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Makhadzi: The singer says she was left stranded in Botswana after her passport and car were allegedly seized amid a dispute with a local promoter; Dirco has stepped in. Film: South Africa’s Film and Publication Board has refused to classify Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, banning its public screening and distribution over hate speech and Holocaust denial. African Creators: The NAACP Image Awards has opened submissions for 10 new categories celebrating African film, television and music talent. Music Heritage: A new book by music historian Ashley Kahn revisits Paul Simon’s Graceland, exploring the album’s creation and the role of South African artists, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Local Arts: A film shot in Phoenix is showcasing KwaZulu-Natal’s movie-making potential, while Soweto Fashion Week returns with its Spring/Summer 2026 showcase.

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Nov. 2, 2026

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Cape Town’s beloved auntie Judy Boucher hospitalised after ‘serious fall’

Daily Voice |

Owner: Iqbal Survé info about owner

Daily Voice

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	2005
Website	dailyvoice.co.za
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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2 hours ago

Lasizwe Dambuza Nearly Burns the Meat as 24 Celebrities Prepare for Come Dine With Me South Africa

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Owner: Pelumi Emmanuel info about owner

TDPel Media

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Owned By	Pelumi Emmanuel
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://tdpelmedia.com/
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Springfield
Owner Country	Nigeria

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3 hours ago

Snake with 'knife-like teeth' lunges at rescuer freeing it from a fence in South Africa

The Cool Down - Oregon |

Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson info about owner

The Cool Down - Oregon

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Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Ndlovu Youth Choir enters Grammy consideration, joining Tyla and TxC in South Africa’s push

Briefly |

Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok info about owner

Briefly

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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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6 hours ago

How South Africa crushed Australia to become No. 1 cricket Test nation

Cochrane Times |

Owner: Anthony Melchiorre info about owner

Cochrane Times

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Owned By	Anthony Melchiorre through Chatham Asset Management. & Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Year Founded	1910
Website	www.cochranetimes.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Cochrane
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Daniel Craig's Early-Career Miniseries Is A Masterpiece Every British TV Fan Has To Watch

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/FILM

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Owned By	Static Media (Novacap Partner & Investor, Reggie Renner CEO)
Year Founded	2005
Website	www.slashfilm.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Indiana, Fishers
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Highway Sheila 2: The Saga Continues – nationwide cinema release on December 4, 2026

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Owner: Terry Moolman info about owner

Rising Sun Chatsworth

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Owned By	Terry Moolman through Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd
Year Founded	1986
Website	risingsunnewspapers.co.za
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Chatsworth
Owner Country	South Africa

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2 hours ago

Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns

Columbia Valley Pioneer |

Owner: Amanda Nason info about owner

Columbia Valley Pioneer

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Owned By	Amanda Nason
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Invermere
Owner Country	Canada

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