A local, independent film shot on the Cape Flats “The Heart Is A Muscle” has been officially selected as South Africa’s entry for the 98th Annual Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Two of the stars of the film, Loren Loubser & Keenan Arrison, joined us for a chat. 1 of 5 What makes this project so special is that it is the directorial debut of Imran Hamdulay who also wrote and
There is concern that the extent of human trafficking in the Western Cape is more severe than statistics show. This was brought to light by Social Development MEC, Jaco Londt, during a Human Trafficking Conference hosted by the West Coast District Municipality in Moorreesburg last week. The theme of the conference was “Global Crisis, Local Action: A Community United Against Trafficking”, with the aim of bringing together local government,
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is urging all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province launches its National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November 2025. Monique Johnstone, spokesperson for the department, says the campaign aims to close a worrying immunity gap caused by missed vaccinations, after infant coverage in the province fell below the 95% target. “Many children remain at
The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Department is expanding its reach by allowing ordinary residents to volunteer in support roles. The City launched a corps of non-uniformed volunteers who will work behind the scenes in a bid to strengthen its operations. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said the initiative follows years of planning and now includes 52 active volunteers. They assist with administrative and
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has launched a road traffic campaign called “Don’t be a Creep”, urging motorists to stay behind the line and avoid blocking intersections. The campaign kicks off today, 27 October 2025, and will continue throughout the festive season, when traffic volumes traditionally soar. The initiative targets the common practice of “creeping”, when drivers edge over the stop line or into intersections despite not having enough
