The world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival is officially coming to Africa, and the first artists for its debut in Franschhoek have now been announced. Set to take place from 27 to 29 March 2026, the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek (MJFSA) marks the first time the iconic Swiss-born festival will be staged on African soil. Organisers say the local edition will be shaped by African identity, global collaboration and a focus on musical depth
A new operating theatre has opened after a truck crash caused devastation at an animal clinic. In September 2025, a drunk driver crashed his truck into the Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s operating theatre in Khayelitsha, causing extensive damage and rendering the building beyond repair. The incident posed a serious challenge for the staff to continue delivering critical veterinary care, but with commitment and resilience, they continued operating in makeshift spaces. https://smilefm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Video-2026-01-28-at-11.35.09.mp4 “The
A gang war is said to be brewing in Bonteheuwel, following recent shootings in the area. Police have confirmed two separate shooting incidents in Bonteheuwel within days of each other. Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Constable Ndakhe Gwala, said Bishop Lavis SAPS members responded to a shooting in Karee Road in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 January 2026. “[Officers] found a body of a 28-year-old male on the street
Wine Harvest Celebration Marks the Start of South Africa’s Harvest Season
Category: Lifestyle, Uncategorized
South Africa’s wine community will raise a glass to history, heritage and the start of a new season when the 2026 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event takes place on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at Groot Constantia. Set on the grounds of South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, the event marks 367 years since the first recorded wine was made from Cape grapes on 2 February 1659. Today, it stands as the official start
Two Congolese nationals were arrested in Uitzicht last night after police discovered an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant. Members of Kraaifontein Crime Intelligence were initially on a mission to locate a person suspected of possessing an unlicensed firearm, but their search led them to a house on Antilope Street where an illegal alcohol operation was in full swing. “Assisted by Durbanville SAPS, officers raided the premises at around 22:30pm and found two men,
