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Ebrahim is most definitely one of the community members oozing talent, as he works in the costume department at the Cape Town Carnival, an annual celebration held in the Mother City. However, his ...

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Carnival Cruise Line is hanging its passengers out to dry. Nauti activities like smoking and having sex are openly disapproved of — but a representative for the cruise line is reminding guests ...

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