape Community Newspapers, now known as Cape Community Media, died at Mediclinic Constantiaberg Hospital on Monday August 12, after a battle with cancer. Read more on sewage concern, cableway set to open again soon and more on sport and entertainment.
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The Bo-Kaap Museum has acquired a collection of photographs, documents, videos and artworks from the Yasser Arafat Museum in Ramallah to exhibit here. Read more on rabies in seals, event to empower women and more on sport and entertainment.
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Businesses who joined the exhibition at the Cape Town Business Summit, which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday July 31, welcomed the opportunities it brought them. Read more on sewage overflow, organisation to host conference and more on sport and entertainment.
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Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victim
A Streetcar Named Desire on stage
The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) will stage Tennessee Williams’ drama, A Streetcar Named Desire, at Theatre on The Bay from Wednesday August 14 until Saturday August 24. The production, set in New Orleans in the 1940s, stars Emily Child, pictured, who will be joined by a line...
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Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victim
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Living Large now live on our website! This launch edition of Living Large is sponsored by Mother of Plain Foods.
Survé Philanthropies is bringing back the Bursary 2025 program! Eligible students can apply for tertiary assistance, including colleges and universities. Click the link to learn more about the application process and criteria: https://survephilanthropies.org/online-bursary.../
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victim
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims.
PICK n PAY OPENS ITS STORES IN WESTERN CAPE FOR STORM RELIEF DONATIONS In response to the devastating storms impacting the province, Pick n Pay has opened its stores across the region as donation drop-off points. Customers can donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, clothing, and blankets at any Pick n Pay store in the Western Cape. Additionally, donations to the Feed the Nation Foundation can be made at any till point nationwide or via the provided QR code. Pick n Pay has also committed R100,000 in immediate aid. Stores are mobilising staff to assist communities in need on the ground. They are also setting up daily food stations to ensure those displaced have access to nutritious meals, which are distributed to the hardest-hit areas.
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims. https://www.pnp.co.za/
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims https://www.pnp.co.za/
PICK n PAY OPENS ITS STORES IN WESTERN CAPE FOR STORM RELIEF DONATIONS In response to the devastating storms impacting the province, Pick n Pay has opened its stores across the region as donation drop-off points. Customers can donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, clothing, and blankets at any Pick n Pay store in the Western Cape. Additionally, donations to the Feed the Nation Foundation can be made at any till point nationwide or via the provided QR code. Pick n Pay has also committed R100,000 in immediate aid. Stores are mobilising staff to assist communities in need on the ground. They are also setting up daily food stations to ensure those displaced have access to nutritious meals, which are distributed to the hardest-hit areas.
#CapeStorm: As the level 8 storm continues to ravage the Cape, we bring you another wrap of some the damage that has been caused.
#CapeStorm: Severe weather continues to impact communities in the City. There have been several reports on flooding, home damages, blocked roads and electricity outages. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected to continue. Residents are urged to be cautious during these conditions. Footage: overnight damage between Wednesday and Thursday July 10 and 11 Various sources
#Competition: It’s nearly time for Cape Town’s funniest night out! The 25th Jive Cape Town Funny Festival! Do you have your tickets yet? If not, you're in luck, because you could win a set of double tickets for you and a partner! Record yourself saying this: If you must cross a coarse, cross cow across a crowded cow crossing, cross the cross, coarse cow across the crowded cow crossing carefully. How to enter: 1. Post your video of your tongue twister attempt in the comments 2. Tag your partner/friend 3. Make sure you like our page Tickets are for Thursday June 13 and non-transferable. #JiveFunnyFest #CapeTownFunnyFestival
#Competition: It’s nearly time for Cape Town’s funniest night out! The 25th Jive Cape Town Funny Festival! Do you have your tickets yet? If not, you're in luck, because you could win a set of double tickets for you and a partner! Record yourself saying this: If you must cross a coarse, cross cow across a crowded cow crossing, cross the cross, coarse cow across the crowded cow crossing carefully How to enter: 1. Post your video of your tongue twister attempt in the comments 2. Tag your partner/friend 3. Make sure you like our page Tickets are for Thursday June 13 and non-transferable. #JiveFunnyFest #CapeTownFunnyFestival
#ElectionDay2024 Millions of South Africans are expected to cast their vote today. Some voting stations have been delayed and others are running smoothly. Voters started queuing before 6am this morning. Are you in line or have you voted already? share your experience with us in the comments below. #ACMElections2024Coverage
#ElectionDay2024 Are you already in the voting queue? Have you packed a snack for the wait? Let us know how it's going at your voting station below. Share your experience, images and videos in the comment section. #Elections2024 #SouthAfrica #IEC
8 DAYS TO GO! We are super excited to have Mi Casa on stage at this year’s #CTIJF2024 presented by Loot.co.za! Don’t sleep on those tickets! https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW #AfricasGrandestGathering
Festinos, it's almost time to groove to the tunes of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, happening 3-4 May which will also feature the beautiful Zoe Modiga! Have you got your tickets yet? Buy yours today on TicketMaster > https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW #CTIJF2024 #AfricasGrandestGathering
Cape Town-born composer, pianist/keyboards multi-instrumentalist and raconteur Hilton Schilder is always creating something new! Hilton's mastery of 16 indigenous and conventional instruments is renowned. He has undoubtedly helped shape the sound of what is now known as Cape Jazz. This globally recognized artist has featured on over 40 albums spanning Jazz, Rock, Punk, Goema, World Music, and Classical genres. Festinos, mark your calendars! Hilton is performing at the #CTIJF2024 presented by @Loot.co.za on 3-4 May at the CTICC! Buy your tickets via @Ticketmaster South Africa before they sell out https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW. #AfricasGrandestGathering #CTJazzFest #CTIJF2024
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