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Novelist connects with her past

Should stories of the Holocaust and apartheid still be told? This was the question posed by Sea Point author Angela Miller-Rothbart during a University of the Third Age (U3A) Atlantic Seaboard meeting held at Sea Point Place (CPOA) on Thursday, June 12.

2 min  |

June 19, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Brian Ncube: Cape Town's rising star in Thai boxing

There is no doubt about Brian Ncube's talent in Muay Thai, as he continues to raise the bar with each appearance in the ring.

3 min  |

June 19, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Ballet teacher nominated for Royal Academy of Dance Innovation Award

Ingrid Carlson, founder of the Ingrid Carlson School of Ballet (ICSB) in Plumstead, was one of only four teachers worldwide to be shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Innovation in Dance Award.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Spending where it matters will see Cape Town flourish

At the end of March, we tabled the fourth - and second-last - budget of this term of office.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

New chapter for stadium

Green Point Athletic Stadium has officially received World Athletics Class 2 certification, paving the way for hosting prestigious local and international events.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Unpacking people, money and networking

Here is the fourth and last in the series on starting your own business.

4 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Why winter is a hot time to buy property

Contrary to popular belief, the winter months are not a dead zone in the South African real estate market. In fact, data compiled by REMAX of Southern Africa dispels the myth that property sales go quiet during the colder season.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Scottsdene residents gain secure tenure

The City's Deed-to-Door campaign recently visited two Scottsdene families to hand them the title deeds to their City units.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Battle against blockages in Dunoon continues

Abuse of the sewer system in Dunoon is not letting up, and the money and time spent unblocking pipes can be put to much better use.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

New hybrid workspaces reshape work-life balance

Imagine working 20 to 30 minutes away from home instead of having to travel two-hours from Mitchell's Plain to Parklands or the Cape Town CBD and vice versa.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Celebrating 22 years of music mentorship

The Mother City's performing arts centre celebrates 22 years of music mentorship with its annual flagship project, the Artscape Youth Jazz Series.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Don't let them steal your light

City teams attend to hundreds of streetlight-related service requests in vandalism hotspots such as Scottsdene, Kraaifontein.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

HEALA promotes food justice in SA

Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA), a coalition of civil society organisations in South Africa advocating for equitable access to affordable and nutritious food, aiming to build a more just food system, hosted a media meet and greet at a Cape Town hotel on Thursday June 5.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Puppet show teaches children about plastic pollution

A children's puppet show called Ka-BOOM! will show at the Baxter Theatre on Saturday June 14.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Experience Bollywood's Kismet at Artscape

Taare, a Cape Town-based Bollywood dance troupe, is hosting its latest production, called Kismet at the Artscape Opera House on Saturday July 19 at 7pm, and Sunday July 20 at 4pm.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Visitors back in September to revamped island

“We look forward to welcoming visitors back on Monday, September 1 with renewed purpose, enhanced facilities, and an enriched visitor experience that reflects the significance of Robben Island as a global symbol of freedom and resilience,” said Mr Cooper.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Promising junior set to make u-13 Craven debut

Irshaad Hanslo, 13, a promising rugby player from Mitchell's Plain and a member of Lentegeur-based Collegians RFC's junior set up, has been selected for the Western Province under-13 Craven Week team due to take part in SA Rugby's Youth Week, at Selbourne College in East London, at the end of the month.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Get ready to laugh with Alan Committie

Get ready to laugh at everything from global chaos and avocado prices to pilates and call centres.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

All hands on deck again for Table View upgrade

Although the civil works on the Table View beachfront had to be halted last year due to contractor performance issues, work has now resumed. A project recovery plan will ensure that this popular public space is completed swiftly and up to spec.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Cape Town City Ballet and Joburg Ballet collaborate for Swan Lake

For the first time in almost 30 years, ballet companies Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet will collaborate to present one of the most iconic and beloved works in the classical ballet repertoire, Swan Lake.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Pros and Cons of exclusive mandates vs open mandates

Giovanni Gaggia, CEO of Real Estate Services South Africa, has shared expert insights into the pros and cons of exclusive and open mandates, offering guidance for property sellers navigating the South African real estate market.

2 min  |

June 12, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Clubs battle for Super League A top spot

The slip and slide conditions which prevailed at Brookside on Saturday did little to dampen the traditional rivalry between two of the oldest rugby clubs, Villager and Hamilton in the country to produce an absorbing derby contest.

1 min  |

June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Benefits of buying in a new development

When purchasing property, one of the biggest decisions buyers face is whether to invest in a new development or opt for a second-hand home.

1 min  |

June 05, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Bo-Kaap hotel approval sparks heritage debate

If any archaeological sites are found during the construction of the six-storey hotel at 150 Buitengracht Street, bordering the Bo-Kaap, all operations must cease and Heritage Western Cape (HWC) must be informed.

2 min  |

June 05, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Six-hour endurance race

Cape Town petrolhead David Franco, 28, from Sea Point, will fly the flag for the Mother City at the Southern African Endurance Series (SAES) at Killarney, at the weekend.

1 min  |

June 05, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

High-end pet features for your home

For many, pets are family - and more and more, they're shaping the way homes are designed, marketed, and sold. Homebuyers are increasingly looking for properties that cater not just to humans, but also to their furry companions. The question is, do built-in pet features actually add value to a home?

2 min  |

June 05, 2025

Atlantic Sun

'This is a deeply tragic incident'

\"The Slave Route Challenge is an event rooted in history, community, and resilience and we carry the memory of one of our own with us. We mourn her loss together as community,\" organisers said.

1 min  |

June 05, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

Gardens RFC women's team on the scoreboard

Gardens Rugby Football Club (RFC) made a significant visit to Langa over the weekend, where their teams faced off against Busy Bees RFC.

2 min  |

June 05, 2025

Atlantic Sun

Join Ladles of Love in nourishing children this Mandela Day

Ladles of Love has launched its seventh Mandela Day campaign, inviting citizens to 'Make Every Day a Mandela Day and Feed the Future' by helping to reduce child food poverty in South Africa.

1 min  |

June 05, 2025
Atlantic Sun

Atlantic Sun

'Sectional title attractive to first-time buyers'

It's no secret that property prices have soared in Cape Town in recent years but there are still excellent investments to be made, especially in the sectional title sector, with 40% of purchasers being first-time buyers looking to get a foot on the ladder of a buoyant property market.

3 min  |

May 29, 2025