Lifestyle
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Vienna prepares for Eurovision grand final amid Israel boycott calls
Vienna prepares for Eurovision’s 70th edition with turquoise carpet ceremony as boycott calls over Israel’s participation continue.
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Cape Town Opera to present ‘Carmen’ at Artscape this May
Cape Town Opera presents a new production of Bizet’s Carmen at the Artscape Opera House from 19 to 31 May 2026, with six performances only.
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From village church choir to Netflix: Ntabankulu singer makes his mark
Sandisiwe Mathamo from Ntabankulu has gone from church choir to Netflix film 180 after his viral gospel song Khayelihle caught producers’ attention.
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Groot Constantia film shows life behind South Africa’s oldest wine estate
Groot Constantia film explores the people, heritage and daily work behind South Africa’s oldest wine-producing estate in Cape Town.
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Artscape marks 55 years of transformation into an inclusive cultural landmark
Artscape marks 55 years, celebrating its transformation from an apartheid-era theatre into an inclusive cultural landmark that welcomes all.
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SA fuel prices spike as petrol and diesel soar – tips to help consumers save
South Africans face record fuel price hikes as petrol and diesel surge, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and prompting advice for consumers.
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Fingers point to men in major new environmental research
New global research links masculinity to climate impact, highlighting higher carbon footprint and calling for stronger engagement in environmental action.
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Can AI chatbot Mona run a coffee shop? Stockholm startup puts it to the test
Mona, an AI manager and powered by Google’s Gemini, is running a coffee shop in Stockholm – from hiring staff, placing orders at suppliers to balancing the budget.
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Royal assent granted: UK bans cigarette sales to under-17s for life
A historic step was taken towards a smoke-free UK and protecting people from the harms of tobacco by making it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after…
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Vergenoegd Löw among the world’s top 100 sustainable hotels
Vergenoegd Löw is named among the Top 100 Sustainable Hotels of the World, celebrating 330 years of heritage-led regenerative luxury hospitality.
