High Hajj and Umrah costs: What pilgrims must know
For many people, the hajj or umrah is the first, and sometimes only international trip they’ll ever take. When considering…
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Chapman’s Peak Drive celebrates 100 years
The iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive is on its way to turning a hundred! The scenic 9km route between Hout Bay…
Breast milk vs formula – Are ‘science’ journals being bribed by corporates?
The benefits of a mother’s milk are well-documented. And with the evidence growing, the manufacturers of formula substitutes are on…
Public sector cancer care expensive
The cost of cancer treatment for the average South African is very high. This as a study conducted in 2020…
PICS Premier Winde awards Class of ’21 top achievers
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has awarded the top achieving matriculants in the province at a ceremony held at Leeuwenhof,…
Grade 1 is an exciting challenge
The last two years have been testing for both teachers and learners as they had to adapt to a new…
PICTURES Back to school 2022
Learners have reported for class as the 2022 school year gets underway. Radio 786 reporters visited West End Primary School…
Homeschooling – wise or not?
In the midst of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners still finding school placements for 2022, is homeschooling a viable…
Moti kidnapping: Police focus on family for answers
In a turn of events. the Moti family have denied that they stopped the police from effectively investigating the kidnapping…
Muslim expert urges caution over GM-pig heart transplant
While science is making life-saving advances, at times these innovations may clash with the tenets of religion. In a breakthrough…
Moti’s flee SA, halt police probe
Police will still pursue the Moti kidnapping case despite not being allowed to talk to the victims. This as the…
Weaving scenes of wonder; the art of embroidery
Can you believe that these scenes were embroidered by artist Sharifa Parker Karim, a novice with no special training, just…
2021 Motoring year in review with Ernest Page
This year ended with quite the upset for Formula 1 fans, as Lewis Hamilton missed out on the championship title.…
Festive Family Feud: Mental health for the festive season
When the festive season rolls around there is always room for dessert, sleeping later over the weekends … and perhaps…
Drive to halt Covid-19 trial vaccines for kids goes to ConCourt
Citizens concerned about the administering of the Covid-19 vaccines to children have now turned to the highest court in the…
South Africans struggling to pay their debt
The lockdowns, retrenchments and decline in business due to Covid-19 has left thousands of families under financial strain, forcing many…
Top tips to ensure your car is ready for that road trip
As thousands of holidaymakers across the country head out to their destinations, is your car as ready as you are…
SA has long road to reach reconciliation
South Africans still have a long road to walk to achieve reconciliation. It has been evident in recent weeks with…
Youth can create their own job opportunities
The holidays are used as a time to unwind for many Matrics and youngsters, but should it be used instead…
Local NGO gives some dignity to young girls
Newly-launched NGO Elevator Ground has been working to bring dignity to young girls from disadvantaged communities in Cape Town by…