Freedom Day: ‘Without land women will never be truly free’

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On this Freedom Day special of KC Talk, we unpack the question: How free are women in 2026? We speak to Carmen Louw from the Women on Farms Project about land rights, evictions, economic inequality, gender-based violence and the ongoing struggles confronting farm women.

23 Apr Afrikaans South Africa Government

Phase 2 Nieuwedrift Cemetery in Paarl underway

Phase 2 of the Nieuwedrift Cemetery development in Paarl is currently underway. This expansion is a priority for the Drakenstein Municipality to address the high demand for burial space, as the Klein Parys Cemetery has nearly reached its full capacity. Manager of Cemeteries and Resorts Malusi Mdoda provides an update.

9 Apr 15 min

Opposition objects to Drakenstein move to sell Paarl CBD property below market value

Concern is growing over the decision by Drakenstein Municipality to sell municipal property in the Paarl CBD for far less than its market value. While detailed development plans have not yet been presented, the municipality says the sale forms part of efforts by private developers to help revive the struggling…

12 Mar 21 min

Drakenstein aims to re-open historic De Kraal end of March

Drakenstein Municipality plans to re-open the historic De Kraal multi-purpose sports facility in Paarl by the end of March. This legacy project aims to revive the facility. We speak to MMC for Tourism, Sport and Recreation Laurichia van Niekerk.

5 Mar 49 min

Inside the Rise of Winelands RFC in Paarl: Rasaad Adams Unpacks the Club’s Bold New Era

Big Change in Paarl Rugby! The historic club departs WP Rugby Union to join Boland Rugby Union under a new identity — Wynland RFC. Rasaad Adams in coversation with Petre Theart about the bold move shaping the club’s next chapter.

26 Feb 22 min

Call for donations following fire at Wellington Children's Home

Rasaad Adams speaks to Karen Petersen, marketing and fundraising manager at House Andrew Murray Children's Home in Wellington, following a devastating fire on Tuesday 17 February that left several young residents without their belongings. The NPO is urgently appealing for public donations to support the affected youth as the home…

19 Feb 15 min