Bernelee Vollmer

Lifestyle Journalist

Cape Town theatre explores love, desire and survival in upcoming shows

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This February, Cape Town stages three very different stories, each peeling back the layers of the human heart.

Experience Cape Town’s ultimate weekend: comedy, blues and manifestation events

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Laugh at life’s chaos, soak in stories carried through blues, and get hands-on with vision boards to make your intentions real.

Experience courage and connection through these must-see Cape Town theatre shows

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Audiences step into worlds and meet characters that push boundaries, spark curiosity, celebrate growth, and show just how powerful a story can be.

Explore diverse Cape Town theatre shows: surf, dance and adventure await

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Join internationally acclaimed artists Maya Zbib, Lee Serle, and Mateo López as they explore the themes of connection and resilience in their groundbreaking performance, ...

Cape Town theatre week brings festive magic with ballet and holiday stories

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Cape Town Theatre Week celebrates curiosity, imagination, and festive joy. From playful chaos and whimsical adventures to heartfelt stories of friendship and community, ...

DJ Masoodah is off the market: celebrating her engagement and new beginnings

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The Cape Town DJ and radio presenter got engaged to her boyfriend-now-fiancé, complete with a romantic photoshoot that had fans gushing.

Cape Town comes alive: games, adventure and inclusive creativity

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This December, Cape Town offers something for everyone. Visitors and locals can expect thrilling experiences, hands-on creativity, and a festive atmosphere that ...

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.

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.

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.

‘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 ...

Chrishell Stause blasts ‘Selling Sunset’ co-star over ‘disgusting lie’

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The reality star isn’t happy with her co-star Nicole Young, who’s been accused of spreading a damaging lie about their fellow castmate.