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My Cape Town: Thabelo “Turn T” Tlale

Maravi Post Reporter

Thabelo “Turn T” Tlale is part of a new wave of Cape Town DJs carving out space on their own terms. When she’s not shaping brands in the corporate world, she’s shaping sound behind the decks – bringing deep, soulful energy to dance floors across the city.

The 36-year-old Kraaifontein local first discovered her love for DJing at lockdown house parties six years ago. What began as a casual vibe soon evolved into a genuine calling. Today, Turn T is recognised for her deep, soulful and amapiano sets.

Thabelo “Turn T” Tlale

Here’s how she spends her idea day in Cape Town:

Putt Putt Cape Town

After a long night on the decks, Turn T is all about keeping things chilled. She swaps the club for a putter and enjoys a low-key spot to hang out and reset. One of her go-to spots? Putt-putt in Three Anchor Bay with her friends. For her, it’s more about good company and fun.

“I am by no means the best. It’s just a fun way to interact and connect with my people,” she laughs.

The outdoor 18-hole mini golf course has two options: an easy orange course and a slightly tougher blue one, suitable for those who suddenly become competitive. A round takes about 30–45 minutes, depending on the size of the group size and how busy the venue is.

Location: Beach Road, Sea Point
Price: From R48 per player
Website: puttputtcapetown.co.za

City Sightseeing Red Boat at the V&A Waterfront

Another favourite outing with her friends is the 30-minute harbour cruise with City Sightseeing Cape Town. Departing from V&A Waterfront, the cruise is a relaxed way to see the city from a

different perspective. Along the way, you can spot resident seals lounging along the harbour and towering international ships docked in port, all set against the backdrop of Table Mountain.

“It gives me a newfound appreciation for my beautiful city, and it’s such an affordable way to experience Cape Town,” she says.

Location: Departs from the jetty located outside the Two Ocean Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
Price: R85 (there are discounted rates when you book online)
Website: citysightseeing.co.za/city-sightseeing-harbour-cruise


Amber on Bree

Amber on Bree blends laid-back lounge energy with seriously good food, crafted cocktails, and a soundtrack courtesy of resident and guest DJs. If you pull through on a Sunday, you’ll probably catch Turn T behind the decks, playing some of her favourite tunes. She recommends trying their Happy Hour special from 4pm to 6pm, featuring a daily 2-for-1 special on classic cocktails.

“The reason I love this place is that it’s so chilled,” she says. “You can come through for date night, or you can come ready to groove. And the menu? There’s literally something for everyone.”

Location: 16 Bree Street
Price: Various
Website: www.amber-restaurants.co.za/amberonbree/

Rands Cape Town

You can’t visit Khayelitsha without stopping by Rands Cape Town, a lifestyle hotspot loved by local residents for its live entertainment, great food, and shisanyama. Since opening in August 2015, Rands has redefined Cape Town’s entertainment scene with a line-up of award-winning artists.

“Rands has it all. You can come here to have fun, eat, and dance,” she says.

“It used to be a post office, and you can still see the old letterboxes when you visit. It’s gone from posting stamps to party stamps.” Keep an eye on their socials for upcoming events.

Location: 6 Makhabeni Road, Khaya Bazzar, Khayelitsha
Price: Free entry unless stipulated. Meat platters start from R150.
Website: www.instagram.com/randscapetown

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The Best Museums To Visit In Cape Town

Maravi Post Reporter

With its rich and storied history, Cape Town has a lot to offer visitors. Our world-class museums showcase a glimpse of the city’s past, delving into struggles and the country’s road to freedom.

Here are some of the museums in Cape Town that are worth the visit.

The Iziko South African Museum 

Right in the middle of the historic Company’s Garden, the Iziko South African Museum is home to 1,5 million items of cultural and scientific significance. You’ll see traditional outfits from the last century, learn more about fossils and ancient insects, and view stone tools made by people 120,000 years ago. 

Location: 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town. 
Price: R80. 
Website: Find out more here. 

Iziko Slave Lodge 

The Iziko Slave Lodge is a powerful reminder of the hardships enslaved people once faced in South Africa. As one of Cape Town’s oldest buildings and a place where slaves once called home, it holds centuries of deeply rooted history.. Today, the museum explores the long and painful legacy of slavery through thought-provoking exhibitions, alongside temporary displays that put a spotlight on human rights awareness. Upstairs, the tone shifts slightly with fascinating collections of ceramics, silverware, and even ancient Egyptian artefacts. 

Location: Corner Adderley Street and Wale Street, Cape Town. 
Price: R80. 
Website: Discover more about the museum. 

District Six Museum 

Few areas are as vivid an example of the Apartheid regime as District Six. A once racially diverse and vibrant community, the original residents were forcibly removed from the area when the National Party government declared it a “white group area”. It started taking shape in the late ’80s, just after the powerful Hands-Off District Six conference and officially opened in 1994 with its first exhibition, Streets: Retracing District Six. 

