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Behind The Scenes at The Rocky Horror Show Part 1 🫦 The world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical. 7 April - 31 May at Theatre On The Bay & 12 June - 16 August at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. Don’t dream it, be it! Book now at @webtickets Video Credit: Pieter Toerien Productions, @campsbaygirl @dylansage84

Some stories are loud. Others sit quietly with you and change how you see the world. Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance is one of those rare pieces of theatre that feels less like a performance and more like a conversation about pain, justice, and what it means to remain human through it all. thesomethingguy.co.za/2034-2/

There are movies you watch once and forget, and then there are movies that quietly live in your brain for years. Pretty Woman is firmly in that second category. The story, the charm, that very specific kind of 90s magic that somehow still works today. Now imagine all of that, but live, right in front of you, with real energy, real voices, and a crowd reacting with you in real time. It hits differently. If you have ever loved the film, or even just know the vibe, this is one of those shows you actually make the effort for. It is running at Montecasino’s Teatro from 24 April to 31 May 2026. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, and if you have been looking for something that feels like a proper night out again, this is it. #thesomethingguy

Let me be honest with you… Your CV is probably not the problem you think it is. It is not about adding more words, more experience, or making it longer. It is about telling your story properly. That is exactly what I do. I take your experience, your skills, and everything you have done, and turn it into something that actually makes sense to the person reading it. Clean, structured, easy to follow, and designed to stand out in a pile of hundreds. Because that is the reality. Recruiters are scanning quickly, deciding fast, and if your CV does not land immediately, you are already out. I provide the following services: • Full CV creation or updates • Professionally written cover letters • Modern and traditional CV formats • Job hunting guidance and tips • Interview preparation insights • LinkedIn-ready content you can actually use • Extra resources to help you navigate the job market properly Everything is built around one idea. Your CV should not just list your jobs. It should position you. If you are applying for jobs and not hearing back, or you are tired of second-guessing your CV every time you hit send, let’s fix it properly. Send me a DM on this page, reach out via Fiverr - fiverr.com/shaunzietsman, or email me directly at shaun@thesomethingguy.co.za and let’s get you something that actually works. #thesomethingguy

Africa’s forests have flipped from carbon sink to carbon source Africa’s forests have undergone a shocking reversal, switching from carbon absorbers to carbon emitters after 2010. Researchers found that heavy deforestation in tropical regions has led to massive biomass losses, far outweighing any gains from regrowth elsewhere. This change could seriously undermine global efforts to slow climate change. Scientists warn that protecting forests is now more urgent than ever. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted approach blocks only the harmful microbes that drive periodontitis, allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive and restore balance naturally. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Men and women with obesity face very different hidden health risks New research reveals that obesity affects men and women in surprisingly different ways. Men are more likely to develop harmful abdominal fat and signs of liver stress, while women show higher inflammation and cholesterol levels. These differences could help explain why health risks vary between sexes. Scientists say this could lead to more tailored treatments for obesity. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay and many aren’t surviving Gray whales are beginning to break their long-established migration patterns, venturing into risky new territory like San Francisco Bay as climate change disrupts their Arctic food supply. But this unexpected detour is proving deadly: nearly one in five whales that enter the Bay don’t survive, with many struck by ships in the crowded, foggy waters. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Light makes plants stronger but also holds them back Light doesn’t just help plants grow—it may also quietly hold them back. Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism where light strengthens the “glue” between a plant’s outer skin and its inner tissues. This tighter bond, driven by a compound called p-coumaric acid, reinforces cell walls but also restricts how much the plant can expand. The discovery reveals a hidden balancing act: light both fuels growth and subtly puts the brakes on it. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

“Giant superatoms” could finally solve quantum computing’s biggest problem In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for an entirely new quantum system – based on the novel concept of ‘giant superatoms’. This breakthrough enables quantum information to be protected, controlled, and distributed in new ways and could be a key step towards building quantum computers at scale. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

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Scientists were wrong about lifespan. Your genes matter way more than we thought For years, scientists believed our lifespan was mostly shaped by environment and chance, with genetics playing only a minor role. But a new study from the Weizmann Institute flips that idea on its head, revealing that genes may actually account for about half of the differences in how long people live. By analyzing massive twin datasets—including twins raised apart—and using innovative simulations to filter out deaths from accidents and other external causes, researchers uncovered a hidden genetic influence that had been masked for decades. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Black hole wakes after 100 million years and erupts like a cosmic volcano A colossal “cosmic volcano” has erupted in deep space, as a supermassive black hole in galaxy J1007+3540 roars back to life after nearly 100 million years of silence. Astronomers captured stunning radio images showing fresh jets blasting outward while crashing into the intense pressure of a surrounding galaxy cluster, creating a chaotic, distorted structure stretching nearly a million light-years. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Forget daily pills. This shot works when blood pressure meds fail A twice-yearly injection may soon change how high blood pressure is treated. In a global trial, patients receiving the experimental drug zilebesiran alongside standard therapy saw greater blood pressure reductions than those on standard treatment alone. The drug works by blocking a key liver protein, helping blood vessels relax. Researchers say this long-lasting approach could make it much easier for patients to keep their condition under control. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without side effects A newly discovered molecule could reshape the future of weight loss treatments by mimicking the powerful appetite-suppressing effects of drugs like Ozempic — but without many of the unpleasant side effects. Identified using artificial intelligence, this tiny peptide, called BRP, appears to act directly on the brain’s appetite-control center, helping animals eat less and lose fat without nausea or muscle loss. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Why Ozempic doesn’t work for everyone: Scientists just found a hidden reason A new study reveals that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not work as effectively for about 10% of people due to specific genetic variants. These individuals appear to have a puzzling condition called “GLP-1 resistance,” where their bodies produce higher levels of the hormone targeted by these drugs—but don’t respond to it properly. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Neandertals may have hunted and eaten outsiders, chilling cannibalism study finds A cave in Belgium has revealed unsettling evidence that Neandertals selectively cannibalized outsiders, focusing on women and children. The victims weren’t from the local group and appear to have been treated like prey, with bones butchered for meat and marrow. This suggests the behavior wasn’t ritual, but practical—or possibly linked to intergroup conflict. The discovery paints a darker, more complex picture of Neandertal life during their final millennia. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

110,000-year-old discovery rewrites human history: Neanderthals and Homo sapiens worked together The first-ever published research on Tinshemet Cave reveals that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens in the mid-Middle Paleolithic Levant not only coexisted but actively interacted, sharing technology, lifestyles, and burial customs. These interactions fostered cultural exchange, social complexity, and behavioral innovations, such as formal burial practices and the symbolic use of ochre for decoration. The findings suggest that human connections, rather than isolation, were key drivers of technological and cultural advancements, highlighting the Levant as a crucial crossroads in early human history. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

How aggressive breast cancer turns off the immune system Researchers are launching a new project to crack the mystery of aggressive breast cancer, where predicting disease progression remains a major hurdle. By studying how tumors interact with and suppress the immune system, scientists aim to identify new biomarkers that reveal how the cancer evolves. Using real patient samples, the team hopes to turn earlier discoveries into practical clinical tools. The goal: more precise, personalized treatments that can outsmart even the most dangerous tumors. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

Hidden weak spots in HIV and Ebola revealed with breakthrough nanodisc technology A new nanodisc-based platform lets scientists study viral proteins in a form that closely mimics real viruses, revealing how antibodies truly recognize them. This approach uncovered hidden interactions in viruses like HIV and Ebola that traditional methods missed. By recreating the virus’s membrane environment, researchers can better understand how immune defenses work. The technique could speed up the development of more effective vaccines. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…