News Bulletin of 27 September 2026, 7am

A community project to protect and restore the Sandspruit River greenbelt in Sandown has raised more than 700 000 rand. The money will be used to build about 530 metres of fencing between Katherine Street and South Road, helping prevent illegal sand mining, tree cutting and dumping.The Sandspruit Environmental Renewal Initiative was started by local residents who want to turn the neglected green space into a protected area for the community.

The iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo has celebrated 70 years of sporting history.The stadium opened in 1956 and hosted its first Test match between South Africa and England that same year. It has since welcomed some of cricket's biggest international games, including the 2003 and 2007 World Cup finals.The venue is also set to host another major cricket final when the 2027 ICC World Cup final returns to the Wanderers.The milestone also honours the partnership between the stadium and DP World since 2019, reflecting the company's commitment to cricket and sport as a whole.

The Cape Town Central City Improvement District has launched a digital campaign called This Is Not My Forever, sharing the personal stories of people who have experienced homelessness.Through video interviews, participants speak openly about loss, trauma, addiction and the daily challenges of finding safety, while sharing their hopes for the future. Deidre lost her home and job after her relationship ended in 2014. She turned to alcohol and eventually lived on the mountain. Her turning point came when she looked in a mirror and thought, "No, this is not me." Today, she has turned her life around and helps other homeless people.