The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced the launch of the “Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition”, which will give ordinary fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live. Through this competition, 20 passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either the United States or Mexico to attend one of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches. The Department says it forms part of
Cape Town’s next generation of environmental custodians were honoured last week as the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch concluded a series of Junior River Wardens (JRW) graduation and induction ceremonies across three primary schools. The final ceremony took place on Friday, 24 April 2026, at Red River Primary School, marking the culmination of a three-part programme that also included events at Floreat Primary (18 March) and Ysterplaat Primary (27 March). The Junior
Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams were activated twice on Monday after two separate hiking incidents on popular Cape Town trails left visiting hikers injured. Authorities are warning that recent rainfall has made mountain paths significantly more dangerous underfoot. With the Western Cape moving into the wet winter season, trails are currently wet, slippery and unpredictable. Mud, loose rock and slick surfaces are increasing the risk of slips and falls, even on well-used
Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has encouraged teachers, governing bodies and districts to submit their nominations for the 2026 National Teaching Awards, which are open until 15 May. “Every day, our teachers go above and beyond to shape the future lives and careers of our learners. The National Teaching Awards give us the opportunity to honour those who demonstrate commitment, innovation and meaningful impact in our classrooms.” Teachers can be nominated
Mark Connick, Queensland University of Technology On May 6 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes. The milestone was celebrated worldwide, not just by athletics fans. It was considered at the time to be a similar achievement to scaling Mount Everest for the first time, which Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay had done the year before. On Sunday,
