Tributes are pouring in for acclaimed South African actor Lionel Newton, who has died at the age of 61. Newton’s family confirmed his death earlier this week, describing him as one of South Africa’s most extraordinary actors. He is survived by his two children, Daniel and Rebecca. Newton had a particularly significant creative partnership with acclaimed theatre-maker Andrew Buckland. The pair collaborated on several groundbreaking physical-theatre productions, including Bloodstream, Feedback
Five suspected robbers have been arrested in Piketberg after an armed robbery at a liquor store in Lamberts Bay. A phone, cash and bottles of alcohol were allegedly stolen. Five suspected robbers have been arrested in Piketberg Officers say 4 men had entered the premises on Burrel Street on Wednesday, instructing the complainant and customers to lie face down. The suspects allegedly took the complainant’s cellphone and an undisclosed amount of cash
One of life’s most memorable moments became a feel-good new single for Ben Rodrigues
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Ben Rodrigues is turning one of the most memorable moments of his love story into a feel-good pop anthem. The story behind ‘Girl Like You’ begins on the night of Ben’s very first live show. Pictured: Ben Rodrigues; Talisha GroblerPhotographer Credit – Tiago Gomes As the story goes, Ben had invited his now fiancé Talisha to come along, and moments before stepping onto the stage, Ben peeked his head out from behind the
The City of Cape Town has extended its pensioner rates relief to include Life Right Holders living in separately valued Sectional Title Schemes, potentially giving more older residents much-needed help with their municipal bills. ALSO READ: R8.3 Billion Set Aside for Municipal Relief – Smile 90.4FM Residents aged 60 and older may qualify if their household income is R27 000 or less per month. The City said the qualifying income threshold has been
Woodstock police are investigating a case of attempted murder following the stabbing of the owner of a well-known restaurant in the area. According to police, the incident took place at about midday on Wednesday at the premises on Albert Road, Woodstock. According to reports, the victim is the owner of Casa Bar Restaurant. Police captain FC Van Wyk says the 47-year-old man sustained multiple stab wounds to his upper body during the
