Time is running out for matrics wishing to pursue studies overseas

Matthew Petersen|Published

Study opportunities are few and far between for many South African students, with various reasons contributing towards that. However, opportunities have risen for ...

Now there’s a way to make braaing easier, the Draai Braai

Matthew Petersen|Published

The inventor behind the Draai Braai is Harvey Downes, an 80-year-old retired businessman and DIY enthusiast, said he knew the struggles that even the best braai ...

Hangberg community takes up initiative to clean up Hout Bay High School’s grounds

Matthew Petersen|Published

Parents and members of the Hangberg community, where Hout Bay High School is located, have taken it upon themselves to paint over the graffiti on walls, desks and ...

Creative excellence coming to Cape Town with Loerie Awards

Matthew Petersen|Published

The Loeries is a non-profit company which works to recognise, reward, foster and inspire creative excellence in the brand communications industry.

Global African Awards Summit comes to Cape Town with a plan for start-ups

Matthew Petersen|Published

The CTICC played host to the inaugural Global African Awards Summit for the first of two very exciting days of panel discussions, matchmaking sessions, networking ...

Fairmount High School principal recognised for his work in helping the youth

Matthew Petersen|Published

Fairmount High School principal Terence Klassen has been honoured with the 2022 Are Hovstad Award in recognition of his courage, his values and the work he has done ...

Koena Art Institute that celebrates Khoi and San heritage set for grand reopening

Matthew Petersen|Published

The Koena Art Institute will host a grand reopening exhibition that will showcase and celebrate Khoi and San heritage through art. The main focus is on giving a ...

Checkers ditches its rotisserie chicken's plastic packaging and opts for cardboard boxes

Matthew Petersen|Published

In an effort to go green, Checkers has become the first South African retailer to replace it’s rotisserie chicken packaging with cardboard boxes.

Youth Month: Artscape Theatre celebrating with productions focused on Cape youth

Matthew Petersen|Published

With youth month upon us, Artscape Theatre Centre will be hosting a number of events for the month of June, celebrating Cape Town’s best young talents.

Children’s Literature Festival celebrates children’s literature in honour of the Heartlands Baby Sanctuary

Matthew Petersen|Published

The Children’s Literature Festival was a celebration of children’s literature and also an opportunity to see the wonderful work the Heartlands Sanctuary does in ...

SA photographer’s work capturing Table Mountain cableway on display in Switzerland

Matthew Petersen|Published

The Table Mountain cableway has carried millions of South African residents and international tourists to and from Table Mountain for nearly 100 years, and it’s ...

Reimagining the African way of life through Afrofuturism

Matthew Petersen|Published

Afrofuturism is a phenomenon taking the world by storm. It is a movement in literature, music and art that features futuristic or science fiction themes, which incorporate ...

Athol Fugard’s ‘Blood Knot’ will premiere for Cape Town audiences this May

Matthew Petersen|Published

A timeless classic by Athol Fugard, titled “Blood Knot”, will come to Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre, following its immense success at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg. ...

SAT preparation is key for SA students wishing to study internationally

Matthew Petersen|Published

Many students in South Africa have hopes of studying at their dream university. However, between various selection criteria and not having the necessary results ...

Arts and Culture Trust offering scholarship to empower young performers

Matthew Petersen|Published

Aspirant visual and performance artists who have dreamt of a career in the arts now have the opportunity to pursue it at tertiary level, thanks to the Nyoloha Scholarship ...

‘Vaccines remain most effective way to combat illnesses’

Matthew Petersen|Published

The provincial Department of Health and Wellness is encouraging all people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the flu while also urging parents to take their ...

UCT survey shows mandates are helping to increase vaccinations

Matthew Petersen|Published

A recent Covid-19 vaccine survey (CVacs) conducted by the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (Saldru) has shown that vaccine mandates work.

Celebrating International Chinese Day through tea tasting experience

Matthew Petersen|Published

The beautiful mountainous backdrop of Simon’s Restaurant in Groot Constantia provided the setting for the celebration of International Chinese Language Day, organised ...

Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade promises to return with a bang

Matthew Petersen|Published

The Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade returns to showcase some of the finest wines the renowned wine town has to offer.

Sunshine Cinema hopes to inspire future filmmakers with screening of local movie

Matthew Petersen|Published

Sunshine Cinema has done much community work to help nurture a new generation of film-makers from underprivileged communities and has given them an opportunity to ...

Switch to digital terrestrial broadcast estimated to leave millions of SA viewers with no TV service

Matthew Petersen|Published

Millions of television viewers in the country are estimated to go without television access next month once the government-imposed analogue switch-off (ASO) starts. ...

Registration now open for Western Cape pupils entering Grade 1 and Grade 8 in 2023

Matthew Petersen|Published

The Western Cape Education Department has announced that applications are now open for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2023 school year.

Wynberg Market vaccine site leaves festival attendees feeling safe and satisfied

Matthew Petersen|Published

Rarely does a lifestyle market offer the chance for people in attendance to receive vaccinations and booster shots and yet that was the case at this weekend’s Wynberg ...

Systemic tests show devastating effect of Covid-19 on learning in the Western Cape

Matthew Petersen|Published

Education MEC Debbie Schäfer says that Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on the performances of learners, as recently proven by the systemic tests conducted ...

The historic story of the Luxurama bioscope in Wynberg to finally be told

Matthew Petersen|Published

Luxurama bioscope in Wynberg, heading into the 1970s and 1980s, became a hub for many people in the suburb and surrounding areas to escape the daily struggles they ...

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