book cover - the first murder on mars
Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Book review: The First Murder on Mars

Orgamites programme teaches children about organ health and donation

OWN Correspondent|Published

Discover how the Orgamites Programme is revolutionising children's health education and organ donation awareness in the country.

Stages Through the Ages at Milnerton Playhouse

Staff Reporter|Published

Stages Through the Ages at Milnerton Playhouse

Zabalaza Festival celebrates 15th anniversary

Staff Reporter|Published

Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrates 15 years of transformative and innovative artistic excellence.

Jungle adventure at Children’s Magic Festival

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the College of Magic in Claremont for a thrilling jungle-themed Children’s Magic Festival.

Hawks expect more arrests in Plumstead brothel case

Janice Matthews|Published

An Ugandan national, Rogers Mubiru, faces human trafficking charges after a Hawks operation rescued a minor from a Plumstead brothel. A bail application is set for ...

Cape Town author writes gamers romance because she loves love

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Lauren O'Connor-May chats to author Shameez Patel, from Goodwood, who has written her fourth book but first romance - about gaming, Comic-Con, Lord of the Rings, ...

Kirstenhof Primary to host annual fun run

Staff Reporter|Published

Kirstenhof Primary School is gearing up for their annual fun run on Saturday.

Cape Town Opera welcomes three singers and pianist

Published

Cape Town Opera welcomes new members.

Book review: Gabriel's Moon

Published

In Gabriel's Moon, William Boyd crafts a gripping tale of espionage set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.

Non-profit needs gas for their feeding project

Letter to the Editor|Published

The Givers NPO has gathered ingredients to feed thousands across Western Cape communities, but lacks the crucial gas needed to cook the meals. With 10 large pots ...

Watch reports major crime decrease in Tokai

Janice Matthews|Published

Tokai Neighbourhood Crime Watch reports a dramatic 36% reduction in crime, but warns against complacency.

Spotlight on young guns in pre-season friendly

Wayne Florence|Published

False Bay RFC faced Brackenfell in a pre-season friendly match, on Saturday March 8.

Southfield canal earmarked for repair

Letter to the Editor|Published

Southfield canals are earmarked for repair, says the City’s Mayoral committee member for water and sanitation.

Baby Leo battles rare disorder

Lizahn Bowers|Published

Eight-month-old Leo Parker from Claremont faces a desperate race against time as his parents search for a matching bone marrow donor. Diagnosed with a rare genetic ...

Library week at Plumstead library

Staff Reporter|Published

SA Library Week is being celebrated at Plumstead library with a variety of events as well as a limited time to return overdue books without being fined.

Teen seeks support to get to global climate conference in Spain

WESLEY FORD|Published

Determined Lansdowne teenager Gemma van Heerden has already raised R20 000 towards her dream of representing South Africa at a global climate change conference in ...

AI-generated opera set to disrupt traditional performance

Staff Reporter|Published

A groundbreaking fusion of dance, opera, and artificial intelligence (AI) on show at the Baxter theatre this March by Cape-based Darkroom Contemporary.

Chicago makes return to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published

Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management has announced that Chicago is back in 2025.

From the mouths of babes

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

From misheard lyrics to philosophical observations, these candid conversations with my seven children offer a heartwarming glimpse into the delightful chaos of large ...