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Celebrating the life of Kenilworth's beloved Granny Agnes
On Youth Day, while many were marking the public holiday, Mercia Bezuidenhoudt said goodbye to her mother, Agnes Bezuidenhoudt, who died of natural causes at the age of 103.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
Southern Mail
Sewing second chances for Pollsmoor ex-offenders
Hands of Hope is a development project aimed at breaking the cycle of crime by providing ex-offenders with skills training and employment opportunities after their release from Pollsmoor Prison.
3 min |
June 25, 2025
Southern Mail
Swift police action leads to arrests after e-hailing driver's carjacking in Ottery
Two men were arrested and a stolen vehicle recovered after an e-hailing driver had his white Polo sedan stolen by a group of men who threatened him at gunpoint in Ottery on Monday June 16.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Southern Mail
Children need good role models
The initiative was started by Jonathan Hoffenberg, programme manager of the centre. He has been working with communities to address these issues in partnership with parenting centres, clinics, and schools. The programme aims to break the cycle of broken families by supporting both children and fathers.
4 min |
June 25, 2025
Southern Mail
'Many learners are struggling to read and write'
Her team offers programmes at Zerilda Park Primary, in Seawinds and the Ithemba Community Centre, in Vrygrond, as well as Floreat Primary, in Retreat.
3 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Selling your property faster in five easy steps
When it comes to selling property, time is money, and most sellers therefore want to get their property sold for the best price as quickly as possible.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Real Estate giant shares top 3 tips for first time renovators
REMAX Southern Africa share their top tips for those who are new to renovating their homes.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Hospital achieves 300th kidney transplant milestone
Red Cross War Memorial children's hospital celebrated its 300th kidney transplant on Friday, June 6.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Parents taught transformative child-rearing skills
Twenty-eight parents graduated from the Positive Parenting Skills Training course at the Parent Centre in Wynberg on Tuesday, June 10.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Giempie Vardien's heartfelt concert to fund daughter's cystic fibrosis treatment
Plumstead father Giempie Vardien will perform in a concert with fellow musicians to raise funds for his daughter Mishca's cystic fibrosis treatment.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Sunrise Special Care Centre needs volunteers
Sunrise Special Care Centre in Elfindale is looking for assistants, volunteers, and board members to assume key roles in coordinating services for children with special needs.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
Promising junior set to make u-13 Craven Week debut
Irshaad Hanslo, 13, a promising rugby player who is 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 18, 2025
Southern Mail
New principal brings leadership vision to St Augustine's Primary
Harlend Felix, 56, will officially take up the role of principal at St Augustine's Primary School in Wynberg on Monday, July 1, with a commitment to empowering pupils and teachers to become active leaders, he said.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Southern Mail
How local businesses can help youth development initiatives
Thank you for covering the story about the youth developmental work done by the Cape Metro Matching Association (“Workshop aims to drum up change”, Southern Mail, June 4).
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Children are seen as ideal recruits by gang leaders
Children as young as 12 are increasingly being drawn into gang violence in the Western Cape, where they are exploited as decoys, gunmen, and drug couriers.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Bo-Kaap Market site delivers surprise
In the course of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City's contractor uncovered a stone well associated with Spolander House, a national heritage site on the corner of Yusuf Drive and Pentz Street.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Cape Flats water reclamation plant coming along
The new water reclamation plant being constructed on the Cape Flats will help replenish the aquifer to ensure sustainable water supply for the future.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
'We've experienced four consecutive days of vandalism'
The theft caused a massive disruption to internet access and Lieutenant Colonel Delmore Manuel, station commander of Steenberg police, said the theft caused widespread disruption to schools, homes, and businesses reliant on stable internet connectivity.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Your roadworks roundup
Roadworks are being carried out across Area South to prolong the longevity of the road network, improve safety and access, and make residents' lives easier. The City is also proposing a few new projects.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Narrow win for Pens in southern suburbs derby
Peninsula RFC held on to a narrow 28-23 victory against neighbours Retreat RFC, in a dour WPRFU Southern League fixture, played in cold, wet and windy conditions, at Allenby sportsground, in Retreat on Saturday.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
GROPF aims to empower seniors
After hosting a successful Bingo fund-raiser at Douglas Murray Home recently, the Greater Retreat Older Persons Forum (GROPF) wants to create a “dignifying future relationship” with old age homes in the area.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Gardens victorious in WP Super League C fixture against Busy Bees
Gardens Rugby Football Club (RFC) made a significant visit to Langa last Saturday, where their teams faced off against Busy Bees RFC, in a Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) Super League C fixture.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Sunrise Educare Centre unveils new play park
After years without outdoor play equipment, Sunrise Educare Centre in Elfindale, has launched a new play park, thanks to generous donations from the Department of Social Development and Revelstone, ensuring children have safe access to play, according to councillor Kevin Southgate.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Free course for youth in Lavender Hill changes lives
Lavender Hill-based non-profit company, RAD is offering a free course called Train the Trainer for young people.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Child protection march in Lavender Hill
The New World Foundation, in collaboration with other community stakeholders, hosted a Child Protection march, aiming to promote collaborative efforts, on Thursday, June 5
2 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
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.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
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 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Support vulnerable pets on Mandela Day
The Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO), a non-profit is calling on animal lovers, schools, businesses, and volunteers to join forces for the pack-a-pet-bag party event taking place on Mandela Day, Friday July 18.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
How location affects property values and what buyers need to know
When it comes to buying property, the age-old mantra, \"location, location, location\", holds very true and in order to make the best possible investment, it's essential that buyers understand how this critical factor impacts a property's value.
4 min |
June 11, 2025
Southern Mail
Woman arrested for illegal gun possession
Grassy Park police and the Khayelitsha Tactical Response Team (TRT) arrested a woman for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition on Thursday May 29.
1 min |