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| Oscar winners 2010 |
| Date: March 8, 2010
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| Glitz and glamour has returned to the Oscars! The 82nd Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements were presented on 7 March at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood hosted by Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin |
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| Moving out of the Shadows – a reunion concert of note |
| Date: March 7, 2010
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| Although Cliff Richard has performed in South Africa on a number of occasions, 1963 was the last time that the Shadows ventured forth. Make the most of the opportunity to see these magnificent musicians on their one and only reunion tour – Tuesday (9 Mar) @ Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town, Saturday (13 Mar) @ Suncity and Sunday (14 Mar) @ the Coca-Cola Dome in Northriding, Johannesburg |
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| The Forgotten Art of Northern KZN |
| Date: March 5, 2010
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| The Durban Art Gallery’s exhibition of craft sourced in Northern KwaZulu-Natal is a joint project between the Natal Arts Trust and the Carnegie Art Gallery in Newcastle. The works from this area seldom receive the same recognition as those from other parts of the province. Without the support of galleries and the public, there is a very real danger that some of these amazing skills may be lost forever. The beautiful pieces on show make a visit to the DAG well worth it |
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| Quiksilver Pro Junior 2010 – Durban’s North Beach |
| Date: March 5, 2010
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| Quiksilver South Africa is proud to announce the upcoming Grade 2 ASP Quiksilver Pro Junior surfing event which will take place in Durban this Easter. The event is set to be held at North Beach and will run from the 2nd to the 4th of April 2010. The event will be bolstered by the addition of the Quiksilver King Of The Groms divisions as well as a “Future Stars” division |
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| 2010 Vodacom Durban July blossoms |
| Date: March 5, 2010
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| Preparation for the premier event on Durban’s racing calendar is well under way and the theme for this year is ‘It’s A Blooming Good Day’ |
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| Review: Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (2010) |
| Date: March 4, 2010
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| Travel to the wacky world of the Jabberwocky and Absolem the blue caterpillar; join the Mad Hatter’s tea party; fight the red card army for the rights of the White Queen; shiver with anticipation awaiting the Red Queen’s decision whether to cut off your head or not …. Yes, it’s Lewis Caroll’s extraordinary tale of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland and the sequel ‘Through the Looking Glass’. Add to this amalgam Tim Burton’s inimitable touch, magnify the result through the medium of 3D and you have an absolute winner which will touch the hearts of yet another generation |
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| Deadline for submissions to Durban Film Mart extended |
| Date: March 4, 2010
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| Plans for Durban’s inaugural FilmMart, jointly hosted by the Durban Film Office (DFO) and Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), go up a gear as the closing date for the submission of entries approaches, namely, 29 March 2010 |
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| DanceCor's Day of Dance |
| Date: March 3, 2010
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| DanceCor are offering a Day of Dance at Tshwane University of Technology (PTA), where learners can enjoy a day of open classes in different dance styles. It takes place on Saturday 20 March. Booking is essential and the cost ranges from R70 for one class to R220 for four. |
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| Guiness World Record - largest Ford parade |
| Date: March 2, 2010
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| 586 Fords gathered at the Phakisa Freeway in the Free State for the largest recorded Ford parade in history. The spectacular parade lap has been noted for posterity in the Guiness Book of World Records |
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| uShaka Marine World March promotion |
| Date: March 2, 2010
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| Platinum pass tickets for adults to Durban's uShaka Marine World Park are currently R399 (until 22 Mar 2010) so take the leap and head for Africa’s pleasure paradise |
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| PRIME CIRCLE in Durban’s Botanic Gardens |
| Date: February 23, 2010
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| Sunday 7 March sees one of South Africa’s most successful bands - Prime Circle, return to Durban and in particular the Botanic Gardens as part of the 2010 Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert series, supported by Durban’s No 1, East Coast Radio. Josie Field, performing in the Gardens for the first time, will open the concert at 2:30 pm |
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| Review: My Name is Khan (2009) |
| Date: February 19, 2010
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| In a powerful performance, Shah Rukh Khan takes on the role of Rizvan Khan, a young man who suffers from Asperger’s Disease – a form of autism which severely affects social interaction. That he manages to meet someone and fall in love makes this trip to the cinema even more compelling |
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| SA musos join forces to aid Haiti earthquake victims |
| Date: February 19, 2010
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| Big-hearted South African musicians are donating their time and talent to help Haitians in need, by taking part in the ‘Making A Difference 4 Haiti Benefit Concert’ at Carnival City on Sunday 21 March 2010 |
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| A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO SANTANA @ BALLITO'S PUMPKIN THEATRE |
| Date: February 19, 2010
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| The brand new Pumpkin Theatre Club at La Montagne in Ballito is featuring Stuart Mey’s ‘A Tribute to Carlos Santana’. Characterised by the sound that is unique to the enigmatic Santana and Mey’s attention to musical detail, this show is a MUST SEE |
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| NAAMSA comment on Budget speech |
| Date: February 18, 2010
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| Commenting on the budget proposals announced yesterday by the Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan, in Parliament – the President of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) – Mr David Powels said that against the background of a challenging international and domestic economic environment and uncertainty about the sustainability of the global recovery, the budget proposals represented an appropriate and pragmatic strategic response aimed at the promoting higher levels of economic growth and employment creation in South Africa. |
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| Trucker comes to the rescue |
| Date: February 18, 2010
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| Over the last 20 years, the demise of South Africa’s freight-by-rail infrastructure has shifted the burden of transporting vital products and materials to support the nation’s growing economy onto road transport, specifically, heavy-duty trucks. Every day, road-going truck fleets deliver millions of tons of freight to service infrastructural development and commercial enterprise. |
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| New vehicle sales in South Africa – January 2010 |
| Date: February 16, 2010
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| Aggregate industry new car sales during January, 2010 had exceeded expectations and at 27 008 units reflected a welcome improvement of 4 518 units or 20,0% compared to the 22 490 new cars sold during January, 2009. |
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| CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS FOR INAUGURAL DURBAN FILMMART |
| Date: February 16, 2010
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| Following an announcement earlier this year, by the Durban Film Office (DFO) and Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) to host the first international film co-production market on the African continent, organisers are calling for the submission of projects for consideration for the inaugural Durban FilmMart |
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| Review: Reality Bites @ the Sneddon |
| Date: February 16, 2010
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| Husband and wife team - Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert (MacBob Productions), have joined forces to bring their ever popular alter egos – Bruce and Charmaine (Siringinson) back to the Sneddon stage at the University of KZN. There are no holds barred as this irrepressible couple throw the barbs, but in such a way that you are guaranteed to be in stitches most of the time |
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| Review: White Lion – Home… is a journey |
| Date: February 15, 2010
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| The soul of Africa is encapsulated in its fireside tales. Bemused youngsters lap up stories which have passed down through the generations. Letsatsi’s story is but one, however, this albino cub has made it to the Big Screen |
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| Hansa Powerade Dusi Canoe Marathon on SuperSport |
| Date: February 15, 2010
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| Be sure to catch all the Hansa Powerade Dusi action on TV this week, with People of the Dusi airing until the 18th, and the highlights package from the 19th until the 28th of this month |
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| Ultimate Wave Tahiti @ Imax in South Africa |
| Date: February 14, 2010
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| Quiksilver South Africa are proud to announce the Ultimate Wave Tahiti IMAX movie, to be shown at the IMAX Theatre, Gateway (Durban). The movie features Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer surfing one of the planet’s most challenging waves, Tahiti’s Teahupo’o |
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| Naledi 2010 - Nominations |
| Date: February 14, 2010
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| Taking place on Sunday, 7 March 2010 at the State Theatre Opera in Pretoria the 7th Naledi Theatre Awards is set to be filled with as much drama and intrigue as the productions it is celebrating. Here are the nominees: |
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| Ovation for ‘Man of La Mancha’ @ Catalina Theatre |
| Date: February 11, 2010
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| TheatreBiz has come up trumps with its musical rendition of Don Quixote’s exploits utilising Dale Wasserman’s script, Mitch Leigh’s music and Joe Darion’s lyrics inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th Century tale - Catalina Theatre, Wilson's Wharf, Durban until Sunday 7 March |
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| Fleur du Cap nominations have been announced |
| Date: February 9, 2010
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| After two days of deliberation the judges have nominated their candidates for the prestigious annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards at the Baxter Theatre on 21 March |
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| Review: Bright Star (2009) |
| Date: February 8, 2010
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| 'Bright Star' directed (and written) by Jane Campion provides insight into the little known life of 19th Century romantic poet John Keats and the love of his life - Fanny Brawne, the girl next door |
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| EMPANGENI MORNING MARKET |
| Date: February 8, 2010
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| A once-a-month Saturday morning community market is being planned to operate from the Zikulise Centre, Empangeni Arts and Crafts Centre, adjacent to the Museum |
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| Review: The Road (2009) |
| Date: February 6, 2010
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| Why, oh why is the future always portrayed as being bleak, barren and forlorn? ‘The Road’ which opens this weekend is yet another harrowing, post-apocalyptic tale, but it is a story of survival. Despite the odds a man and his son manage to make their way to the coast without compromising any of the values which they hold so dear |
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| Ford Figo production begins in Chennai |
| Date: February 5, 2010
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| Less than six months after Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, revealed the new Figo to India, the first production model was driven off the assembly line with the Honourable Chief Minister of the State of Tamil Nadu D. M Karunanidi in attendance |
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| Time of the Writer 2010 short story competition |
| Date: February 5, 2010
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| As part of the Centre for Creative Arts’ (University of KwaZulu-Natal) 13th ‘Time of the Writer’, international writers’ festival from 9 to 13 March 2010, up-and-coming writers in the form of school learners are asked to submit their short stories |
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| Book review: Married with Baggage |
| Date: February 5, 2010
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| When Annie was swept off her feet by handsome widower Simon, she promised to have and to hold all that he held dear - including his daughter, Lydia. When a lucrative job offer forces the family to decamp to America, Annie finds she has a lot to learn. This is her story about finding her place in a close-knit US town and finding her way as a wife and mother |
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| AN ENERGETIC TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY @ the Heritage Theatre |
| Date: February 5, 2010
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| ‘Buddy and Friends’, the latest show at the Heritage in Hillcrest, pays tribute to Buddy Holly, the American singer-songwriter who has been described as the single most influential creative force on early rock and roll. This show not only recognises his incredible talent but his impact on the careers of some of the greatest artists the world has known – the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bill Haley and The Commets and even Elvis |
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| 52nd Grammy Awards (2010) |
| Date: February 2, 2010
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| Sunday night's ceremony may have come and gone but the glow with the winners still remains. AND here they are ... |
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| RAMfest 1V 2010: Cape Town`s number 1 alternative music festival now also in Jhb |
| Date: February 1, 2010
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| After what was certainly one of the most memorable events in Cape Town in 2009, 2010 is set to be the Year of the Spectacular. Audiomatik Events has secured a phenomenal line up, including international acts Pendulum from Australia and Johnny Foreigner from the UK and top SA acts Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence, Jack Parow The Dirty Skirts and many more. RAMfest is also proud to present performances by much loved bands that have not performed in SA for a while: BOO!; Lark and The Narrow. |
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| Movie Review: Ninja Assassin |
| Date: January 28, 2010
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| It comes as no surprise that there’s blood and gore galore, however, ‘Ninja Assassin’ departs from the norm and encapsulates an interesting turn of events |
