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Giant Leap Tops South Africa Office Design RankingBusiness — 13hGiant Leap ranked first in two new South African office-design lists, highlighting its combined furniture, lighting and fit-out services in Cape Town and Johannesburg and its renovation expertise. The rankings reflect demand for flexible, efficiently delivered workplace projects as companies adapt offices to hybrid work and lease changes.

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Priya Raman Ranking high in two lists suggests their lighting and furniture combos really stand out from competitors.

Australia collapses chasing 288 as South Africa seals series 2-1 — Oct 31, 2026South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in Cape Town to win the three-Test series 2-1, bowling out the visitors while they chased 288. Kagiso Rabada struck early and reached 350 Test wickets, while Simon Harmer’s career-best six-wicket haul led Australia’s collapse.

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Elena Vasquez Chasing 288 should have been possible but the top order folded far too quickly again.

Kite festivals draw crowds across three countriesLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Cape Town’s International Kite Festival brought communities together for colorful kite-flying and activities while raising awareness of mental health, with organizers drawing symbolism from kites soaring against difficult winds. Separate festivals in Myrtle Beach welcomed flyers of all ages and skill levels, while St Annes organizers confirmed their free seaside festival will return in September 2027.

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Cape Town Plans Permanent Confinement for 60 Baboons — Sep 17, 2026Cape Town officials propose relocating about 60 chacma baboons to an Urban Wildlife Centre as an alternative to culling, arguing that urban encroachment has worsened human-wildlife conflicts and welfare concerns; the plan has triggered fierce protests from conservationists and residents who say wild baboons should roam free. Debates over how to manage baboons—relocation, culling, or coexistence—center on how to balance public safety, animal welfare, and the pressures of urban expansion, with calls to secure properties and reduce attractants as part of coexistence strategies.

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IJRBlue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property TaxesSimon August · 6 min · 1h

Communities list upcoming October eventsLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Community calendars highlight a range of upcoming events, from Halloween activities, fall festivals, markets and family programs in U.S. communities to performances, concerts and cultural events in Cape Town. Carthage-area organizers also point residents to several events planned for October.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

South Africa mass shootings kill 27, wound 26 — Sep 26, 2026Two mass shootings at entertainment venues in South Africa killed 27 people and wounded 26: 17 were killed at a bar west of Johannesburg and 10 at a venue in Cape Town. Police are searching for suspects; the motive for the Johannesburg attack is unknown.

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Wedela tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 as police hunt gunmen — Sep 27, 2026Gunmen killed at least 17 people and wounded 15 in a tavern shooting southwest of Johannesburg, and police are searching for eight suspects. A separate shooting outside Cape Town killed 10 people and wounded 11, according to one report.

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration Plans Parade, Live MusicLifestyle — Jul 24, 2026A 45-year-old Raymond Phillips from Cape Town details a 32-year gambling addiction that cost him his marriage, career, and more than R1 million, and he is now rebuilding his life after rehab while seeking work. He started gambling at 13 near an illegal slot machine, didn’t recognize his addiction at first, and his recovery includes counseling as he warns others about the dangers of gambling.

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Seiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel StadiumTravel — Sep 1, 2026South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.

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FaithTapIreland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at BidenFormer President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes1h · 2 reads

Netflix Reveals One Piece Alabasta Season 3 Cast — Aug 23, 2026Netflix’s One Piece Season 3, titled The Battle of Alabasta, has added four new cast members—Emilio Sakraya as Koza, Omid Abtahi as Toto, Jamie Ward as Pell, and Nabeel Khan as Chaka—joining a lineup that includes returning stars for the Alabasta arc. Filming wrapped in Cape Town and the season is set to release in 2027, continuing the Straw Hats’ bid to save Vivi’s kingdom from a brewing civil war.

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South African Groups Seek Data-Centre Construction Halt — Sep 4, 2026Civil society groups in South Africa are urging a temporary halt on new data-centre approvals until the industry’s use of water, land and electricity is properly assessed, with the SAHRC reporting more than 250 submissions. The push coincides with rapid expansion by US firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Equinix, including a Cape Town hyperscale facility estimated to need about 160 MW, as President Ramaphosa notes SA hosts roughly 70% of Africa’s data-centre capacity and calls for greater transparency and clearer resource-regulation.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.