Weekend Argus Saturday 2025-05-31

An exclusive industrial property in the highly sought-after area of N’dabeni is now available to discerning investors through an exclusive online auction, closing on June 25 at 12pm. Strategically located at 16 Old Mill Road, Ndabeni, is one of Cape Town’s most prestigious light industrial areas, bordering the residential suburb of Pinelands, positioned just 10 minutes from the Epping Industrial node, 15 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and approximately 12 minutes from the Cape Town CBD. This superb location ensures excellent access to major transport routes, logistics hubs and workforce catchment areas. This industrial unit, legally described as Unit 3, SS 16 Old Mill Road, encompasses approximately 3 322m² under General Industrial 2 zoning. The facility underwent significant upgrades three years ago to meet stringent food manufacturing standards, including…

Two well-positioned industrial properties in Gants Plaza, Strand, will be sold via online auction on June 26, offering a rare opportunity for investors and developers to acquire high-potential assets in a thriving industrial hub. The first property, 20 Crompton Street, is a substantial 7 931m² site that spans an entire block and was previously used for textile manufacturing. With a GLA of approximately 5 150m², it is ideal for warehousing, logistics, or redevelopment into a multi-unit industrial complex. • Zoning: General Industrial 1 • Rates: ±R26 000/month The second, 11 Athlone Street is located directly opposite. This 3 965m² property includes a warehouse/factory and a small retail outlet, making it suitable for customer-facing operations. • GLA: ±3 500m² • Zoning: Industrial • Rates: ±R14 700/month “These properties offer exceptional potential…

Cape Town has long drawn tourists to its shores, but today, a new type of visitor is reshaping its future. Digital nomads and remote workers, once fleeting Airbnb guests, are now turning short stays into longer-term commitments – transforming the property market and fuelling the city’s economic growth. The global rise of the digital nomad Driven by remote work, better tech, and lifestyle-focused choices, the global digital nomad population has soared to 40 million in 2025*. These workers are drawn to cities where fast Wi-Fi, rich culture, affordability, and adventure combine. “People today are prioritising lifestyle when deciding where to live and work,” says Alexa Horne, Managing Director of DG Properties. “Cape Town ticks every box for global citizens looking for a beautiful, connected, and affordable city to call home.”…

A little bit of nostalgia can be a sweet escape, but not when it’s served cold and bland. Fear Street: Prom Queen, Netflix’s latest addition to the Fear Street franchise, tries to blend ‘80s camp with teen slasher horror but ends up limping somewhere between laughably corny and painfully dull. Set in 1988, the film follows Lori Granger, played by India Fowler, a shy outsider at Shadyside High with dreams of winning the coveted prom queen title. Haunted by a vicious rumour tied to her family, Lori believes that if she can snag the crown, she’ll finally shake her bad rep and change her destiny. She’s tired of being the town’s punchline, so in a bid to reclaim her narrative, she signs up to compete against the usual suspects: the…

Presley Chweneyagae, who drew widespread acclaim as the young star of Tsotsi (2005), a township-set drama that won South Africa’s first Academy Award for best foreign-language film, died on Tuesday at his home in Pretoria. He was 40. The cause was respiratory complications, said a family spokesman, Mzwakhe Sigudla. Chweneyagae grew up in an impoverished township and studied acting on the encouragement of his mother. “She didn’t want me to end up like most of the guys I know,” he told the Times of London, “so she took me to this drama institution”. Chweneyagae appeared in stagings of works by Shakespeare, playing the title character of Hamlet, Mark Antony in Julius Caesar, and Bottom and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. For Tsotsi – his first feature film, released the…

Actor Thabiso Ramotshela is mourning the loss of his on-screen father, Presley Chweneyagae, who played Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena in the once-popular Mzansi Magic telenovela, The River. Ramotshela, who portrayed Cobra’s son Morena Mokoena in the show, paid a heartfelt tribute to his on-screen father through a TikTok video. The emotional clip showcased moments from their time on set, Ramotshela captioning it with a touching message: “I don’t even know where to start. Goodbye pops. I love you and will see you soon.” The talented actor’s notable roles extend beyond The River, with standout performances in Tsotsi, which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. He also starred in iNumber Number alongside S’dumo Mtshali, cementing his status as a household name. His…