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| Movie Review: An Education (2009) |
| Date: January 28, 2010
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| Winner of the 2009 Sundance Festival Audience Award, ‘An Education’ - which opens on South African screens this weekend, is an eye-opener for parent and pupil alike |
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| Valentine's Day with Just Jinger Durban Botanic Gardens |
| Date: January 26, 2010
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| Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert series will kick-off with a Valentine’s performance by Just Jinjer on Sunday, 14 February 2010 in the Durban Botanic Gardens. Farryl Purkiss opens the concert at 6:30pm |
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| Jonathan Roxmouth goes solo - a review of 'Black and White' |
| Date: January 26, 2010
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| For debonair pianist and actor, Jonathan Roxmouth, ‘In Black and White’ at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre on Friday night was an historic occasion – not only did it mark the début of the show, but also Jonathan’s first solo performance in a production of his own |
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| Spier Contemporary 2010 Exhibition: Finalists |
| Date: January 25, 2010
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| 100 artists have been selected for The Africa Centre’s art biennale - the Spier Contemporary 2010, which opens at The Cape Town City Hall on 14 March and continues until 14 May. The exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 6pm. Entrance is free |
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| Review: 'Yesterday Once More' @ the Heritage |
| Date: January 19, 2010
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| Within just a few years, the Carpenters brought a unique sound and a whole new dimension to the world of popular music. They were the biggest selling group of the seventies with 10 singles going on to become million sellers. By 2005, combined worldwide sales of albums and singles topped 100 million. ‘Yesterday Once More’ at the Heritage Theatre is a very special tribute to the music of the Carpenters starring Melanie Roberts and Marion Loundon |
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| Interview: The Eagles – an experience! |
| Date: January 19, 2010
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| Imagine conceiving a show and ‘finding’ a backer to take it on the road – it’s a dream come true for David Thompson, who thanks to Showtime Australia is bringing ‘Hotel California – The Eagles Experience’ to South African stages. Due to huge public demand, an additional show of Hotel California – The Eagles Experience has been added on Friday 12 February at 8pm at the Joburg Theatre. |
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| Juicy Lucy challenges mountain bikers |
| Date: January 19, 2010
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| Grab your bike, put on your running shoes and go wild! 25 April, 2010 has been earmarked for the upcoming Juicy Lucy Classic mountain bike race |
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| British Council 2010 Global Xchange Programme |
| Date: January 19, 2010
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| 26 international NGO volunteers have arrived in Durban to participate in the 2010 Global Xchange programme – an innovative three-week project run by the British Council, which launched in Durban with the theme “Divided Cities”. It runs until 7 February |
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| 2010 Dakar Rally Argentina-Chile – Stage 12: Volkswagen remain tops |
| Date: January 15, 2010
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| Volkswagen Race Touaregs continue to occupy the top three places in the 32nd Dakar Rally with overall leaders Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz of Spain winning Stage 12 between San Juan and San Raphael yesterday (Thursday) and opening the gap to second-placed Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar and German Timo Gottschalk. Third in the Stage and still third overall are American Mark Miller and South Africa’s Ralph Pitchford |
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| Musho! Sizzles @ the Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf |
| Date: January 15, 2010
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| Last night (Thursday) saw Gaetan Schmid entertain Durban audiences with a whole new (and hilarious)take on the behind-the-scenes action of a French restaurant in ‘Rumpsteak’ – the official opening performance of Musho! , an annual festival of one- and two-hander plays |
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| Jensen Button named as World’s Best Driver |
| Date: January 14, 2010
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| Formula 1 legend David Coulthard today (Thursday 14 January, 2010) unveiled the Castrol Rankings for motorsport – the world’s first driver rankings system to measure and compare the performances of every driver across the world’s major motorsport disciplines. It will, for the first time, enable fans to compare the finest racers across the full spectrum of motorsport |
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| 2010 Dakar Rally Argentina-Chile – Stage 11 |
| Date: January 14, 2010
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| Two punctures slowed overall leaders Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz on
Stage 11 of the Dakar Rally yesterday, with the Spanish pair finishing the 220 km special between Santiago and San Juan in ninth place, 7m 19s behind the winning BMW X3 of Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit and Swede Tina Thorner
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| Durban International Boat and Lifestyle Show 2010: Waves of excitement |
| Date: January 12, 2010
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| Although June and July are the normal dates for the annual Durban International Boat and Lifestyle Show, the celebration for the 7th year at the Durban Marina will take place over the May Day weekend. This is due to the much anticipated Soccer World Cup taking prominence in the middle of the year |
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| 2010 Dakar Rally Argentina-Chile Stage 7: Volkswagen still in top three |
| Date: January 9, 2010
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| The three Volkswagen Race Touaregs leading the Dakar Rally put even more distance between themselves and the chasing pack as the world’s biggest motorsport event reached the halfway stage in Chile on Friday with the completion of the seventh of 14 special stages |
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| 2010 Dakar Rally Argentina-Chile: Volkswagens 1-2-3 overall |
| Date: January 8, 2010
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| Three Volkswagen Race Touaregs continue to lead the Dakar Rally after yesterday’s (Thursday) 418km sixth stage from Antofagasta to Iquique in Chile. Spaniards Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz extended their lead over team-mates Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar and Timo Gottschalk of Germany to 15min 24sec. American Mark Miller and South African Ralph Pitchford, winners of Wednesday’s stage, remain third overall and have closed the gap to Al-Attiyah to 2min 23sec |
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| New compact car for India: Toyota Etios |
| Date: January 8, 2010
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| Toyota Motor Corporation’s production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd (TKM) have unveiled a concept car designed specifically for India at the 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi |
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| Oakley conquers the surf in St Francis |
| Date: January 7, 2010
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| This weekend (8 - 10 January 2010) sees Oakley South Africa present their O.C.A.M.P team weekend around the beaches and waves of St Francis. The Oakley team riders who are going to be present at this team training camp consists of the cream of South African competitive surfing in Royden Bryson, Davey Weare, Tammy-Lee Smith, Stacy Guy, Greg Emslie, Lungani Memani, Shaun Joubert and Matt McGillivray. |
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| Dakar Rally 2010: Argentina-Chile – Stage 5 |
| Date: January 7, 2010
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| South African off-road champion co-driver Ralph Pitchford showed why he is regarded as one of the best in the world when he and American driver Mark Miller won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally in Chile yesterday (Wednesday) in their diesel-powered Volkswagen Race Touareg. It was their first Dakar stage win and Pitchford becomes only the second South African after defending Dakar champion Giniel de Villiers to win a stage on the world’s toughest motor race |
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| 2010 Dakar Rally Argentina-Chile – Stage 4 |
| Date: January 6, 2010
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| The top four positions in the Dakar Rally remain unchanged after yesterday’s (Tuesday) 163-km special stage four between Fiambala and Copiapo in Chile, with Volkswagen maintaining its strong showing among the leading cars. For the second day in a row Volkswagen Race Touaregs occupy three of the top four places with BMW being the race leader |
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| BMW X3 takes lead in Dakar Rally 2010 |
| Date: January 5, 2010
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| France’s Stephane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret took the overall lead in their BMW X3 after winning the third special stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina yesterday. The VW Race Touaregs were placed second, third and fourth |
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| Dakar Rally 2010 Stage 2: Argentina - Chile |
| Date: January 4, 2010
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| Defending champions Volkswagen hit the front of the 2010 Dakar Rally in Argentina on Sunday with Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah and Germany’s Timo Gottschalk winning the team’s first stage and assuming the overall lead after the first two days in his factory Race Touareg. Spain’s Carlos Sainz and France’s Michel Perin, who came fourth in the second stage, are second overall, 1,19s behind their team-mates and 1m 11s ahead of France’s Stephane Peterhansel (BMW X3). |
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| Travis Pastrana jumps into 2010 and the history books |
| Date: January 1, 2010
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| On New Year’s Eve, action sports icon Travis Pastrana made history in Long Beach, ringing in 2010 with a bang. The four-time Rally America Champion and nine-time X Games Gold Medalist broke boundaries and accelerated himself in to the history books by accomplishing an amazing feat of skill and calculated risk at 'Red Bull: New Year. No Limits.' |
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| ‘Man of La Mancha’ Catalina-style |
| Date: December 30, 2009
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| TheatreBIZ, founded to promote South African talent, has laid claim to ‘Man of La Mancha’s’ experimental roots and ‘turned it back into the show it was originally meant to be’ with an additional South African flavour |
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| Musho Festival 2010 @ the Catalina |
| Date: December 30, 2009
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| As usual the new year in the Durban theatrical world begins with the one-hander and two-hander festival of plays - the Musho Festival which takes place once again at the Catalina Theatre from 14 January 2010 |
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| Special New Year’s Eve Radio Broadcast of Richard Loring’s “Friends for a Star” benefit |
| Date: December 30, 2009
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| On New Year’s Eve, 31st December at 20h00, slip off your shoes, pour yourself a glass of champagne, tune into 1485 Radio Today to enjoy some of South Africa’s finest talent in a 2-hour spectacular of the live recording of “Friends for a Star”, produced by Richard Loring on behalf of The Theatre Benevolent Fund, in aid of Lisa Melman |
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| Movie review: Bandslam (2009) |
| Date: December 29, 2009
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| ‘Bandslam’ is a delightful coming of age movie which proves that youngsters should never give up on their hopes and dreams. |
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| Toyota to unveil new compact concept in 2010 |
| Date: December 28, 2009
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| Toyota motor Corporation (TMC) has announced that its production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. (TKM), plans to unveil a concept for a new compact car designed for the Indian market, as well as display 13 other concept and production vehicles, at the 10th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi from January 5 to 11, 2010 |
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| Beethoven rocks at the Barnyard |
| Date: December 28, 2009
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| The Barnyard @ Gateway (KZN) has welcomed back Ludwig von Beethoven, king of the classics and resurrected the party animal, who gave them ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ a few years ago. This sequel again combines the highs of both the classics and rock to provide a good party to see in the New Year |
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| 'Dance with Me Baby' returns to Suncoast bigger and better |
| Date: December 22, 2009
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| Expect a whirlwind of Bollywood song and dance routines interspersed with high drama, contemporary choreography, pulsating music and more than 50 scene changes, as Eastern Moves Productions’ ‘Dance with me Baby…Again’ takes centre stage at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from Sunday 3 to Sunday 10 January 2010 |
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| WRESTLERISH: MUSIC VIDEO PREMIER |
| Date: December 22, 2009
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| Werner Olkers, Jacques du Plessis, Gavin Flaks and David Grevler comprising the band ‘Wrestlerish’ will premier their first music video on DSTV’s MK channel on 30 December (2009) |
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| Wavescapes Surf Film Festival adds its voice against global warming |
| Date: December 21, 2009
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| Thousands attending the 6th Wavescapes Surf Film Festival have added their demands to save our world's oceans and slow down the affects of global warming. More than 5 000 vocal surfers attended a conservation rallying call during a film screening at Clifton’s Fourth Beach |
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| Wentworth dancer clinches dance title |
| Date: December 21, 2009
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| An enthusiastic, capacity crowd enjoyed an entertainment-packed evening culminating in the victory of 22 year old Enver Moolla of Wentworth in Durban, at the Footsteps to Fortune dance competition finals held at Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World last Wednesday (16 December 2009) |
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| ABBasolutely fabulous |
| Date: December 21, 2009
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| The four musicians from Sweden comprising ABBA have proved that no matter what the decade their music will continue to draw the crowds and to this end Showtime Australia has brought the tribute show - ‘ABBAsolutely FABBAulous’, to South Africa (and in particular Umdloti in KZN) this festive season. GoingPlaces made the most of the opportunity to chat to the members of the cast |
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| Movie Review: Avatar (2009) |
| Date: December 18, 2009
