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iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
FILM REVIEW 2minVince Vaughn offers a sensitive performance in 'Nonnas’, a touching narrative exploring grief and healing, centered around the grounding influence of grandmothers and food. Image: X/ @MoselloATCI don’t know about you, but seeing Vince Vaughn on screen is always a treat. From "Wedding Crashers" to "Dodgeball", the man's unmatched comedic timing makes him a walking punchline with heart. So it was surprising (in a good way) to see him in something a little more grounded and heartfelt.
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1 day ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
Entertainment Whats On Cape TownCOMEDY 1minSouth African comedian Barry Hilton. Image: XComedy legend Barry Hilton brings his clean, feel-good humour to Café Roux. With decades of laughs behind him, Hilton remains a regular on local stages. The show offers fans a chance to catch his familiar style in an intimate setting without the extras. Where: Noordhoek Farm Village. When: Sunday, May 18, at 4pm.
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1 day ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
Lifestyle Style Beauty FashionCELEB GOSSIP 2minKesha revealed that her top was made of engagement rings from her exes. Image: X/@KeshaRoseWho needs closure when you can turn failed engagements into fashion? Pop star Kesha has emerged from the shadows wrapped in something shinier than your average comeback: a chainmail-style top made entirely from engagement rings. Yes, actual rings from the ghosts of boyfriends past.
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1 day ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
TOURISM 3minTourist on on a gondola in Venice. Image: PexelsVenice, the city of canals, gondolas and timeless romance, attracts an estimated 30 million tourists each year, a staggering number compared to the dwindling local population, now under 50 000. While it’s easy to see why the floating city is a global bucket-list favourite, Venetians say their home is at risk of losing its soul.
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1 day ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
Lifestyle Family ParentingPARENTING 1minSimoné Pretorius and husband Andries have welcomed their third child, joining siblings Harper and James. Image: InstagramSouth African actress and filmmaker Simoné Pretorius and her husband, Andries Levi Pretorius, have welcomed their third child into the world. The couple, who married in 2019, are already proud parents to daughter Harper and son James.
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1 day ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
VIRAL 2minComedian Schalk Bezuidenhout delivered a viral moment on Instagram, sharing a light-hearted dance video in tribute to Britney Spears. Image: Screenshot/InstagramSometimes, all it takes to lift your mood is a silly dance, a bit of skin, and a whole lot of not taking yourself too seriously. That’s exactly what South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout delivered in his latest Instagram post, and fans are here for it.
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2 days ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
TOURISM 2minCape Town International Airport, recently ranked the best in Africa, still lacks a functional e-gate system, and Airports Company South Africa has offered no clear timeline for upgrades. Image: X/@AfricaFactsZoneSouth Africa’s tourism industry has long been recognised as a powerful economic engine. In 2024, it contributed over 3% to GDP and supported close to 700,000 jobs.
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2 days ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
VIRAL 2minAfter her phone automatically joined a hotel WiFi network, a woman in China found herself single. Image: PexelsIf you thought trust issues were bad, wait until you hear what wi-fi did to a perfectly good holiday romance. A woman in China found herself dumped mid-getaway after her boyfriend became convinced she was cheating, all because her phone automatically connected to the hotel’s wi-fiNot a flirty DM, not a lipstick-stained collar. Just a sneaky little wi-ficonnection.
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2 days ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
CELEB 2minThe ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has revealed disturbing allegations centred on his former partner, Cassie Ventura. Image: X/@HotNewHipHopIn a disturbing twist that continues to rock the entertainment industry, Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing explosive allegations in a federal sex trafficking case. The trial, which began on Monday, May 12, has cast a harsh spotlight on the rapper's long-term relationship with singer Cassie Ventura.
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3 days ago | 
iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer
TELEVISION 3minIn 'Die Brug' contestants must collaborate to build a bridge and earn the chance to win R1 million. Image: Screenshot/XAfter a powerful first season that had many of us in tears (don’t lie, you cried too), "Die Brug" is back on kykNET and this time, it’s even more emotional, more intense and surprisingly more relatable. Season one taught us that this was never just about building a bridge - it was always a story about trust. But season two hits differently.
