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Fireworks for Africa has been crowned 2026 World Fireworks champion in Blackpool, England, its second title after winning in 2017. Its music-synchronised display lit up the seafront on 26 September, and judges singled out the soundtrack and the use of single-colour fireworks. Germany's show was cancelled because of bad weather, so the win was decided on the two displays that went ahead. A good way to fly the flag abroad.
The Western Cape has nine of the top ten spots in the 2026 Dineplan Reviewers' Choice Awards, plus 18 of the top 20 and 82 restaurants overall. Diners vote with their bookings, so the neighbourhood spot you visit every other week beats the anniversary splurge. Your regular table just got a trophy.
Stellenbosch University researchers have found living, medically important yeasts in the Eerste River, including Candida albicans, which the World Health Organization lists as a critical-priority fungal pathogen. Dr Cleo Conacher's team has been testing the water since 2020 and wants to know whether changes in these yeasts could work as an early warning for infection risk. Surveys found children are the group most often in contact with the river, which will shape who any warning needs to reach. A prototype device that collects and analyses samples automatically is still in development.
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NOV
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Superfan
John Maytham stars in this solo comedy-drama at the Baxter's Masambe Theatre in Rondebosch, playing a businessman who pitches a national pride campaign inspired by the Springboks. The run ends on Saturday.
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Silo Concerts: This Thing Called Swing
A DJ and a free swing dance class warm up the Silo District, then an 18-piece big band plays 1930s to 1950s swing from 19:00. Dress up if the mood strikes.
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SAT
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| 22:00 |
| From R150 |
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Rare Earth x Superglue
Two nightlife brands, two dancefloors, one party at Evol on Hope Street. Upstairs is eclectic beats from Hypoestes, Sanetran and Deylin Universe, downstairs is Rare Software, Lukas Urban, Orwell and Silver. Runs until 04:00.
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A Taste of Belgium
The 15th edition takes over the Belgian Residence in Newlands with waffles, frites, wine tastings, a beer garden, live music and a craft market. Free entry, with shuttles and off-site parking. Open until 17:00.
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Norfolk Deli on Norfolk Road in Sea Point does coffee, deli sandwiches and gourmet salads, plus a crookie that went viral. Open 07:00 to 15:00 on weekdays, a short walk from the promenade.
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Honest Chocolate Café on Wale Street is the hot chocolate stop, with vegan options and a courtyard out the back. Open 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 on Saturdays.
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Nish Nush on Bree Street is Middle Eastern street food with falafel, shawarma and kofta, plus a bar. Open 10:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday, and happy hour from 16:00 gets you two draught beers for R90.
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Fact of the day
Did you know?
Teaching at Oxford began around 1096, which makes the university older than the Aztec Empire.
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