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PROPERTY GIANTS BLOK CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF BREAKING NEW GROUND

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Blok, the award-winning Cape Town property developer, proudly marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of building human connection, advocating for urban living and producing thoughtfully designed homes. Over the past ten years, Blok has reimagined city living through people-centred architecture, neighbourhood-first thinking, and a powerful commitment and a movement towards city living that enables ...

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AFRICAN REPRESENTATION AT NBA 2K26 SUMMER LEAGUE 2025

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The NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 10-20 and once again feature a strong presence of African players, coaches and referees, including: Six former NBA Academy Africa players  23 coaches from 15 African countries as part of the Africa Coaches Program Three referees from the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) ...

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67 BLANKETS BRING 10 YEARS OF WARMTH TO THE HEART OF JOBURG

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City Sightseeing, the Johannesburg Inner city Partnership, Stuttaford van Lines, and the United Ethiopian Community Association join forces for Mandela Day This Mandela Day, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day celebrates a remarkable 11 years of the beloved Secret Scarves, Shh… initiative — wrapping South Africa in warmth, colour, and kindness.  On Friday, 18 July at 11:00, Port Plein Park in Johannesburg’s CBD will become ...

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BLACK CROWN DROPS AFROBEATS CHART BREAKER ‘BE SURE’

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Today sees the launch of Black Crown’s (SAB brand of African crafted gin and tonic)Afrobeatanicals track produced solely using a Plantwave sound device. In less than two weeks, the song - Be Sure, featuring the lyrics and vocals of Ama Gaisie, has already broken into the charts of 34 African countries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO0jjC7gmLI Stream the song HERE “We produced an Afrobeats track using ...

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INTRODUCING THE FIRST EVER BARBIE® DOLL WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Barbie® is debuting the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This addition to the line enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie and encourages doll play that extends beyond a child’s own lived experience, thereby fostering a greater sense of inclusion and empathy – all ...

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RED BULL FLUGTAG RETURNS TO V&A WATERFRONT

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Mzansi, prepare to fly your wings as Red Bull Flugtag returns to the V&A Waterfront for the first time since 2012 Red Bull is calling on South Africa’s boldest and most imaginative minds to take flight as Red Bull Flugtag prepares to land at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, for the first time since 2012. On Sunday, 2 November ...

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HONOR PARTNERS WITH TIRA’S AFROTAINMENT MARQUEE AT DBN JULY

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Global smart device brand HONOR has announced an exclusive partnership with the Afrotainment Marquee, promising an unmatched fusion of premium elegance, innovative technology, and lifestyle convenience at the highly anticipated 2025 Durban July. As one of Africa’s most prestigious horse racing and fashion events, the Durban July attracts a blend of culture, style, and luxury, making ...

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WORLDS AWAY – A JOURNEY TO CIRCUSLAND IS BACK

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Embark on a dazzling adventure as a young star races across many lands in search of his lost sparkle! The Cirk is thrlled to announce the return of a crowd favourite, Worlds Away – A Journey to Circusland, on stage from 19 July – 17 August. 2025 After captivating audiences at the Hilton Arts Festival and ...

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PARK HYATT EMERGES IN SA WITH THE OPENING OF PARK HYATT JOBURG

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The 31-key Park Hyatt hotel offers guests an intimate new expression of understated luxury in the heart of Johannesburg’s dynamic Rosebank district. Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in the African region. Set within the vibrant Rosebank district, celebrated for its cultural richness and urban ...

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SANBI SECURED MAJOR CLIMATE ADAPTION FUNDING TO PROTECT SA COMMUNITIES

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South Africa is set to benefit from a grant of USD 40.1million (over R700 million*) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to assist in the country’s climate change adaptation efforts.  This landmark investment will support the implementation of the project called, ‘Scaling up ecosystem-based approaches to managing climate intensified disaster risks in vulnerable regions of South ...

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