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Dance: Joburg Ballet brings Carmen to Pretoria’s State Theatre on October 24–25, following a 10-performance Johannesburg run. The anniversary-season production features debut performances in the lead roles. Music: Tyla has released a video for “That Girl,” while Moonchild Sanelly steps into Afro House with new single “Khetha.” Olivia Dean and Zee Nxumalo are among the acts announced for Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa 2027. Fashion: Engen’s Xtreme Kouture collection turns discarded lubricant packaging into designs inspired by South African spinning culture; GuguByGugu is also blending mohair with streetwear and African heritage. Books: A South African author is defending her use of AI after publishing 370 books in 20 months, reigniting debate over creativity and authorship. Film: Eight Cape Town animation studios have been selected for a UNDP accelerator, offering support to local creative businesses.

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Oct. 21, 2026

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Olivia Dean brings her award-winning sound to Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa 2027

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Owned By	Vitaliy Laptenok through Genesis Media Emerging Markets
Year Founded	2014
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Publication Location	South Africa, Randburg
Owner Country	Ukraine

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Humanoid robot dances to Makhadzi at the University of Pretoria, leaving South Africans in stitches

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Kenya to face South Africa in two-legged SportPesa Legends Cup

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The Star

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Owned By	Tshepo Mahloele through Lebashe Investment Group & Arena Holdings Ltd. & Radio Africa Group
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.the-star.co.ke/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
Owner Country	South Africa

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Riaan Manser: Why South Africa is king of mountain biking

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Owned By	Naspers (South African Government through Public Investment Corporation, Largest Shareholder; Fabricio Bloisi Rocha, CEO)
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Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	South Africa,
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Can musical frequencies destroy liver cancer tumours? [VIDEO]

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The Citizen (South Africa)

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Owned By	Terry Moolman & Noel Coburn through Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd
Year Founded	1976
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Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	South Africa, Johannesburg
Owner Country	South Africa

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WATCH: World Creole Music Festival 2026 opens with vibrant performances

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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
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Joburg Ballet brings 'Carmen' to Pretoria stage after Johannesburg success

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	1996
Website	iol.co.za
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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South African mother gets double life sentence for poisoning children, filming dying child

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Owned By	Elwin Mandowa through Eltas Enterprises
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.maravipost.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
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Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Lilongwe / Suwanee
Owner Country	Malawi

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