Bernelee Vollmer

Lifestyle Journalist

Cape Town theatre brings music, laughter and bold stories to the stage this festive season

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These productions dive into themes of love, resilience, community, and finding your voice, all delivered with heart, laughter and a distinct local flavour.

Miss Universe is under fire for allegedly blaming Miss Jamaica following stage accident

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What should have been a moment of compassion turned cold when leadership allegedly pointed fingers at Miss Jamaica following her fall, exposing the harsh and uncaring ...

Watch VideoTemple Boys unveil 'Ons is Hier': a powerful fusion of gqom and Kaaps identity

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Their latest album blends traditional gqom with street-smart swagger, celebrating coloured identity, community pride and the power of Kaaps.

A weekend of music, comedy and spring vibes in the Mother City

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The city comes alive with a mix of live music, dynamic performances, and comedy to keep everyone entertained.

Must-see performances on Cape Town stages this week

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Stories of hidden desire, betrayal and hope reveal how personal and societal pressures shape who we are, showing the courage, vulnerability, and compassion needed ...

Mzansi's finest comedians take Cape Town by storm this weekend

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Cape Town is set for a laughter-filled weekend as South Africa’s top comedians bring their talents to the stage.

Celebrate food, wine, laughter and music across the Mother City

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Cape Town offers a mix of soulful cooking, live opera, and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Watch Video‘It’s a special place for me’: Manie Libbok reflects on Paris and rugby memories

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Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok has a deep connection to Paris, the city where he made both his Test and World Cup debuts. The French capital also holds personal ...

Cape Town theatre brings stories of resilience, desire and dreams to life

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This theatre season explores the full spectrum of human experience, from confronting loss, trauma, and the strength of the human spirit, to navigating intimacy, ...

Cape Town theatre: Healing, hope and high-energy fun collide

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Cape Town’s theatre scene is serving something for every mood, from heart-tugging stories to bright, feel-good musicals.

Cape Town theatre: a heartfelt journey of rhythm and action awaits

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xpect stories that explore love, identity, and resilience, vibrant cultural journeys, and action-packed adventures that entertain and inspire.

Nostalgia at Ratanga Junction: A journey through childhood memories

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Discover the rides, memories, and the bittersweet closure of this iconic attraction.

LOOK: Willie Bester’s new exhibition turns found objects into forces of resistance

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Visitors of The Koena Art Institute are set to be transported into SA artist Willie Bester’s unsettling world as the renowned resistant artist presents his solo ...

Kid Cudi's court testimony sparks backlash from Young Thug

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Kid Cudi's recent court appearance in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial has ignited controversy, with Young Thug branding him a 'rat' in a heated social media exchange. ...

Cape Town traffic: Uncovering the mental health toll of daily commuting

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Explore the alarming impact of Cape Town's traffic congestion on mental health and relationships, as experts reveal the unseen toll of daily commuting.

Lira's powerful return: Overcoming adversity through music

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Lira's emotional performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival marks a year since her recovery from a stroke, showcasing her resilience and the healing ...

‘Let’s unite, not divide’ - Makhadzi’s sign language gesture draws criticism from deaf community

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The drama began when SASL shared a video of Makhadzi's hand gestures, accusing her of using sign language.

‘Twilight’ spin-off series brings Edward Cullen’s story to life

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While the original ‘Twilight’ series presented the story through Bella’s eyes, ‘Midnight Sun’ offers fans an intimate look at Edward’s thoughts and experiences. ...

Kabelo Mabalane unpacks 22 years of sobriety in memoir

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Once a celebrated member of the Kwaito group TKZee, Kabelo Mabalane faced a devastating battle with drug addiction that nearly cost him his life.

Big Mama talks fame and challenges as one of the stars in ‘Shebeen Queens’

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The show follows the bold women behind three of Soweto’s most iconic shebeens.

Watch VideoStiaan Smith’s ‘Die Bloedhonde’ is a compelling coming-of-age mystery

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The film is produced by Nagvlug Films, known for their Oscar entry ‘Barakat’.

Top contenders for Saftas 18: ‘Outlaws,’ ‘The River’ and ‘Shaka iLembe’

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Saftas honours the outstanding quality, talent, and excellence within South Africa's dynamic film and television industry.

Lee Daniels’ ‘The Deliverance’ is a must-see supernatural horror

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The film is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2011, and centres on Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother.

‘MOM: Mother of Music’ to showcase Cape Town’s top talents

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The event is a celebration of Cape Town's vibrant culture, bringing together music lovers and creatives for a powerful display of the city’s artistic talent.

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Drakensberg Boys Choir performance at Wells Cathedral

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The event will support the Drakensberg Boys Choir’s bursary fund, which provides talented young boys from South Africa with the chance to shine on a world stage ...