Southern Mail

09/09/2026

Young magicians ready to dazzle at Magicana Junior Championships

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Nine College of Magic finalists will compete in close-up and stage magic championships at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre on Saturday, 3 October 2026. Shows start at 2.30pm and 6pm, with tickets from R120.

08/09/2026

The voices. The energy. The talent.

SoulSisters 2026 is bringing Cape Town’s finest female artists together for one spectacular show!

3 October | GrandWest | Tickets from R190 via Ticketmaster.

08/09/2026

🔥 Vrygrond fire destroys 60 structures, displacing 215 people

A fire that swept through Overcome Heights has left 215 people displaced after destroying 60 structures.

Firefighters battled difficult conditions to contain the blaze, while affected families are now in urgent need of food, clothing, hygiene supplies and other essentials.

Read the full story on Southern Mail to find out how you can help.

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03/09/2026

A fundraiser has been launched to raise R10,000 for a new wheelchair backrest to improve Liam January’s comfort and independence.

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02/09/2026

Take the plunge for Paedspal at St James Tidal Pool on September 19 and support children with serious illnesses.

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The public can join Paedspal’s free Plunge for Paedspal fundraiser at St James Tidal Pool on 19 September, with donations supporting palliative care for children living with serious illnesses.

01/09/2026

Five storytellers will share powerful stories of belonging while supporting U-Turn Homeless Ministries.

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01/09/2026

Levana Primary School in Lavender Hill has bid farewell to teacher Lena Jasson, who is retiring after beginning her career at the school in January 1982.



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31/08/2026

Crestway High Grade 11 pupils Raydon Samuels and Cheslin Hendricks earned bronze for their microbiology project at the Eskom Expo.

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Grade 11 pupils Raydon Samuels and Cheslin Hendricks earned a bronze medal for their microbiology project at the Eskom Expo Cape Town Regional Science Fair, held at the University of Cape Town.

28/08/2026

Rondebosch actor Albert Pretorius stars in The Fifth Step, exploring recovery, masculinity, faith and accountability at the Baxter.

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24/08/2026

🎹 Take a musical journey around the world with Christopher Duigan in Constantia on September 6. 🌍

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