The museum is more than just a collection of photos and artefacts, it’s a living tribute to the people who once called District Six home. Its permanent exhibition, Digging Deeper, shares powerful personal stories from former residents, making it a deeply moving stop for both locals and visitors who want to understand the soul of the city. 

Location: 25A Buitenkant Street, District Six, Cape Town. 
Price: From R60. 
Website: Explore the District Six Museum 

Cape Town Museum of Childhood 

The Cape Town Museum of Childhood is a playful, interactive space that brings joy, memories, and childhood stories to life for kids and grown-ups alike. As the first museum of its kind in Africa, it offers a unique look at how childhood has been experienced, remembered, and celebrated over time. From toys and games to personal stories and cultural traditions, the museum showcases a fascinating collection of childhood-related exhibitions from across South Africa. Whether you’re visiting with little ones or just young at heart, it’s a feel-good experience that invites curiosity, connection, and conversation. 

Location: 3 Milner Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town. 
Price: Free. 
Website: Find out more here. 

Long March to Freedom 

Brush up on your history in the most unique way! The Long March to Freedom is an outdoor exhibition featuring 100 life-size bronze sculptures of South Africa’s most famous heroes. From Nelson Mandela to Walter Sisulu, the Long March to Freedom transports you through the lives of these heroes and their role in the country’s 350-year journey.  

Location: Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town. 
Price: Between R20-R75. Children under 6: free. 
Website: Take the tour. 

Long March to Freedom Exhibition, Cape Town

Cape Town Holocaust Centre 

The Cape Town Holocaust Centre stands alongside the South African Jewish Museum and offers a deeply moving and thoughtfully designed experience. Through powerful stories, photos, film, and interactive displays, the museum takes you through one of history’s darkest chapters, the Holocaust, while also shedding light on other genocides around the world. It’s a space for reflection and learning, with exhibitions that are self-guided, allowing visitors to move through at their own pace. The space encourages understanding, empathy, and remembrance. 

Location: 88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town. 
Price: Free. 
Website: More information here. 

Castle of Good Hope 

Locally known as “The Castle,” this bastion fort is considered the best-preserved example of a 17th-century architectural structure in the world. A bell tower, situated over the main entrance, was built in 1684. The original bell, also known as the oldest in South Africa, was cast in Amsterdam in 1697 and weighs just over 300 kilograms. 

The Castle also acted as the local headquarters for the South African Army in the Western Cape and today houses the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for the traditional Cape Regiments. 

Location: Darling Street & Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. 
Price: R50 for Adults and R25 for children and pensioners.
Website: Explore more. 

Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town |Iziko Museums

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum 

Bo-Kaap is one of the city’s most visited destinations. Beyond the iconic colourful houses, the area has an incredibly fascinating history. Many of the residents are descendants of enslaved people from Malaysia, Indonesia and various African countries who were forcibly brought to the city in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Bo-Kaap Museum is the perfect place to discover the history of the area. Be sure to check out depictions of the life of a typical Malay family. 

Location: 71 Wale Street, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town. 
Price: R80. 
Website: Visit here. 

Robben Island Museum 

This well-known Cape Town attraction has a very chequered past. It was originally a refreshment station for explorers when the Dutch Settlers were in the Cape. It was later used as a leper colony and animal quarantine station. However, the island is most famous for being a political prison during the apartheid regime. Its most notable prisoner, Nelson Mandela, served 18 years in the island’s prison. Visitors to the island can expect an insightful tour by former political prisoners, which includes a visit to Mandela’s cell and a ferry ride.  

Location: Tours depart from The Nelson Mandela Gateway, which is located in the V&A Waterfront, close to the red Clock Tower. 
Price: R600 for adults and R310 for children. 
Website: www.robben-island.org.za 

Warrior Toy Museum

Escape into a childhood dream of toys, models, ships, trucks, aeroplanes and toy soldiers at the Warrior Toy Museum in Simon’s Town. The museum boasts over 4000 model cars, 500 dolls and teddy bears and has a special sale section for those who want to start their own collection. 

Location: 1067 King George Way, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
Opening Times: Daily from 10am to 4pm
Price: Various
Website: bit.ly/3W8zshA 

Toy Museum Simons Town

Rust en Vreugd

Rust en Vreugd was built on what was then the outer limits of the city in 1777 for a high-ranking official of the Dutch East India Company. In the early 1960s, it was restored and converted into a gallery space when William Fehr donated his private collection of works of art on paper (watercolours, prints and drawings) to the people of South Africa. Visitors will get to see part of the collection.

