Northern News

23/07/2025

Love Thy Neighbour, a non-profit organisation, celebrated Mandela Day with a fun run from Sarepta Sports Ground to Irista Primary School, followed by soccer and netball games, and meals served to keep children positively engaged and off the streets. Read the full story: https://northernnews.co.za/news/2025-07-21-mandela-day-through-the-lens-scenes-from-the-northern-suburbs/

23/07/2025

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21/07/2025

A reward of up to R50 000 is being offered for any information on the whereabouts of an armed man who entered a school aftercare in Bellville, according to police.

A reward of up to R50 000 is offered for any information on the whereabouts of an armed man who entered a school aftercare in Bellville, according to police.

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

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

A family in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, is struggling to come to terms with the loss of their disabled six-year-old daughter, Azingce Mhambi, who died in a shack fire on Tuesday morning, July 15.

A family in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, is struggling to come to terms with the loss of their disabled six-year-old daughter, Azingce Mhambi, who died in a shack fire on Tuesday morning, July 15.

10/07/2025

A retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined the NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services. NO STOP

https://northernnews.co.za/news/2025-07-10-retired-official-ian-arendse-joins-nostop-charity/

The retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services.

07/07/2025

https://northernnews.co.za/news/2025-07-07-bellvilles-innovative-recycling-project-earns-national-award-for-sustainability/

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), based in Bellville, has won a national award for its innovative project that sorts recyclable waste into separate streams.

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership's innovative recycling project in Bellville has garnered national acclaim, showcasing a model for sustainable waste management and community upliftment.

02/07/2025

A national Afrikaans public speaking competition was held to celebrate the language's 100-year milestone as an official language.

A vibrant celebration of Afrikaans language and culture unfolded at the inaugural public speaking competition in Durbanville, where young talents showcased their skills and creativity.

02/07/2025

Thirteen young musicians from the northern suburbs will be among those participating in the Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition from Saturday, September 30, to Thursday, October 4.

Thirteen young musicians from the northern suburbs will be among those taking part in the Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition from Saturday September 30 to Thursday October 4.