UCT makes provisions for 'exam-free days on religious holidays’

Athina May|Published

The decision came after a group of students from various religious backgrounds petitioned against examinations taking place on religious holidays.

Former grocery packer overcomes adversity to become Dr Xolani Hadebe

Athina May|Published

Xolani Hadebe is one of Stellenbosch University's most inspirational 2018 graduates after he overcame many obstacles

Mom collects Master’s degree on behalf of deceased son

Athina May|Published

Amanda Kotze, those tears of joy usually associated with graduation was mingled with the pain of loss, as she collected a Master?s degree on behalf of her son.

WATCH: UCT renames Jameson Hall after 'Saartjie' Baartman

Athina May|Published

The previously named Jameson memorial hall was alive with celebration as Phakeng made the renaming announcement at her robing ceremony.

More students pursuing post-graduate degrees, because a Bachelor's doesn't cut it anymore

Athina May|Published

More than ever, having a Bachelor?s Degree is simply not enough to secure a job, according to the city?s top universities.

False Bay’s raw sewage putting beachgoers at risk

Athina May|Published

Researchers and the City team up after tests on beaches highlight presence of pollutants, E coli

'Attacks on EMS staff causing drop in ambulances across the Cape'

Athina May|Published

According to Deputy Minister of Health Mathume Phaahla, 56 attacks have taken place on EMS members in the province this year.

Imagine Awards rewards innovation

Athina May|Published

Individuals, organisations, institutions recognised for making a social impact

Retailers bracing themselves for #BlackFriday

Athina May|Published

Retailers across the country are bracing themselves for a frenzied rush to their stores on Friday for the so-called Black Friday discount bonanza

#SchoolBoozeBill: Student body taking to the Cape streets over ‘dop system’

Athina May|Published

Education minister cries foul over learners? organisation's understanding of the Bill

Groote Schuur Hospital rejects claims of negligence

Athina May|Published

As more people complain about the treatment they get from Groote Schuur Hospital, the facility is at pains to explain the challenges it faces.

MEC visits troubled clinic in Ocean View

Athina May|Published

Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo conducted an oversight visit at the clinic on Tuesday to find ways to improve health care there.

Smile Foundation celebrates 10 years of smiles

Athina May|Published

Bringing a smile back to the face of a child due to a deformity is something the Smile Foundation takes pride in doing.

Hospital vacancies, WC population increase putting health system under pressure

Athina May|Published

The Western Cape provincial health system is straining under the pressure of providing services to an increasing population

Man's tumour misdiagnosed as a headache at Groote Schuur Hospital

Athina May|Published

Mitchells Plain man turned away from Groote Schuur and told to take a tablet

Court rules to close Uitsig High School

Athina May|Published

The high court?s decision to close Uitsig High School in Ravensmead was announced as a victory by the Western Cape Education Department

WATCH: Pupils’ joy at new classroom in Vrygrond

Athina May|Published

Little feet moved to the beat of Baby Shark in a newly-unveiled classroom in Vrygrond, where pupils finally got the space needed to succeed.

Emotive painting of Artscape's Marlene le Roux and late son unveiled

Athina May|Published

The emotion of a mother?s love for her son is captured in a painting in which Marlene le Roux, chief executive of Artscape, holds her late son, Adam George

‘School didn’t protect my child,’ says Cape mom

Athina May|Published

A Cape Town mother is accusing a school of not doing enough to protect her child after she complained of bullying.

Cape couple arrested after drugs worth R1m found in post office package

Athina May|Published

The discovery of envelopes at the Kenilworth post office, containing scheduled medicines transfers to the US, led to the arrest of alleged illegal medicine pedlars ...

WATCH: NSFAS student debt balloons to R35 billion

Athina May|Published

Debt owed by students to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has ballooned to R35 billion.

#DataMustFall: Inquiry hears how exclusionary data prices are

Athina May|Published

Dropping cost to R50 a GB would still be unaffordable for 33 million South Africans

#MatricExams: Only 63% of Western Cape matrics are ready

Athina May|Published

Despite a dip in subject performance in the Western Cape, pupils in the Cape and Durban were most prepared for the exams.

Land compensation too little says former resident of Red Hill

Athina May|Published

Hunched in his seat, Roy Levendal, 81, sighed as he explained the heartache he endured when his family was forcibly removed from Simon?s Town in 1936.

Battle of the classical musicians at National Youth Music Competition

Athina May|Published

Classical music maestros across the country are gearing up to battle it out for the top spot at the 34th National Youth Music Competition.