Heading to the HSBC SVNS Cape Town this weekend? You may want to take note of the road closures in the city to plan your trip accordingly.
The HSBC SVNS, also known as the Cape Town 7s, is back from 6–7 December! Don’t miss the world champion Blitzboks in action on their home turf, as two days of fast-paced rugby sevens light up DHL Stadium.
Between matches, soak up the gees with live entertainment, delicious food, and drinks all weekend long.
Road Closures
If you are travelling, here are the road closures:
Matches
The HSBC SVNS in Cape Town delivers fast-paced, action-packed rugby sevens matches over two days. Top men’s and women’s teams from around the world compete in pool matches in hopes of making it into the finals on Sunday.
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We’re embracing the festive spirit this summer, and from 4 to 19 December 2025, you can win some of the best experiences in Cape Town.
Day 1: Win a 1-hour daytime private charter cruise aboard luxury Catamaran Eclipse for up to 20 passengers valued at R22 100, courtesy of Waterfront Charters.
Eclipse, Waterfront Charters’ newest luxury motor-powered catamaran, is a sleek 42-foot vessel that departs from the V&A Waterfront and glides into the sparkling expanse of Table Bay, with views of Table Mountain. As you cruise along the coastline, keep an eye out for Cape Town’s remarkable marine life: dolphins, seals, sunbathing penguins, and, if you’re lucky, whales.
To enter, complete and submit the online entry form below.
The competition ends on 4 December, at 23:59 pm SAST. The winner will be announced the next day, at 9am.
Terms and Conditions:
The prize is valid for a 1-hour daytime private charter on Eclipse for up to 20 passengers.
The prize is valid for 6 months and is redeemable from 14 January 2026 onwards only.
Booking is subject to availability and must be made directly with Waterfront Charters.
A 24-hour cancellation policy applies. Cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours will result in forfeiture of the prize.
A cash bar is available onboard. No alcohol may be brought onto the vessel.
Guests may bring their own food/snacks.
The prize is non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash or used toward any other charter or service.
Standard Waterfront Charters’ operational and weather policies apply.
In addition to the above, please view our T’s and C’s here.
Now that Cyber Monday is here, make sure you find a cozy winter jacket. Think about it for a sec. What’s better than stocking up on a coat to brave frightful weather without interfering with your holiday shopping budget? We found the comfiest winter jacket deals on Amazon that are worth adding to your cart.
We found styles from brands like Lands’ End, Eddie Bauer and Levi’s that combine style and warmth. These fashionable steals range in length from maxi-style jackets to cropped styles that sit just at the waist. Don’t miss out on these one-of-a-kind markdowns. Shop these winter jacket deals while they’re still on sale for up to 71% off.
Best Winter Outerwear Deals for Cyber Monday
1. Our Favorite: This below-the-knee jacket is too cozy to pass up. Along with a fur-lined hood and insulation that delivers major warmth, this water-resistant jacket looks ultra-posh — was $160, now $80!
2. Runner Up: This ultra-soft cardigan is a show-stopper. With a maxi-length silhouette and adjustable tie, you can style this lengthy number by itself on unseasonably warm days — was $50, now $32!
3. Sporty Chic: All it takes is a baseball cap and trendy sneakers to elevate the sporty look this waterproof trench coat delivers — was $149, now $75!
4. Sleeveless Comfort: Even without sleeves you’ll feel warm in this puffer vest. It comes with four built-in heated panels that ensures you’ll feel comfortable on the go — was $200, now $100!
5. Designer Find: We can’t get enough of the host of stylish pieces Lanes’ End offers. Of the many picks we’re excited to shop this Cyber Monday, this quilted, insulated jacket tops the list — was $130, now $62!
6. Playful Pick: Ready to make snow angles with your kiddos? This full-length Eddie Bauer puffer coat is the perfect armor against frosty weather — was $300, now $150!
7. Ultra-Soft: This mid-length Levi’s jacket lives up to it’s name. It features plush fabric that feels like you’re wrapped in a cloud — was $200, now $74!
8. Glamorous Pick: Go full on fabulous in this Guess Diamond jacket. With a quilted faux leather design and a statement-making fur-lined collar, you’ll be sure to turn heads — was $200, now $90!
9. Rich Mom Essential: If you ask Us, luxurious picks, like this Kensie peacoat, are a rich mom outerwear staple — was $350, now $103!
10. Cropped Cutie: Already snagged a full-length jacket? This cropped puffer jacket is the way to go. It stops right at the waist and has cozy insulation — was $100, now $43!
11. All Dry: Don’t worry about getting caught in rain or snow storms. This Lanes’ End jacket features waterproof fabric for extra protection — was $260, now $110!
12. Fuzzy Find: If you’re not a fan of heavy jackets, you’ll love this lightweight pick. It comes with fuzzy fabric that feels extra soft — was $100, now $47!
13. Worth the Splurge: There’s no denying it. This Andrew Marc Trench Coat is worth the triple-digit price tag. It looks like something you’d snag at a high-end retailer, thanks to the single-breasted design and fluffy lapel collar — was $255, now $125!
