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The South African
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Top DJ Armin van Buuren climbs Lion's Head
Renowned Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren embraced Cape Town's natural beauty by hiking up Lion's Head on Friday ahead of his performance at Ultra South Africa. He shared his experience on social media, stating, 'South Africa it's good to be back. Climbed the beautiful Lion's Head trail today, the view over Cape Town is just breathtaking.' Van Buuren's ascent of the iconic peak coincided with his headlining set at Ultra South Africa's 10th anniversary event, held at The Ostrich Ranch later that evening. The festival featured a line-up of top electronic music artists, including Martin Garrix and KSHMR. Following the Cape Town show, Ultra South Africa will continue in Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 May, with Van Buuren also performing at the Expo Centre in Nasrec. Armin van Buuren is a world-renowned Dutch DJ, music producer, and remixer, best known for his work in the trance and electronic dance music (EDM) genres. Born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands, he began producing music in his teens and quickly gained recognition for his innovative sound and technical skill. He is the creator and host of A State of Trance (ASOT) , a weekly radio show that has become a major platform for trance music, attracting millions of listeners globally. Over the years, Van Buuren has released multiple studio albums and hit singles, earning critical acclaim and numerous industry awards. Armin has been voted the world's No 1 DJ multiple times by DJ Mag and is known for headlining major international music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival. Beyond his music career, he is also recognised for his contributions to the global dance music scene and his ability to connect with fans through high-energy live performances and uplifting, melodic productions. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Malay Mail
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
MACC receives three new tactical vehicles to boost anti-corruption operations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has received three new vehicles for the use of its tactical squad, the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS), in line with efforts to strengthen the unit's capabilities in combating corruption. The MACC, in a statement posted on its official Facebook page today, announced that the special purpose vehicles (SPVs) involved two units of the Weststar Maxus V80 and a Toyota Hiace. 'The SPV vehicles have been modified with the latest system according to the needs of the ACTS in the implementation of current operational tasks,' read the statement. The vehicles were received by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki in a ceremony held at the MACC Headquarters, Putrajaya, yesterday. At the same ceremony, Azam also presented the accreditation certificates to 15 ACTS officers who had attended the Advanced Special Operations Training (ASOT). Also present were MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professionalism) Datuk Junipah Wandi and MACC Security Division Director Zuhairie Abu Bakar. — Bernama
The Star
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
MACC receives special vehicles to combat corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has received three new vehicles for the use of its tactical squad, the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS), in line with efforts to strengthen the unit's capabilities in combating corruption. The MACC, in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Saturday (April 26), announced that the special purpose vehicles (SPVs) involved two units of the Weststar Maxus V80 and a Toyota Hiace. "The SPV vehicles have been modified with the latest system according to the needs of the ACTS in the implementation of current operational tasks," read the statement. The vehicles were received by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki in a ceremony held at the MACC Headquarters, Putrajaya, on Friday (April 26). At the same ceremony, Azam also presented the accreditation certificates to 15 ACTS officers who had attended the Advanced Special Operations Training (ASOT). Also present were MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professionalism) Datuk Junipah Wandi and MACC Security Division Director Zuhairie Abu Bakar. - Bernama
