Stories

Caught in the Silvermine fire

Members of the Cape Town Jewish community found themselves in the thick of the recent Silvermine fire. Having gone on a hike in the area, they started out in...

Former Hamas hostages find healing respite in Cape Town

In today’s world, we’ve come to realise the value of talking about traumatic experiences – of sharing the...

A passion for learning

It's certainly true that education can change lives – which is something that an organisation like ORT SA...

Swimming, cycling and running for a great cause

Completing three major endurance events in a single day might sound like a feat only the most daring...

A Blooming good Covid idea

Cape Town’s Leon Boyd, 80, unwilling to remain housebound for an extended period during Covid lockdown, came up...

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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