14. Color Pick: If you’re a fan of vibrant shades, you’ll swoon over this quilted Amazon Essentials puffer jacket‘s color selection. From purple blue to deep brown, you’ll be able to find a colorway that matches your personal style — was $47, now $23!
15. Last but Not Least: This Tommy Hilfiger puffer coat has a casual-chic appeal. Don’t be surprised if it becomes your new work coat. It’s elegant and laidback at the same time— was $180, now $64!
Singer Ray J comes from a family filled with musicians and performers, including his father and his sister, Brandy.
Ray J released his debut single “Let It Go” in 1997, but his family’s history in the music industry dates back to at least the 1970s, when his father Willie Norwood joined The Composers. His mother, Sonja, has worked as the manager for both Ray J and Brandy since they began their own music careers.
Ray J has created his own family with estranged wife Princess Love, who he married in 2016. The pair welcomed daughter Melody in 2018 and son Epik in 2020. In May 2020, the pair announced they were separating, and have since rescinded and then re-filed for divorce three more times. They are currently still married.
In November 2025, the “One Wish” singer was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on his estranged wife during an argument on Thanksgiving Day.
Video footage from the livestream allegedly showed Ray J saying, “Y’all wanna drive drunk? Y’all wanna drive drunk? Drive drunk. Drive drunk, Princess,” before Love interjects, “Ray, you just pointed a gun–.”
“Drive drunk, princess. Go ahead,” Ray J also appeared to say. “You wanna take my kids? You and your drunk cousin? Cuz y’all drunk at the alcoholics? Take my kids then, go ahead. Who’s gonna drive? Tony, he’s been drinking too.”
Keep scrolling to learn more about Ray J’s relationships with his family, including Love and their two children.
Willie Norwood
Willie NorwoodParas Griffin/Getty Images for BMI
Ray J’s father Willie is a singer, coach and teacher. As shared via Kovocals, Willie joined the singing group The Composers in the 1970s. The band made the decision to move to Hollywood after opening for Chaka Khan & Rufus, and Willie lived there with his family until he and wife Sonja decided to move back to Mississippi.
Willie took the family back to California to serve as a minister of music and become a music coach. He put together Brandy’s first tour and released his own album, Bout It, in 2001.
Willie also appeared on Brandy and Ray J’s reality series, Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business. The series aired on VH1 for two seasons, from April 2010 to February 2011.
Sonja B. Norwood
Sonja NorwoodJonathan Leibson/Getty Images for WE tv
Sonja has worked as Brandy and Ray J’s manager throughout their music careers, and is also the CEO of the family’s management company, Norwood & Norwood. As shared on her website, Sonja cut her career at H&R block short to focus on her children’s musical pursuits. This allowed her to help Brandy and Ray J navigate music contracts, Brandy’s foray into music and beauty deals and running the Norwood Kids Foundation.
“Being Black, a woman, a mom, and coming into this industry in the `90s was not easy,” she says on her site. “When I’m teaching, it’s important for people to understand the practices of the entertainment industry. I appreciate all of the good and bad attitudes, the no’s and yes challenges and deceptions that came my way. They have made me the business person I am today. I have earned my way – fearless, confident, and passionate about who I am and how I can change things. I want up-and-coming mom managers and females especially to know that if they are willing to put in the work to not only master their craft but also to wholly understand who they are as a person, establish boundaries and keep God first – they can accomplish anything.”
Brandy Norwood
Brandy NorwoodDerek White/Getty Images
Brandy is Ray J’s older sister, known to audiences around the world as a singer and actress. She rose to fame after securing a role on the ABC series Thea, which aired from September 1983 to February 1984, but her breakthrough moment came with the release of her first self-titled album in September 1984.
Brandy led the cast of Moesha in 1996, and the series became a hit soon after its debut. Her acting career spawned several more roles, including in the 1997 movie Cinderella.
The release of her follow-up album Never Say Never in 1998 introduced Brandy to wider audiences after the single “The Boy is Mine” hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Brandy has continued to act and sing in the years that followed.
Sy’Rai Smith
Sy’Rai SmithBryan Bedder/Getty Images for Lifetime
Sy’Rai is the daughter of Brandy and producer Robert Smith. She made her debut as a singer on her mom’s 2020 record B7 and released her own song, “On My Own” in 2023. She is also the host of the “I Shouldn’t Have Said That” podcast.
Princess Love
Princess LoveUnique Nicole/Getty Images
Ray J and Princess Love married in August 2016, and have since welcomed two children together. The pair’s relationship has been tumultuous, and they have filed for divorce several times (in May 2020, September 2020, October 2021 and most recently in February 2024).
“After much reflection, discussion, and counseling, we have come to the difficult realization that our paths have diverged, and it is in the best interest of both of us to part ways,” Love wrote in a since-deleted post shared via Instagram in February 2024. “We want to reassure you that this decision was made thoughtfully and with mutual respect and consideration for each other’s well-being. While our relationship as spouses may be coming to an end, we remain committed to co-parenting our children and maintaining a positive and supportive family dynamic.”
