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Ngoka adds BMC gold to growing Trouble Makers success
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (388+ words) Frank Ngoka with his gym mates from Trouble Makers gym after his Welterweight title win at the weekend. From left is Juan Conradie, Frank Ngoka, Faeez Jacobs and Charnlee Moyo. Wynberg-based martial artist Frank Ngoka continues to establish himself as…...
Search underway for murder suspects in Montague Village
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (123+ words) Southern Mail Search underway for murder suspects in Montague Village A murder case was registered for investigation. The body of a man was found after Steenberg police members responded to a complaint of a shooting incident in St Bonaventure Street,…...
Rekindling memories: Zeekoevlei High's 40-year reunion
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (814+ words) Former pupils from left are Howard Alexander, Ilonda Alexander, Fazlin Smith, Albertina Kandan, Natali du Preez, and Jacqueline October. Old friendships were rekindled and treasured memories relived as former pupils and teachers recently gathered for the 40-year Zeekoevlei High School…...
Steenberg Police apprehend man with illegal firearm in Lavender Hil
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (132+ words) Steenberg Police Crime Prevention Unit members acted on information about a man allegedly in possession of a firearm at a premises in Roos Court, Lavender Hill, on Wednesday. According to Western Cape police spokesperson Captain Frederick. van Wyk, officers followed…...
How I Can Academy is transforming education and lives in Parkwood
4+ day, 36+ min ago (568+ words) Alletta Frans is the founder of I Can Academy in Parkwood where she assists pupils after school with home-work and tutoring in numeracy and literacy. As part of our ongoing series, A Day in the Life of a Community Leader,…...
Bel Porto School's new recycling centre empowers special needs pupils with vital skills
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (590+ words) Pictured in front of the recycling centre are members of the Polyco management team, their marketing director, Bel Porto staff, and pupils. Bel Porto School has launched a new Recycling Centre aimed at creating environmental responsibility and meaningful learning and…...
Celebrating community spirit at the second Miss Lavender Hill Beauty Pageant
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (579+ words) Residents of Lavender Hill gathered for the second annual Miss Lavender Hill Beauty Pageant at Constitution Court on Saturday, May 9. Though the venue stood surrounded by heavy scaffolding, the atmosphere inside was one of celebration and renewal, a reminder that…...
Manenberg's Wasim Chellan finding his rhythm again after title setback
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (402+ words) Wasim Chellan got a second straight stoppage win at the weekend when he stopped Prince Dlomo in he second round in Fourways, Johannesburg. Wasim Chellan may have found a renewed spark in his boxing career after losing the BSA welterweight…...
Animal Rescue Organisation launches a mobile clinic to enhance animal healthcare in underserved communities
1+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) At the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left are Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) executive director, Teagan Schwerin, donor, Martin Altern, and ARO vet, Dr Est" Spies. The Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) officially unveiled its new mobile veterinary clinic at its Ottery…...
Athlone gym punches above its weight at SA MMA champs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (352+ words) Xavier Cornelius returned home with gold from the SA MMA Championships. For a first showing on the national stage, Legion Fitness exceeded expectations by returning home with four medals from the recent SA MMA Championships in Gauteng. The Athlone-based gym…...