Location: 78 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Opening Times: Thursdays and Fridays, from 9am to 4pm 
Price: R60 (Free entry on commemorative days)
Website: www.iziko.org.za/museums/rust-en-vreugd

Rust en Vreugd, Cape Town | Iziko Museums

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Pocket-Friendly Experiences for Cape Town’s Urban Adventurers

Maravi Post Reporter

Attention all urban adventurers, Cape Town is home to exciting experiences for you. From art, fashion, culture, history, and nightlife experiences.

Here are some pocket-friendly experiences that you should consider on your next trip:

Wine Tasting at Groot Constantia

Known as the oldest wine-producing farm in South Africa, Groot Constantia makes the perfect day outing with friends. Their Visitors Route Experience follows a specially designed circular route that allows guests to experience each of the estate’s key attractions.

The route includes a cellar and museum tour and a tasting of 5 standard wines.

Location: Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia
Price: R155
Contact: Visit grootconstantia.co.za/ 

Get Your Culture on at Guga S’Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre

Immerse yourself in art, design and performance at Guga S’Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre in Langa. Here, you can learn or watch marimba and dance performances, try your hand at pottery or take part in other exciting activities like beading. The attraction is open Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

Location: Washington St, Langa
Price: Entrance is free, but costs may apply for certain activities or events
Contact: 021 695 3493 

Explore the Largest Contemporary African Art Museum in the World at Zeitz Mocaa 

Be transported into another world as you step into Zeitz Mocaa, known as the largest contemporary African art museum in the world. Wander on your own or get one of the curators to give you a private tour. The attraction is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10am to 6pm. 

Location: V&A Waterfront Silo District, S Arm Rd, Waterfront
Price: R265. Free entry every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm for all African citizens on representation of your South African ID or African passport
Website: zeitzmocaa.museum/

Sample Bespoke Cocktails at Fable

Fable is a premier destination for cocktail enthusiasts. Paired with cheeky and talented bartenders and world-class DJs, it creates an enchanting ambiance. Their award-winning bar features unique creations inspired by local fables and legends, which will transport you to a world of flavour and storytelling. You may or may not be handcuffed to your drink during your visit.

Location: Corner Bree & Wale St
Price: From R95
Contact: Visit fablecocktailbar.capetown/

Grab Drinks at The Gin Bar

Dress to the nines for a fun night out at The Gin Bar, set in a secret courtyard in the Cape Town City Centre. Enter through Honest Chocolate Cafe and be transported into a world of glamour and all things regal. Savour the Instaworthy decor as you indulge in some of the most delicious gin cocktails in the city. 

Location: 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre
Price: From R100
Website: www.theginbar.co.za/

Take the Long March to Freedom

Brush up on your history in the most unique way! The Long March to Freedom is an outdoor exhibition featuring 100 life-size bronze sculptures of South Africa’s most famous heroes. From Nelson Mandela to Walter Sisulu, the Long March to Freedom transports you back in time to the lives of these countless souls and how they each played a role in the country’s 350-year journey to freedom and democracy.

Location: Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town
Price: SA residents with no guided tour: R20 and kids under 6 enter for free
International visitors with guided tour: R75
Website: www.longmarchtofreedom.co.za

Discover the Warrior Toy Museum

Escape into a childhood dream of toys, models, ships, trucks, aeroplanes and toy soldiers at the Warrior Toy Museum in Simon’s Town. The museum boasts over 4000 model cars, 500 dolls and teddy bears, and has a special sale section for those who want to start their own collection.

Location: 1067 King George Way, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
Price: Various
Website: bit.ly/3W8zshA

Live music and cocktails at The Athletic Club & Social

Head to The Athletic Club & Social from Monday to Saturday for the best cocktails and live music in the city. Their jazz evenings every Thursday at 9pm bring out some of the country’s top musicians for a night of nostalgia, fun, and beautiful music. Please keep an eye on their socials for weekly event details and
pricing.

Location: 35 Buitengracht St, CBD
Price: From R100
Contact: Visit theathletic.co.za/

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Lifestyle

New museum in Rotterdam looks at migration through the lens of art

Maravi Post Reporter

Rotterdam’s skyline has been transformed by a giant spiralling metal walkway known as the “Tornado”.

The daring piece of architecture towers over the dockside where millions of Europeans once boarded ships bound for a new life in the United States.

It is part of Fenix, a new art museum focusing on migration, which opens in the Dutch city on Friday.

It will tell the global story of people who travelled from and to Europe.

“As long as we exist as human beings, we move and we migrate and we will always keep on doing that and that’s what we show in Fenix . We show that there’s a migration story to tell in every family,” says the museum’s director, Anne Kremers.

The decision was made to look at migration through the lens of art as in its biggest exhibition, All Directions, which features the work of more than 100 artists.

“These artists, they’re either are migrants themselves or they did a lot of research and they will show you what it feels like to leave your home, to find a new home, to say farewell, to have homesickness, to miss your foods, and that is very emotional,” says Kremers.

