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Film: Niki Byrne’s The Julia Set, a TIFF breakout starring Chase Infiniti, has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for distribution in South Africa and other territories, with a theatrical release planned for 2027. Live Music: Shreya Ghoshal brings her Unstoppable Tour to Durban on December 4 and Pretoria on December 5; ticket sales open October 20. Kwaito: Kabelo Mabalane has released “Magesh Is Beethoven” in tribute to late TKZee bandmate Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala. His album For King and Country is due October 30. New Voices: Johannesburg singer KHANYII, who spent seven years performing with Langa Mavuso, is stepping out as a solo artist and plans a debut EP for 2027. Cultural Sound: Eastern Cape group Culture Motion is building a following with modern takes on Xhosa-rooted gwijo and amaqubulo, and has released the single “Ingoma Ezimandi (iGwijo).”

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Oct. 15, 2026

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South Africa coach backs Ryan Rickelton for Gqeberha Test wicketkeeping role

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South African rugby player Hyron Andrews found dead in France ahead of Champions Cup match

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Owned By	Eamon & Brian Fallon through DML Capital through Journal Media Ltd
Year Founded	2010
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Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
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Shreya Ghoshal's 'Unstoppable Tour' returns to South Africa with performances in Durban & Pretoria

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Owned By	Akum Longchari (Co-founder & Managing Director)
Year Founded	2005
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Publication Location	India, Dimapur
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South African entrepreneur wins international public diplomacy award as Bankineer prepares for launch

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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
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
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Gayton McKenzie breaks silence following death of South African rugby player

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Year Founded	2014
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Rand firms as South Africa’s crucial budget statement looms

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Owned By	Kevin Ferguson through Habari Media (fka Highbury Media)
Year Founded	2021
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Cape Town skies set to come alive as Heideveld School Fly leads mental health festival celebrations

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How to watch DHL Stormers v Bristol Bears live on TV in the Champions Cup and full team news

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Publication Location	United Kingdom, Bristol
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