Too often, in many of our communities, drug dealers and gangsters are viewed as role models. Yet the reality is that many of them cannot even walk freely in certain areas without fearing for their lives. Others leave a trail of destruction, tearing families apart and fueling addiction by selling drugs. These are not the…
Syndicate extortionists are known to closely observe and monitor hardworking individuals who are simply trying to make an honest living. These unscrupulous individuals often resort to intimidation tactics, frequently issuing threats of dire consequences if their demands for protection fees are not met. A tragic example of this is the case of Pastor Pieter Davidson,…
For more than three decades, Deon Daniels, better known as Ready D, has remained one of South Africa’s most respected pioneers of hip-hop, DJ culture and turntablism. As a key player in the iconic Prophets of Da City (POC) during the 80s and 90s, he played a crucial role in elevating hip-hop beyond just a…
For decades, allegations and theories have circulated claiming that influential financial, political, corporate, and religious elites as well as organisations have exercised significant influence over global banking, mainstream media, politics, the pharmaceutical industry and world affairs. The history of banking is well documented. Its earliest roots can be traced to ancient Mesopotamia, including the civilisations…
DA ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe’s death left many in great shock after she was shot ten times while returning to her home in Dunoon from a voter registration event at the weekend. Authorities said extortion could not be ruled out as a motive behind her murder. Following a visit to Dyokwe’s family yesterday, Cape Town…
Accord Creative Works is a creative and expressive initiative founded by Michelle van Staden Abrahams, a retired nurse, widow, mother, mosaic artist, and author from Steenberg, Cape Town. Rooted in the philosophy of restoration, the venture was born from the belief that broken pieces, whether in art, life, or personal experience, can be transformed into…
There is nothing as powerful and beautiful as the heart of a mother. She understands and accepts that each of her children is unique and deserving of a special kind of love. Keisha Williams, granddaughter of the late Willie Martin, who served as editor of Weskus Nuus, a local community publication, had her strength and…
What happens when talent, necessity, and technology meet at the right moment? For Reon Speelman (34) from Atlantis, it marked the beginning of a new chapter — one where he doesn’t just bake cakes but builds a brand. He grew up in a “cake house.” His mother, Wilhelmania (71), started baking cakes after her husband…
At 47, Charlene Elliot from Wellington has built a life defined not by circumstance, but by conscious choice. As a leader, activist, pageant finalist, and community leader, she represents resilience in action. Her journey is not one of overnight success, but of steady rebuilding after loss, hardship, and deeply personal challenges and a commitment to…
Atlantis ballroom dancers Darren Jade Poggenpoel (17) and Mckenzie Jennifer Gordon (13) have made their community proud after returning home as champions on 25 April 2026. The talented duo competed in Boksburg, Gauteng, at Woodlands International College, where they secured first place in the Rising Star Ballroom category and third place in the Latin Gold…
