The role of democracy and why your parents vote. Democracy is popular sovereignty – in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “government of the people, by the people, for the people”. When talking about the importance of democracy, it is crucial to define it acc

Since 2022, close to 30 police officers have been murdered in the Western Cape, and this year alone just over four have been killed, one this week as voters were preparing to head to the polls. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has

ONE of the first changes implemented by Proteas limited-overs coach Rob Walter was to hand over the captaincy to Aiden Markram. This was a result of Markram successfully leading the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the SA20 trophy in the inaugural season. H

Dutch/Brazilian choreographer Anderson Carvalho presents his moving dance production at the Baxter Theatre in June. Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) along with other dance companies will showcase a season of Dance Intersect 2024, in th

CONSTRUCTION workers, together with their bosses, who have been carrying out maintenance work at schools in the province under the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) submitted an urgent interdict application to the Western Cape High Court, after the

REIGNING champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 yesterday. Swiatek had to save a match point to avoid an upset defeat by fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in

Lansdowne Library hosted a spelling bee competition for Grade 7 learners from Christel House to promote literacy among youth. The event aimed to increase vocabulary, boost confidence in public speaking, and help participants develop the ability to ha

The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg is presenting its 2024 ‘play reading programme’, providing writers with the chance to have their new scripts brought to life, as well as the opportunity for the public to be part of the development process. The progr

The City of Cape Town will be hosting an auction of redundant vehicles, plant and office equipment and more on Wednesday at 9.30am at the Council Auction Yard, Oude Molen Road in Ndabeni, Cape Town. The auction will take place with live bidding on si

MOMENTUM and early release of pressure will be up for grabs when the Proteas begin their T20 World Cup campaign on Monday against Sri Lanka (4.30pm SA time start) in New York. We selected our possible starting XI that will begin the journey to breaki

BREAKOUT Events has recently announced dates for the debut South African performance of London-based singer-songwriter Myles Smith. Smith is set to embark on his South African tour in August and is bursting with excitement to showcase his music in t

MISSED tackles at crucial moments in their opening Madrid SVNS clash cost the Blitzboks dearly yesterday. If they want to reach the knockouts of the Grand Final, a better performance on defence is needed today. There was nothing wrong with their atta

Akani Simbine says he has “put my marker out to the world” after beating 100m Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs at the Oslo Diamond League meeting on Thursday night. The South African sprinter retained his unbeaten status in the 100m this year b

Fans of Summertide recently got to meet the mysterious Amina, portrayed by the talented actress, singer, dancer and voice-over artist Robyn Rossouw. Amina arrived in False Bay looking for her Aunt Cheryl. She was hoping for an internship in conserva

Have you ever wondered how the giraffe got its long neck? Did you know that a giraffe’s neck can measure up to 1.8 metres and is made up of just seven elongated vertebrae? But this graceful, tall animal didn’t always have a long neck. Dr Willem Daff

BORUSSIA Dortmund face the acid test after a fairy-tale run to tonight’s Champions League final (9pm SA time) as a star-studded Real Madrid roll in to Wembley expecting to be crowned European champions for a 15th time. No club can come close to the S

An Election Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council showed that those who queued for 15 minutes and less displayed a 96% trust in the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) while the level of trust of those who queued for seve

EVER since quotas were implemented in South African cricket, they have mostly carried negativity, despite being applied to make the sport in the country more inclusive for it to thrive. The topic of quotas, or transformation targets, took centre stag

JAKE White considers today’s Kings Park clash between the Bulls and Sharks (4.10pm kick-off) as a “bit of a trial run” for the United Rugby Championship play-offs, and wants his team to prove that they can handle the pressure of a tight game. While t

Nigerian music star Davido, real name David Adeleke, is currently soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Cape Town. Known for his energetic hits and larger-than-life personality, Davido is not just enjoying the sights and sounds of the Mother City but

House of Healing shelter in Atlantis was one of the first in the Western Cape to open its doors to victims of human trafficking, abuse and women who were accused of murdering their partners more than two decades ago. Now nearly 24 years later, the sa

IT WAS an easy decision to make, and Manie Libbok did not think too long and hard about staying in Cape Town for another three years until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The Stormers secured the services of another vital cog in their well-oil

WINNING momentum for the play-offs – that is what the Stormers want to achieve this afternoon when they take on the Lions in their final URC round-robin clash at Cape Town Stadium (1.45pm kick-off). After securing their knockout berth a couple of wee

Thirty years ago millions of South Africans queued for hours to cast their vote for the very first time in the country’s first democratic elections. On Wednesday, young people turned out in their numbers to uphold this right and carried out their civ

WHAT you’ll need: • Sand • Hydrophobic spray (like a waterproofing spray) • A shallow tray or baking sheet • Water • A large bowl Step-by-Step Guide: 1. Prepare the sand: Spread the sand evenly on a shallow tray or baking sheet. Make sure the layer o

WHAT you’ll need: • An old T-shirt • Scissors • A marker or chalk • A ruler Step-by-step guide: 1. Prepare the T-shirt: • Lay the T-shirt flat on a table. Make sure it's smooth and free of wrinkles. 2. Cut off the sleeves: • Use the scissors to cut o