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Unveiling the Historical Desmond and Leah Tutu House in Cape Town

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The Desmond and Leah Tutu House in Cape Town is a historically significant building that has been renamed after two of South Africa’s most respected natives Desmond Tutu and his wife, Leah Tutu. The building serves as a peace center, archive center, museum, and office space, symbolizing the healing process South Africa was undergoing and standing as a tribute to the Tutu’s legacy of promoting compassion, resilience, and unity. The renaming signifies a recommitment to social justice, and the Tutus’ hopeful spirit serves as a timely nudge to continue striving towards building a free, fair, inclusive, and prosperous nation.

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Cape Town’s Civic Honours: Celebrating Icons and Acknowledging the Khoi Heritage

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Cape Town will award Civic Honours to several notable citizens, past and present, who have made significant contributions to society both locally and globally. The ceremony will take place in December and will recognize a diverse group of individuals, including lawyer Albie Sachs, cricket legend Basil D’Oliveira, pop icon Brenda Fassie, humanitarian Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, and renowned playwright Athol Fugard. However, the most exciting recipient is Krotoa, a historical figure from the Khoi community.

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Year of Dogs: A Farewell to an Indie-Groove-Pop Sensation

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Year of Dogs, the indiegroovepop band from Cape Town, is saying goodbye to their fans with a memorable performance at District on Harrington Street. The band’s lead vocalist, Nic van Graan, is embarking on a new journey overseas, and this marks the end of an era for the group, which will be taking a hiatus from live performances. Foul Play is hosting their “Good Boy, For Now” event on Saturday, July 15th, featuring a lineup of South Africa’s most talented artists joining Year of Dogs for an exceptional night of music and energy.