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Chante Wyngaardt

Irma Stern Museum Closure Sparks Fund Questions

Irma Stern Museum Closure Sparks Fund Questions

The Irma Stern Museum closure has jolted Cape Town. UCT and the Irma Stern Trust ended their partnership, moved the collection off-site, and promised new plans. A petition now presses for answers on the R24m 2022 sale and future public access.
November 4, 2025
Louvre Jewellery Heist Suspects Linked to 2015 Case

Louvre Jewellery Heist Suspects Linked to 2015 Case

Prosecutors charged four people over the Louvre’s €88m jewellery raid, calling it a street-level job rather than a cartel hit. DNA links and earlier arrests drive the case, but the gems remain missing. The Louvre jewellery heist suspects now face court as
November 3, 2025
UCT Gaza Resolutions Spark Explosive Courtroom Showdown

UCT Gaza Resolutions Spark Explosive Courtroom Showdown

The UCT Gaza resolutions have ignited a fierce legal battle over governance, academic freedom, and financial fallout. Professor Adam Mendelsohn argues the university council acted against UCT’s best interests when it adopted resolutions condemning Israel and cutting academic ties. The Western Cape
November 3, 2025
Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain as Strikes Kill Over 100

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain as Strikes Kill Over 100

Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 100 people in Gaza, including 46 children, putting the fragile ceasefire under renewed strain. Despite claims the truce is “back on,” tensions between Israel and Hamas remain high, leaving civilians caught in worsening conditions as mediators
October 30, 2025
Lekkeslaap Ad Ruled Offensive by Watchdog

Lekkeslaap Ad Ruled Offensive by Watchdog

The Advertising Regulatory Board ruled the Lekkeslaap ad ruled offensive for depicting harassment. Influencer Tali gets followed by fan Hannes at an airport despite her discomfort. Watchdog bans the spot amid complaints.
October 29, 2025
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