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City launches fresh appeal as minstrel association battles for community support
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association faces a new court appeal from the City despite winning previous legal battles over venue rights. The organisation is struggling financially to continue the legal fight and has issued a public appeal for community…
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Venezuela accuses US of ‘aggression’ as explosions rock Caracas
CARACAS – Venezuela accused the United States of conducting “extremely serious military aggression” after explosions rocked the capital Caracas in the early hours Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation in months of […]
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Second SANDF water tragedy claims life as female soldier dies in Limpopo flood
POLOKWANE — A 36-year-old female soldier has become the third South African National Defence Force member to die in flooding incidents within a week, after drowning when her vehicle was […]
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Heavy traffic expected as holiday makers head home this weekend
South African roads are bracing for significant congestion this weekend as millions of holiday makers begin their journey home following the Christmas and New Year break. Traffic authorities has warned […]
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NSRI issues urgent warning as full moon spring tide threatens weekend beachgoers
South African beachgoers are being urged to take extra care this weekend as dangerous sea conditions develop along the coastline. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has warned that a […]
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Evita se Perron: Drie dekades van opstand, dekadensie en Darling se bekoring
As hierdie mure kon praat, sou hulle waarskynlik hul oë rol, vir jou ’n brandewyn inskink en sê jy moet ophou om jouself so ernstig opneem. Evita se Perron – […]
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Jeffreys Bay kids help smash celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s global cooking record
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver attempted to break a Guinness World Record on July 1 for the largest cookery lesson across multiple venues.
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Market factors indicate potential of Mother City to draw Chinese visitors, world’s top travel spenders
Cape Town expands Chinese tourism marketing after WeChat campaign success, targeting China’s massive US$250 billion outbound travel market.
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Western Cape independence referendum: Presidential rejection sparks democracy debate
The question of Western Cape break-away from the Republic of South Africa has emerged as a contentious political issue, centring around President Cyril Ramaphosa’s categorical rejection of holding any referendum […]
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City loses appeal as minstrel community secures venue rights for traditional celebrations
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association won two court cases against the City of Cape Town over venue rights for their traditional celebrations. The City withdrew permission for Vygieskraal Stadium despite previous approval, prompting legal action that resulted in court…










