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- A century in style: Foschini x Rich Mnisi collaboration stuns at Zeitz MOCAA
When a brand celebrates a century in fashion, it’s more than just a milestone; it’s a cultural reflection. Foschini marked its 100th year in unforgettable style on 30 October with a collaboration that bridged generations, teaming up with celebrated designer Rich Mnisi, who himself celebrates a decade in fashion this… Read more » - Rand hits strongest level in years
The South African rand has staged a remarkable rebound, trading at its strongest levels in more than two years after a turbulent start to 2025 that saw the currency nearly hit R20 to the US dollar in April. At that time, global shocks, including a US tariff-driven sell-off, had combined… Read more » - Milnerton High finds healing in ‘Dress to Express’
After weeks of being in the public eye following a viral bullying video that saw eight teenagers charged with assault, Milnerton High School has taken a powerful step toward healing. On Friday, 31 October, the school hosted ‘Dress to Express Day’, an event intended to turn a difficult chapter into… Read more » - Officials warn of rising rabies threat from dogs and Cape fur seals
The Department of Agriculture has issued a crucial warning to South Africans and travellers about high-risk rabies areas across the country, highlighting the potentially deadly viral disease that affects not only dogs but also Cape fur seals and various other mammals, reports Cape {town} Etc. With human fatalities already reported from… Read more » - Toast to summer with Leopard’s Leap at The Sunset Smooth Event
Mark your calendar for Saturday, 20 December, as Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards invites you to celebrate summer in true Franschhoek style at The Sunset Smooth Event – an evening of golden-hour magic, fine wine and effortlessly cool tunes. Set against the vineyard’s breathtaking valley backdrop, this open-air soirée promises the… Read more » - Major fibre break disrupts internet connectivity across Cape Town
Major internet disruptions left many local internet users frustrated on Tuesday morning after a significant fibre break on the Seacom backbone affected connectivity across Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. The outage reportedly began around 10:09am and caused widespread problems accessing local websites, while international sites appeared mostly unaffected, according… Read more » - Newlyweds’ romantic Table Mountain hike ends in rescue mission
This week, a honeymoon adventure on Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain took an unfortunate turn for a young British couple, reports Cape {town} Etc. On Monday afternoon, the newlyweds set out to conquer the renowned Platteklip Gorge trail, dreaming of sweeping views and unforgettable memories. However, the combination of a scorching… Read more » - Caught on camera: Stellenbosch student’s killer jailed for life
Convicted murderer Rudolf Hufke has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of first-year BSc student Jesse Mitchell, following a plea and sentencing agreement, Cape {town} Etc reports. Hufke appeared in the Stellenbosch Regional Court on Monday, where the court viewed CCTV footage showing him following Mitchell moments… Read more » - Blast off, suit up and fall in love under the stars at The Galileo this week
From rocket dreams and dapper spies to sky-high stunts and Austen-era antics, The Galileo Open Air Cinema takes movie lovers on a wild ride through time and genre this week. Think chasing stars with Jake Gyllenhaal, saving the world in style with Colin Firth, feeling the adrenaline rush with Tom… Read more » - Court interdicts Operation Dudula over rights violations
The Gauteng High Court has issued an interdict against Operation Dudula, preventing the movement from taking any actions that violate the rights of foreign nationals. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday afternoon by Judge Leicester Adams, follows an application by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) and several civil society organisations (SABC).… Read more »
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