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Rozario Constable’s journey to youth mentorship
As part of our ongoing series A Day in the Life of a Community Leader, we continue to highlight individuals and organisations making a meaningful difference at grassroots level across local communities.
2 min |
June 17, 2026
Southern Mail
Help Asha’s heart fight
Lotus River couple is appealing for community support as they care for their 10-month-old daughter, Asha Hope Valentine, who was diagnosed with a complex inoperable cardiac lesion shortly after birth.
2 min |
June 17, 2026
Southern Mail
‘Princess Vlei is more than just a body of water’
The new walkway is the result of a partnership between the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department, which carried out the construction work, and the Princess Vlei Forum, which contributed design ideas and helped shape the vision for the project.
1 min |
June 17, 2026
Southern Mail
Domestic violence
Speaking about the impact adult behaviour can have on young people, Dien urged parents and caregivers to reflect on the examples they set at home.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Southern Mail
Yasmine serves the needy in Parkwood
As part of our ongoing series A Day in the Life of a Community Leader, we continue to highlight individuals and organisations making a meaningful difference at the grassroots level across local communities.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Southern Mail
Zeekoe !Xubi Festival, nature and community
Residents, artists, and environmental groups will come together at Zeekoevlei on Saturday, 20 June, for the inaugural Zeekoe !Xubi Festival, a celebration of the connection between people and nature, aimed at raising environmental awareness.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Southern Mail
AI will hurt low-income groups most. Here's how resilience can be built
The world is grappling with excitement and worries over the rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI). Experts and policymakers have mixed feelings about the use of AI. While AI has the potential to enhance our lives and aid in our pursuit of knowledge, it may also displace workers.
4 min |
May 25, 2026
Southern Mail
Early Diagnosis Key as Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cases Rise Among Young Adults: Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital
There's a steady rise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a chronic immune-mediated inflammation of the intestine, in India, particularly among young adults, warned experts from Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
Southern Mail
Modi's troubled foreign tour
The BJP had to press (pun unintended) into service its army of media and social media warriors to counter the Opposition criticism about Modi preaching sans practice with regard to avoiding foreign trips as part of austerity measures.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
Southern Mail
Contemporary Tamil Cinema Explores Themes of Isolation, Healing, and Human Relationships at HFF 2026
The 18th edition of the Habitat Film Festival (HFF) returned with an expansive and compelling showcase of Indian cinema, bringing together 10 days, 20 languages, and the finest films from 2025-2026.
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May 25, 2026
Southern Mail
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai Successfully Performs Advanced Microwave Ablation for Pancreatic Cancer
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai, achieved a significant milestone in minimally invasive cancer care with the successful performance of an advanced Microwave Ablation (MWA) procedure for pancreatic cancer in a 78-year-old patient from Rajapalayam.
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May 25, 2026
Southern Mail
PM-POSHAN VS REALITY: HOW INDIA'S MIDDAY MEAL PROGRAMME STRUGGLES ON THE GROUND
Exploring the history, challenges, and impact of midday meal schemes in India, highlighting state-specific successes and shortcomings.
9 min |
May 25, 2026
Southern Mail
‘We were happy to reconnect’
“In 1982, I was in Standard 6G, where our maths teacher, Mr Slamdien, would say ‘ma net getoets’ whenever he accidentally made a mistake on the blackboard.”
2 min |
May 20, 2026
Southern Mail
Kwanele Ndlovu transforms wine culture
\"Wine should not be reserved for a select few but embraced as part of everyday South African culture,\" said author Kwanele Ndlovu at the launch of his new book, The Township Sommelier, in Newlands recently.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
Southern Mail
Zelda Manuel inspires Parkwood
For nearly two decades, Zelda Manuel has served the Parkwood community through her nonprofit organisation, Moving Forward, which focuses on empowering youth and senior citizens.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
Southern Mail
Cutting-Edge Care: Kauvery Hospital Treats Two Cancers at Once Using Robotic Surgery
In a rare and remarkable case, doctors at Kauvery Cancer Institute, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, successfully treated a 58-year-old woman who was diagnosed with two different early-stage cancers: breast cancer and thyroid cancer, through a single robotic surgery.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Southern Mail
Remina Al Companion Product Launch
Chennai is set to host the launch of Remina, an Al Companion platform designed to bring dignity, personalization, and human connection back into dementia and memory care.
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Southern Mail
VS Hospitals Treats Rare Brain- Ear Tumour with Precision Radiation
VS Hospitals performed stereotactic radiation therapy, a breakthrough precision radiation therapy, on a 57-year-old businessman to treat vestibular schwannoma, a slow-growing tumour affecting the nerve connecting the inner ear to the brain.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Southern Mail
Nolte Küchen Elevates Its Presence in Bengaluru with a New Showroom Experience
Nolte Küchen, one of Germany's most renowned kitchen brands, elevates its presence in Bengaluru with the launch of a flagship showroom in Indiranagar.
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Southern Mail
No-parking restrictions planned for sections of the route
To support this, the Cape Town Marathon management, working with the City’s Events Coordination Committee, will implement no-parking restrictions and road closures along key sections of the marathon route in the lead up to race day.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Southern Mail
Sergeant Gasant says success comes down to persistence
Further convictions include a robbery with a weapon resulting in five years direct imprisonment, a common robbery where the accused received a three-year sentence following a guilty plea (with part of an original five-year sentence suspended), an eight-year sentence for another armed robbery (with four years suspended), and a further 15-year sentence in a firearm-related robbery case.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Southern Mail
Two arrested for murder
Cazaiah paid tribute to his father, describing the devastating impact of his death.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
Southern Mail
Community leader's impact beyond the classroom
As part of our ongoing series, A Day in the Life of a Community Leader, we highlight individuals and organisations making a difference at grassroots level across our communities.
2 min |
April 22, 2026
Southern Mail
Chad Crowley uplifts communities
As part of our ongoing series, A Day in the Life of a Community Leader, we highlight individuals and organisations making a difference at the grassroots level across our communities.
2 min |
April 15, 2026
Southern Mail
Wheelwalk success
The 26th annual wheelwalk on Sea Point Promenade has been hailed a success, and the host organisation, Things on Wheels Charity, said they looked forward to hosting a bigger and better event next year.
1 min |
April 15, 2026
Southern Mail
Suspected gang killing claims Lavender Hill teen
The death of 16-year-old Zachary Swart has left the Lavender Hill community reeling after he was gunned down while visiting a local shop on Soutpansberg Road in Hillview on Friday, March 20.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
Southern Mail
Parkwood fire sparks community support
A fire broke out in a wendy house along Blackbird Avenue in Parkwood on Wednesday, March 25, displacing several families and destroying multiple informal structures.
2 min |
April 01, 2026
Southern Mail
Perivale pupils dive into sharks
Grade 3 pupils from Perivale Primary School recently enjoyed an educational excursion to the Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre in Kalk Bay on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
Southern Mail
Police, community aim to boost safety and visibility in Steenberg
Ms Campbell said: “My concern is that shootings happen at any time of the day, and mostly when our learners come out of school.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
Southern Mail
Floreat Primary prefects shine at ceremony
Floreat Primary School's Grade 7 pupils stepped into leadership during the annual prefect investiture ceremony on Saturday, February 28.
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