Community

Hundreds of runners, all dressed in green to show their support for mental health awareness, gathered at Westridge Gardens for the Miles for Mental Wellness event. The participants, from various walks of life and age groups, took part in a 5km run to raise awareness about mental wellness and to share personal stories or those of loved ones affected by mental health issues. The event marked...

A much-needed early childhood development (ECD) facility has been opened on the West Coast with the creation of the Nuwerus Crèche Activity Centre. This initiative stems from the challenges highlighted during municipal public participation and ward committee engagements, which revealed that the Nuwerus Crèche was the only facility in the area still operating from an informal...

IN a remarkable demonstration of social responsibility and community empowerment, Eddie Strydom, the owner of Salt Employee Benefits, has taken the lead in a transformative cleanup project aimed at revitalising urban spaces while creating employment opportunities for the local community. Every Saturday, a dedicated group made up of unemployed youth and young elders gathers to tackle litter and...

At the time of their eviction, the removal of homeless people who occupied the land outside the Castle of Good Hope was hailed as a positive move. The homeless people were evicted after resisting a mandate by the Western Cape High Court to relocate by October 17. They were ordered to vacate the precinct outside the Castle after the court ruled in favour of the Department of Public Works and...

Cape Town - The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront will start next week, with the contractor establishing the site and work areas on Monday. The City said the project entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls. It will be done in phases over a two-year period with the first work to start on the western side of Surfer’s Corner, next to the railway...

Education experts discuss strategies to improve school culture and behaviour, focusing on the role of leadership, community involvement, and positive relationships in transforming ‘bad’ schools into high-performing institutions of learning. This comes as the globe gears up to mark International Education Day on Friday. Professor Elizabeth Henning, chairperson for Integrated Studies of...

A SPECIAL lunch is planned for this month to celebrate the centenary of the Rotary Club of Durban, one of South Africa’s oldest such institutions, which has been serving the people of Durban for 100 years. Rotarians from around KwaZulu-Natal are expected to gather in the city on January 25 to help the Durban club commemorate the milestone. Among the founding members of the club were the...

Once a bustling nightlife hotspot, Florida Road in Durban is undergoing a metamorphosis, evolving into a vibrant, safe, and family-friendly community hub where local businesses are working together with the Florida Road Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP) to breathe new life into the area. Vanessa Knight, the UIP manager, said she loved seeing the road come back to life with the tenants taking it upon...

Cape Town - The University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) 8th Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Balfour, is a revolutionary passionate in his vision of creating an ecosystem where the university does not just exist in the community, but is part of it. He seeks to bring curriculum change as the world of higher education demands diversity and adaptability, where...

Spear REIT has extended its long-standing support for Bonginkosi Educare Centre in Khayelitsha by sponsoring 300 nutritious pies from Metro Pie each week. The pies are delivered to the centre every Wednesday, providing a wholesome meal for the children in their care. This initiative builds on Spear's commitment to the Educare Centre, which has been ongoing for over 10 years. Bonginkosi Educare Centre is...