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Showmax announces development of Afrikaans adaptation of The Office

BBC Studios and African streamer Showmax have unveiled a groundbreaking format agreement to bring a South African adaptation of the globally acclaimed series The Office ; to both Showmax and kykNET, DStv's popular Afrikaans channel, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Showmax Original w
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03 Sep 2024

Historic Slave Brass Bell stolen from Groot Constantia Estate

The historic Slave Brass Bell at Groot Constantia Estate has been stolen, Cape {town} Etc reports. This was announced in a Round-Robin notice issued by the wine farm, in which it reached out to a recycling company to seek assistance in recovering it. The brass bell weigh
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03 Sep 2024

Cape Town mayor supports justice for 7-year-old Emaan Solomons' murder

On Monday, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis attended the trial of two men accused of killing a seven-year-old girl during an alleged gang crossfire four years ago, Cape {town} Etc reports. Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks are suspected members of the Junky Funky Kids gang. T
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03 Sep 2024

Cape Winelands Airport to offer local and international flights

The Cape Winelands Airport, previously known as the Fisantekraal Airfield, could offer local and international flights in 2027, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 15-hectare site, located 13km north-east of Durbanville, was built in 1943 to serve as an operational base for the South Af
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03 Sep 2024

Significant fuel price drops for September come into effect today

The new fuel price adjustments come into effect today following strong recoveries to the global oil price and rand-versus-dollar value at the start of August, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy , the main reasons for the fuel p
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03 Sep 2024

Bus crash on Vanrynspass results in 10 fatalities, several more injured

Warning: The following article contains upsetting images. A bus driver lost control and drove through guardrails on Vanrynspass yesterday afternoon, killing 10 people, Cape {town} Etc reports. The accident occurred around 5:20pm on the R27 between kilometre mark 3
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03 Sep 2024

Applauding good service: Pat a fish on the back for swimming

In this new #SliceOfGasant column , Gasant Abarder reflects on how he has taken to applauding basic services that people in their respective jobs have to do anyway in the hope that it encourages others in stores and offer services in Cape Town to offer a better customer experience so they
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03 Sep 2024

New campaign launched by City of Cape Town aims to increase tourism and jobs

The City of Cape Town has launched a new campaign to create jobs and attract visitors as the tourism season approaches, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Choose Cape Town marketing initiative was unveiled at Cape Town International Airport and aims to showcase the Mother Citys diverse
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03 Sep 2024

HSFSA to raise awareness of heart disease through Heart Awareness Month

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) have geared up to commemorate Heart Awareness Month (HAM) in September, Cape {town} Etc reports. The HSFSA aims to make a significant impact on heart disease awareness, as HAM is one of their key campaign events. In ad
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03 Sep 2024