The hoodies are out, the heaters are on, and the blankets are making their annual comeback — winter has officially arrived. As the temperatures drop, Smile FM is warming things up with Welcome to Winter Weekend — a cosy soundtrack for slow mornings, hot drinks, lazy afternoons and all those moments when staying in sounds like the perfect plan. Whether you’re curled up on the couch, watching the rain roll in, or
Seasonal workers in Robertson often struggle to get to the clinic to access basic healthcare during the day, so community health workers in the Langeberg have set up mobile clinics to visit the township at night. Sue Segar reports for Spotlight. It’s late afternoon on a balmy Autumn Thursday in Nkqubela township, which is nestled in the picturesque farming town of Robertson in the Western Cape. Against a mountainous backdrop, four large mobile
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected reports circulating on social media claiming it will deploy soldiers ahead of planned protests on 30 June 2026. These claims emerged as the anti-illegal immigration group March and March announced a planned shutdown at the end of June, calling for the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in South Africa. In a statement, the SANDF said the reports are “false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading.”
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube told Parliament this week that the Department is developing national advisory guidelines on screen time for children aged 2 to 6, in a bid to protect the development of language, attention, memory and social skills. International research has shown that prolonged, non-educational screen exposure is linked to delays in language, reading cognition and fine motor control. Commenting on the topic, the Managing Director of Sesame Workshop International
The City has released the parking and transport information for the Stormers quarterfinal match. The DHL Stormers are in the United Rugby Championship playoffs and are taking on Cardiff Rugby in the quarterfinals on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Spectators are advised to note parking arrangements and how to get to DHL Stadium for the game. Parking and transport information for Stormers quarterfinal match DHL Stadium will host its first URC playoff match
