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Music: Tyla, Lira and TxC are among the South African acts targeting Grammy recognition in 2027; Tyla is also launching the A*Pop World Tour alongside a music scholarship. Animation: A free Japan-backed course will train 100 African artists in anime production, with top performers referred to Japanese studios. Applications close on 1 November. Fashion: Engen Xtreme Kouture has turned recycled lubricant bottles and clothing into designs celebrating South Africa’s spinning and garage culture. Film and TV: Industry body SMPTE is expanding in South Africa with events in Johannesburg and Durban on creative careers, technology and AI. Meanwhile, reports say veteran actor Marius Weyers has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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South Africa crowned winner of the 2026 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool - but Germany miss out

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Blackpool Gazette

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1873
Website	http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Preston
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

“Uyena nyani”: South Africans do a double take after spotting Nathi Mthethwa lookalike

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Owned By	Vitaliy Laptenok through Genesis Media Emerging Markets
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://briefly.co.za/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Randburg
Owner Country	Ukraine

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Three titles for local teams as young footballers shine in Cape Town

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Owner: Rishaad Mahomed info about owner

Tabloid Newspapers

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Owned By	Rishaad Mahomed through Capro Ltd
Year Founded	1990
Website	tabloidmedia.co.za
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Durban
Owner Country	South Africa

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Norwegian firefighter visits Benalmádena colleagues on epic cycling journey to South Africa

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SUR in English

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Owned By	Grupo Vocento through Prensa Malagueña, S.A
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.surinenglish.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Spain, Malaga
Owner Country	Spain

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5 hours ago

SMPTE Heads To South Africa In Expansion Push

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Owner: Kathy Haley info about owner

TV News Check

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Owned By	Kathy Haley through Newscheckmedia LLC
Year Founded	2006
Website	tvnewscheck.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Ardmore
Owner Country	United States

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Australia's old rival firing up for South Africa return

The Border Mail |

Owner: Antony Catalano & Alex Waislitz info about owner

The Border Mail

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Owned By	Antony Catalano & Alex Waislitz through Australian Community Media
Year Founded	1903
Website	www.bordermail.com.au
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Access Type	paid
Publication Location	Australia, Wodonga
Owner Country	Australia

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6 hours ago

Kenya-South Africa football rivalry spills into social media banter

Nation Africa Kenya |

Owner: Rostam Azizi info about owner

Nation Africa Kenya

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Owned By	Rostam Azizi through Taarifa Ltd & Nation Media Group (54%)
Year Founded	1958
Website	https://nation.africa/kenya
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
Owner Country	Tanzania, United Republic of

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8 hours ago

South African billionaire Piet Mouton rescues TV thriller after its funder pulled out

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Owner: Mfonobong Nsehe & Marshall Comins info about owner

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Owned By	Mfonobong Nsehe & Marshall Comins
Year Founded	2020
Website	www.billionaires.africa
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London

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