Not Just a Game: Manenberg Kids Say Peace Needs Teamwork
The 7th International Loving Peace Art Competition, hosted by Lerato Family Foundation and the South Africa branch of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), was successfully held at Sherwood Community Hall in...
DSD Takes to the Streets for Child Protection
Child Protection Week commences today, 29 May until 5 June. It is the culmination of a month-long awareness campaign in which we placed a spotlight on the rights of children.
Manenberg Steps into Peace: Community Clean-Up Establishes Second Peace Zone
On 31 May 2025, residents of Manenberg, along with local officials and peace advocates, gathered to commemorate the 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace by HWPL through an energetic community...
Cape Town Games Bring Youth Together in Play
The annual Cape Town Games has been a fixture on the Recreation and Parks Department calendar since 2013. Codes include friendly competitions in five-a-side soccer, fast-five-netball, dodgeball, three-a-side basketball, dominoes, table tennis,...
UCT Rugby Sensation Inspired By Historic Springbok Call-Up
University of Cape Town (UCT) student and rugby sensation Ntokozo Makhaza has been selected for the Springboks’ latest alignment camp, marking a landmark achievement for both the 23-year-old and university rugby in...
Shahieda Martin’s Mission to Lead with Love in Valhalla Park
In the heart of Cape Town's Valhalla Park, a beacon of change shines through the unwavering dedication of Shahieda Martin. Founder of the nonprofit organisation Angel Community Outreach, Shahieda embodies the spirit...
IWPG Namibia Commemorates International Women’s Peace Day in Henties Bay
On 29 April 2025, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Namibia hosted its first official event in Henties Bay, commemorating the 6th International Women’s Peace Day under the theme “Peace and I.”...
Rolling Into Rural Schools: How the Travelling Classroom is Shaping Young Minds
In the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, a fleet of brightly painted trucks is doing far more than turning heads — it’s transforming futures.DGB, best known as a premium wine producer...
April Is A Time To Reconnect With And Celebrate Nature
April is here, marking the gentle arrival of autumn across Africa. It is a time when the Earth exhales after months of warmth, when golden leaves begin to fall, and the air...
Southern Africa Commemorates the Proclamation of the DPCW with a Call for Institutionalizing Peace
The 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) took place at Brooklyn Lodge, Pretoria, bringing together high-level officials, ambassadors, representatives from NGOs and IGOs, and members...
