Controversy surrounds skills training project
Peter Luhanga A project aimed at providing Dunoon residents with skills to secure jobs and start businesses, is facing allegations of unprofessional conduct and financial irregularities since it started opposite the Dunoon taxi rank in May. The allegations were made by students enrolled in the Cape Venture Project which opened its doors opposite the local […]
Witsand church hosts inspiring annual thanksgiving event
Ceremony fosters unity and hope Five sheep and ten chickens were slaughtered to provide a feast for worshippers Philippi’s Father Raleni Brass Band charms the congregation Peter Luhanga The annual ceremony of thanksgiving and healing held by the St. Marks Apostolic Faith Mission in Witsands, Atlantis, drew nearly 100 congregants from across Cape Town and […]
Victims of Doornbach shack fire unable to vote
The Department of Home Affairs failed to send a mobile unit, preventing those who lost their documents from obtaining temporary IDs. Peter Luhanga Hundreds of Dunoon residents won’t be able to vote in South Africa’s historic elections on Wednesday, as their ID cards were destroyed in a devastating shack fire in the Doornbach informal settlement […]
158 families left homeless after Easter blaze in Doornbach
Peter Luhanga Mothers and young children are among 158 families who have been left homeless and destitute after a raging fire swept through their Cape Town informal settlement, destroying 71 shacks on Easter Sunday. The fire raged through Doornbach, Kwa 5 informal settlement opposite Dunoon on 31 March. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities. The […]
Taxi drivers ready for Easter Exodus
Dunoon Taxi Association promises safe journeys for Eastern Cape-bound commuters City provides free vehicle checks for long-distance travelers Peter Luhanga Ready to roll with a fleet of more than 100 minibuses and drivers on standby, the Dunoon Taxi Association (DTA) aims for a safe and hassle-free journey for commuters heading to the Eastern Cape for the Easter break. […]
Wolwerivier transformed into a catwalk for International Women’s Day
Organisers hope the annual modelling event will encourage more young women from the community to follow their dreams Liezl Human Young women from Wolwerivier transformed the dusty streets of the emergency housing community on the outskirts of Cape Town into a fashion parade on Saturday. This was to mark International Women’s Day. Zintle Qhekeni said […]
Construction of new classrooms for Dunoon high school grinds to a halt
14 new classrooms were supposed to have been completed a year ago, but the contract has been terminated with only seven classrooms built Peter Luhanga Efforts to alleviate overcrowding at the sole high school in Dunoon have been set back by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) terminating its contract with the primary contractor. With […]
Healthcare protests spur new Wellness Hub
Permanent Wellness Hub targets local health needs, but local activists are not appeased Peter Luhanga After protests calling for improved medical care and the removal of the appointment booking system at the Dunoon Community Health Centre (CHC), a new Wellness Hub has been established at the Dunooncommunity hall. The Wellness Hub aims to ease the burden […]
Ukusuka kwilali, elokishini, ukuya kwindumasi yomculo wokholo
Ukusebenza nzima kukaBulelani Mvunyiswas nokuthanda umculo kumzisele indlela entle Ophuma kwityotyombe elingasemva kwendlu kwizitalato ezixineneyo zaseDunoon,oyimvumi yegospile ethe yaba luphawu lwethemba kunye nenkuthazo. Ngomculo wokhole, uBulelani Mvunyiswa, 30, udlule kwisiqalo sakhe esiphantsi wasiwa kwindawo akuyo ngoku eParklands, apho amaculo akhe amnandi kunye namazwi akhuthazayo aqhubeka etsala umdla kubaphulaphuli. Uhambo lomculo lwakhe uMvunyiswa lwaqala ngo-2013 xa […]
From village, to township, to gospel stardom
Bulelani Mvunyiswa’s hard work and passion for music have brought him a long way Peter Luhanga Emerging from a backyard shack off the crowded streets of Dunoon, is a gospel musician who has become a symbol of hope and inspiration. Through gospel music, Bulelani Mvunyiswa, 30, has transcended his humble beginnings and been transported to his […]