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Cape Town will on Sunday, December 1, once again transform Adderley Street into a sparkling wonderland with the annual Festive Lights Switch-On event. This much-loved tradition, which has lit up the city since the 1960s, is more than just a dazzling display of lights. It is also a celebration of togetherness, resilience and the vibrant spirit of the Mother City This year's event, themed "People of Hope," celebrates unity, strength […]

The South African Revenue Services and other law enforcement authorities raided the home of businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize (nee Mpisane) again, the latest in a string of run ins between the controversial construction contractor and the taxman. Mkhize and the taxman have had their fair share of run ins over the past two decades, with Mkhize using her protracted and complex tax affairs and litigation as a bit of a fashion […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has had his third bail application refused. The rapper, 54, is behind bars at a notoriously brutal New York jail after being arrested on September 16 on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. So far, he has launched appeals to be released on a $50 million (R909 million) bond and asked to be released to be held on a private island ahead […]

Renowned Egyptian-American comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef is set to perform in South Africa for the first time next year. As part of his one-man show, “The Middle Beast Tour”, which is presented by Blu Blood in association with Gift of the Givers Foundation, the 50-year-old will take to the stage at the Durban ICC on February 7. He will head to the Cape Town International Convention Centre on February 8, before […]

South African music sensation Tyla is closing the year on a high note with eight nominations at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). Hosted by Marriott Bonvoy, the BBMAs is a ceremony hosted by “Billboard,” a publication covering the music business and a music popularity chart- to honour artists exceptional work throughout the year. The nominees for this year’s BBMAs were announced on Monday, November 25, in Los Angeles. Tyla was nominated for […]

"SAA has stopped Route Expansion Plans as the Investor Search continues After the Takatso Deal Collapse" SAA chairperson Derek Hanekom has announced the suspension of plans to expand routes as the airline continues its search for investors following the collapse of the Takatso deal. Instead, they plan to seek funding from capital markets for route expansion, with a cautious approach. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan revealed in March that the […]