Paarl Hospital Update: Care Continues Despite Fire Damage
A major incident at Paarl Hospital has highlighted the often-unseen strength of South Africa’s public healthcare system, as staff, emergency services and local government worked together to protect lives under extreme pressure. Following a fire that caused extensive damage to the hospital’s outpatient department and required the evacuation of the…
Leadership Oversight Supports KwaZulu-Natal Schools
Senior government leaders will return to classrooms in KwaZulu-Natal this week as part of a Back-to-School Oversight Monitoring programme aimed at strengthening education outcomes, restoring learning environments and supporting young people at the start of the 2026 academic year. Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene…
Celebrate Love and Compassion at Valentine’s Picnic for Paws
Love will be in the air this Valentine’s Day as Mdzananda Animal Clinic & Shelter invites the public to its Valentine’s Picnic for Paws, a special fundraising event in support of the animals of Khayelitsha. Taking place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the picturesque Joostenberg…
Protect HIV-Positive, Unvaccinated Women Now
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable if diagnosed early and treated timely. Yet in South Africa, it remains a leading cancer killer among women 1. Today, with powerful tools at our disposal, elimination is within reach. This is not merely a health agenda; it is a moral and socioeconomic imperative that…
Mama Zakhe Champions GBV Awareness Campaign
Clover Mama Afrika beneficiary Mama Zakhe Rammekwa from Princess has led a community-based gender-based violence awareness campaign, mobilising residents during the annual 16 Days of Activism initiative. The campaign saw women and children march through the Princess area to raise awareness about gender-based violence and to promote conversations around safety,…
Township Economic Impact Built on Relationships
South Africa’s township economy is increasingly being recognised not as a problem to be fixed, but as a powerful engine of inclusive growth — provided it is supported with long-term commitment, strong relationships and intentional design. That was the central message delivered by township economy expert Sifiso Moyo, who delivered…
Leapmotor C10 REEV Impresses in 2026 COTY
The Leapmotor C10 REEV has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. Supported by Stellantis South Africa, the C10 REEV represents Leapmotor’s extended-range electric vehicle offering, combining electric-first operation with range-extending capability designed to meet diverse mobility…
Continental Uses Vacuum Technology to Study Tyre Wear Particles
Continental is pushing forward with efforts to reduce tyre wear by using innovative technologies, carrying out cutting-edge research and actively participating in various industry initiatives. The result: demonstrably lower environmental impact. According to a recent ADAC analysis of 160 tested products, Continental tyres abrade 11 percent less material than the…
Communities unite for GBV awareness walk
Gender Based Violence (GBV) continues to harm families, silence victims, and weaken entire communities. This December, Mustadafin Foundation and Callas Foundation are calling on Cape Town residents to stand together, walk together, and raise their voices for the thousands of women, children, and men affected by GBV every year. On Saturday,…
Christel House SA launches ‘Buckets of Hope’ drive
Christel House South Africa has sounded an urgent call for support to help feed 1,000 families before schools close in December. The non-profit, no-fee school, which serves children from some of Cape Town’s most under-resourced communities, is racing against time to raise R250 000 in just three weeks. The initiative,…