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Enrico Hartzenberg’s Liefde Is Rooi Sells Out Cinemas Before Its Premiere
Enrico Hartzenberg's new film Liefde Is Rooi sold out two Ster-Kinekor cinemas before release and confirms local independent filmmakers can build loyal, dedicated audiences.
Hope FC Host Cape Town City In First-Ever Cape Town Derby
Hope FC host Cape Town City in the first Cape Town Derby at Athlone Stadium on Sunday, with both sides on winning form.
From Dust We Spin Follows Logan Maart Finding Freedom Behind The Wheel
Logan Maart burns rubber and beats depression in From Dust We Spin, the Cape Flats documentary now eligible for an Oscar nomination after Durban win.
8 Cape Malay Cookbooks for Anyone Who Loves Kaapse Kos
If your bookshelf could use a few recipes from Cape Town’s home kitchens, these Cape Malay Cookbooks are a good place to browse.
A Foodie’s Tour of Traditional South African Food for Heritage Day
A tasty tour of traditional South African food and heritage day food, from Cape Malay curries to boerekos classics, region by region, dish by dish.
Selling Your Car? Download the NCO Form for Vehicle Ownership Transfer
Selling a vehicle involves more than handing over the keys and registration certificate. One form helps notify the authorities of the sale and gives the seller a record of the transaction. Here is what you need to know before you complete it.
Athlone Gets Its First Fully Halal Checkers Store
Athlone gets a brand new halal supermarket, and the whole neighbourhood turned out to celebrate.
How to Request an Extra Wheelie Bin or Replacement Bin
Cape Town residents can request replacement bins for stolen or damaged units, or apply for a brand new wheelie bin.
How Households Can Get Free Electricity Every Month
Learn how free electricity works, who qualifies, how to register and what your monthly allocation can cover.
Skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes Earns a Seat at the Global Youth Summit
From an empty stadium in Athlone to a world stage in Russia, Jean-Marc Johannes proves talent plus grit can carry you anywhere.
Cape Flats Teachers Among Honourees at 2026 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards
Cape Flats teachers earned major honours at the 2025 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards.
Social Housing in Cape Town: How to Apply
Find out who qualifies, how applications work and where to look for social housing developments across Cape Town.