Cape Town libraries are giving children a chance to return overdue books without paying fines during a special fine-free week from 15 to 20 December. Currently, 10 000 children’s books are outstanding, valued at over R2.2 million, with the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series taking seven of the top 10 spots. Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, encourages parents to return books and take advantage of holiday programmes
As 2026 approaches, Umalusi is urging learners and parents to carefully check that any post-school institution is legitimate before registering. CEO Mafu Rakometsi warns that unaccredited and fraudulent colleges are still targeting students across South Africa. The warning came during a joint media briefing on Friday by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), Umalusi, and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Rakometsi stressed
The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has been awarded a prestigious Science Diplomacy Award at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Science Forum South Africa (SFSA). The event was held in November at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The largest single optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest worldwide, SALT received the award in the category, International STI Partnership Achieving Excellence in Global Science. “Through its education,
Cape Town will soon feel a touch of island mischief as Canal Walk’s much-loved Holiday Slides return with a fresh twist inspired by Disney’s Stitch. This year’s event promises a spirited burst of seasonal fun designed to delight children, parents and anyone seeking a lively festive break. Cape Town will soon feel a touch of island mischief From 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, Canal Walk’s Centre Court will transform into
The City of Cape Town says waste and recycling collections will continue over the festive season, including public holidays on 16 and 25 December, 26 December, and 1 January 2026. The City encourages residents to put out their bins early and leave them out until 21:00. If bins are not collected, report the issue after 48 hours. Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, reminds everyone to avoid illegal