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| Such is the power of ‘Avatar’, written and directed by James Cameron, that the lines between sci-fi and reality have become blurred. Not only has he scripted a tale of corporate avarice and greed on the planet of Pandora, but has created a love story, a crippled marine’s second chance for a meaningful existence and an indigenous people’s magical, mystical land which is threatened with extinction |
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| Movie Review: 'Invictus' including Morgan Freeman's comments |
| Date: December 14, 2009
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| although it is written in the annals of sporting history that South Africa garnered the 1995 World Cup for rugby, little is known about the behind-the-scenes involvement of the then newly-elected president of South Africa - Nelson Mandela and Springbok rugby captain - Francois Pienaar |
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| DANGEROUS CREATURES COME TO USHAKA MARINE WORLD |
| Date: December 14, 2009
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| The ‘Dangerous Creatures’ exhibit which opened at uShaka Marine World recently has been billed as one of the best reptile exhibits in the country. The adventure happens in a 450 square-metre “Zanzibar” warehouse filled with exotic reptiles from around the world... |
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| Win the 2010 SAGMJ Car of the Year – for a Year! |
| Date: December 14, 2009
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| The SA Guild of Motoring Journalists invites you to predict which one of the eight finalists below will be declared the 2010 SAGMJ Car of the Year and you could stand a chance to win the Car of the Year for a Year! |
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| Review: 'Couples Retreat' (2009) |
| Date: December 14, 2009
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| Imagine an idyllic island holiday - basking in the sun, sipping cocktails and getting to know your partner a little better … All, however, is not as it seems |
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| The Mercury Durban Theatre Awards 2009 |
| Date: November 24, 2009
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| This year celebrated the 7th Durban Theatre Awards ceremony which came into being in 2003 as a result of the demise of the FNB Vita Theatre Awards (provincially and nationally) |
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| Durban Prawn Festival crowns Aqua’s chefs |
| Date: November 23, 2009
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| Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom’s speciality seafood restaurant, Aqua, walked away from the recent Durban Prawn Festival with top honours when three chefs – Keshan Rambarun, Petrus Madutlela and Siphokazi Ndlovu scooped the 2009 King Prawn title |
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| Steve Soderbergh’s ‘Che: Part One’(2008) |
| Date: November 21, 2009
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| Living in Durban we are often fortunate to be able to preview movies before they come to the Big Screen thanks to the annual Durban International Film Festival. Such is the case with Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Che: Part One’ and ‘Che: Part Two’ which opens at cinemas countrywide this weekend |
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| Christmas Carol Service in Bulwer Park |
| Date: November 20, 2009
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| The annual Christmas Carol Service presented by the Glenwood Community Forum will take place in the Bulwer Park on Saturday 5 December as the sun sets (6pm until 7:30pm) |
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| Mercedes E-Class wins coveted EuroCarbody Award for 2009 |
| Date: November 20, 2009
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| At EuroCarBody, the world's largest car body benchmarking conference, a jury made up of about 400 conference delegates and board members voted the E-Class as the car with the best bodyshell. A total of nine new series-production bodies were presented in detail and scrutinised at the EuroCarBody event held in Bad Nauheim, Germany at the end of October. The candidates included the Jaguar XJ, Audi R8 spyder and BMW 5 Series GT |
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| ‘The Credit Crunch Christmas Party’ @ the Catalina |
| Date: November 20, 2009
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| This festive season the Catalina Theatre in Durban’s Wilson Wharf presents the most fun to be had on a tight budget, namely, ‘The Credit Crunch Christmas Party’ which runs from 3 – 20 December |
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| Book launch: 'Fly Fishing for Sharks' by Andrew Alexander |
| Date: November 19, 2009
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| “(Andrew Alexander’s) memoir is a quest to understand what was happening to him – and why – and to look at ways he could treat it. Far from being a “misery memoir”, it’s a profoundly moving account of Andrew’s life with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In between, there’s a smattering of psychology, a dash of philosophy, heaps of rage, dollops of humour, but most of all – there’s raw honesty” - Extract from a review of ‘Fly Fishing for Sharks’ by Jonathan Ancer, published in the CapeTimes on June 12, 2009 |
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| Review: Sorority Row (2009) |
| Date: November 19, 2009
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| Prepare to be gripped as the girls from Theta Pi battle to escape from the clutches of a manic serial killer in revenge for a prank which went seriously awry |
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| Planet 51 experiences the solar system |
| Date: November 10, 2009
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| STER KINEKOR DISTRIBUTION is proud to confirm the "Solar System Premier" of the animated comedy, PLANET 51 which will be released in theatres across SOUTH AFRICA, Earth on 7 JANUARY 2010. The film is currently orbiting the planet on the International Space Station! |
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| Mid-month art round-up in Durban (November) |
| Date: November 10, 2009
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| We are endeavouring to supply a comprehensive list of exhibitions at KZN Art galleries. Please contact shirley@goingwildsa.co.za with pertinent information |
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| Review: Michael Jackson’s ‘This is it’ (2009) |
| Date: October 29, 2009
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| 25 simultaneous screenings of Michael Jackson’s ‘This is it’ took place throughout the world yesterday (Wednesday 28 October 2009) and for once South Africa wasn’t left out in the cold. This final tribute to the King of Pop saw us leaving homes at 1am to view the red carpet arrivals on big screens and at 3am – the BIG EVENT |
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| Limited tickets available in South Africa for Michael Jackson's 'This is it' |
| Date: October 27, 2009
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| To date Ster Kinekor cinemas have sold over 24 000 pre-sale tickets in South Africa for Michael Jackson’s 'This is it' – tripling the previous pre-sale record, with just 1 day to go before this highly anticipated film is released worldwide. Limited tickets are still available for the exclusive South African premieres of the film on Wednesday 28 October in Johannesburg (SK Fourways), Durban (SK Gateway), Cape Town (SK Cavendish Square) and Pretoria (SK Sterland) |
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| SpongeBob SquarePants comes to South Africa |
| Date: October 27, 2009
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| This festive season the world’s most famous sea sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants will entertain all his fans both young and old, when he comes to life on stage in the international theatrical production of Nickelodeon’s 'SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly' at Carnival City followed by Grand West's Grand Arena |
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| International Food Fair Durban |
| Date: October 23, 2009
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| Musgrave Methodist Church in Durban’s Musgrave Road is hosting an international food fair for one evening only on Friday, 30 October. They will be offering a myriad international dishes, patriotic fare and exotic cuisine in the church hall and gardens from 5pm until 9pm |
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| Sinders celebrates her teens with plenty of festive fun |
| Date: October 23, 2009
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| This year’s outrageous saucy adult panto – ‘Sinderella… Comes Again!’ – is coming to Pietermaritzburg’s Hexagon Theatre from 29 to 31 October and then moves to the Jubilee Supper Theatre (a brand new venue) at UKZN campus in Durban for a lengthy festive season run from 3 November |
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| Review: 'Moon' (2009) |
| Date: October 22, 2009
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| ‘Moon’, which opens on South African screens this weekend, will keep you enrapt with its surprising twist |
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| Review: 'All's Well That Ends Well' (2009) |
| Date: October 22, 2009
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| Cinema Nouveau has been at the forefront of bringing ‘live theatre’ to South African cinema-goers. Having launched the initiative in June with ‘Phedre’, Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ is the second production to come to the ‘big screen’ and can be seen tonight (Thursday 22 Oct) and again on Wednesday 28 October at 8pm. Both screenings are exclusive to all Cinema Nouveau theatres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban |
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| Designers on Display 2009 |
| Date: October 18, 2009
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| With the theme 'December Decadence', the 8th 'Designers on Display' will take place at the Pearls of uMhlanga from 10 - 13 December |
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| Top dining award for Harvey's |
| Date: October 18, 2009
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| Harvey's, which opened in new premises opposite Mitchell Park in Durban and under new management, is celebrating its first birthday with new addition to the restaurant's menu |
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| New vehicle sales in South Africa – September 2009 |
| Date: October 18, 2009
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| In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of September, 2009 – released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) – the Association commented that domestic new car and commercial vehicle sales had continued to reflect weakness registering further declines compared to the corresponding month last year. However, sales in most segments had managed to record modest improvements compared to the previous month of August, 2009 |
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| Review: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs (2009) |
| Date: October 17, 2009
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| Imagine having to live on sardines day in and day out – no meat, no veggies, no hamburgers in fact nothing else at all. However, thanks to Sony Pictures Animation the children’s book penned by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett has been translated into a delightful movie which opens on South African screens this weekend (16 Oct 09) |
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| Review: 'Earth' |
| Date: October 16, 2009
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| Did you know that the destruction of the Amazon Forest is a major contributor to global warming? In fact, the destruction of each and every tree on our planet would be a prelude to disaster. BBC Worldwide and Greenlight Media have combined their expertise to produce a film which not only documents the beauty of our planet, but also describes its fragility
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| Steve Newman @ Luna Lounge |
| Date: October 13, 2009
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| You just know you are in for something unique when Steve Newman (Tananas formed in 1986) takes to the stage. With the mist surrounding us the entertainment in this bohemian private lounge at the beginning of October made the rain and chilly, foggy weather diminish into insignificance. Of course the warm welcome by Shawn, Debbie and Narene and magical ambience of Kloof Luna, filter coffee, home-made supper and wonderful cheesecake (Shawn!) further enhanced the ambience |
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| Retrospective on White Mountain |
| Date: October 11, 2009
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| With Splashy Fen leaning towards more rock and pop influence these days, there was a definite gap in the market for a laid-back folk festival. Pedro and Mandy Carlo took the initiative and launched the White Mountain Folk Festival, celebrating its third year at the lodge from where it took its name, just outside of Estcourt, bordering Giant's Castle |
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| Are you the next big thing in SA music? |
| Date: October 11, 2009
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| Hola, all you would-be music stars out there – listen up! The Doritos Be Heard competition is coming at you this month in a quest to find the hottest young musos on the block, as part of a global search for new music |
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| Wild about art |
| Date: October 11, 2009
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| Although the Wildlands Conservation Trust managed to raise R210 000 at their prestigious gala evening at Sibaya Casino on Friday night (9 October 2009) it was a far cry from the amount they had envisaged |
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| SPECIAL TRAFFIC RE ROUTING FOR DURBAN INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL ON 4 OCTOBER |
| Date: September 30, 2009
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| This Sunday (4 October 2009), sees the final day of this year’s Durban International Blues Festival at Wilson’s Wharf and culminates with two key events. In order to ensure the smoothest traffic flow around Wilson’s Wharf and other venues in the area on Sunday, there will not be a two way flow of traffic along the wharf as usual |
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| New club 'Origin'ates in Clark Road, Durban |
| Date: September 27, 2009
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| “Everything in the universe has an origin. Every new trend has a beginning” - that’s the vision for The Origin, a bold venture which has transformed the somewhat dilapidated Winston Hotel on Clark Road into what could become one of Durban’s most fashionable entertainment settings |
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| Movie Review: Imagine That (2009) |
| Date: September 27, 2009
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| Nickelodeon have come up with yet another winner for the entire family – not on the animation front, however, but rather in the form of Eddie Murphy |
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| Book Review: Wild Honey by Bookey Peek |
| Date: September 27, 2009
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| "Stone Hills often feels like an island perched on the tip of a powerful and malevolent volcano - sometimes it roars and rattles the windows of the house. But nothing disturbs the peace of the everlasting hills; for like the summer storms that sweep across their heads year after year, this too must pass.
Our lives may change tomorrow, but until they do, Rich will keep filming and taking his magnificent photographs and I’ll keep writing about Stone Hills, trying to fix this precious place in my mind, so I can remember all of it when one day we are no longer here. "
(An excerpt from Wild Honey by Bookey Peek) |
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| Route: Amashova Fun Ride |
| Date: September 26, 2009
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| Make sure you know your route for the Sunday Tribune Amashova 38km Fun Ride.
