Something You’ve Never Tried, But You’ll Love… 29 April 2026 — Picture a subtle purple latte in your hand. It’s nothing like you would expect. The colour will grab your attention, and the taste is more intriguing. It is smooth, nutty and sweet with a warmth that settles in like vanilla. This is Ube Vanilla, the newest seasonal addition to …
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Mulaudzi targets PB, Kibet eyes SA record in Cape Town
28 April 2026 — Having missed the opening race of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series due to injury, Kabelo Mulaudzi returns in top form after claiming his maiden national 10,000m title. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Felix Kibet Masai will be chasing a personal best on his South African 10km debut at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K …
Read More »Panama clash a chance to test Bafana Bafana tactics…
This article is very likely the last leader I will write for the Independent Media. This leader, written by Herman Gibbs, was published in yesterday’s Cape Times and in other morning titles such as The Mercury, The Star (Johannesburg) and the Pretoria News (Pretoria). Independent Media has opted not to renew contracts for all contracted sports writers. This decision is …
Read More »KZN expects over a million visitors this festive season
KZN’s own MusiholiQ will be bringing energy and creativity to the Summer Campaign launch. A homegrown artist championing the province’s vibrant cultural and youth appeal.
Read More »Celebrate the best of the Cape at Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas
14 December 2023 – A colourful celebration of all things Cape Town is set to ring in the bumper summer season in the Mother City at the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas on Saturday, 16 December. Taking place at the recently refurbished Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, an iconic hub of the city’s social and sporting scene, the Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas offers a day …
Read More »Argentina claim first sevens title in Cape Town
10 December 2023 – Argentina claimed the HSBC SVNS 2024 series crown in Cape Town with a clinical win over Australia, a week after losing to South Africa in Dubai. It was a fitting end to a weekend in which Los Pumas’ veteran Gastón Revol played his 100th tournament, and German Schulz scored his 100th international sevens try as the …
Read More »Somerset Mall’s 30th anniversary: A retail success story
30 November 2023 – Somerset Mall, a prominent player in the retail and commercial property sector, is marking its 30th anniversary this year, and it’s an occasion worth recognising not just for nostalgia’s sake, but for the profound strategic milestones it represents. From its humble beginnings with just a handful of stores, Somerset Mall has expanded into a formidable 70,000m2 …
Read More »Gibbs and Booth stave off Joburg opposition to reach Balwin semis
25 November 2023 – Cape Town’s Lucinda Gibbs and Jackie Booth are through to Sunday’s ladies’ semi-finals at the Balwin Padel Thaba Eco Estate Open 2023. The event started Thursday at the iconic Thaba Eco Estate Sports Centre, south of Joburg. It ends on Sunday, with the final at 11am. Sunday’s action starts with the semi-finals at 8am and another an …
Read More »Cape Punters Cup heralds coming of Cape Summer Festival
24 November 2023 – A high-quality nine-race programme, headlined by the R500 000 Gr2 Cape Punters Cup, heralds the launch of the Cape Summer Festival Of Champions and marks Cape Racing’s highly anticipated return to a new-look Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday, 26 November. With South Africa’s premier classic, the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas, just over three weeks away, the Gr2 …
Read More »It’s the Chery on the top for Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
20 November 2023 – Celebrating two years of dynamic collaboration, Chery South Africa and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series proudly announce a strengthened partnership for 2024. Coinciding with the second-anniversary milestone since Chery’s relaunch in South Africa, this renewed commitment reflects the success and shared vision that has defined the union between Chery and the acclaimed road running series. …
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