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At 67, Retha Smit proves it's never too late to achieve your PhD
Staff Reporter|Published

At 67, Retha Smit proves it's never too late to achieve your PhD

Ottery bikers bring hope and pickled fish to Cape Flats

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

This Good Friday, the Ottery Boyz Bikers will bring hope and nourishment to Cape Flats residents through their annual pickled fish run, a cherished Easter tradition ...

What Cape Town residents are saying about the alarming rise in fuel prices

Murray Swart|Published

As petrol prices rise sharply, Cape Town residents rush to fill their tanks, grappling with the looming impact on transport and food costs.

“I will never be the same again”: Heartbroken father speaks out after daughter's murder by boyfriend

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

In a heart-wrenching account, a father shares his grief and despair following the brutal murder of his daughter by her boyfriend in Cape Town.

Watch VideoMarcell Coetzee explains why Bulls refused to rotate for Glasgow Champions Cup clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls gear up for a crucial Champions Cup knockout match against the Glasgow Warriors, captain Marcell Coetzee shares insights on their strategy and determination ...

Manenberg's turf war escalates: Four shot and two dead in gang violence

Marsha Dean|Published

In a shocking escalation of gang violence in Manenberg, two people were shot dead and two others injured on Tuesday, highlighting the ongoing turf war between rival ...

Watch VideoStormers on high alert for ‘wounded’ Toulon in Champions Cup knockout test

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers are set to face a formidable Toulon side this weekend, determined to maintain their winning momentum in the Champions Cup despite their opponents' current ...

Western Cape teacher dodges sexting scandal unscathed

Murray Swart|Published

A Western Cape teacher has been exonerated of sexual misconduct charges after an arbitration process revealed the evidence against her was unreliable, emphasising ...

Audit exposes NSFAS mismanagement: 822 deceased students still funded

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Higher Education Department says it has given the NSFAS board three months to investigate mismanagement, following Auditor General findings that over 800 deceased ...

Watch VideoNick Hatton calls for squad effort as Sharks chase Challenge Cup victory in Connacht

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Sharks face a daunting challenge in Galway as they aim to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup. With a shaky record against Connacht and ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns ready for ‘survival-mode’ Chippa United in Good Friday clash

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns' Iqraam Rayners anticipates a difficult match against relegation-threatened Chippa United, stressing the need to maintain their winning momentum. ...

Ceres farm worker sentenced to 42 years for the brutal murder of elderly employer

Robin - Lee Francke|Published

Three individuals, including a farm worker, have been sentenced to a total of 42 years for the brutal murder of 77-year-old Christina Walters at her Ceres farm.

Watch VideoWorld Cup Group A check-in: Czechia’s rise puts stumbling South Korea, Mexico on notice

Smiso Msomi|Published

Mexico show control, Czechia ride playoff momentum, and South Korea stumble badly — a revealing week in Group A offers Bafana Bafana both warning signs and real ...

Watch VideoKagiso Rabada must rediscover the yorker in IPL to reclaim death-over dominance

IANS|Published

Is Kagiso Rabada losing his edge at the death? Former India batter Ambati Rayudu and Proteas legend Dale Steyn weigh in on the star paceman’s IPL 2026 struggles. ...

Strandfontein video highlights urgent call for action against gender-based violence

Staff Reporter|Published

The Strandfontein Community Policing Forum is calling on the public to help identify individuals involved in a disturbing gender-based violence incident captured ...

Why Cape Town is captivated by Pretty Woman: The Musical at Artscape

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover why Cape Town theatre-goers are flocking to see Pretty Woman: The Musical at Artscape Theatre Centre, a vibrant adaptation of the beloved film that promises ...

City's crackdown on illegal billboards intensifies after High Court ruling

Murray Swart|Published

Following a significant High Court victory, the City of Cape Town is poised to intensify its crackdown on illegal outdoor advertising, setting a precedent for stricter ...

Hijack horror: Family told to 'come and collect car' after thugs strip it to the bone

Marsha Dean|Published

A Mitchells Plain family faces trauma and loss after a violent carjacking near Samora Machel, leaving them without their means of livelihood.

Delft community grapples with taxi-related murders following latest shooting incident

Marsha Dean|Published

One dead and two injured in Delft as community grapples with ongoing taxi violence.

Deadline looms: 28 000 Grade 7 learners in the Western Cape have yet to apply for Grade 8

Murray Swart|Published

With just two weeks left before the application deadline, over 28,000 Grade 7 learners in the Western Cape risk missing their chance for Grade 8 placements. Parents ...