The popular family fun ride event starts at the Hillcrest High School in Ridge Road at 5.45am on Sunday 18 October with a "mostly" downhill ride to the Suncoast Casino
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| WILDLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST ARTIST PROFILE: ANNE CLEVELAND |
| Date: September 25, 2009
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| “I have always loved wildlife ever since I was a child and I have donated over the past five years because I know how difficult it is for (Wildlands) to raise funds. I want to uphold their values," says contributing artist Anne Cleveland who believes that the conservation message depends on the artist |
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| Durban Blues Fest is truly international |
| Date: September 25, 2009
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| Wilson’s Wharf is set to bustle to the sound of the Blues as the annual Durban International Blues Festival takes place at Zack’s Deck next week
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| Steve Fataar, Dave Ornelis - The Flames ignite Hawk |
| Date: September 24, 2009
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| Last Sunday evening (20 September 2009) saw two South African musical legends transforming Zack's Deck at Wilson's Wharf in Durban into a magical time machine - Steve Fataar (The Flames) and Dave Ornelis (Hawk) |
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| WILDLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST ARTIST PROFILE: MPENJA |
| Date: September 23, 2009
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| “The balance between conservation and consumption is essential. Nature has a core role in our inspiration. Giving back to this is just part of the process," say MPENJA - a unique collaboration between Frances Schandera and Everett Duarte whose work will be on display at the Wildlands Conservation Trust Exhibition |
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| Happiness through the Mist - Catalina Theatre, Wilson's Wharf |
| Date: September 22, 2009
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| If you missed it previously, be sure to catch it now.. One of the most delightful shows to have played in Durban this year, ‘Happiness through the Mist’, Imbumba Production’s mini-musical, returns to the Catalina Theatre this week for a brief re-run from 24 to 27 September. This follows its Playhouse Loft triumph in May this year and its short schools season at the Catalina Theatre last month |
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| Cycle Race closing deadline! |
| Date: September 19, 2009
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| Monday, 28 September is the closing date for registration for this years’ MTN Amashova National Cycle Classic in Durban which takes place on Sunday, 18 October |
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| Movie Review: Easy Virtue (2009) |
| Date: September 18, 2009
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| Although Noel Coward’s plays could be termed vintage, they remain as fresh to day as when they were written. There’s something marvellous about the use of English with all its subtleties and nuances which seem to have fallen by the wayside the more technically inclined we have become |
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| Students excel in gripping war work |
| Date: September 17, 2009
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| A beautifully-crafted, visually sophisticated examination of global conflict unites the drama students of UKZN and DUT in 'FrontLines'. The show, a delicate production, is on at the UKZN's Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre until 20 September |
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| 13th POETRY AFRICA - International Poetry Festival (2009) |
| Date: September 17, 2009
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| 5 to 10 October promises to be a stirring week of words, rhymes, performance and ideas, as the 13th Poetry Africa international poetry festival ignites Durban with poetry from around South Africa, Africa, and the world |
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| Chris Chameleon goes classical |
| Date: September 17, 2009
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| A performer who can change his act to suit his audience – that’s the inimitable Chris Chameleon who originally stunned his audiences as a member of Boo!. He is currently showcasing his versatility with a tour across the country entitled ‘Klassieke Chameleon’ and will be performing in Durban at Ushaka’s Dolphinarium tomorrow night (Friday 18 September) |
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| Movie Review: Adoration (2009) |
| Date: September 17, 2009
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| Devon Bostick’s magnificent portrayal of Simon, a student who spins a yarn so convincingly that he has his entire school believing that his father was a terrorist and his mother innocently duped, certainly leaves the audience guessing as to the reality of the situation |
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| NICKELODEON, USHAKA MARINE WORLD & DSTV CELEBRATE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! |
| Date: September 15, 2009
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| Get down to uShaka Marine World from 30 September to 4 October for five fun-in-the-sun-filled days as part of the 'Year of the Sponge' celebrations. Pop into uShaka Marine World’ dolphinarium between 9am – 4pm to catch Spongebob SquarePants make his various appearances throughout the day |
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| Dylan Moran live on Ster Kinekor screens |
| Date: September 15, 2009
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| Further enhancing its quest to bring ‘live’ theatre to the big screen, Ster Kinekor has now entered the comedy arena. The first to come to the screen tomorrow night (Wednesday 16 September) is Dylan Moran’s performance at the Sydney State Theatre earlier this year |
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| Third Day LIVE in South Africa |
| Date: September 13, 2009
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| Integrity Media Africa has announced that Third Day will be performing live in South Africa in November 2009. The band will be live in Durban at The Wavehouse on 5 November, and in Pretoria at NG Moreleta on 6 November |
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| Crossing Over with Sharataz Rai |
| Date: September 13, 2009
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| Leading international psychic medium, Sharataz Rai, will be “crossing over” at the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom on 26 - 27 September, 2009 |
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| Review: The Mikado Miniature - Catalina Theatre |
| Date: September 11, 2009
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| The beauty of the arts is that they never die and 10 students from the Department of Performing Arts at Tshwane University of Technology prove this very point with Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Mikado' |
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| Review: Northway Showcase 2 September |
| Date: September 9, 2009
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| Filled with surprises the Northway Showcase, every first Wednesday of the month, always presents a stunning musical line-up |
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| Book Review: 'Small Moving Parts' by Sally-Ann Murray |
| Date: September 8, 2009
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| “It is my first novel and it won’t be my last,” says author Sally-Ann Murray of ‘Small Moving Parts’, the fascinating story of a Durban family during the so-called poor white era of the sixties and seventies that was launched at the beginning of September '09 |
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| WILD ABOUT THE ARTS …. FOR CONSERVATION |
| Date: September 8, 2009
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| Thanks to the generosity of Bonitas Medical Fund, KwaZulu-Natal artists and art lovers will once again be treated to a gala art event comprising the annual Art for Conservation exhibition and auction - a celebratory black tie dinner at Sibaya Casino on 9 October (2009) |
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| Wildlands Conservation Trust Artist Profile: Wim Rautenbach |
| Date: September 8, 2009
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| For artist Wim Rautenbach, freedom and honesty is the stepping stone to understanding and conveying the emotion in what he describes as his “landscapes with feeling”. Year round, he travels throughout South Africa gathering information for his artworks. |
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| Wildlands Conservation Trust Artist Profile: Mat Louwrens |
| Date: September 8, 2009
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| Respected both nationally and internationally, Mat Louwrens has always remained close to nature both as the subject for his beautiful paintings and as a cause for which he has fought over the years. Donating a painting to the Wildlands Conservation Trust is a natural extension of this passion |
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| Street-style soccer a-la-Red Bull returns |
| Date: September 5, 2009
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| Once again the ultimate battle for skill, style and creativity is set to take place as Red Bull Street Style opens the stage for South Africans to showcase their freestyle soccer talent. It’s as simple as 3 minutes, 2 players, 1 ball: In each “battle” two players square off in a one-on-one duel against each other using their time to show off their best moves |
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| Review: 'Rock Legends' @ the Heritage Theatre |
| Date: September 3, 2009
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| If rock music is your first love, then ‘Rock Legends’ at the Heritage Theatre is for you. A tribute to the world’s greatest rock bands, the show features 25 classics and some of the more unexpected jewels with the resident band’s usual flair |
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| Celebrate Durban September 2009 |
| Date: September 3, 2009
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| It’s Heritage month and time for the 8th Celebrate Durban event which celebrates the city’s diversity |
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| LOOKING AT THE FIBRE OF ART |
| Date: September 1, 2009
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| 'Vista', a fibre art exhibition by the National Fibreworks Group at the Artifact Gallery, together with an exhibition of soft sculpture beaded creatures by Caesar Mkhize and Thafa Dlamini, help bridge the gap between traditional art works and fine art |
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| Awards for business and arts partnerships |
| Date: September 1, 2009
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| Last night (31 August 2009) 14 flourishing, innovative business and arts partnerships were lauded at the 12th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American |
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| East Coast Radio Durban Day |
| Date: September 1, 2009
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| For a superb line-up of Durban artistes and a special guest band from Johannesburg pop down to the Botanic Gardens in Durban on Sunday (6 September) |
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| ‘Legends of Rock’ @ Krakatoa, Sibaya Casino |
| Date: August 27, 2009
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| Stuart Mey’s latest production, ‘Legends of Rock’, which opened at iZulu Theatre for a week, has been extended and will be performed @ Krakatoa every Wednesday evening for the whole of September. This is a performance which will be enjoyed by all who enjoy the genre as the programme not only includes timeless classics of the 60s and 70s, but also the music of the modern ilk |
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| Review: District 9 (2009) |
| Date: August 27, 2009
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| Making South African cinematic history, Neill Blomkamp’s ‘District 9’ is not only the country’s first full length sci-fi feature film, but the first to break US box office records by reaching #1 in the first week of its release |
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| Celebrate our heritage in September |
| Date: August 24, 2009
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| The Gateway / Kizo Heritage Festival launched this week with a full diary which is guaranteed to offer something fun for everyone while celebrating September as South Africa’s heritage month |
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| Rising Up photographic exhibition @ Durban Art Gallery |
| Date: August 22, 2009
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| Another of the fascinating photographic collections to be exhibited in Durban is "RISING UP Together" a survey of the work of by Gille de Vlieg during the apartheid years. This opens at the Durban Art Gallery on 10 September and runs until 27 September |
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| Voting opens for Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational |
| Date: August 20, 2009
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| Public voting for the 25th anniversary Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational In Memory Of Eddie Aikau opened this week. Of the 133 surfers in the running 17 are South Africans.Voting will close on 31 August, 2009 |
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| Farryl Purkiss set to perform at White Mountain |
| Date: August 20, 2009
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| Having spent the past two years touring abroad and working on his new album, acclaimed singer-songwriter Farryl Purkiss is upbeat about performing to his home crowd at next month’s White Mountain Folk Festival in the Drakensberg from 24 - 27 September |
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| Podium Comedy Series begins at Nu Metro tonight |
| Date: August 20, 2009
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| Once a month Nu Metro cinemas throughout South Africa will be screening ‘live’ comedy in association with Podium… The Comedy Merchants. The first screening, which takes place tonight (Thursday 20 August, 2009) is ‘Gola for President’ – filmed at Loyiso Gola’s ‘final’ performance at the Market Theatre earlier this year |
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| New life for refurbished Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga |
| Date: August 20, 2009
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| The Oyster Box Hotel , an intrinsic part of the Umhlanga skyline, has undergone an extensive two-year renovation and refurbishment programme. It is set to open its doors once again on 1 October 2009, with previous General Manager Wayne Coetzer, at the helm |
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| Watch the foundation of our democracy on e.tv this Sunday |
| Date: August 20, 2009
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| Free-to-air television channel e.tv is airing an exclusive documentary, Flat 13, on Sunday 23rd August at 3pm. Flat 13 is about an apartment that became a sanctuary during Apartheid where the dream of a free and democratic country was first realised. |
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| New release by Gareth Patterson: 'The Secret Elephants' |
| Date: August 20, 2009
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| Penguin Books SA has just announced the publication of Gareth Patterson’s 'The Secret Elephants' - a remarkable story of how these animals fought their way back from the brink of extinction without any help from humankind |
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| Mid-month art round-up in Durban (August) |
| Date: August 19, 2009
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| Explore KZN’s creative side. We are GoingArt - T at KwaZulu-Natal’s favourite galleries as well as lesser known and new galleries and exhibitions. Send us any information that you would like to share with fellow art lovers on shirley@goingwildsa.co.za |
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| Durban musos to band together at Zacks for fundraiser |
| Date: August 19, 2009
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| Zeta Roberts is a legend in Durban’s music industry – and without even being a musician!
She’s the phenomenal woman who pioneered the first Southern Cross Festival just over a decade ago, and of her own free will is responsible for the beautiful backstage area at Splashy Fen, where musicians could lounge in a hammock and eat her home-made soup on a constant basis
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| Open air exhibition - Rivers of the World |
| Date: August 18, 2009
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| The concept of taking informative art out of the gallery and to a public leisure space is strategic and clever. It encourages people to engage with art in a comfortable, non-formal way. 'Rivers of the World', the informative outdoor art exhibition currently running at the Durban Botanic Gardens, is specially designed for young people |
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| Six world premieres at Ster Kinekor's Tri-Continental Film Festival |
| Date: August 18, 2009
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| The 2009 Tri Continental Film Festival, which runs from 11 September – 12 October at selected Ster-Kinekor and all Cinema Nouveau Theatres, will offer an outstanding selection of films from across the globe, including 6 world premieres, 19 African first showings and 22 South African films |
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| uShaka Sisters are Shipshape |
| Date: August 17, 2009
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| ‘Sing It Sista’ is uShaka Marine World’s Upper Deck Supper Theatre’s latest musical offering. Featuring talented foursome - Pume Zondi, Londiwe Dhlomo, Samantha Landers and Lauren Laing, the show offers plenty of glitz and glamour as it covers the music of a host of female stars over the decades |
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| Brazilian-built Fiat Strada refined |
| Date: August 17, 2009
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| The Fiat Strada success story in South Africa is set to continue with the introduction of the all-new Strada Working 1.4 (to be followed shortly by the Strada Life 1.4). These two new models together with the extended cab Strada X-Space Adventure 1.4 comprise the revitalised, three-model range which is now fully imported from Brazil. In addition to sharing the same 60 kW 1.4-litre 8-valve Multi Point Injection powerplant, all three models benefit from a host of aesthetic refinements |
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| Jessica Haines makes her début in 'Disgrace' |
| Date: August 17, 2009
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| Actress – Jessica Haines, returned to her home province of KwaZulu-Natal for the premiére of the screen version of J M Coetzee’s ‘Disgrace’ at the Durban International Film Festival last month, she took some time out of her schedule to chat to us |
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| 'Legends of Rock' opens @ Sibaya |
| Date: August 17, 2009
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| Music lovers can enjoy a medley of timeless rock classics in the upcoming show, Legends of Rock, at the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, uMdloti 21 – 30 August, 2009. |
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| Natalie Chapman and Peter Hoven @ Luna Lounge |
| Date: August 15, 2009
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| It was a windy, chilly beginning of a long weekend and great to be welcomed by Luna Lounge’s Shawn and Debbie to Loreen’s cosy nook where Natalie Chapman and Peter Hoven took to the stage |
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| Jazz is also for the ladies |
| Date: August 15, 2009
