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25/05/2026

Entries are officially open for the 2027 14th kykNET Silwerskermfees Festival competition for short films and short documentaries.

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Entries open for the 2027 kykNET Silwerskerm Festival competition for short films and short documentaries From 19 to 22 August this year, the 14th kykNET Silwerskerm Festival will take place in Camps Bay, promising once again to be a world-class film festival. The programme includes glamorous premie...

25/05/2026

The Market Theatre teamed up with the Baxter Theatre to co-produce a brand new play, 'RISE '76: The Story of June 16th' currently on stage at the Baxter Theatre until 30 May 2026, and opening at The Market Theatre on 5 June 2026.

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New Play, RISE '76 - Marks the 50th Anniversary of June 16th The Market Theatre has teamed up with the Baxter Theatre to co-produce a brand new play, RISE '76: The Story of June 16th, that honours the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising — a milestone that coincides with the week in which

25/05/2026

FINAL WEEK!

Based on the beloved 1990 film, this dazzling stage production is packed with warmth, humour, romance, and unforgettable music by Grammy Award-winner Bryan Adams.

Don’t miss your final chance to experience the glamour, romance, and feel-good magic of 'Pretty Woman: The Musical', now on stage at the Teatro at Montecasino until this Sunday (31 May 2026).

Limited tickets still available exclusively through Ticketmaster South Africa.

- with Showtime Management

25/05/2026

📢 Cape Town - Last Chance To Enter!

Thousands of wellness enthusiasts, conscious consumers, and foodies will be treated to a three-day extravaganza of ‘better-for-you’-centred cooking, masterclasses, and next-generation wellness innovation at this year’s Good Life Show Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 29 - 31 May 2026.

Enter now and you could win a set of double (2) tickets to the .

To enter simply visit our website (www.footnotes.co.za) and click on the Competitions tab. Entries close at 5pm today.

25/05/2026

Do it for the Dreamers this Friday, 29 May 2026! 💙

The Reach For A Dream Foundation's annual fundraising initiative brings South Africans together to show their support for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Proceeds from the sticker sales go directly towards fulfilling the dreams of children fighting life-threatening illnesses. Dreams fuel hope, so Reach For A Dream is on a mission to turn fantasy into reality, whether that’s meeting a celebrity hero, flying in a plane, being a vet for a day or owning something they’re always dreamt of owning.

Your support reminds the dreamers that we see their positivity and that their dreams matter.

Don your slippers or pantoffels this Friday (29 May 2026) and get your R20 sticker and help make a real difference, not only for the dreamers, but also for their families, medical support teams, and broader communities.

stickers can be purchased from any Wimpy SA, Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Baby City, Crocs, The Crazy Store, Toys R Us South Africa, Babies R Us South Africa and Krispy Kreme South Africa stores nationwide.

For online shoppers, virtual stickers and themed slippers can be purchased directly from the Reach For A Dream online.

25/05/2026

Joburg Ballet and UJ Arts & Culture join forces in a bold reimagining of the Euripides classic: The Bacchae.

The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet runs from 3 - 12 July 2026 at Joburg Theatre.

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Joburg Ballet's 25th Anniversary - The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet Joburg Ballet and UJ Arts & Culture join forces in a bold reimagining of the Euripides classic: The Bacchae. A world-first Choral Ballet that reimagines Euripides’ iconic tragedy through a uniquely South African lens - The Ba...

25/05/2026

At Amsterdam Central station, no two days are ever the same.

From rush hour chaos and emotional reunions to unexpected emergencies and unforgettable encounters, a brand new season returns to the beating heart of one of Europe’s busiest stations.

Inside Europe’s Busiest Station Amsterdam Central 24/7 returns to National Geographic (DStv Channel 181) for a second season tonight at 18h50.

22/05/2026

📢 Cape Town - It's Competition Time!

Thousands of wellness enthusiasts, conscious consumers, and foodies will be treated to a three-day extravaganza of ‘better-for-you’-centred cooking, masterclasses, and next-generation wellness innovation at this year’s Good Life Show Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 29 - 31 May 2026.

Enter now and you could win a set of double (2) tickets to the .

To enter simply visit our website (www.footnotes.co.za) and click on the Competitions tab. Entries close on Monday, 25 May 2026 at 5pm.

22/05/2026

After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both and turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.

Passenger the American supernatural horror film is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

22/05/2026

Singularity South Africa has confirmed that its flagship Summit will return to the Sandton Convention Centre this October.

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Singularity Summit Returns to inspire Africa's future this October Singularity South Africa has confirmed that its flagship Summit will return to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 2026, bringing together some of the world's most influential voices....