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JP Smith defends DA’s influencer candidate in Cape Town election race

16 September 2026 by CapeTownNewsReader

The selection of Ready D, “Die Hoender Man” and Cedric Laguma as political candidates has triggered debate over whether social-media reach translates into effective local government leadership…

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The Death and National Funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (2021): On December 26, 2021, anti-apartheid icon and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away in Cape Town. His official funeral at St. George’s Cathedral—known historically as the “People’s Cathedral” for its role in anti-apartheid resistance—drew tributes from world leaders, with international media broadcasting the memorial services honoring his legacy of peace and reconciliation.

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