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| All-girl jazz phenomenon- 'Heels over Head', takes to the stage at the Catalina Theatre 9Wilson's wharf , Durban) on 22 August at 7pm |
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| Gcina Mhlope binds audience with her stories |
| Date: August 15, 2009
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| World-acclaimed storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe joins tales with American storyteller, Valerie Tutson in Stories that Bind at the Catalina Theatre on 22 August |
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| Capturing the raw beauty of Durban |
| Date: August 15, 2009
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| ‘Out Of Order’, an exhibition of 16 photographs by Dane Kemper at the Corner Café in Durban, is not only an intriguing peek into the forgotten spaces in the city landscape, but an exciting hint of just what this up and coming photographic artist could offer in the future |
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| There's no place like home for artist Andrew Verster |
| Date: August 15, 2009
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| ‘Past/Present’, an exhibition of works by Andrew Verster opened at the Durban Art Gallery on Wednesday. This exhibition which covers the period from 1994 (the start of democracy in South Africa) to the present, encapsulates both the diversity and constant creativity of one of the country’s most prolific and respected artists |
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| Chris Chameleon on tour |
| Date: August 12, 2009
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| KLASSIEKE CHAMELEON – featuring Chris Chameleon, is undertaking a national tour from 6-19 September and will be performing in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Cape Town, Secunda, Durban and Johannesburg |
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| Durban African FilmMart part and parcel of KZN's growth |
| Date: August 12, 2009
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| Noticing that there is a gap in the market for the promotion of films from Africa, the Durban Film Office (DFO) and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) plan to hold an international film co-production market on the African continent – namely, the Durban FilmMart |
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| Dina Cormick empowers the nameless women of history |
| Date: August 12, 2009
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| ‘Celebrating August Women’, a solo exhibition by well known Durban artist Dina Cormick at the African Art Centre in Florida Road celebrates the solidarity of South African sisterhood in memory of the 1956 August women’s defiance campaign and march on parliament. Included in this is the ‘iSangoma’ series which images the ecstatic dance of the traditional healers of Africa and a collection of Raku sculptures depicting the beauty of middle-aged women’s bodies |
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| KZNPO's 'Omnibus' delights schoolgoers |
| Date: August 11, 2009
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| Children from schools around Durban enjoyed a unique introduction to the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra during its three biennial ‘Omnibus’ concerts at the beginning of August |
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| Barnyard's 'LM Radio' is a hit |
| Date: August 11, 2009
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| “This is Lourenco Marques for non-stop happy listening ...” The Barnyard’s latest offering – ‘LM Radio’ - is dedicated to a station that laid the foundation for music radio in South Africa. Featuring everything from the bubblegum pop of the late sixties and early seventies to glamour rock, it encourages audiences to go back to the good old days with news broadcasts, jingles and even programme announcements |
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| Suzuki’s misfit – the Jimny |
| Date: August 11, 2009
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| Okay, so we recently drove the Suzuki Swift manual and we all thought wow, no wonder Suzuki’s sales have grown by 35% over the last year. Now we’ve driven the Jimny and, well, we’re not so sure anymore. One thing the Jimny does tell us, though, is the Swift’s sales figures must be great… |
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| Mary Parker Figures Out Beaded Art |
| Date: August 9, 2009
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| A stunning exhibition of intricately beaded busts entitled Body of Works by artist Mary Parker can be seen at the Fat Tuesday gallery in Kloof. Embracing fine detail and superb craftsmanship, the exhibition features art works that are both family and completely individual |
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| GoingArt-T this August |
| Date: August 5, 2009
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| GoingArt - T is about exploring KwaZulu-Natal’s special art galleries. Join us and find out more about this province’s creative side. Send us any information that you would like to share with fellow art lovers on shirley@goingwildsa.co.za |
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| Award winners: 30th Durban International Film Festival (2009) |
| Date: August 5, 2009
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| South African filmmaker –Oliver Hermanus, created quite a stir with his début feature film ‘Shirley Adams’. The DIFF jury praised the film saying it revealed “true excellence in performance, cinematography, directing and editing – a South African masterpiece!” |
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| Celebration of Women @ Catalina Theatre |
| Date: August 3, 2009
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| In honour of National Women’s Day, the annual women’s day event, 'Celebration of Women' is being staged at the Catalina Theatre in Wilson’s Wharf on Saturday 8 August with a glittering line-up |
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| ‘NIGHT OF 100 STARS’ CHARITY EVENT SEES SPECTACULAR DEMAND |
| Date: August 3, 2009
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| Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets for ‘The Night of 100 Stars’ gala charity evening, organizers have decided to change the format of the evening to accommodate people wanting to buy smaller numbers of tickets |
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| Suzuki automobile sales exceed 400-million mark |
| Date: August 3, 2009
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| Despite the slump in global vehicle sales, Suzuki Motor Corporation has reached a significant milestone by achieving a worldwide overall vehicle sales figure of 40-million units. The company topped the ground-breaking 40-million mark in June this year |
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| Meet the Fairy Godmother |
| Date: August 3, 2009
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| Donna McCallum - aka the Fairy Godmother - has drawn from her store of modern day magic to create her book ‘The Fairy Godmother’s Guide to Getting What You Want’. It’s not a happily ever after quick fix that offers a Hollywood-like end to everyday struggles. Instead it is a challenging read for those who are ready to take responsibility for their lives and making their dreams come true |
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| Cossack dance troupe to perform at Durban's Playhouse |
| Date: August 1, 2009
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| Hot on the heels of the sold-out tours to Durban this year by the Bolshoi Ballet and the Imperial Russian Ballet comes the world-renowned Russian State Kuban Cossack Dance Company @ the Drama Theatre in the Playhouse Complex on Sunday 13 September (2009) |
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| Tribute to boy bands @ Heritage Theatre |
| Date: August 1, 2009
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| The Heritage Theatre (Hillcrest) presents a brand new show featuring music from the world’s most famous boy bands and starring Jonothan Didlick, Lyle Buxton, Cavin Sewell and Romie Noval. The show salutes the hits of the first boy bands of the 50s (The Platters, The Marcels) and 60s (Beatles, Hollies and Bee Gees) as well as the popular metro-sexual groups of the new millennium including Backstreet Boys, Westlife, Boyzone and Take That. Also on the musical menu are songs from a number of artists such as Ronan Keating and Robbie Williams who left their boy bands to carve successful solo careers |
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| Sunday Times Eastern Bridal Fair this weekend |
| Date: August 1, 2009
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| It’s been 10 years since the inception of the Eastern Bridal Fair and this year’s show at the Durban Exhibition Centre reflects not only its spectacular growth but the most superb attire and it's accompanying publication 'Eastern Bride' which now sits at a staggering 200 pages of information |
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| Review: Shob Choritro Kalponik – After Words (2008) |
| Date: July 31, 2009
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| Multi-talented director/writer – Rituparno Gosh, explores the power of the mind and the resultant illusions – real or imaginary, which affect the course of our lives and influence our emotions |
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| Documentary Review: 'Perfect Ten' |
| Date: July 31, 2009
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| For some the conquest of nature, battling the odds and coming up triumphant is the order of the day. The accompanying adrenaline surge is the spur to get even more extreme. Such is the case with the Big Wave Surfers who, over the past decade, have participated in the Red Bull Big Wave competitions |
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| FUTURE OF JOHANNESBURG INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW SECURED |
| Date: July 30, 2009
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| The future of the Johannesburg International Motor Show has been secured with the announcement by the Johannesburg Expo Centre that it has concluded a joint venture agreement with the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) to stage and develop the show going forward |
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| Eighteen charities get a helping hand at Canon Gold Cup |
| Date: July 30, 2009
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| The KwaZulu-Natal racing community is preparing to end the successful Champion’s Season at the Canon Gold Cup on Saturday at Greyville Racecourse by lending a helping hand to eighteen local fundraising organisations |
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| New milestone for Fiat Panda |
| Date: July 30, 2009
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| Fiat’s evergreen Panda model has just reached another historic landmark as the 1 500 000th vehicle came off the production line at the Fiat Auto Poland plant in Tychy which employs nearly 6000 people and has one car rolling off its lines every 35 seconds |
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| Review: 'Disgrace' |
| Date: July 29, 2009
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| No matter how a country metamorphoses under a ruling regime, people’s thought and behaviour patterns are more firmly entrenched. Such is the case when it comes to the harsh realities in the film adaptation of Nobel Laureate -JM Coetzee’s ‘Disgrace’ which is being screened at the 30th Durban International Film Festival and opens on South African screens towards the end of August |
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| Collaborative – Acoustic Africa, on tour in SA |
| Date: July 28, 2009
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| Habib Koite (Mali), Vusi Mahlasela (South Africa) and Dobet Gnahore(Ivory Coast) are undertaking their début South African tour as a musical collaboration - ‘Acoustic Africa’. The tour begins in Johannesburg, moves onto Swaziland, Windhoek and Maputo before returning to SA to perform at Oppikoppi
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| Review: A Heaven on Earth (2008) |
| Date: July 28, 2009
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| The theme of abuse and overcoming the odds despite adversity is intricately woven into the design of the 2009 Durban International Film Festival’s programme. Whether the film is made in Africa, Europe or India the problems are universal and the solutions are applicable to all |
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| 2009 EQUUS AWARDS |
| Date: July 28, 2009
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| Known as the “Oscars” of horse racing in South Africa, the Equus Awards will have an Oscar as guest of honour at the 2009 presentation ceremony, namely, athletics superstar Oscar Pistorius. The awards will be presented at a banquet at Emperors Palace in Gauteng on Thursday 13 August |
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| 2009 Fox Surfer X Title |
| Date: July 27, 2009
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| Clint Dreyer of Richards Bay took the overall title and R10 000 first place prize after finishing second in the moto-X leg of the 2009 Fox Surfer X at the Fox Dirt Mania Track in Springfield on Sunday. Dreyer's runner-up position in the moto-X , combined with his ninth place finish in the surf leg at Dairy Beach on Saturday, was enough to give him a mere one point win over runner-up Gavin Frost, while 2007 champion Darren Bunyan filled the third place slot |
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| Winners of 'South Africa’s Most Beautiful Road Race' |
| Date: July 26, 2009
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| A fast race in fine weather conditions saw Rene Kalmer from Gauteng win the 2009 Spar/ Sport and Recreation KZN Women’s 10km / 5km race in Durban this morning (Sunday 26 July 09) in a speedy 32 minutes 27 seconds |
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| 2009 Nivea Start Art Award winners |
| Date: July 26, 2009
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| Pinetown artist Jane Oliver won first prize at the 2009 START THE NIVEA ART AWARD. She garnered R20 000 cash, a sponsored studio and art materials as well as an exhibition at the KZNSA next year. The second prize of R10 000 went to Newcastle embroidery artist Cynthia Msibi, whilst Cowies Hill artist Michele Silk won the R5 000 third prize. Their work, together with that of the 20 other finalists, is currently on show (and for sale) at the START THE NIVEA ART AWARD exhibition at the KZNSA Gallery until 8 August |
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| Review:Saving Luna |
| Date: July 24, 2009
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| Whether you are an animal lover or not Luna – the baby killer whale, will inveigle himself into your heart. ‘Saving Luna’ is a documentary like no other! |
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| ‘Master Harold… and the Boys’ comes to the Catalina Theatre @ Wilsons Wharf |
| Date: July 23, 2009
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| Athol Fugard’s seminal three-hander drama, ‘Master Harold …and the Boys’ deals with the complex relationship between a young white teenager and his two older black servant / companions. The play, directed by Shaun Gray, comes to the Catalina primarily as a study aid to high school learners, from 30 July - 16 August |
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| WAVESCAPES SURF FILMS AT DIFF |
| Date: July 23, 2009
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| A premiere at the fifth Wavescapes Surfing Film Festival in Durban this year is set to prove that South Africa has some of the biggest waves and best big wave surfers in the world. Red Bull’s ‘Perfect Ten’ documents 10 years of big wave surfing at the hair-raising Dungeons break off Hout Bay in Cape Town, and is one of 11 films to be screened at Wavescapes, which again teams up with the Durban International Film Festival |
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| Review: Izulu Lami (2009) |
| Date: July 23, 2009
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| The Durban International Film Festival ’09 officially opens tonight with non-other than a film made on its doorstep – ‘Izulu Lami’ (My Secret Sky). The screening also marks the African Premiére of the film |
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| Screenings on e.tv |
| Date: July 23, 2009
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| What sets Madiba apart? Why do so many prisoners, on their release, commit crimes and return to incarceration? Keep an eye on e.tv for the answers |
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| Review: 'Crime - it’s a way of life' (2009) |
| Date: July 19, 2009
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| Guaranteed to leave you stunned, speechless and with plenty of food for thought, Savo Tufegdzic’s ‘Crime – it’s a way of life’ leaves no stone unturned to say it as it is |
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| Review: Genova (2008) |
| Date: July 19, 2009
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| When one mentions Colin Firth it’s usually with regard to comedy and romance– ‘Bridget Jones’ Dairy’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ are two movies which immediately spring to mind. However, in this instance he takes on the role of a widower who not only has to come to terms with his wife’s death, but also has to remain a pillar of support for his two daughters |
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| Review: 'Crossing Over' |
| Date: July 18, 2009
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| While on the topic of refugees / illegal aliens let’s concentrate on yet another movie which opens at cinemas countrywide in South Africa this weekend, namely, ‘Crossing Over’ |
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| Review: 'Welcome' |
| Date: July 18, 2009
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| One of the beauties of a film festival is that one gets to watch movies which do not normally reach the circuit. ‘Welcome’ is a delightful, but heartbreaking, tale of a young Kurd who has fled from Iraq to join the love of his life in England |
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| Review: Kanchivaram |
| Date: July 18, 2009
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| This movie is as beautifully woven as the silk saris created by the Indian weavers |
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| Collaboration strengthens Soweto’s tourism sector |
| Date: July 16, 2009
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| Two established tourism entities in Soweto – Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers and The Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square (formerly Holiday Inn Soweto Freedom Square) have identified the potential to expand their service by collaborating and at the same time entrenching Soweto’s positioning as a uniquely South African tourism destination |
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| Evolver to rock with CHOC |
| Date: July 16, 2009
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| Meet the members of South African Rock band, Evolver; actress Kim Engelbrecht ;and Kenny Maistry of Metro FM at the 30th Birthday of CHOC (Children’s Haemotology Oncology Clinic during ‘The Feel Good Fiesta’ at Cresta Shopping Centre on Saturday (18July 2009) |
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| Parys is the first to celebrate with a full moon festival |
| Date: July 14, 2009
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| The first of a series of bushveld festivals, namely, ‘The Ultimate Full Moon Festival’ (7 – 9 August) is due to take place in Parys under the asupices of Maverick Africa. This family-style festival will feature a wide variety of entertainment, games, food and drink, live bands and deejays over the full moon weekend |
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| Review: High Low In-between |
| Date: July 14, 2009
