Aiden Abrahams

Aiden Abrahams is a Cape Town-based journalist who chronicles the city’s shifting political landscape for the Weekend Argus and Daily Maverick. Whether tracking parliamentary debates or tracing the legacy of District Six through his family’s own displacement, he roots every story in the voices that braid the Peninsula’s many cultures. Off deadline you’ll find him pacing the Sea Point promenade, debating Kaapse klopse rhythms with anyone who’ll listen.

Between Concrete and Current – Four Inland Hearts Meet the Indian Ocean

This article tells a beautiful story of four South Africans from inland places who see the Indian Ocean for the…

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Martian Dust, Carbon ankles & a R4-million Promise: Inside the 2026 Cape Epic’s Mobility Rebellion

Get ready for the 2026 Cape Epic, but this isn't just any bike race! Three special teams, using amazing robotic…

1 day ago

Cape Town’s Mall Crown Gets a Recline-Button Upgrade

Cape Town's Cavendish Square is getting a super fancy new cinema! Nu Metro spent tons of money to make it…

3 days ago

Christmas Afloat: How MSC Opera Turns the Ocean into Your Personal Winter Wonderland

Step aboard the MSC Opera and enter a magical Christmas world at sea! The ship sparkles with amazing decorations, like…

3 days ago

**Red Night in Site C: Who Killed Kwakhanya and Why It Still Hurts**

Kwakhanya, a 16yearold, was brutally killed in Site C. Found halfnaked with a crushed skull, he was allegedly beaten to…

4 days ago

December’s Open-Air Symphony: Four Nights of Galileo Magic Under the Mountain

Get ready for four magical nights of movies under the stars this December! Galileo OpenAir Cinema is bringing fantastic films…

4 days ago

Thunder at DHL: The 14-Minute Miracle That Rocked Cape Town Sevens

The "14minute miracle" saw the Blitzboks, South Africa's rugby team, snatch victory from Argentina at the Cape Town Sevens. With…

4 days ago

Midnight Algorithms: How One Metro Turned Integrity Into Infrastructure

While the rest of the city sleeps, a converted warehouse on the fringe of the financial district glows like a…

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The Hidden Architecture of Taste: How Your Brain Builds Flavor From Molecules, Memories, and Microbes

Forget what you learned in school about taste! Your brain doesn't just use your tongue to create flavor; it's a…

4 days ago

From Pulpit to Parliament, Playground to Pixel – South Africa’s Quiet Re-Coding of Manhood

South Africa is bravely changing how men think and act to stop violence against women. They have made new rules…

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South Africa’s Quiet Revolution: How ONE Internship Scheme Is Quietly Rewiring the Continent’s Future

South Africa's YES initiative is like a secret weapon for young people to get jobs. It helps 200,000 firsttime workers…

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A Third-Rate Threshold: Why South Africa’s 30 % Matric Floor Lives to See Another Day – and What It Really Costs Teenagers, Taxpayers and Teachers

South Africa's super low 30% pass mark for high school graduation is causing big problems. It's making it hard for…

4 days ago

Mozambique and South Africa: Deepening Collaboration for Regional Progress

Mozambique and South Africa are like old friends, helping each other since forever. They work together on many things, like…

1 week ago

Strand Beach Updates: Mosterd’s Bay Closures, Coastal Protection, and Visitor Guidance

{"summary": "Mosterd's Bay at Strand Beach is closing from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026. This is for building…

2 weeks ago

Cape Town: A Visual Feast for Instagram Enthusiasts

Cape Town is a vibrant playground for Instagram lovers, bursting with stunning spots that make your photos pop! Imagine snapping…

2 weeks ago

Cape Town’s Bold Path: Social Housing at the Heart of the City

Cape Town is transforming its city centre with a bold social housing plan that offers affordable homes close to jobs,…

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