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- DJ Boonu death sends shockwaves through gqom scene
DJ Boonu has died after a short illness, leaving Durban’s gqom scene and the wider South African music industry in mourning, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to TimesLIVE, the artist, born Andile Chili, rose to prominence as the official DJ for Big Nuz and later became known for the 2017… Read more » - Cryoablation revolutionises thyroid cancer treatment in South Africa
In a monumental step forward for cancer treatment in South Africa, a team of esteemed medical professionals at the UCT Private Academic Hospital successfully conducted the country’s first cryoablation procedure to treat thyroid carcinoma on Wednesday. Led by Dr Gercois Human, Dr Jateel Kassim, and Dr Gareth Bydawell, the Cape… Read more » - A practical guide to South Africa’s most scenic motorcycle journeys
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/ Getaway Magazine South Africa offers one of the most varied riding landscapes in the world. Within a single journey, motorcyclists can move from coastal cliff roads to high-altitude mountain passes and into wide, open semi-desert. This diversity makes the country particularly well suited to scenic touring, where… Read more » - Must-see original films coming this year (that aren’t remakes or sequels)
2026 is looking to be a great year for movies, with several massive blockbusters hitting cinemas in the coming months. However, in this age of cinema, it seems that almost every release is a sequel, reboot, or remake. While these films always draw huge crowds to the theatres, several new… Read more » - SARB keeps policy rate at 6.75 percent amid global risks
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) confirmed it will keep the policy rate at 6.75 percent, saying inflation remains within its target band even as world events threaten economic stability, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted that headline inflation in South Africa was 3.0 percent in… Read more » - Video: Smash and grab suspect clings to moving car
Smash and grab tensions in Bonteheuwel and Langa grew after a video shared by Fight Against Crime showed a suspect hanging onto a moving vehicle in broad daylight, reports Cape {town} Etc. The clip, posted on Facebook, is captioned: ‘Bonteheuwel/Langa: Smash and grab gone wrong after 2pm today‘. In the… Read more » - Café community mourns beloved chef’s untimely passing in Kalk Bay
The picturesque seaside village of Kalk Bay is in mourning following the untimely death of Chef Abu, a cherished figure at the renowned Olympia Cafe and Bakery, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 32-year-old chef passed away on Thursday morning after a brief illness, leaving behind a culinary legacy and a community… Read more » - Easter hope hatches at SANCCOB as chick numbers surge
More than 500 eggs have been admitted to the seabird nursery at SANCCOB this year, and now, chicks are hatching every single day. While the arrival of each tiny bird signals hope, it also brings an urgent reality: the growing need for resources, hands, and support to keep these vulnerable… Read more » - Vlakkenberg fire remains well contained as crews monitor hotspots
The Vlakkenberg fire remains well contained in Table Mountain National Park, SANParks said on Wednesday, 26 March 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. SANParks said crews monitored isolated hotspots along the left flank near Constantia Nek and surrounding wine farm areas. The fire started on Tuesday, 24 March and the latest… Read more » - Call Centres power Cape Town communities
Cape Town’s rapidly expanding call centre industry is doing more than just serving international clients, it is quietly changing lives throughout the city, linking global business needs with communities that are not near the city‘s main business areas. According to the City of Cape Town, new workforce data reveals that… Read more »
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