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Musk says South Africa is yet to approve Starlink satellite internet

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX is waiting for regulatory approval to introduce its Starlink satellite internet service in South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. The SpaceX and Tesla founder responded briefly to a post on X on Sunday, where a South African user, Boer,
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10 Sep 2024

British Airways boosts Cape Town with daily flights from Heathrow

British Airways (BA) will soon make changes to the carriers three-weekly seasonal flight schedule from London Gatwick to the City of Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports. The reasoning behind the change is to expand the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airpo
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10 Sep 2024

A look at Cape Town's revitalised Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa

Tucked away between Table Mountain and Constantias vineyards , in the heart of Upper Wynberg, lies the Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa, an urban hideaway set apart from the frenetic bustle of the city but close enough to relish the views. Following a recent transformation after
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09 Sep 2024

Englishman in South Africa: Sting announces Cape Town tour dates

Just off the back of his sold-out My Songs tour last year, 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist STING has announced his return to South Africa with his STING 3.0 Tour. The British musician is set to perform at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, on 25 March next year and locals are thrilled. </p
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09 Sep 2024

Back in black: Durban Sharks confirm the return of Kolisi

The Sharks have officially confirmed Springbok captain Siya Kolisis long-awaited return home. Kolisi will be welcomed in Durban after having spent time playing for the French Top 14 club Racing 92. Siya Kolisi has extended his thanks to French club Racing 92 and the Sharks for
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09 Sep 2024

SA Rugby World Cup winner banned for three years for steroid use

South African 2019 World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi has been handed a three-year ban by World Rugby after testing positive for an anabolic steroid, according to the Cheetahs, Cape {town} Etc reports. A Cheetahs official, who asked not to be named, confirmed to AFP that Sbu had a World
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09 Sep 2024

How much are South African motorists saving on fuel now?

This month, South African fuel prices dropped by 92 cents per litre for petrol and between 79 and 107 cents per litre for diesel. The new fuel price adjustments follow strong recoveries in the global oil price and rand-versus-dollar value at the start of August, Cape {town} Etc r
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09 Sep 2024

Renowned Cape Town poet James Matthews passes away at 95

Renowned Cape Town writer and poet James Matthews has passed away at 95, leaving a legacy of fearless resistance against oppression and a profound influence on South African literature and art, Cape {town} Etc reports. This week, the Western Cape Government (WCG) extended its con
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09 Sep 2024

Springboks blackout: COSATU disappointed in GNU for failed broadcast

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) expressed disappointment in the Government of National Unity (GNU) for its failure to show the match between the Springboks and the All Blacks on a public broadcaster. The match was highly anticipated with many fans expected to
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09 Sep 2024