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Angela Blackwell from Vredehoek, along with her guide dog Jaydee, will be taking on the four-day Pondo Trail at the beginning of February to support the South African(SA) Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind.

The matric class of 2025 has reason to celebrate as the provincial matric pass jumped to 88.2 % which is the highest pass rate for the Western Cape since the National Senior Certificate was introduced.

The enduring spirit of James Matthews, the world-renowned poet, author, publisher, and political activist, comes alive in the NFVF-SABC-supported film The Park.

The IndiPam Spiritual Legacy Foundation, a non-profit, received a much-needed Christmas boost of dog food and supplies from Constantia Pre-School on Tuesday, December 9.

The Constantiaberg District of Scouts held its annual senior citizens and ex-Scouters party at the 1st Naruna & Constantia Scout Hall in Plumstead on Saturday, December 6.

Educator Steve Anderson and well-known publisher and writer, Melinda Ferguson, recently released their book titled, Lessons from My Father.

Animal welfare organisations are more than buildings with cages; they are the last line of defence for thousands of animals who have nowhere else to go.

Sid G Rule Primary School in Grassy Park will say goodbye to two long-serving school leaders who are retiring at the end of the year.

As 2025 draws to a close, the Constantiaberg Bulletin looks back at the news that made headlines.

The Safe House, located in the far south, is in danger of closing its doors for its victims of abuse if it can’t raise the necessary funds as soon as possible

Constantia Primary School bids farewell to long-serving caretaker, Eloise Williams who retires at the end of the year.

Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Artscape from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, bringing the much-loved ’90s romantic comedy (the famous film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere) to the stage with an all-South African cast.

A new documentary, Children of Ours, shines a spotlight on the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simon’s Town as it marks 30 years of maritime education and career development.

Fish Hoek teenager Tyler Robinson, 17, has become one of the standout young cooks on the national television series Taste Master Junior, earning a spot in the Top 5 and capturing the support of his entire commu- nity.

A new documentary, Children of Ours, shines a spotlight on the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simon’s Town as it marks 30 years of maritime education and career development.

After nearly 20 years of navigating the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child, Dorothy Pietersen has turned her story into a book aimed at inspiring and guiding other families.

Christ Church Constantia will feature musicians Lynelle Kenned, William Berger, and Stefan Lombard in a live Christmas concert on Sunday, December 14, from 3pm.

Comedic icon Marc Lottering returns to the stage with the brand-new COLLEEN THE MUSICAL unveiling his beloved character Colleen the cashier in her debut at the Baxter Theatre.

Employees and service-users of a Claremont-based non-profit that provides support for persons with disabilities raised awareness on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on Wednesday, December 3.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party will glide to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban in 2026, bringing spectacular performances, costumes, and all the Disney favourites to life.

The Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) staff members are in shock after they survived an attack and robbery while doing their routine community veterinary outreach work near the Siyahlala Clinic, close to Brown’s Farm, Philippi, on Tuesday, December 2.

The TreeKeepers, a non-profit organisation, has developed an alternative solution to help repair trees damaged by illegal tree bark stripping.

The Battswood Teacher Training College Class of 1975 celebrated its 50th reunion at a former college student’s home in Grassy Park, on Saturday, November 29.

The Emancipation Echoes: Concert for Freedom event, taking place at Alexander Sinton High School in Crawford on Saturday, December 6 at 2.30pm, promises to be a powerful afternoon of music, poetry, and collective re- flection.

Cape Town’s indie-games and immersive arts festival, Playtopia, returns to the District Six Homecoming Centre on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 for its fifth edition, bringing an expanded programme of games, installations, and creative collaborations.

Christ Church Constantia presents A Christmas Soiree with Vocal Unity, led by Jeremy Quickfall, on Friday, December 5 at

Fine art photographer Ajay Lalu shared his Kaapse Klopse memories in his debut book titled A Mountain Divides.

Wynberg police are investigating a tragic incident after a man died after jumping in front of an oncoming train at Wynberg railway station on Saturday, November 29.

Perivale Primary School teacher, Nicolene Langner has recently won the Sports Coach of the Year award at the School Enrichment Awards, hosted by the Metropole South Education Department (MSED) at the Zwaanswyk Academy in Retreat.

Wynberg police and community partners walked around the Wynberg CBD and surrounding areas to raise awareness for the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign on Thursday, November 27.