# Western Cape schools will on 30 May begin to make offers to parents of admission for Grade 1 and 8 learners for next year. Parents must confirm acceptance by 17 June through the Western Cape Education Department’s website to avoid delays. MEC David Maynier insists that parents and guardians should ensure their contact information […]
# James McCallum van Kaapstad, bekend as die ‘Man in ‘n Pak’, maak gereed om die wêreldrekord vir die vinnigste halfmarathon in ‘n volle pak klere by die komende 21 kilometer Kaapstad-hardloopfees te probeer oortref. McCallum se waaghalsige wedloop ondersteun Jumping Kids, ‘n organisasie sonder winsoogmerk wat gestremde atlete bemagtig. Hy hoop om gewone mense […]
# The GOOD Party says the relationship between AfriForum and the DA is troubling, given that the one has been responsible for trashing South Africa’s integrity in the US, while the other is part of the government of national unity. The GOOD Party secretary-general, Brett Herron says AfriForum started legal action against Tshwane over new […]
# Water van die Lesotho-Hoogland-waterprojek vloei weer, ná maande van onderhoudswerk. Die hervullingsproses het hierdie week begin met die water wat gister die Klein Caledon-tonnel bereik het en teen vandag by die Asrivier-uitvloei in Clarens verwag word. Daar was vertragings aan Lesotho se kant van die tonnelstelsel, wat sedert 1 Oktober gesluit is, terwyl Suid-Afrika […]
# AfriForum has called on KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli to urgently investigate illegal and unjust dismissals of traditional leaders by the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The group cited reports from concerned communities and leaders, accusing COGTA of issuing unsigned, vague dismissal notices without due process. AfriForum’s Barend Uys warns that such […]
# Twee gesondheidswerkers is doodgeskiet by die St Elizabeth-hospitaal in Lusikisiki in die Oos-Kaap. Die verpleegkundige en ‘n menslike hulpbronne-bestuurder het by die hospitaal gewerk. Sizwe Kupelo van die provinsiale Gesondheidsdepartement sê besonderhede van die voorval bly onduidelik. Die LUR, Ntandokazi Capa, het haar skok uitgespreek en op ‘n deeglike ondersoek aangedring. Sy het haar […]
# Water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is flowing again after months of maintenance. The refill process began this week, with water reaching the Little Caledon tunnel yesterday and expected at the Ash River Outfall in Clarens by today. The tunnel system, closed since 1 October, saw delays on Lesotho’s side, while South Africa […]
# The Big Biodiversity Challenge is back for 2025, inviting South African learners in Grades 6 to 9 to tackle the theme ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’. The challenge is organised by the Western Cape Environmental Education Friends and partners, like CapeNature and SANParks. The challenge calls for innovative entries ranging from essays to eco-tech […]
# Cape Town’s James McCallum, famously known as the Man in a Suit, is gearing up to break the world record for the fastest half marathon run in a full business suit at the upcoming 21-kilometre Cape Town Running Festival. McCallum’s daring run supports Jumping Kids, a nonprofit empowering disabled athletes. He hopes to inspire […]