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| The violent death of her biologist husband forces Nafisa into a world of illegal organ transplants, bribery and scientific and political controversy. With an acute sense of the disruptions of contemporary South Africa and its keen feeling for love and loss, ‘High Low In-between’ reveals Nafisa’s relationships with the people close to her and the anarchic currents of life and death she discovers (Taken from the jacket of the book) |
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| Cinematic history chronicled at Durban International Film Festival |
| Date: July 13, 2009
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| This year’s Durban International Film Festival which begins on Thursday 23 July (2009) not only brings a selection of groundbreaking movies to selected screens throughout Durban, but also chronicles the history of cinema in Durban in particular |
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| 'Curious' an exhibition by Colwyn Thomas |
| Date: July 13, 2009
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| At last, Durban is beginning to see good contemporary art. Durban artist and illustrator Colwyn Thomas has produced a fascinating and intricate collection of digital prints for his latest exhibition, ‘Curious’, at the Corner Café. His work bridges that huge chasm between largely superficial modern day design and contemporary commentary that is both relevant and challenging |
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| Chris de Burgh set for South African tour in November |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| Start saving! Chris de Burgh will be performing at Carnival City in Gauteng on 14 November, the Durban International Convention Centre on 17 November and Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town on 19 November |
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| Art on the Boulevard @ Gateway uMhlanga |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| Paintings, wood carvings, beads, ceramics and baskets are just some of the stunning local arts and crafts that will be on sale on the Palm Boulevard at The Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2009 from 9am until 4pm |
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| New 4x4 trail opened in Camdeboo National Park |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| Camdeboo National Park has just opened a brand new 4x4 Trail which provides another exciting reason for visiting this Eastern Cape paradise. The Camdeboo National Park, which is famous for the world-renowned Valley of Desolation, surrounds the town of Graaf-Reniet and offers a slightly different experience for nature lovers |
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| Celebrate Mandela Day - 18 July |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| On 18 July 2009, the international community will unite in celebration of the remarkable life of one of the legendary icons of our time, Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. On this historic day, citizens of the world will be encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to do community work |
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| TRAINING FOR TRAUMA COUNSELLORS |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| The Durban North Umhlanga Crisis Team is looking to recruit trauma counsellors and Lifeline is providing the training - no charge, all they ask is commitment! |
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| Night of 100 Stars returns to Durban |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| CANSA KZN’s tremendously popular fundraiser ‘Night of 100 Stars’ is set to resume its place on the Durban social calendar thanks to the generous support of Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World and local artistes |
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| Carol Trench visits from Norway to perform in two soirees in Durban |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| Fans of Carol Trench, Anthony Stonier and Evan Roberts will all remember the highly popular Swansong Soiree series that was held in Sue Clarence’s home shortly before Carol set off for the chilly climes of Norway – her new home. Carol is back in SA for a while and this musical trio has grabbed the opportunity to offer the public two different soirees |
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| Fiat 500 fever sweeps the world |
| Date: July 10, 2009
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| With the new Fiat Cinquecento (500) having already laid claim to a string of accolades since its introduction in 2008, including the coveted 2008 Car of the Year title, the time has come for the globe to celebrate the its second birthday |
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| Interview with 'Spud' author: John van de Ruit |
| Date: July 7, 2009
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| Although ‘Spud - Learning to Fly’, the third in the extremely popular Spud series, “transports the reader on an authentic tragicomic journey” through adolescence, it also helped its author, John van de Ruit, discover a new maturity in his writing and find his own wings |
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| Shaun Tomson rides the waves of success with book launch |
| Date: July 7, 2009
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| In ‘Surfer’s Code: Twelve Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life’, world champion Shaun Tomson shares the life lessons he’s learnt through decades of surfing - from his boyhood adventures in South Africa to the world tour in the late seventies and even the business world today |
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| 'EL PICHA' KEEPS HIS HEAD IN FRONT ON JULY DAY |
| Date: July 7, 2009
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| The Vodacom Durban July was dominated by the three-year-olds as Big City Life(Casey Tibbs) came home best of all to take the honours in Africa’s greatest race followed by the filly Zirconeum (Jallad) and the second Mike de Kock runner, Forest Path(Fort Wood) |
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| Tribute to Dire Straits @ Heritage Theatre |
| Date: July 2, 2009
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| ‘Brothers In Arms’, the new show at the Heritage theatre, pays tribute to Mark Knopfler, one of the world’s truly great guitarists responsible for some of the most memorable music of the past three decades. This singer and songwriter co-founded British rock group Dire Straits with brother David in 1977 and has sold more than 120-million albums to date |
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| Durban Military Tattoo |
| Date: July 2, 2009
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| Durban’s Tattoo is the Clairwood Oval between July 2 and 4 this year and promises to be a great family outing complete with mock battles, big guns, fireworks, dog displays and rousing performances by a host of military bands |
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| Count down has begun for Nivea Art Awards 2009 |
| Date: June 30, 2009
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| Photographing, framing and cataloguing works handed in by 23 finalists in START THE NIVEA ART AWARD 2009 is well underway and all are now counting the days until winners are announced in just under a month’s time. All the finalists’ pieces will be exhibited at the KZNSA gallery between 21 July and 28 August |
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| Grammy Award winners to perform at Nelspruit's Innibos Arts Festival |
| Date: June 30, 2009
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| Ladysmith Black Mambazo, together with renowned jazz artist, Moreira Chonguica will be part of the star-studded line-up in the Sunday Concert in the Botanical Gardens, which takes place in the Nelspruit on Sunday 5 July as part of the Innibos Arts Festival.The show, aptly called ‘Harmony in the Gardens’ is a light classical concert with Moreira concluding the act with his inimitable jazz performance |
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| EA Mobile takes you to the movies in 2009! |
| Date: June 28, 2009
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| EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), has announced that it is bringing Hollywood to mobile phones everywhere in 2009 with the launch of four new, movie-based titles. Each title will give fans the chance to extend their movie experience by stepping into the shoes of their favorite characters from the big screen for all new action and adventures on a mobile device |
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| Book launch: 'Working in Warwick' |
| Date: June 28, 2009
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| 'Working in Warwick' offers a fresh look at street traders’ lives, the role they play in city life and their contribution to Durban’s economy. Through the text and photographs this book shows that it is possible to include street trading in urban plans in a way that adds to the vibrancy and attraction of cities. This is not a common perception of street trading or of urban planning, which makes this book all the more significant |
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| Paying tribute to Michael Jackson |
| Date: June 28, 2009
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| Cape Town radio station Heart 104.9FM in association with GrandWest Casino and Sony together with eight local icons will be hosting a memorial concert to pay tribute to the life of Michael Jackson |
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| Review: Welcome to the Sticks |
| Date: June 24, 2009
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| Welcome to the Sticks (or Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis) is a quirky French film that has broken box office records in its home country. A film with sub-titles can be rather confusing and annoying on some levels, but not this one |
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| NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD ACADEMY 2009: FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES |
| Date: June 24, 2009
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| The National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA), a platform for youth development in music, dance, drama and visual arts, offers prospective candidates who missed the closing date for entries a last opportunity to submit entries before 10 July 2009, after which a double entry fee, as applicable for a particular region, will apply |
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| Call for applications: scriptwriting workshop |
| Date: June 24, 2009
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| The 30th Durban International Film Festival (23 July to 2 August 2009) will be offering an extensive seminar and workshop programme in addition to the 200 film screening over the period. As a result a free writing and scriptwriting workshop is now opened to applications |
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| A passion for music: 'Still' Shannon Hope's début album |
| Date: June 21, 2009
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| With two opening performances for Prime Circle, an intimate tête-a-tête at the Market restaurant and a performance at Snap Wine Bar to name but some the past few months have been busy for local muso Shannon Hope |
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| DURBAN’S ARTISTIC IMPRINT ON THE WORLD SOCCER MAP |
| Date: June 19, 2009
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| The Kizo Art Gallery, in Gateway Umhlanga, will host the official KwaZulu-Natal launch of the 2010 African Fine Art Collection from 3 July 2009. This features iconic creations by accomplished African artists that form part of the first ever fine art collection to be officially licensed by FIFA |
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| Review: Knowing (2009) |
| Date: June 19, 2009
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| Knowing, the latest film by director Alex Proyas, leaves the viewer questioning the ways of the universe, and whether one believes in fate over destiny |
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| Celebrate Father's Day with a book on sports trivia |
| Date: June 16, 2009
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| ‘The Penguin Book of Sports Trivia’, a fascinating collection of some of the most interesting and bizarre anecdotes from two of the country’s biggest fans - broadcaster David O’Sullivan and journalist Kevin McCullum - is being punted as the perfect gift for Father’s Day. However, its fascination will continue long after the final whistle, making it the ideal present for any sports mad South African |
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| CONFEDERATIONS CUP A BIG SCREEN SELL OUT |
| Date: June 16, 2009
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| Over 4 000 South Africans picked up free tickets this past weekend to watch the opening games of the 2009 Confederations Cup at Ster-Kinekor Theatres, which are screening all the matches live and free at cinemas nationwide |
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| Review: State of Play |
| Date: June 15, 2009
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| Investigative journalism forms the core of the newsroom – AND a scoop is the order of the day. ‘State of Play’, which revolves around this premise, is a taut thriller with an abundance of twists and turns with a magnificent performance by Russell Crowe as reporter Cal McAffrey |
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| Zebra & Giraffe - the best entertainment ever! |
| Date: June 13, 2009
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| Seeing that it was my first visit to a gig at the Willowvale Hotel, I had absolutely no expectations and let me tell you, I never want to go back. If I do, I know that I will always be disappointed. The reason being that I very highly doubt that any line-up could better, “Shadow Club”; “Fire through the Window” and a pause for my bias… “Zebra and Giraffe”! |
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| Support development surfers at concert tonight |
| Date: June 12, 2009
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| Mahala Surf Co, a non-profit organisation, launches its Durban leg of the campaign tonight 12 June - Donating your old surfboard means you get a child off the street, off the glue and onto the waves.
It also means you get in for free
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| Passion for art? Visit Marjorie Jones this weekend |
| Date: June 12, 2009
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| Well known KwaZulu-Natal artist Marjorie Jones will be showcasing a range of artwork - wood, cement and ceramic sculpture, oil on canvas, monoprints and wall hangings incorporating a rich mixture of sisal, natural wool and clay - at her Hillcrest studio home this weekend |
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| Eastern Cape Park welcomes birders |
| Date: June 11, 2009
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| The Addo Elephant National Park is firmly entrenching itself on the South African birding map with its second Sasol Addo Birding Weekend. This is a unique opportunity to explore the Eastern Cape Park with its diverse biomes and over 400 bird species |
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| LE MANS 24 HOURS - A fruitful session for Peugeot in the wet |
| Date: June 11, 2009
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| Although much of last night’s free practice took place in heavy rain, Team Peugeot Total profited from the six-hour session to get in some valuable running time and set-up work. The crews of the three Peugeot 908 HDi FAPs reported good progress ahead of tonight’s qualifying session and in readiness for the weekend’s race which is due to start at 3pm on Saturday afternoon. |
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| Versus Backyard Concert at Crusaders |
| Date: June 11, 2009
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| The second Versus Backyard Concert takes place at the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club in Durban North on Saturday, 27 June. This once again promises a showcase of great live music and a fun day out for the whole family |
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| Memories are made of this @ Durban Botanical Gardens - new date |
| Date: June 10, 2009
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| As the rain, unfortunately led to the cancellation of the concert on Mother’s Day, the Durban Botanical Gardens have organised two special concerts this month, namely, ‘Memories are made of this…’ in celebration of mothers this Sunday (14 June) and special guests Zebra and Giraffe next Sunday (21 June) to celebrate Father’s Day |
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| New Vehicle Sales in South Africa - May 2009 |
| Date: June 8, 2009
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| In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of May, 2008 – released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) – the Association commented that sales in all segments of the South African new vehicle market, as well as export sales, had continued to register sharp falls compared to the corresponding month last year |
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| Steve Fataar and Friends @ Luna Lounge |
| Date: June 8, 2009
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| Steve Fataar (ex Flames) together with daughter Tara (vocals) and son Dain beat-boxer (Avataar), kicked off the evening with Richard Ellis (drums), Mo Mchunu (bass) Mompumelelo Mtombela (Pume) and Bhana George on vocals. Surprise guests were Luca (rapper) and Melody on acoustic guitar |
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| Indelible impression @ Northway Showcase |
| Date: June 5, 2009
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| Host, Collin Hull, set the stage for an evening of acoustic music @ the Northway Showcase from deep-south blues to American love songs. Glroia's eye-witness account |
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| Review: The Burning Plain |
| Date: June 5, 2009
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| No stranger to thought-provoking movies, Charlize Theron is once again thrust into an angst-ridden scenario – this time with respect to a torrid love affair which ends in disaster |
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| Restrospective look at PMB Royal Show |
| Date: June 4, 2009
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| Prior to the PMB Royal Show I had the opportunity of interviewing Jon, the leader singer of the band Cassette, who was set to perform on 23 May. East Coast Radio in conjunction with Big Media staged the event with five fantastic bands in the line-up |
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| White Mountain tickets now on sale |
| Date: June 4, 2009
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| If you want to get away from it all and chill out in a superb mountain setting while listening to acoustic performances by some South Africa’s top artists, then look no further than the annual White Mountain Folk Festival |
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| Sizzling cinema programme for National Arts Festival |
| Date: June 2, 2009
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| Film Festival to provide rare treasures from the annals of celluloid, fascinating documentaries, hard-hitting footage by South African filmmakers, current chart toppers – there is something for every taste at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown next month |
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| Diversity of art at Le Chic House of Art in Eshowe |
| Date: June 1, 2009
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| “I want the gallery to grow with me organically,” Eshowe artist Amy Hargreaves says of the Eshowe home that is rapidly transforming into an art gallery now that she has returned to Zululand after 10 years |
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| Update on Durban Art Galleries |
| Date: June 1, 2009
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| Durban’s art galleries need our support. We’re GoingArt - T so join us and find out about Durban’s creative side and send us any information that you would like to share with fellow art lovers on Shirley@goingwildsa.co.za
Look out for ....
