January 27, 2012

• South Africa: Heyneke Meyer Appointed SA Rugby Coach

  New rugby coach Heyneke Meyer, promised South Africa and its fanatical supporters only the best will count. Speaking after formally being appointed by SA Rugby Union (SARU), Meyer... Read more »

January 17, 2012

• South Africa: Supersport Series - Cobras' Good Form Continues

  At the time of writing, the Cobras with 3 matches, including 2 home games, to play in the 4-day series, looks set to retain the Supersport trophy they won last year. Read more »

January 10, 2012

• South Africa: Test Cricket in Shambles [opinion]

  From a cricket connoisseur point of view, this was another shambles for test cricket. Despite the "so-called" pundits hailing world test cricket at the moment healthy, it is far... Read more »

• South Africa: Celebrating Helen

  The 'Celebration of Helen's Life' was held at Artscape Theatre Centre this week to commemorate South African-born Helen Swan (nee Talias), who passed away of cancer on November 10. Read more »

• South Africa: Swimming Tips From City

  Residents are asked to please adhere to the following rules when visiting the City's public swimming pools, for their own safety: Read more »

• South Africa: Learners Tackle Climate Change

  Learners, teachers and the community have stepped in to combat climate change at the Blossom Street Primary School. Read more »

• South Africa: Active Ageing

  Playing croquet, carpet bowling and darts, are just a few ways of keeping themselves out of trouble, says Isobel Busch, organiser of the Belgravia Seniors Centre. Read more »

November 30, 2011

• South Africa: Cosumer Right No.Five - Right to Fair Responsible Marketing [press release]

  Your right to protection against bait marketing Read more »

November 02, 2011

• South Africa: Stigma Still Rampant for Disabled

  Stigma and prejudice is fuelled by a lack of knowledge and increasing public awareness about mental disabilities will reduce discrimination, says Gadija Koopman, Deputy Director of... Read more »

November 01, 2011

• South Africa: Sports Week 28 - 30 October 2011 [press release]

  MTN Lions 42 - 16 Sharks Read more »

October 28, 2011

• South Africa: Aspiring Gardeners to Tackle Climate Change

  They are being taught to become gardeners and these learners of Blossom Street Primary have already stepped in to combat climate change together with their educators and the... Read more »

• South Africa: Club Gets Sponsored

  The members of Heideveld Cricket Club was recently sponsored with R8 000 worth of equipment by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport. Here they are with Nonceba Mpashe, the... Read more »

• South Africa: Band's Farewell to Local Fan - Unforgettable

  The guitar riff blew through the air, my eyes started to swell and the butterflies in my stomach had no control. "I'm seeing my favourite band live" was what I whispered as Caleb,... Read more »

• South Africa: Closer Than Family

  They are a family, say the members of the Heideveld Senior Citizens Club. They regularly travel together and this week they have a vacation in Hermanus. Read more »

• South Africa: 'Women Must Stand Against Abuse'

  Don't blame yourself or the victim of physical or sexual abuse, Dr. Donovan Andrews of a local Thutuzela Centre said at a victim empowerment imbizo held at the Bishop Lavis... Read more »

• South Africa: Surviving Final Matric Stress

  Irritation, short temper, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping or sleeping more than usual, and saying things like 'I am stupid', are symptoms of depression matriculates often... Read more »

October 26, 2011

• South Africa: Lira to 'Captivate, Inspire' Fans

  As a child she dreamt of taking over from songstress Whitney Houston, and currently Lira is working on her goal to become a global African icon, she says in an interview with us.... Read more »

• South Africa: What You Need to Know About Protection Orders

  A protection order becomes valid only when the perpetrator receives a copy of the protection order. The victim does not personally deliver the Protection Order to the perpetrator. Read more »

• South Africa: Protection Order Half Way Out

  "When women are in a marriage they do not want the marriage to end, they simply just want the abuse to end," said Dawn Fish of the Mosaic. Read more »

October 24, 2011

• South Africa: Local Schools Fly High At Festival

  St Joseph's Home RC Primary in Montana and Silverlea Primary in Athlone took first place in the two categories of the Boomerang Edu-Kite Schools' Competition on Saturday at the... Read more »

October 10, 2011

• South Africa: Parents, Guardians Must Read to Children

  "They are so lost with their reading. We find that gr.2-3 learners cannot read." Read more »

• South Africa: School Rugby Volunteer Bring Energy

  With manpower always being a problem, volunteers for school sport play a vital role in a child's life, says Graham Hector, teacher and rugby coach at Bergsig Primary School. This... Read more »

• South Africa: Hotline Needed for Safety

  A need for an anonymous complaints hotline is needed for communities like Kalksteenfontein, Bonteheuwel and Bishop Lavis where gang activity is prominent, says Graham Lindhorst,... Read more »

• South Africa: Stiffness Might Be Bone Disease

  Whenever she feels it coming, she leaves everything she is busy with. She especially makes sure is not bending forward, to prevent herself from being stuck like that for a long... Read more »

• South Africa: Disabilities Career Fair to Draw Attention On Jobs

  "You are only disabled once your environment disables you," said Ghalieb Essop of the National Youth Development Association (NYDA). He raised this as the Disability Workshop... Read more »