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The Westridge library recently held its annual Women's Information Skills Empowerment (Wise) programme to inform women from the area about ways they can improve their livelihoods. The Plainsman chats to senior librarian Mu-iz Hendricks Read the full story at www.plainsman.co.za

After a two-year pause from boxing since the Covid-19 pandemic, Fish Hoek’s rising star, Sikelela Xatasi has his gloves laced up for a shot at the vacant Western Cape junior lightweight provincial belt. Xatasi is competing for the vacant Western Cape junior lightweight title against Mava Sitoto from Betterlife in Philippi. Interview conducted by Lonwabo Marele. Read the the full story at www.acm.co.za

Amador Kalonji recently passed his prefight medical test at Vibrant Sports on Monday, August 26. He is set to compete for the vacant cruiserweight title against Sandiso Kota in Ottery on Friday, August 30. This bout will be the main supporting fight for the Queen of Africa’s SA Women’s vacant featherweight title fight, featuring Ntombokuqala Tolashe and Matshidiso Mokebisi, promoted by Jackie Brice Boxing Promotions and Universal Boxing Promotions. Interview conducted by Lonwabo Marele.

Sandiso Kota from Inkwenkwezi Boxing Club is ready to bring the vacant WBF Africa cruiserweight belt back to Dunoon on Friday night. But first, he has to beat a familiar opponent, Amador Kalonji, who he lost to via unanimous points decision in their last outing in Sunningdale last year. Kota and Kalonji are the main supporting bout at the Queen of Africa by Jackie Brice Boxing Promotions and Universal Boxing Promotions, taking place at the Vibrant Sports Studios, in Ottery, on Friday, August 30.

Mava Sitoto boxer from Philippi. He is fighting for the vacant Western Cape junior lightweight title against Fish Hoek's Sikelela Xatasi over 10 rounds in Ottery on Friday night

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka vows to address safety issues and infrastructure in schools, particularly Phikiswayo Primary School where a teacher was gunned down at the end of last month in front of her pupils.

Listen to professional boxer Ntombokuqala Tolashe's interview as she prepares for the vacant SA Women’s featherweight title fight against Matshidiso Mokebisi in Ottery this Friday

This was revealed on Tuesday as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and National Police Commissioner General Fanie Masemola met with community police forums and neighbourhood watch members at a town hall meeting.

Access Park's main entrance in Kenilworth was closed for most of the day after the massive arch toppled over in the woeste weer.

Another rowwe Cape storm toppled the entry arch at Access Park in Kenilworth on Tuesday, but miraculously nobody was injured.

Gugulethu CPF spokesperson Linda Kabeni said they were deeply shocked by the incident. “Our people at the time where we are supposed to be celebrating the democratic dispensation, a black person is still not being respected. When someone has been accused of theft, in our understanding, law enforcement agencies must be called, you don’t put people into fridges, we are dismayed by Shoprite but we understand why they did it, it’s because it’s a poor black person that has no means of taking legal actions against Shoprite.

Riebeeck Kasteel, a historic town in the Western Cape, experienced severe weather conditions today as gale force winds swept through the area, leading to widespread uprooting of trees and disruption across the town. According to Weather SA, wind speeds in the Cape Town region peaked at 120 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 140 km/h in some areas. Winds blew a large metal gate off its rails earlier today. Read the the full story at www.acm.co.za

As severe weather conditions hit the city, strong winds caused the signage at Access Park in Kenilworth, to collapse, blocking access to the area. Stay safe and be cautious in these conditions! Video: social media

The gale force winds have blown over the signage at the entrance of the Access Park in Kenilworth, blocking the main entrance to the premises on Tuesday morning.

On Monday 19 August, Estwynn Malgas youth leader at the Father’s House church and his team addressed bullying and violence at schools and at home. The programme also addressed gender based violence which was rife in many communities. Mr Malgas said that teenagers were falling victim to all sorts of crime and an intervention was needed. The Father's House church youth leader Tamlyn-Leigh Malgas left, and Grade 11 pupil at Heideveld Senior Secondary School Joey-Lee Liederman performed a spiritual dance. Read the the full story at www.athlonenews.co.za

When Akhona Qengqe was a little girl, her father often told her that she’s not “just a girl, but a viable human being” who could do whatever she wanted in this world. Ms Qengqe, the general manager of KFC Africa, shared this at a gathering of women in the food industry held to mark Women’s Month, at the Pepper Club Hotel on Monday August 26.

The life of Uyinene Mrwetyana was commemorated in a unity walk against gender-based violence (GBV) on Saturday. Students and staff from UCT, along with activists from the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF), Langa For Men and Langa For Women were among those who took part in the walk from Darling Street, in District Six, to Parliament.

West End Primary pupil Rayaan Davids, 13, received the opportunity of a lifetime recently when he got to pose questions to an astronaut in space during the 32nd International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024, held in Cape Town earlier this month. Astronomers from around the globe gather every three years at the assembly to further research, delve into challenges in astronomy, and cultivate collaboration. It was the first time in its over 100-year history that the assembly was held in Africa.

Excitement filled the air at Zimasa Community School in Langa on Friday August 23 as teachers and Grade 1 learners received the innovative MiDesk—a school backpack that transforms into a desk and chair, complete with a USB charger and solar light. This design ensures students have a dedicated space for studying both at home and school. Talita Boodhram, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at MiDesk Global, shared that the inspiration for MiDesk began when she was just 16 years old, watching news stories of learners studying under trees. Her vision turned into a reality that’s now making a difference in students’ lives Read the the full story at www.vukaninews.co.za

The fatal and serious injury causing effects of snares on wild animals were some of the main points highlighted at a seminar hosted at the auditorium of the Zevenwacht Country Inn, Kuils River on Friday August 23.The well-attended seminar hosted by the Bottelary Hills Conservancy (BHRC), featured a presentation by Cape Leopard Trust on their Snare Free Project, followed by a short hike and snare clean-up on the Zevenwacht wine estate in the BHRC.

Communities need to heal in order to move forward. That was the key message from a community dialogue held in Bonteheuwel on Saturday. About 50 residents from Bonteheuwel and Kensington attended the dialogue, which was held at Boundary Primary School by the Women’s Assembly Movement (WAM), the Institute For Healing of Memories, the Bonteheuwel Development Forum, the Bonteheuwel Neighbourhood Watch, community health-care workers, and Boundary Primary’s governing body.

Sand, rags, and fat blocked drains at a block of Heideveld council flats, causing stinking, stagnant effluent to pool in front of residents’ doors for two weeks. In response to questions from the Athlone News, City staff went to assess the situation at Marianne Court, in 5th Street, and unblocked the drains. Read the the full story at www.athlonenews.co.za

The Phones Down, Glasses Up Picnic emanated from an idea to encourage people to have more face-to-face interactions, be in the moment and enjoy real-time with real people.

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