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| Review: Duplicity |
| Date: June 1, 2009
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| Keeping the viewers on their toes ‘Duplicity’ offers twists within twists with a total surprise at the end |
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| East meets West fashion fusion at Suncoast Casino |
| Date: May 26, 2009
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| Suncoast Casino in Durban is set to vibrate this weekend as models take to the ramp in an extravaganza of fashion fusion and dance – India meets Africa meets Europe 29 – 31 May |
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| BMXing in Soweto |
| Date: May 25, 2009
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| Sebastian Keep (UK) took top honors at the Red Bull Soweto Sessions BMX contest on Sunday (24 May 2009) where 17 Top riders from around the country came down to the Orlando Power Station in Soweto to battle it out on a tailor-made park constructed by the riders themselves |
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| Art in the Park: Pietermaritzburg |
| Date: May 24, 2009
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| One of the most special annual outings is a visit to Art in the Park in Pietermaritzburg which always coincides with the last weekend of the Royal Show |
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| 'Journey to Mecca' - an Imax experience |
| Date: May 24, 2009
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| For the first time on the giant Imax screen one is able to experience the Hajj- a monumental journey undertaken at least once in a lifetime by the followers of Islam - compiled by Dominic Cunningham-Reid, Taran Davies and Jonathan Barker |
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| Loyiso débuts at Durban Botanic Gardens |
| Date: May 23, 2009
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| Top South African R&B artist - Loyiso, is appearing for the first time at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series on Sunday 31 May |
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| ‘Thunsil – The mischief maker’ enthralls |
| Date: May 22, 2009
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| In a celebration of South African author, poet, playwright and director – Ronnie Govender’s 75th birthday, the Playhouse Theatre in Durban is hosting a retrospective play penned by Govender which not only holds the audience captive, but leaves one with food for thought |
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| Interview: Cassette |
| Date: May 20, 2009
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| Cassette, with its latest single “Who Do You Trust?’, is the hottest band currently on the airwaves. Having performed at the Zulu Jazz Lounge in March, they are set to perform in KZN once again - the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday |
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| Voodoo Child launches début CD |
| Date: May 19, 2009
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| On a recent trip to Cape Town under the MTN Xploaded banner Voodoo Child proved that it is a band with which to be reckoned and is already making waves on the South African music scene |
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| Surprise at Northway Showcase |
| Date: May 16, 2009
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| Earlier this month a tribute to the music of the 60s and 70s took place at Northway in Durban as a Wednesday Surprise package |
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| Review: Angels and Demons |
| Date: May 13, 2009
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| Although “Angels & Demons” was written in book form before “The Da Vinci Code”, the film version - which opens on South African screens this weekend - has been made as a sequel which highlights the volatile relationship between the lead character, Robert Langdon and the Vatican |
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| Tourism Indaba reflects enthusiasm for 2010 World Cup |
| Date: May 12, 2009
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| This weekend saw the opening of Tourism Indaba 2009 at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban – four days of non-stop networking with all the players in the tourism industry |
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| Naked: Creative Collective - art, fashion, slam poetry, dance, music |
| Date: May 12, 2009
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| Following on the success of the Naked and Red Eye parties – contemporary fusions of art, music, fashion and dance – comes “Naked: Creative Collective” on Saturday 16 May.
It all happens in the Durban City Hall precinct as a send off for the globe-trotting international project of ‘Make Art/Stop Aids’
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| Barnyard Gateway pays tribute to Broadway (Review) |
| Date: May 11, 2009
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| 'Broadway Rocks' at the Barnyard Theatre at Gateway until 4 June takes audiences on a magical journey through all the wonderful musicals that have both filled stages and enriched our lives over the decades |
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| The weekend ahead |
| Date: May 8, 2009
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| There is a weekend of note ahead especially on the cinematic front… and a new generation of ‘Trekkies’ are about to be born. |
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| Movie Review: Star Trek – The future begins |
| Date: May 8, 2009
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| A new generation of ‘Trekkies’ is about to be born for once you have watched this prequel to the Star Trek series you will be hooked – AND that’s a guarantee |
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| Movie review: Coraline 3D |
| Date: May 5, 2009
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| Although ‘Coraline’ may be a little scary for younger members of the audience (those U10 should be accompanied by a parent) it is well worth a visit to the cinema as the morals behind the tale are one’s which should be inculcated as early as possible |
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| Finalists: Nivea Art Awards 2009 |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| The top 23 Finalists for START the Nivea Art Awards 2009 are: Michelle Silk, Ann Buss, Veronica Huber, Lara Mellon, Robert Infanti, Sbusiso Zondo, Zama Mthiyane, Amy-Jo Windt, Mariek Petzer, Ashley Jewnarain, Angie Arbuthnot, Albina Mitchell, Janet Solomon, Ross Passmoor, Cynthia Msibi, Bheki Gumbi, Leanne Frisinger, Kim Bagley, Tony Buckland, Robyn Cook, Diana Maroun, Deborah van Niekerk and Jane Oliver |
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| Netherlands Set the Pace for A1GP Finale |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| The final weekend of 2008/09 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport began at Brands Hatch in Kent yesterday with A1 Team Netherlands’ Jeroen Bleekemolen setting the pace with a 1m 12.700s, over two seconds faster than the official A1GP lap record. Earlier in the day France’s Nicolas Prost topped the rookie session |
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| Charity Turf challenge 2009 |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| The Charity Turf Challenge is an exciting competition that offers fans of the sport of horseracing a unique opportunity to select a team of 10 horses to follow throughout the 2009 KZN Champion’s Season |
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| Boosting SA’s leaders of the future |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| Calling all emerging leaders – the next International Navigator leadership programme is running in Gauteng from 12 May 2009 |
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| 2009 Roxy Invitational Surfers prepare for Mozambique |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| With just a few days until the start the 2009 Roxy Invitational at the fabled Ponto d'Oura in Mozambique, the 12 invited surfers have been clocking up the hours and preparing for what has become one of South African surfing's most popular events |
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| 'Spa're some time for yourself |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| Two of KwaZulu-Natal’s most memorable spa experiences are just a stone’s throw from Durban (in more ways than one). In fact, few city slickers realise that an hour’s drive can take them to a private game reserve that can offer a hot stone massage with a difference |
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| IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY FOR DURBAN |
| Date: May 2, 2009
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| Balletomanes will be treated to a spectacular performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet when the famous dance company visits Durban on June 27. Shows are at the Playhouse Opera Theatre at 3pm and 7pm |
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| Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Durban Botanic Gardens |
| Date: May 1, 2009
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| Old Mutual and East Coast Radio Durban’s No 1 invite you to enjoy a special day in the Durban Botanic Gardens celebrating all moms at the Music at the Lake Mothers Day Concert on Sunday 10 May at 2:30pm |
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| Toast to Season Five Idols finalists |
| Date: April 30, 2009
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| Sasha-Lee Davids and Jason Hartman, the finalists in Season Five of Idols, undertook a whirlwind tour of Durban yesterday (Wednesday 29th April). And Jason being the first KZN finalist in the any of the M-Net Idols seasons was a good enough reason for Bean Bag Bohemia to dedicate one of its cocktails – ‘Another Big Woo Woo’ |
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| A1GP Mexico City cancelled |
| Date: April 29, 2009
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| A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has been forced to cancel round eight of the 2008/09 season, A1GP Mexico City, Mexico on 22-24 May after the recent outbreaks of swine flu and the advisory from the UK Foreign Office to cancel non essential travel to the country |
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| ‘Tango Nights’: The sensuality of dance |
| Date: April 29, 2009
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| Sean Bovim – artistic director and choreographer of Cape Town’s Bovim Ballet has created a ballet which is astounding and sensually compelling |
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| Art and rural South Africa - Janine Jones' perspective |
| Date: April 29, 2009
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| Eshowe artist Janine Jones lived among rural people in KwaZulu-Natal and the Transkei for 10 years. Today, after returning to the town she knew as a youngster, she is capturing those experiences and has opened a gallery to showcase both her paintings and the work of fellow Zululand artists
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| Review: Hannah Montana (the movie) |
| Date: April 28, 2009
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| Opening on South African screens this weekend 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' is an ideal outing for the entire family |
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| Test Drive - Audi TTS: Adrenaline for the soul |
| Date: April 27, 2009
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| Some people get their kicks from doing silly things, like sky-diving and bungi-jumping. There is, however – for those of us who are not quite so daft – an easier way. And it’s not nearly as life threatening either… |
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| All about Art - Galleries in Durban |
| Date: April 27, 2009
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| Durban’s art scene is way behind other major centres. We have a wonderful collection of galleries and art shops - the only problem is that too few of us know about them! We’re GoingArt - T so join us and find out about Durban’s creative side |
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| Review 'Woodstock Remembered' @ the Heritage Theatre |
| Date: April 27, 2009
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| Woodstock Remembered is a “groovy” celebration of the 40th anniversary of the rock concert of all times. If, for me, the Dockyard’s tribute to Crosby Stills and Nash was the supper theatre show of the year for 2008, then this one goes way beyond that. In fact, if you are one of those who have just a few rand to spare for one special show during the current financial squeeze, then this is well worth the investment |
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| JOMBA! 2009 – A slice of life through contemporary dance |
| Date: April 22, 2009
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| ‘Art is not a part of life, it is life,’ said Lliane Loots – Artistic Director in her opening speech of JOMBA! 2009, as she explained how dance is but one method of getting one’s point across. ‘Today is momentous – not only is it Earth Day but the elections have taken place 15 years after the birth of the new democracy. However, the arts are still marginalized - placed one side.’ |
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| Revealing the 'Obsessive Urge to Categorise' |
| Date: April 22, 2009
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| Midlands artist Nicholas Crooks explores what seems to be an universal “Obsessive Urge to Categorise” at an exhibition of his work of the past three months. It runs until 9 May at artSPACE in Umgeni Road. Gallery hours are between 10 am and 4pm during the week and 10am and 1pm on Saturdays |
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| ZOE + SOMEBODY’S CHILD WITH FOX FYRE AT LAVENDER BLUE |
| Date: April 20, 2009
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| Sunday 18 April - A more perfect day for music in the hills we could not have asked for. A soft gentle breeze feathered our brows and Lavender Blue was warm and welcoming with that giant tree whispering for blankets and chairs to be placed under it to relax and listen to the music |
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| Third in 'Spud' series to be released in June |
| Date: April 20, 2009
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| Local author/actor John van de Ruit’s much anticipated third book in the Spud series – ‘Spud, Learning To Fly’ - will be launched on Wednesday, 10 June. Penguin Books have let out a few secrets |
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| Durban set to Tango with Cape Town’s Bovim Ballet |
| Date: April 17, 2009
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| ‘Tango Nights’ which combines the allure and sensuality of tango with the athleticism of rock ballet en-pointe, will have a short season at the Playhouse from 29 April – 3 May as part of a national tour |
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| Splashy excitement |
| Date: April 16, 2009
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| Billed as KwaZulu-natal’s biggest music festival, this year’s Splashy Fen attracted thousands of visitors… and the weather played ball as if in recognition of the festival’s 20th year. This year’s report comes from two sources |
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| Elvis with a twist at the Barnyard Theatre |
| Date: April 15, 2009
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| ‘Elvis Forever’, the Barnyard Gateway’s current tribute to the king of rock ‘n roll, is a nostalgic party that covers the hits of the fifties, sixties and seventies with a special touch of musical magic from a very talented cast. It is a pity that it runs for just two weeks until 19 April |
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| Chefs at AL 63 infuse Glenashley with taste |
| Date: April 9, 2009
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| AL63, trendy home to some of Durban’s finest authentic Italian dishes, was reborn in Glenashley this week. Local foodies can now savour some of the city’s best pastas and risottos in a light and airy location with a beautiful view over the lush KZN coast |
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| Mbili's art encapsulates 2010 at KZNSA Gallery exhibition |
| Date: April 8, 2009
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| ‘All Eyes In African’, one of the latest exhibitions at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, is a vibrant and even amusing take on the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Mbhekeni Mbili has come up with a refreshing examination of a topic that has “been done to death”. His work will be in the KZNSA’s upper gallery until 19 April |
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| Giba Gorge hosts Shomon and friends |
| Date: April 8, 2009
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| I was so excited to be going to this gig arranged, once again, by Luna Lounge, as I had heard that this was Shomon’s last one for a while, and I did not want to miss out on her journey |
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| CUSTOMIZE, THE BANX AND SETH @ ROBSONS BREWERY |
| Date: April 8, 2009
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| One again Luna Lounge came to the party, this time with three rock outfits, and back in the cradle of that well organised, comfortable venue of Robsons Brewery. What a beautiful sunny afternoon we had in the hills |
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| And all that jazz |
| Date: April 4, 2009
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| Packed to capacity the Cape Town International Convention Centre is a hub of frenetic activity as jazz enthusiasts gather from South Africa and abroad to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival |
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| Merc Blue Efficiency C180: It's a kind of magic |
| Date: March 30, 2009
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| To most of us, the world is full of inexplicable occurrences – sleight of hand that leaves us wondering how, yet knowing it to be mere trickery. But is the new Mercedes Blue Efficiency just a magnificent illusion, or is it truly some kind of magic? |
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| Dolosfees 2009 – Zululand pays tribute to Afrikaans heritage |
| Date: March 28, 2009
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| For the second year in a row those in and around the City of uMhlathuze will be recognising the manner in which Afrikaans artists (musical and theatrical community as well as in literature) have added to the richness and diversity of our country |
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| Broadcast times on SuperSport for World Cup qualifiers |
| Date: March 28, 2009
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| There is a feast of top-class international football coming your way on your World of Champions as the race to win a place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa resumes across the globe. There will be 25 different qualifiers within a space of six days, including Spain, England, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Holland, Germany, Portugal and France |
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| World class cricket commentary for IPL |
| Date: March 28, 2009
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| Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and Kepler Wessels will be among the 15-strong commentary team to be used for the upcoming IPL tournament in South Africa.
