Erin Carelse

Multimedia Journalist

Wynberg's new homeless service centre aims to transform lives

Erin Carelse|Published

A new homeless service centre in Wynberg is set to transform the lives of homeless individuals, offering essential support and services to help them reintegrate ...

From bariatric surgery to Ironman glory: Tracey-Lee Lusty’s journey of resilience

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover how Tracey-Lee Lusty transformed her life through bariatric surgery and became an inspiration to thousands as The Inspirational Bariatric Triathlete, turning ...

Lions Club of Tokai marks Women’s Day with survivors’ celebration

Erin Carelse|Published

The Lions Club of Tokai celebrated National Women’s Day by hosting a heartwarming event for 30 survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, featuring inspiring ...

MENstruation Foundation's Padco factory tackles period poverty head-on

Erin Carelse|Published

A new factory in Paarl is set to transform the lives of millions of girls and women across South Africa by producing Agojie Pads, a high-quality sanitary product ...

Wynberg Girls’ Junior shines on international stage at Dana Cup

Erin Carelse|Published

Wynberg Girls’ Junior School recently returned from Denmark, proudly representing South Africa at the prestigious Dana Cup. Competing against over 1,000 teams, the ...

Cape Town Ratepayers back SAPOA court case over municipal bill charges

Erin Carelse|Updated

The Cape Town Collective Ratepayers’ Association (CTCRA) supports a court case by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) challenging the City of Cape ...

Community steps up to restore neglected river section in Lakeside

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover how a passionate group of Lakeside residents is transforming the neglected Westlake River into a thriving ecosystem, inspiring community involvement and ...

‘Hand Up, Not Handout’ initiative launched in Ward 71

Erin Carelse|Published

Discover how the ‘Hand Up, Not Handout’ initiative is reshaping support for the homeless in Ward 71, fostering community collaboration and sustainable solutions

Muizenberg's Bizo Maxegwana, David Muller, and Fred Abrahamse present two compelling one-man shows at The Baxter

Erin Carelse|Published

The powerful narratives of identity and resilience in two new one-man productions, Blood & Silver and Adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s Diary of a Madman, will premiere ...

Help restore the Masque theatre's storm-damaged wall

Erin Carelse|Published

The Masque theatre in Muizenberg is urgently seeking community support to repair its storm-damaged front wall, which has suffered years of neglect. With over R81,000 ...

Submarine museum officially opens in Simon’s Town

Erin Carelse|Updated

Discover what life is like below the waves on a real Navy submarine.

Plan for Shark Spotters to keep baboons in check

Erin Carelse and OWN Correspondent|Published

The City has reached a tentative agreement with Shark Spotters to help keep baboons in check on the Cape Peninsula. The mayoral committee has given the nod to the ...

Ocean View library coders place third in world champs

Erin Carelse|Published

Ocean View library's coding team came third in the Coding4Mandela world championships, on Tuesday December, the 10th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's death. The Ocean ...

No library fines during library week

Janice Matthews and Erin Carelse|Published

You can return your overdue books and other library materials without being fined during South African Library Week, from Monday March 20 to Sunday March 26. City ...