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Daily Voice|2024-03-01

the cool school

THE Cape car scene has grown in many directions over the past decade or so, yet Bobby Nitro always appreciates those events that take it back to its roots. Those roots are car shows on school fields, intended to raise the much-needed funds to support our kids’ educations. Last weekend’s show at Eben Donges High in Kraaifontein was one of these, and what is extra special about this event is that the matriculants themselves participated in the organisation. Reece Williams, one of those matriculants, says: “My expectations were high even though there was a lot of doubt from the educators about some aspects of the event. “In my opinion the day turned out to be amazing, and the school kids are already asking for another one. I’m just happy that…

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Daily Voice|2024-03-01

Mango Groove marks 40 years innie industry

Students The University of the Witwatersrand students were later joined by 17-year-old singer Claire and eventually decided on Mango Groove as their name. Claire says: “The idea was to find a name that evoked a sense of fun and tropical fruitiness, along with the sexist pun, not realising that it would last as long as it has.” The band has released six studio albums and numerous singles, including the evergreen Special Star, Dance Sum More, Nice To See You and Pennywhistle. Claire, who joined the…

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Daily Voice|2024-03-01

Dedicated Grassy Park cop calls it a day after 38 years

Remember He says: “I started at Steenberg Saps and on the first day I was sent to quell a gang fight. Those days the skollies used pangas and axes when they tried to kill each other. I remember how much blood there was, but luckily nobody died.” In 2006, he was deployed to Grassy Park where he has spent many years at the frontline of gang wars. Christian says targeted approaches on gang bosses and drug merts brought the best successes, explaining: “I remember when we caught the leader of the Yuru Katte with over R200 000 of drug money. Those operations were the best.” He says the death of Constable Ashwin Pedro was a tragedy, remarking: “He worked under me and that was a sad day for the…

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Daily Voice|2024-03-01

Lottering set to get Hall Of Fame Award

Pivotal Lottering’s career, spanning over two decades, has been pivotal in bringing to light the diverse nuances of South African culture, humour and everyday life, making him not just a comedian, but a cherished national storyteller. But for Lottering, the biggest award is seeing bums in seats and the laughs night after night. Marc jokes: “Awards don’t matter, until you get one! I’ve been doing the things for more than two decades, so it feels fantastic to be acknowledged. “I have to say that whilst I am thrilled about the award, for me, bigger awards will always be the audiences that come to the theatre night after night... that’s more valuable than gold. That’s why I do what I do, I will always be grateful.” Spread over 12 categories, the…

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