District Mail and Helderberg Gazette
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‘Hidden Giants’ transforms complex astrophysical concepts into accessible entertainment through what creators describe as “cinematic visuals” and sound design that simulates gravitational forces. It will be staged at The Star Theatre in District Six, Cape Town, in December.
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Stellenbosch-born pianist and composer David Earl, now based in Cambridge, England, returns to his roots to adjudicate the 41st National Youth Music Competition at Endler Hall from 1-6 December.
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Ken Forrester Vineyards launched a free public sculpture garden on Wednesday 5 November in their historic FMC Vineyard, featuring contemporary art curated by Janko de Beer among 50-year-old chenin blanc vines, creating an immersive art destination that blends heritage winemaking with modern sculpture.
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Police are seeking public help to identify individuals in photographs who may assist with investigations into two Somerset West sexual assault cases—one involving a 19-year-old woman who met someone online, and another involving two minor boys at a restaurant—with anyone having information urged to contact Detective Captain McCree on 082 522 3154.
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Indonesia plans to build the Sheikh Yusuf Indonesian Cultural House near the tomb of 17th-century Indonesian cleric Sheikh Yusuf Al-Makassari in Macassar, as announced by Culture Minister Fadli Zon on Friday 31 October, to strengthen centuries-old ties between the two nations and honour the “Father of Islam in South Africa”.
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The Helderberg Robotics Club achieved remarkable success by winning double gold medals at the South African leg of the World Robot Olympiad in September, with Team Titans and Team NullPointException both qualifying to represent South Africa at the world championships in Singapore from 26 to 28 November.
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Two teenagers were arrested on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition after police discovered an imitation firearm at a Macassar secondary school on Monday, leading to an investigation that uncovered a second weapon and video evidence of learners playing with firearms in class, with both suspects due to appear in Somerset West Magistrates’…
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Glenville Jantjies, one of three prisoners who escaped from Strand Magistrates’ Court on 27 October, surrendered to police on Friday, leaving only Denver Pietersen still at large after the trio’s brazen jailbreak.
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