The moment many have been waiting for has finally arrived – the English folk-rock band, Mumford & Sons will be touring South Africa in the coming new year.
Computicket recently made a slip up regarding the band’s tour. The company revealed that Mumford & Sons would be stepping on to South African soil next year, yet no fixed dates or prices have been mentioned. Continue reading
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In a recent report, the World Bank cautioned that climate change could result in a four degree increase in temperature as early as 2060.
The report warns of “a cascade of cataclysmic changes that include extreme heat waves, declining global food stocks and a sea-level rise affecting hundreds of millions of people.” Continue reading
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South African Electronica fans are ecstatic as news spreads of famous Dubstep DJ Skrillex’s tour here in late February of next year.
After months of rumours, it has finally been confirmed that Skrillex will be playing at venues in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in the new year.
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Following the collapse of a temporary advertising structure before Linkin Park’s performance in Cape Town yesterday, 19 people were injured and one killed.
Of the 19 injured, 12 had to be hospitalised and were taken to Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. One woman, whose name has not been released by her family, was rushed to hospital where she later died. Continue reading
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While Zuma’s fate has ANC president has been question on the road to Manguang, it is opposition parties, and not the ANC, who may be his downfall.
Lindiwe Mazibuko, DA MP, has tabled a vote of no confidence in President Zuma on behalf of several opposition parties. Continue reading
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The newly established Child Welfare protection Action Forum (CPAF) /kuh-paff/, hosted a youth dialogues session on Friday, 26 October, at the Grahamstown Public Library. Continue reading
Barrack Obama has once again triumphed at the polls to win a second term as president of the United States.
The Democrat, who ran against Mitt Romney in a fiercely contested election, faces a number of challenges including annual budget deficits, ‘Obama Care’ and a UD congress that has had few changes in its representational make-up. Continue reading
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Activate, the Dean of Students Office and Movember are teaming up to help promote and raise funds for testicular and prostate cancer initiatives this November. We’re encouraging everyone to register on MovemberSA, join the Rhodes University Team and start raising money.
To make sure that your awesome moustache doesn’t go unnoticed, the person who raises the most funds on the MovemberSA website by 25 November will win two R250 vouchers to spend at the Rat & Parrot. Continue reading
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The low-cost airline 1time has declared bankruptcy and is in the process of liquidation – a decision made by stakeholders on Friday, 2 November.
The airline’s final flight was at 15h00 on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
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For those who thought that the adventures of Luke ended with the death of Darth Vader, Disney has made many fans dreams come true by rebooting the series.
While there have been many opposing views about the sale of Lucasfilm Ltd. to Disney for $40.5 billion, Lucas himself sees it as a step forward for the corporation. Continue reading
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