Joel Ontong

2 days ago | brnw.ch | Joel Ontong

Privacy Preference CenterWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Click on the different category headings to find out more.

3 days ago | brnw.ch | Joel Ontong

Photographer, activist, and jazz promoter Rashid Lombard has died at age 74. He received numerous awards for his photography and contributions to music and tourism, including the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver in 2014. He founded espAfrika in 1997, which owns and manages the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, launched in 2000. Renowned photographer, activist, and jazz promoter Rashid Lombard died on Wednesday, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 74.

4 days ago | brnw.ch | Joel Ontong

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly paid $100 000 for the 2016 video of him assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hallway. According to security worker Eddy Garcia, who testified during the disgraced hip-hop mogul’s trial, Combs thought this was the only copy of the video. Combs has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution and faces life in prison if convicted.

3 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Joel Ontong

The Franschhoek Literary Festival takes place from 16 to 18 May 2025. The festival features panels, interviews and other presentations from well-known authors and other noteworthy figures. This year’s participants include Antjie Krog, Bibi Slippers, Caryn Dolley, Africa Melane, Deon Meyer, Jonathan Jansen, Zapiro, and many more. Book lovers from far and wide are descending upon Franschhoek for the annual literary festival from 16 to 18 May.

3 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Joel Ontong

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