Hanneke Mantel, who heads both the exhibition and collection at Fenix explains that All Directions is divided into six themes.

“It’s migration, identity, fortune, border, flight, and home, and these are themes that I really truly believe play a role in everybody’s lives in some way,” she says.

Fenix opens as both human migration and anti-immigrant sentiment are on the rise.

The United Nations says the number of people living outside their country of birth has nearly doubled since 1990.

Source: Africanews

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Trump says US will end attacks on Yemen

Maravi Post Reporter

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis, saying they have indicated that “they don’t want to fight anymore” and have pledged to stop attacking ships along a vital global trade route.

“We’re going to stop the bombing of the Houthis, effective immediately,” Trump said at the start of his Oval Office meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

That likely means an abrupt end to a campaign of airstrikes that began in March, when Trump promised to use “overwhelming lethal force” after the Houthis said they would resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen in response to Israel’s mounting another blockade on the Gaza Strip.

At the time, they described the warning as affecting the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Arabian Sea.

Trump said the Houthis had indicated to U.S. officials that “they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight. And we will honor that, and we will stop the bombings.”

Source: Africanews

https://video.euronews.com/mp4/ED/14/25/02/01/ED_PYR_1425021_20250507120613.mp4
Lifestyle

Protesters want Morocco to sever ties with Israel, target strategic ports

Maravi Post Reporter

More than a year of protests over Morocco’s decision to normalize ties with Israel has emboldened activists and widened a gap between the decisions of the government and the sentiments of the governed. The fury has spilled into the country’s strategic ports.

Amid shipping cranes and stacked containers, 34-year-old agricultural engineer Ismail Lghazaoui marched recently through a sea of Palestinian flags and joined protesters carrying signs that read “Reject the ship,” in reference to a vessel transporting fighter jet components from Houston, Texas.

Activists are urging Moroccan port officials to try to block ships carrying military cargo to Israel, much like Spain did last year. Protests often target Danish shipping company Maersk, which helps transport components used to make Lockheed Martin’s F-35 as part of the U.S. Defense Department’s Security Cooperative Participant Program that facilitates weapons sales to allies including Israel.

A similar boycott campaign landed Lghazaoui in prison last year, but that didn’t deter him from turning out again for resurgent protests last month, after his release. Lghazaoui is one of more than a dozen activists pursued by Moroccan authorities for criticizing the government’s ties with Israel.

During a rally in November in Casablanca where Lghazaoui spoke, plainclothes officers beat him and others to prevent them from advancing toward the U.S. Consulate, he said. He later posted about Maersk on social media and was arrested and charged with incitement. Originally sentenced to a year, he served two months in prison and two on parole after the term was reduced.

“They try to silence people,” Lghazaoui told The Associated Press. “They were using me to dissuade people or to push people away

Source: Africanews

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Winter Storm Blasts Chicago, Cold Campaigning In Iowa, Another Strike on Houthis

Maravi Post Reporter

Another powerful winter storm brings much of the Midwest to a halt; Subzero temperatures are predicted for the Iowa Caucus on Monday; The US strikes Yemen again, trying to get the Houthis to stop their attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.

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Red Sea Task Force, Texas Border Law, Blessings For Same-Sex Couples

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The U.S. announces Operation Prosperity Guardian in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Texas criminalizes border crossings at the state level. Catholics react to the Vatican allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.

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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway

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Ships have started sailing through Egypt’s Suez Canal again, a day after a giant container vessel blocking the vital trade route was freed.

Thirty-seven ships that were struck at the midway point cleared the waterway overnight, while 70 others are due to travel its entire length on Tuesday.

The canal authorities hope to clear the traffic jam of some 300 vessels waiting to use it within three-and-a-half days.

Meanwhile, the freed ship will be inspected for seaworthiness by experts.

The 400m-long (1,312ft), 200,000-tonne Ever Given became wedged diagonally across the canal a week ago after running aground amid high winds.

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It was refloated on Monday afternoon after a salvage operation involving a flotilla of powerful tug boats and dredging vessels that shifted 30,000 cubic metres (1,059,000 cubic ft) of mud and sand.

About 12% of global trade passes through the 193km (120-mile) canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe.

At a news conference on Monday night, the head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie, declared that it would be running at full capacity to clear the backlog as soon as possible.

“We won’t sleep. This is a new challenge we are working on,” he said. “We will work around the clock until we get through the ships. We have faith in this.”

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Canal services provider Leth Agencies said 306 vessels were waiting as of Tuesday morning – 163 at Suez in the Red Sea, 137 at Port Said in the Mediterranean, and six at the Great Bitter Lake, a wide stretch of water that marks the midway point.

Forty-five ships are currently sailing southwards in two convoys, one of which will rendezvous with the six vessels in the lake, while 25 vessels are moving northwards from Suez. The average transit time is between 11 and 12 hours.
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