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Emergency services are still looking for a missing fisherman who was swept off the rocks by waves while angling from the...
08/07/2025

Emergency services are still looking for a missing fisherman who was swept off the rocks by waves while angling from the shoreline in Gordon's Bay.

Emergency services intensify their search for a missing fisherman swept off the rocks in Gordon’s Bay, as hope dwindles after four days of relentless efforts.

The Ottery-based Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO), welcomed new veterinarian, Dr Esté Spies, who joined the organisation...
08/07/2025

The Ottery-based Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO), welcomed new veterinarian, Dr Esté Spies, who joined the organisation at the beginning of June.

Discover how Dr Esté Spies, a passionate veterinarian, is set to transform animal welfare at the Ottery-based Animal Rescue Organisation, stepping into the shoes of her dedicated predecessor.

A young bassoonist from the University of Cape Town received an unexpected gift on the opening night of the 20th Stellen...
08/07/2025

A young bassoonist from the University of Cape Town received an unexpected gift on the opening night of the 20th Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF), held on Friday, July 4 at Endler Hall.

In a heartwarming moment at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, a young UCT bassoonist is gifted a brand-new instrument, made possible by the generosity of over 160 donors

Somerset West resident Mark Pedersen has been recognised for his actions during a rescue mission at Strand Beach which r...
08/07/2025

Somerset West resident Mark Pedersen has been recognised for his actions during a rescue mission at Strand Beach which resulted in him saving not one, but two people.

Mark Pedersen, a dedicated lifesaver from Somerset West, receives the I&J Lifesaving Cape Town Heroes Award for his courageous rescue of two drowning swimmers at Strand Beach, inspiring young nippers to learn lifesaving skills.

POSTPONED: The RLabs first Thursday event scheduled for Thursday, July 3 has been postponed until further notice due to ...
02/07/2025

POSTPONED: The RLabs first Thursday event scheduled for Thursday, July 3 has been postponed until further notice due to rising gang-related violence in the Westridge area. This decision was made in the interest of community safety. Updates on new dates will be shared as soon as they become available.

01/07/2025

Join us this Thursday, July 3, for RLab’s first Thursdays — a chance to meet the reporters behind the stories that shape your community.

18/06/2025

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