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Mamma Mia! is a must-see musical that delivers pure happiness, fabulous entertainment and a whole lot of dancing queen magic!

On stage at the Teatro, @MONTECASINOZA until 22 November 2026. Book now via @TicketmasterZA.

#MammaMiaSA

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The wait is officially over - the ultimate feel-good party officially opens at the Teatro @MONTECASINOZA today.

#MammaMiaSA

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Are you ready?

8 Celebrities & 8 Smooth Fans from diverse backgrounds step outside their comfort zones and take on one of South Africa’s toughest reality competitions.

Tune in for the 12th season of @MyTropika Island of Treasure on @Official_SABC1 at 9pm tonight. #Tropika

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The 8 Smooth Fans of @MyTropika Island of Treasure season 12 are: Andile Khuluse, Anke Coetzer, Ashay Sewlall, Iana Strydom, Jodell Tantij, Sesimphiwe “Sesi” Mbatha, Shaun Farrell and Thando Zwane.

Catch the season premiere at 9pm tonight on @Official_SABC1. #Tropika

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The 8 Celebrities of @MyTropika Island of Treasure season 12 are: Nadia Nakai, Caster Semenya, Francois Hougaard, Leandie du Randt, Sandile Mahlangu, Amanda du-Pont, Lalela Mswane and Wiseman Mncube.

Catch the season premiere at 9pm tonight on @Official_SABC1. #Tropika

[Tropika @MyTropika]

It's finally here – Tropika Island of Treasure Season 12! 🏝️🌊

Who do you think has what it takes to walk away as champions? 🏆

Tune in on Wednesday 23 September at 9pm on SABC 1 to begin our adventure! #Tropika #IslandofTreasure #TIOTReunion

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The countdown is on to the 12th season of @MyTropika Island of Treasuresa as eight Smoooth Fans traded everyday life for adventure, competition and the chance to win a share of the ultimate prize. Premiering on @Official_SABC1 at 9pm tonight. #Tropika

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The 12th season of Tropika Island of Treasure will premieres on @Official_SABC1 tonight Wednesday, 23 September at 21:00, with repeats every Thursday from 24 September at 18:00 on S3.

[Delicious International Food & Music Festival @DeliciousFestSA]

We’re writing a Delicious new story!
Absa is the proud headline sponsor of the Absa Delicious Festival in partnership with SABC. 🔥
📅10–11 April 2027
📍Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
#AbsaDeliciousFestival #YourStoryMatters

@SABCPlus
@SABCPortal
@Official_SABC1
@SABC_2

[ComradesRace @ComradesRace]

1/ The Comrades Marathon Centenary Race is on Sunday 13 June 2027, and entries open on Tuesday 25 August.
28 000 places, 4 entry windows and a general entry ballot. Here's how it actually works.

2/ Tuesday 25 August, 10:00 am SAST: Green Number and Yellow Number entries open, first come first served, entry caps apply. They close on Monday 31 August at 16:30 pm SAST, or sooner if caps are reached.
Amabeadibeadi charity entries open the same morning.

3/ Wednesday 2 September, 10:00 am SAST: CMA Member entries open for 72 hours or until the entry cap is reached. First come first served.

4/ Wednesday 9 September, 10:00 am SAST: general entries open by ballot application. Ballot applications close on Tuesday 22 September at 16:30 pm SAST.
The draw happens on Wednesday 23 September and you'll know the outcome the same day.

5/ You still need a qualifier. A 42.2km marathon in under 5 hours. Qualify any time between 15 June 2026 and 3 May 2027.
No qualifier, no start line.

6/ Big news - no increase in race entry fees for 2027 (the last time entry fees were increased was in 2022)

South Africa R1 200
Rest of Africa R2 000
International R4 500
And if you've earned 25+ Comrades finishes, you don't pay a cent.

7/ Part payment option: 50% when you enter, the balance payable by 31 January 2027.

8/ The Comrades Marathon Runners’ Relief Fund assists 1500 South African runners who are unemployed or earn under R30 000 a year by offering a reduced entry fee of up to 50%. T’s and C’s apply.

10/ Entries are online only, on https://t.co/zYXaBPLFjA or the Comrades Marathon app.

298 days to go.

#ComradesMarathon #Comrades2027
#ComradesMarathon #TheUltimateHumanRace #Comrades2027 #Centenary #ComradesEntries #RoadToComrades #UltraMarathon #RunningSA #GreenNumberClub

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.@natgeoafrica announces slate for the upcoming Spring season and the official preview of the new 4-part series LION premiering on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

#NatGeoAfrica #NatGeoLION

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The 'Rocky Horror Show' now on stage @Monte_Theatre is an "absolute theatrical pleasure 👄".

Don’t dream it. Be it! by booking your tickets today via @webticketsSA and step out into the extraordinary before 16 August 2026.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⚠️

[Joburg Roads Agency @MyJRA]

ROAD CLOSURES AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR THE JUNE 16 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION AND PRESIDENTIAL WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY

Issued by @JoburgMPD @CityofJoburgZA

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When the neighbourhood’s beloved dog Optel goes missing, 16-year-old amateur detective Claire Abrahams, investigates.

'Finding Optel' makes its @kykNETtv (@DStv Channel 144) debut on Saturday, 13 June at 20:00, and will also be available on DStv Stream and Catch Up.

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📢 Joburg - It's Competition Time!

Get ready to soar into a world of magic, mischief, and make-believe.

Enter to win a set of family (4) tickets to @peoples_theatre's Peter Pan Jr. on Tues, 16 June.

Visit our website & click on the Competitions tab.

#FNMCompetitions

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Returning for its third year due to overwhelming demand SetteBello's iconic La Ciccia dining experience is back with a bold new chapter titled ‘The Butcher’s Table‘.

Read all about it:
https://t.co/VjwVC1jxgm

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HGTV is bringing viewers a month of big personalities, bold adventures and irresistible dream homes this June.

Read all about it:
https://t.co/bJb77e2bIJ

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.@louisecarver invites audiences into the deep personal world behind the spotlight with the release of the music video for her latest single, My Love.

Read all about it:
https://t.co/kMYKRUq5v2

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Katia De Vallier drops her new single, Nothing Should Stop You, accompanied by an evocative music video that brings the song’s deeply personal story to life.

Read all about it:
https://t.co/q8kGbpMA79

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The biggest home cook competition of all-time heats up Food Network Africa (DStv Channel 175) this Winter with new series, 100 Cooks, premiering this Saturday, (13 June) at 17:00.

Read all about it:
https://t.co/Ffilwvx64y