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The South African band Mango Groove, joined by The Billy Joel Experience, will take to the stage at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for a celebration that ensures everyone enters the New Year on a high note.
NEWYEAR

Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

Cape Town, like the rest of the world, is preparing to ring in the New Year, and the Mother City has a range of exciting events in store to help residents and visitors usher in…

  • Own Correspondent
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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter spread festive joy to pets across Khayelitsha on Tuesday, December 23, distributing 332 food gift packs to dogs and cats and their owners.
ANIMAL CARE

Mdzananda Animal Clinic brings Christmas cheer to 332 pets in Khayelitsha

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter spread festive joy to pets across Khayelitsha on Tuesday, December 23, distributing 332 food gift packs to dogs and cats and their owners.

  • Staff Reporter
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The first baby born on Christmas Day was a little girl at Helderberg Hospital to mother Zizibele Silo.
CHRISTMAS

Final tally: 171 babies born on Christmas Day in Western Cape

Christmas Day brought new life to the Western Cape, with a total of 171 babies born at provincial public health facilities, according to the Department of Health and Wellness.

  • Own Correspondent
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Despite tighter household budgets, more than half of South Africans are still planning to travel this festive season, according to Cape Town Tourism’s latest Domestic Travel Intent Report.
TRAVEL

South Africans travel smarter this festive season as Cape Town tops domestic holiday list

Despite tighter household budgets, more than half of South Africans are still planning to travel this festive season, according to Cape Town Tourism’s latest Domestic Travel…

  • Own Correspondent
2 min read