Princess was a cast member on seasons 3 through 6 of Love & Hip Hop: Miami (the series aired from 2014 to 2019) and frequently documents her cooking on Instagram.
Ray J Familyesse Grant/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
Ray J and Love welcomed their first child together on May 23, 2018. Soon after her birth, Ray J shared a video of himself with Melody with OK! Magazine, telling the outlet that he and Love were considering a move to London with their daughter.
“I’m here with the love of my life,” he said in the video. “I love you. I’ll always be there for you. You’ll never have to want for nothing, baby.”
He added of the potential move, “I like the people, the opportunities, and the values are a little different. I’ve been in Hollywood so long, I know what it comes with, I want my daughter to have a peaceful, happy life. I want to be consistent in being there for the baby. We’d love to move in the next year and a half.”
Epik Ray Norwood
Love and Ray J’s son Epik joined the family on December 30, 2019.
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Irish influencer Niamh Cullen’s husband, Jamie Gill, died weeks after their first wedding anniversary.
“The unimaginable has happened. Our worst nightmare. My beautiful husband has been taken from us,” Cullen wrote via Instagram in November 2025, announcing Gill’s death at age 33. “[He was] the light of my life. I was the luckiest to be loved and adored by you Jamie. I love you endlessly, not just now, but eternally.”
Cullen married Gill, who maintained a relatively private profile, exactly one year earlier.
“6 months married (last week) we only realized today,” Cullen captioned a set of Instagram selfies in May 2025. “In sickness and in health JJ, I love you forever. You’re my inspiration everyday.”
Keep scrolling for Cullen and Gill’s complete relationship timeline:
2017
The social media star revealed via Instagram that they met at Bingo Loco, a local bingo hall.
“8 years ago today. I’m so happy you picked up my card at Bingo Loco and changed your plans to come with us to Metropolis Festival,” Cullen wrote via Instagram in October 2025, celebrating their dating anniversary. “I still remember that warm, fuzzy, excited feeling like it was yesterday ✨. So grateful for everything that’s followed since, hopeful for better days and more memories to be made.”
At the time, Cullen was still living with her ex-boyfriend and asked to remain friends with Gill. Their bond turned romantic the next year.
July 2021
During an appearance on the “Good Glow” podcast, Cullen revealed that she and Gill had recently moved in together.
“I’m feeling super good. I’m in a really good place, [and] I’m living with my boyfriend, Jamie,” she said. “We’re excited.”
The “Unveiled” podcaster further gushed that Gill was a complete “gentleman” when they met.
December 2022
Courtesy of Niamh Cullen/ Instagram
Gill popped the question after several years of dating.
“And it went a little like this,” Cullen wrote via Instagram, sharing a snap of her diamond engagement ring.
November 2024
“I simply have no words,” she wrote via Instagram, sharing pics from their destination wedding. “Our wedding day 🕊️. Just the beginning of the [photo] spam.”
When Cullen and Gill embarked on their honeymoon to Italy, he subsequently got sick and was hospitalized for 10 days.
“Just two weeks before Christmas, Jamie underwent major surgery, where doctors discovered a cancerous tumor,” Cullen wrote via Instagram the next year. “Our world shattered in an instant, but we stayed strong. Jamie bravely faced 10 rounds of chemotherapy. There were ups and downs along the way, but nothing could have prepared us for what followed after his 10th session.”
The couple got legally married in Dublin in December.
August 2025
Courtesy of Niamh Cullen/ Instagram
Cullen took a social media hiatus amid Gill’s health struggles.
“Life has been interesting enough. We’ve had some stuff going on at home. I know we will share in time, but at the moment, it’s not my story alone to share,” she told VIP Magazine. “My husband has just been having some struggles with his health. We’re just taking it day by day. I’m trying to be busy but also spend time at home with Jamie.”
Later that month, Cullen shared throwback pictures of the couple from a Kylie Minogue concert the year before.
“This time last year [we were] going to see Kylie, Jamie still talks about it. After that, celebrating our first night in the house, we didn’t have a clue what was ahead,” Cullen wrote via Instagram. “But this makes me excited and hopeful that better days are coming. Life is short. Always make sure you are having a big ball. It’s something we always did together and will continue to do it soon.”
Fall 2025
Gill was hospitalized with pneumonia and sepsis, leading doctors to confirm that his cancer had returned.
“My blood still runs cold, but I know this: My husband is a fighter,” Cullen wrote via Instagram on November 14. “We will not give up.”
November 2025
Cullen marked her first wedding anniversary via Instagram amid Gill’s cancer recurrence.
“I can’t believe it’s already our one year wedding anniversary. I was too emotional over the weekend to even look through our photos or think about posting,” she wrote via Instagram on November 10. “Happy anniversary to my amazing, brave, and resilient husband ❤️🩹 You make my world a better place.”
