Stories

Cape Town’s own Crypto-Jews

The definition of a Crypto-Jew provided by Google is: “a person who secretly practises Judaism while publicly professing another faith”. Based on this definition, it’s probably not inaccurate to...

International leadership award for Helen Lieberman

By KAREN MILLER This September, Helen Lieberman received the 2026 Stephen R. Covey Principle-Centered Leadership Award, an international recognition...

Making a difference through civic work: Errol Anstey and Danielle Klaff

By Karen Miller There are many ways of contributing to a city. Some people begin with politics; others arrive...

Lunch with Danny

By KAREN MILLER I arrived at Ladles of Love’s warehouse in Epping Industria expecting to interview the founder of...

The Travelling Rabbi’s journey continues

For over 30 years, as CEO and Spiritual Leader of the Small Jewish Communities Association of South Africa...

Women’s lives matter – but not enough

Arts & CultureBy Editor During early January this year, I watched the very harrowing documentary, India’s Daughter, for the second time. It was screened by...

Gap year or holiday experiences: Step outside your comfort zone

“Volunteering in a rural environment in Ghana made me more appreciative of the simple things in life, and reminded me that happiness doesn’t come...

A peek into Jewish life in a rural community

Meaningful activity in one’s later years can contribute so much to a person’s well-being. That’s certainly been the case for Dr Cedric Nainkin, who...

Kloof Nek Road has become a danger

Victims of the many accidents deserve to be compensated The numerous accidents that occur on Kloof Nek Road in the City Bowl area, which include...

Performing mitzvot: Stan Brick’s Few Good Men

The Chabad movement tells us that “saying Kaddish is the ultimate sign of love and respect that one can do for those who have...

Celebrating a double ton!

A milestone birthday for a much-loved entertainer By JUNE HAYMAN Well known in entertainment circles for her many years of making music, Rosemary Magid celebrated her...

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