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    Win a luxury 2-night getaway worth R20 000 with Bangbroek

    The makers of our national cocktail, inspired by South Africa’s most fearless creature, are giving you the chance to escape into the...

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    Outdoor movie magic in Cape Town: The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns!

    The wait is over! The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s outdoor picnic movie line-up returns for Cape Town’s summer from 15 October 2026...

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    Beyond the wine list: The Mont Rochelle spa weekend

    Ask most visitors what brings them to Mont Rochelle, and they’ll say the wine, the views, maybe the jazz on a Saturday...
    About 100 people walked around Princess Vlei in a march against gender-based violence on Friday evening. Photos: Matthew Hirsch

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    March at Cape Town’s Princess Vlei highlights danger for women after sunset

    Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp About 100 people marched along the Princess Vlei walking trail as the sun set in Cape Town...
    Loadshedding suspended as power supply stabilises

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    Cape Town electricity interruption: Southern suburbs face overnight outage

    The City of Cape Town has issued an important advisory for residents in large portions of the Southern and Far South areas...
    Army deployed to KwaZulu-Natal as Zuma’s health raises fears of fresh unrest

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    Army deployed to KwaZulu-Natal as Zuma’s health raises fears of fresh unrest

    South Africa’s military has been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal as violent anti-immigration protests continue in Durban, with a report suggesting the operation may...
    Hawks target R7.7m in properties and luxury cars linked to Eskom fraud case

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    Hawks target R7.7m in properties and luxury cars linked to Eskom fraud case

    The Hawks have secured a High Court restraint order targeting assets worth approximately R7.7 million following convictions in an R8.5 million fraud...
    Stellenbosch student rescued by helicopter after four-metre fall at Jonkershoek

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    Stellenbosch student rescued by helicopter after four-metre fall at Jonkershoek

    A hiking trip in the Jonkershoek mountains turned into a rescue mission on Friday after a 20-year-old Stellenbosch University student slipped on...
    Sir Lowry’s Pass teen fights for his life after dog attack on farm

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    Sir Lowry’s Pass teen fights for his life after dog attack on farm

    A 14-year-old boy from Sir Lowry’s Pass remains in critical condition in hospital after being mauled by two Rottweilers while spending time...
    Trump slams Norway after losing Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

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    Trump slams Norway after losing Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

    US President Donald Trump has hit out at Norway after being overlooked for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing the decision as...
    Belinda Davids lands dream role as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard musical

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    Belinda Davids lands dream role as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard musical

    Cape Town audiences will soon hear one of Whitney Houston’s most recognisable voices brought to the stage by a South African singer...

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