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Mother Funnies is an interactive comedy experience celebrating motherhood with a humorous twist. This Women’s Month, buckle up for a unique, ribtickling comedy show featuring eight of Cape Town’s most talented comedians sharing their weird, wacky, and wonderful birth stories. The show promises an evening of laughter and fun.
Wimbledon paid tribute to tennis icon Roger Federer, an eighttime champion, as he made an appearance at Centre Court. Federer’s illustrious career has left an indelible mark on the hallowed grounds of the All England Club. ## A Heartfelt Reception
The Rugby Championship 2023 has begun, and South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks, are gearing up with high hopes and anticipation. They enter the tournament with their experienced number 8, Duane Vermeulen, leading them in their opening match against Australia at Loftus Versfeld.
The C Kite Festival is a highly anticipated event that is set to take place in Mauritius, where kite surfing enthusiasts will come together to celebrate the art of kitesurfing. The event, which is held in collaboration with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and Air Mauritius, will take place from July 1416 at the C Mauritius resort.
Netball South Africa recently revealed the final squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup, set to take place in Cape Town from July 28 to August 6. The 12player lineup, along with three reserves, will represent South Africa at the prestigious event held at the Mother City’s International Convention Centre. The squad will be led by captain Bongi Msomi, and prior to the announcement, the team assembled for a fourweek training camp under the guidance of coach Norma Plummer.
Mihlali Ndamase and Leeroy Sidambe have become a notable couple in the South African entertainment industry, with their relationship continuing to thrive despite initial controversy. The couple recently attended the [Hollywoodbets Durban July](https://capetown.today/themelodiouscharmofthe127thhollywoodbetsdurbanjuly) and its afterparty at Max’s Lifestyle, showcasing their fashion prowess and enjoying the festivities.
Kaizer Chiefs have recently announced that Molefi Ntseki will be stepping up as head coach, succeeding Arthur Zwane. This decision came as a surprise to fans after months of speculation linking Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi to the club. Despite this, Chiefs have chosen Ntseki, a familiar face with experience in their technical and youth development programs.
South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) share a deep connection based on a shared commitment to peace and prosperity. The recent 12th Session of the BiNational Commission (BNC) between the two nations, held in Kinshasa, emphasized the significance of these ties.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic, Cape Town’s film industry has shown impressive growth and resilience. The Film Permit Office (FPO) recorded a successful financial year, with an impressive surge in filming activities. ## Booming Filming Activities
Duane Vermeulen, a veteran loose forward, has been selected to captain the Springboks in their opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia. The match will be held at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. This is not Vermeulen’s first time leading South Africa’s national rugby team, as he has done so twice before.
The Kaizer Chiefs, a renowned South African football team, have officially announced the arrival of six new players for the upcoming season. This announcement has been made through an extravagant social media campaign to showcase the new recruits that will be donning the team’s colors in the upcoming season. The team’s latest signings represent their ambition to strengthen their squad and tackle the challenges ahead.
Glenn Agliotti, the convicted drug kingpin famously known as The Fixer, passed away on Friday night while undergoing surgery in a Johannesburg hospital. This marks the end of a chapter that exposed the dark underbelly of crime and corruption in South Africa. LieutenantColonel Mavela Masondo, a police spokesperson, confirmed Agliotti’s death and stated that an inquest docket has been opened to determine the cause of death.
South Africa’s young and talented canoeists are preparing for the ICF Canoe Sprint Junior and Under 23 World Championships in Auronzo, Italy, starting on Wednesday. Led by Kwanda Mzolo, a gold medallist at the African Beach Games, the team includes the top male and female junior and U23 athletes.
Water Ministers from Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa came together on July 6th, at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria for the OrangeSenqu River Commission (ORASECOM) Forum of Parties. The gathering aimed to foster better transboundary relations and to review progress made since the commission’s establishment in 2000.
Cape Town is a city with a rich cultural diversity and a long history, and what better way to discover its past than through its ghost tours. These tours are designed to offer an unforgettable experience, merging historical insights with spinetingling tales of the supernatural that still haunt the city today.
On July 5th and 6th, 2023, the NonAligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau (CoB) took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the theme “NAM, United and Steadfast in Confronting Emerging Challenges.” South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Alvin Botes, led the country’s delegation to the event.
