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A blind saxophonist from Hanover Park who relies on his beloved eight-year-old instrument to help him make ends meet has appealed for help to buy a new saxophone. Video: Supplied

Ezrah Davids, 12, was a strong boy who knew what he wanted out of life at such a young age. On Monday January 29, Springdale Primary School held a memorial service for their pupil and classmate who had succumbed to injuries after a fire at his family’s New Woodlands home.

Juvie Boy Entertainers take first place in Section 2 at the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition. Playaz Inc from Mitchell’s Plain took second place and Ashwin Willemse Orients took third place Athlone Stadium hosted the final round of the five-week-long competition on Saturday February 3, where teams participated in the last categories such as Juvenile Combined Chorus, Adult Coon Song, Best Band and Group Song.

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The hall at the Rotary Camp in Glencairn erupted with applause as 15 former men from the Haven Night Shelter entered the room for their graduation after successfully completing a securitycourse.

West London All Stars take 1st place in Section 1 at the KKKA ( Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association) competition. Philadelphians Minstrels from Grassy Park who have been out of competition for 8 years took 2nd place and Exquisite Golden Gate Entertainers took 3rd place. Athlone Stadium hosted the final round on Saturday January 27, where teams participated in the last few categories such as Juvenile Combined Chorus, Adult Coon Song, Best Band and Group Song. www.acm.co.za

Around two dozen Phoenix residents protesting against the water outages in the area were treated for moderate to injuries after standing-off with police on Monday.

It was a night of sing-along songs and raising funds with American singer, songwriter and producer, PJ Morton on Monday January 30 at the Wave Theatre, at a charity event he organised for Tygerberg Children’s Hospital Trust.

Phoenix residents protesting over the constant water outages clash with police officers on Monday morning on the Phoenix Highway.

A 50-year-old man was attacked by a stranger armed with a brick in an apparent hate crime

Truck near Hopetown

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Accident Unit members have apprehended three “unruly” and “illegal” Zimbabwean nationals who were travelling by bus.

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola urges employers to employ ex-offenders if they qualify for the job.

Solo singers and choral groups took the stage at this week’s Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition as section 2 competed in singing categories. This past Saturday January 20, section two troupes Playaz Inc., Juvie Boy Entertainers, Ashwin Willemse Orient, TV Stars, Manenberg Superstars, Las Vegas, Original D6 Hanover Minstrels, West Bank Entertainers, and Mitchells Plain Young Tycoons, faced off against each other in the Juvenile Sentimental, Adult/Snr Sentimental, English Combined Chorus, Female Sentimental and Afrikaans Moppie Song categories. www.acm.co.za

Arson is suspected to be the cause of the fire that gutted the Phoenix Secondary School in Durban on Tuesday night - just before schools reopened for the 2024 academic year.

Mitchell’s Plain pupils are ready for the 2024 academic year. Many of them attended orientation programmes on Tuesday January 16, the day before schools open.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday the country's economy was expected to have grown by around 5.2% in 2023, as he addressed an annual meeting of global elites in Davos.

Solo singers and choral groups took the stage at this week’s KKKA competition as section 1 competed in singing categories. On Saturday January 13, section one troupes, West London All Stars, Philadelphians, Fabulous Seawind Entertainers, Posh Vibrant, Fabulous Woodstock Starlites, Exquisite Golden Gates, Cape Town Hawkers, and Carnival Boys, went head to head in the Juvenile Sentimental, Adult/Snr Sentimental, English Combined Chorus, Female Sentimental and Afrikaans Moppie Song categories.