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Karen Watkins|Published

Book review: In search of Nongqawuse

Kim Bagley's debut cookbook reaches number one in South Africa

Tara Isaacs|Published

Food content creator Kim Bagley celebrates her debut cookbook, Cooking with Kim Bagley: A South African Fusion of Flavours, which has quickly become the country's ...

Planting party at new seabird nursery

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how a Table View landscaping company is transforming the Pamela Isdell Seabird Nursery into a vibrant community garden, supporting the conservation of endangered ...

Milnerton Primary raise funds for vulnerable kids

Tara Isaacs|Published

Milnerton Primary School's 'Anything But a Bag Day' on June 23 turned a regular school day into a heartwarming charity event, raising R24,000 for the Home of Hope, ...

Enjoy free entry for kids at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden this winter

OWN Correspondent|Published

Explore the wonders of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens this winter. Children and youth under 18 can enter for free, enjoying exciting adventure walks and creative ...

Book review: We Are All Guilty Here

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

In 'We Are All Guilty Here,' Karin Slaughter weaves a tale of suspense and emotional turmoil as Emmy Lou Clifton, the sheriff's daughter, navigates a small town's ...

Book review: If The Dead Could Talk

Karen Watkins|Published

Dive into Juliette Mnqeta's captivating debut, 'If The Dead Could Talk', where secrets unravel in the picturesque Garden Route, leading to a thrilling exploration ...

Book review: Death in Pretoria

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Delve into the haunting stories of political prisoners in 'Death in Pretoria,' where Peter auf der Heyde reveals the dignity-stripping realities of apartheid while ...

Concerns raised by Tijgerhof Residents Association over WCED official's conduct

Staff Reporter|Published

Tijgerhof Residents Association has formally complained about a Western Cape Education official's handling of the Traffic Impact Study for a new high school, raising ...

Topaz swim buddies make waves in Blouberg

Tara Isaacs|Published

Discover how 79-year-old John Flanigan turned a simple WhatsApp group into a thriving community of nearly 450 ocean swimmers, all while gearing up for a record-breaking ...

Capetonians excel at the SA MMA National Championships

Buntu Gotywa|Published

Six Capetonians returned home with prestigious gold medals from the South African MMA National Championships in Durban, showcasing their talent and determination. ...

Book review: The Smallest Ones

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Discover the harrowing journey of Popina Khumanda in 'The Smallest Ones,' a tale of survival against unimaginable odds. This review explores her transformation from ...

Blankets bring warmth to those in need

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the CRC Church Cape Town and TLC Outreach Projects in their heartwarming winter blanket drive. Discover how a fun run turned into a meaningful initiative to ...

Help U-Turn provide shelter for the homeless amid stormy weather

OWN Correspondent|Updated

With storms threatening the region, U-Turn urgently seeks donations to expand shelter for the homeless and protect vulnerable individuals from the harsh weather. ...

Help protect Cape Town's biodiversity by removing invasive Ivy

OWN Correspondent|Published

Join Cape Town's initiative to control the invasive English Ivy, a plant threatening local trees and biodiversity.

Webmax Coding Academy: Shaping Future Tech Innovators Through Digital Empowerment

Partnered Content|Updated

Webmax (Pty) Ltd, a youth and black-owned company, is revolutionising digital empowerment through the Webmax Coding Academy, inspiring young minds to become the ...

Drummies blaze a trail to nationals

Tara Isaacs|Published

The Buren High School Majorettes have qualified for the prestigious 2025 SAMCA National Championships for the third consecutive year. This inspiring story of resilience ...

South Africa's rising cycling star ready for international competition

Buntu Gotywa|Published

Up-and-coming cycling star Spencer van Zyl is gearing up for a major challenge as he prepares to compete in the prestigious European Junior Cycle Tour at the end ...

Rom Con celebrates romance literature with authors and readers

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Romance novelists gathered with readers at a Rom Con to discuss writing, being published and whether they read the genre in the Mother's City at the weekend.

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood to welcome new shopping centre

Sibulele Kasa|Published

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood is set to enhance its offerings with a new 22,000 sqm shopping centre, creating thousands of jobs and catering to the community's retail ...