Southern Suburbs Tatler

23/07/2025

Central Hockey Club was among a number of clubs from across the city and abroad who took part in last week's Connect Festival of Unity, held at various venues, including Hartleyvale, UCT, and the Jan Burger sports complex in Parow

Girls' under-16 hockey action Hartleyvale

23/07/2025

Iconic anti-apartheid activist Theresa Solomon's legacy continues to inspire resilience and activism in the community.
Ms Solomon was laid to rest on Saturday, 19 July, following an official provincial funeral at Our Lady Help For Christians Catholic Church in Lansdowne.

Lee-Anne Levendal shares heartfelt memories of her mother, Theresa Solomon, an iconic anti-apartheid activist, ahead of her official provincial funeral. Her mother's legacy continues to inspire resilience and activism in their community.

22/07/2025

Funds raised through an online campaign have secured 28 flights for coaches and children stranded in Europe after participating in a youth football tournament in Spain.

Funds raised through an online campaign have secured flights for 28 Cape Town children and coaches stranded in Spain after a youth football tournament. Travel planning failures by the organising academy left them stranded, but charity efforts and government support are now bringing them home safely.

22/07/2025

Eleven laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the Western Cape since the beginning of the year, said the provincial Department of Health and Wellness.

Eleven laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the Western Cape since the beginning of the year, said the provincial Department of Health and Wellness.

22/07/2025

The organisers of Cape Town’s Open Book Festival have issued an urgent public appeal for financial assistance to help cover the costs of this year’s festival, set to take place in September.

Join the fight to save Cape Town's Open Book Festival as organisers launch an urgent appeal for financial support to cover this year's costs. Discover how you can help preserve a vital cultural event that fosters connections among writers and readers.

18/07/2025

Ahead of Mandela Day, IOL and CCM joined forces to create over 250 sandwiches for the District Six Haven Night Shelter, showcasing the power of community support and compassion. Read the full story: https://tabletalk.co.za/news/2025-07-17-celebrating-mandela-day-media-organisations-come-together-to-support-district-six-homeless-shelter/

18/07/2025

In 2013, I was a reporter for Pretoria News, and on the morning of Saturday, June 8, I was one of the first journalists to arrive at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria after we heard that former president Nelson Mandela had been admitted.

In 2013, I witnessed a nation unite outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital as we awaited news of Nelson Mandela's health. This reflection captures the hope, love, and resilience of South Africans during a pivotal moment in our history.

17/07/2025

This Mandela Day, retired police officer Captain Ezra October will join volunteers at The Haven Night Shelter in District Six for the Dignity Project, supporting people experiencing homelessness. He recalls meeting Nelson Mandela at South Africa’s first post-Apartheid international rugby match in 1995 as a young officer. Read the full story: https://athlonenews.co.za/news/2025-07-17-celebrating-mandela-day-captain-ezra-octobers-contribution/

17/07/2025

The St Thomas Anglican Church in Rondebosch will be hosting its Biennial Community Art Exhibition at the end of the month.

Join the vibrant community at the Biennial Community Art Exhibition hosted by St Thomas Anglican Church in Rondebosch. Featuring diverse artworks from local artists of all ages and backgrounds, this exhibition promises to showcase creativity and talent. Don't miss your chance to support local art on...

17/07/2025

The Rotary Club of Newlands marked the start of the new Rotary year with the induction of incoming president John Stephenson on Tuesday, July 8.

At a vibrant induction ceremony, the Rotary Club of Newlands warmly welcomed John Stephenson as their new president, celebrating the legacy of outgoing president Teresa Thomson and recognising the contributions of dedicated members

17/07/2025

This week in the Southern Suburbs Tatler, find out more about the Toastmasters club that celebrated their 40th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Newlands inducts a new president, and a Cannons Creek pupil excels in a tech olympiad.
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17/07/2025

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