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Empowering youth: The launch of the South African Military Youth Cadets Programme in Cape Winelands
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (344+ words) Young people line up at the launch of the South African Military Youth Cadets Programme in Wellington. The official launch of the South African Military Youth Cadets Programme for the Cape Winelands took place in Wellington on Saturday, April 25. The…...
Lynedoch school in Stellenbosch makes global top 50 for prestigious $1 million education award
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (514+ words) Pupils of the Lynedoch Community School, a key component of the Sustainability Institute Schools Programme, are participating in outdoor learning experiences such as wild food scavenger hunts, helping to increase knowledge about our local Cape Floristic indigenous food plants in…...
St Petersburg String Quartet to perform in South Africa for the first time
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (318+ words) The Grammy-nominated St Petersburg String Quartet is set to make its South African debut this May. Pictured are (from left) second violinist Ned Kellenberger, cellist Sascha Groschang, first violinist Alla Aranovskaya and violinist Boris Vayner. Classical music lovers across South…...
Francois Janse van Rensburg's 1, 500km walk: A journey of hope for Somerset West shelter
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (448+ words) Francois Janse van Rensburg enjoys a Sunday braai and a glass of wine while resting before continuing his journey. A Somerset West resident has embarked on a 1, 500km walk from Windhoek in Namibia to Somerset West as part of a campaign…...
Support Diabetes South Africa at the Cake for a Cause fundraiser in Kenilworth
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (313+ words) Diabetes South Africa on a wellness camp with members. Diabetes South Africa (DSA) is calling on the public to support its upcoming fundraiser, Cake for a Cause, taking place at St James Church, Kenilworth, on Saturday, May 9 at 3pm. This community-focused…...
Africa's first cannabis museum invites the public to design its logo
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (356+ words) Africa's first cannabis museum is officially taking root " and before it opens its doors, the public is being invited to help shape its look through a creative logo design competition. The African Cannabis Museum (TAC), led by the TAC Foundation,…...
Cape Town Marathon: Key road closures and car-free route details
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (414+ words) The City of Cape Town will impose many parking restrictions for the Cape Town Marathon that takes place in less than four weeks. With the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon taking place on the weekend of Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May…...
Somerset West's sewer crisis: City of Cape Town sets December 2026 deadline for repairs
2+ week, 2+ day ago (512+ words) Sewage pollution in the Geelsloot waterway in Somerset West has eased temporarily, but concerns remain over long-term infrastructure capacity and delays in planned upgrades. The City of Cape Town has set a target of December 2026 to complete sewer rehabilitation works…...
Denzel Swarts receives recognition from Cape Town Mayor for his contributions to winemaking
3+ week, 6+ day ago (444+ words) Denzel Swarts, a winemaker formerly from Tafelsig, has received a certificate of recognition on Thursday April 9 at his home, from the City of Cape Town's Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis after winning the Growing Inclusivity Award at the 2026 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event....
City of Cape Town launches road resurfacing projects in Strand, Nomzamo, and Gordon's Bay
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (311+ words) The City of Cape Town has started a series of road resurfacing projects in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon's Bay aimed at improving road safety and driving conditions in the area. Work began on Friday, March 13 and is expected to continue…...