SuperSport will broadcast all 59 matches, picking up the international feed from Sony Entertainment India, which will produce the event |
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| Communication through art at Kizo Gallery Gateway |
| Date: March 27, 2009
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| ‘Scratching Surfaces’, the exhibition that opened at Kizo’s upstairs gallery on Thursday night is a unique collaboration by five Durban artists and an illustration of how different creatives can connect through exploring similar issues in their own unique ways. It closes on 19 April |
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| Jazz on uMhlanga’s rocks |
| Date: March 27, 2009
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| A free open-air Jazz concert, ‘BnB Sure Jazz on the Rocks’, is scheduled to take place on Easter Sunday (12 April) from 3pm to 6pm on the grassy area next to Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse |
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| For all the right reasons |
| Date: March 27, 2009
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| After days of rigorous testing and literally months of anticipation, the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists recently announced the Honda Accord as their choice for the 2009 SA Car of the Year. But did they get it right…
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| Review: 'Little Shop of Horrors' @ The Sneddon Theatre |
| Date: March 27, 2009
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| Greg King and Steven Stead, masters of Durban’s well known end-of-year pantomimes, have outdone themselves this time round. A slick production with a high profile and award winning cast makes this show a must see. It runs until 19 April |
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| Painting Dynamics - created by the new BMW Z4 |
| Date: March 19, 2009
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| Imagine a canvas nearly as large as a football field. On it bold, swirling shapes in primary colours such as red, yellow and blue. As the eye uncovers the rhythm of the lines, curves, circles and colour splotches, something else is revealed: these forms must have been created by tyre treads! A work of art, created by an artist like no other – the new BMW Z4 Roadster! |
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| Automechanika SA may just get interesting |
| Date: March 19, 2009
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| The inaugural Automechanika SA automotive trade fair is underway, but before you get too excited, no – it’s not a car show. Well, it wasn’t, but then someone woke up the organisers |
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| Diakonia Council of Churches’ “Pilgrimage of Hope” |
| Date: March 18, 2009
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| ‘Pilgrimage of Hope’ – an informative, elegant and collectable coffee table book which chronicles the annual Diakonia Good Friday services – will be launched to the public at a glittering dinner function at the Durban City Hall on Wednesday 1 April in the presence of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu |
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| Honda Accord is SA’s 2009 Car of the Year |
| Date: March 18, 2009
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| The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) announced the Honda Accord 2.4 Executive as South Africa’s 2009 Car of the Year (COTY) at a gala banquet at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, on Tuesday 17 March. The awards function, hosted by competition sponsor WesBank, was attended by the who’s who of the South African motoring industry. |
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| Review: The Looney Lahnees Deliver |
| Date: March 17, 2009
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| Theatre supporters probably each extract something quite different from a production. It is a singular experience to share a space with artists and to feel that as an audience member you have enhanced the show. Such is the production quality of the “Looney Lahnee Show”, which is written and produced by Ashwin Singh and Dhaveshan Govender, that the audience is able to feel like a dynamic component of the show. On opening night the audience epitomized interactive theatre as they exuberantly celebrated the show. |
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| KZNSA GALLERY EXHIBITION HARBOURS MANY MEANINGS |
| Date: March 17, 2009
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| Chad Barber’s ‘Sleep Paralysis’, a digital archival print on paper, is just one of the pieces that will form part of the ‘Harbour: The Expression of Containment in Contemporary Art’ exhibition that will open at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road on 31 March. Other participating artists are Andrew Verster, Andries Botha, Clayton Human, Doung Jahanjeer, Greg Streak, Joanne Bloch, Lisa Jaffe, Marco Cianfanelli, Natalie Payne and Tracy Payne |
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| VIPs to party with Sprite Zero |
| Date: March 17, 2009
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| Bubbling and ready to burst onto the scene with some frenetic party activity, Sprite Zero is poised to be hosting the event of the year at a city near you. |
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| February and de Vries walk away with first titles at QuikSilverSeries in Cape Town |
| Date: March 16, 2009
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| Kommetjie local Michael February has been crowned King of the Groms after taking out the title and the R3 500 winner's cheque in the premier Under 16 division at the first leg of the 2009 Quiksilver King of the Groms following an amazing display of power surfing in the cold waters of Long Beach, Cape Town. |
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| Peugeot prepares for 2009 Le Mans |
| Date: March 16, 2009
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| Team Peugeot Total’s 2009 competitive programme will kick off with the first round of the American Le Mans Series at Sebring on 18 - 20 March. This 12-hour race is reputed as an exacting test of both the drivers and their cars, which is exactly what Peugeot Sport is looking for as it builds up to Le Mans |
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| Speed doesn’t kill, stupidity does |
| Date: March 14, 2009
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| All too often speed takes the rap for road accidents and deaths. Yet the true killer – that silent murderer that goes by unnoticed – is none other than stupidity |
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| Legendary line-up for Splashy Fen '09 |
| Date: March 14, 2009
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| 20 years later and South Africa's longest running music festival is set to make more than a ripple in the music fraternity as it celebrates with an unbelievable line-up of artistes |
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| Anthony Stonier's take on Eartha Kitt |
| Date: March 11, 2009
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| “This is not a “party pack” pop show. It is a sincere tribute to a remarkable artist,” Durban theatre personality Anthony Stonier said of his one-man show, ‘Down To Eartha’, at the Rhumbelow theatre this weekend. It is a revised version of the original that played to critical acclaim at the Playhouse eight years ago and was inspired by the jazz diva and movie star’s death on Christmas day. |
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| Writers gather for 'Time of The Writer' in KZN |
| Date: March 11, 2009
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| “Our lives would be barren without books. How would we know what we know? Not everything is first hand experience – so much is filtered through the interpretations of others, and what we read plays a big part in mediating our understanding of the world. Who do we trust to provide clarity and truth? With the credibility of politicians and financial institutions now at an all-time low, we could and should pay attention to the world of literature ” - Peter Rorvik, Centre for Creative Arts |
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| CONTEMPORARY ART WITH A PLAYFUL EDGE@ artSPACE |
| Date: March 10, 2009
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| African street art with a wicked sense of humour – that is probably the best description of Bigwood – the eclectic collection of pieces by South African illustrators, graphic designers, fine artists and even cartoonists, graffiti and tattoo artists that is exhibiting in artSPACE’s gallery in Berlin – and almost by default at the local gallery of the same name in Umgeni Road. |
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| 'Slumdog' author@ 2009 Franschoek Literary Festival |
| Date: February 26, 2009
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| Diplomat-author Vikas Swarup - the Deputy High Commissioner for India in South Africa since 2006 - will be discussing his novel Q&A and the multi-Oscar winning movie it inspired, 'Slumdog Millionaire', at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival, to be held from 15 – 17 May 2009 |
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| 81st Academy Awards - Results |
| Date: February 23, 2009
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| Proving that passion rather than budget ruled the roost - ‘Slumdog Millionaire’swept the boards with eight Oscars; ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ garnered three; and ‘Milk’ took away two |
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| Review: 'The Changeling' |
| Date: February 21, 2009
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| With roles as diverse as Lara Croft and an inmate of an asylum in ‘Girl Interrupted’ Angelina Jolie tends to take on a challenging role and indelibly stamp it with her presence. |
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| LAUNCH OF EVITA’S PEOPLE’S PARTY |
| Date: February 21, 2009
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| “While the Crown Prince of the ANC dances in his feathers and rare and protected animal skins and assegais and spear, the party managed to stop the roundabout of chaos and take stock. ANC no longer stood for African National Congress but A Nice Cheque. Was this the liberation movement of Thambo, Sisulu and Mandela that came out of the darkness to give us light?” |
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| Review: Slumdog Millionaire |
| Date: February 19, 2009
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| As the 81st Academy Awards are just around the corner, 22 February to be exact, it’s only fitting that we take a peek at a most worthy contender which has swept through the Golden Globes and Bafta Awards garnering accolades |
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| Kizo Gallery dips into water colours |
| Date: February 18, 2009
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| The Kizo Art Gallery’s exhibition of the work of the Water Colour Society of South Africa, breathes new life in to this ordinarily staid genre |
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| Stuart Mey’s ABBA tribute takes to the road |
| Date: February 18, 2009
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| All who have attended one of Stuart Mey’s productions will know that the quality of the music presented is superb and NOW his shows will be in a town near you! |
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| NORTHWAY SHOWCASE THURSDAY NIGHTS : LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC |
| Date: February 18, 2009
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| This is an acoustic music evening with a difference, for it offers three or more polished acts per night, and no act more than once a quarter. A feast of talent! It invites you to kick off your shoes and shelve the hurly-burly bustle of the week nearly done, with the promise of something new and fresh at every gathering. |
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| Prodigy invades South African clubs |
| Date: February 17, 2009
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| Clubs in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town are due to be invaded by Prodigy on Saturday 28 February. This as a result of the release of their latest album ‘Invaders Must Die’ on the 23rd |
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| Review:Avatar and Maisha @ Lavender Blue |
| Date: February 13, 2009
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| At the end of January, Avatar and Maisha (the support act for the upcoming Eddy Grant concert at Suncoast) performed at Lavender Blue in Botha's Hill. Gloria Rhodes reports ... |
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| Review: Big Band Magic @ the Barnyard Gateway |
| Date: February 13, 2009
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| ‘Big Band Magic’ at the Barnyard Theatre (Gateway) until 22 February – gives Durbanites a peek into the glamour and glitz of the swing era as well as an inkling of the immense musical talent that we have in our own backyard |
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| Review: Doubt |
| Date: February 12, 2009
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| Masterful performances by Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Phillip Seymour Hoffman |
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| Review: Happy-Go-Lucky |
| Date: February 12, 2009
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| Have you ever noticed that negativity seems to breed negativity whereas a smile tends to brighten someone else’s day? And that’s just what ‘Happy Go –Lucky’ does – it’s a ‘feel good’ movie that’s guaranteed to remove all the blues. |
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| Live acoustic music at Durban's Star Café on Tuesdays |
| Date: February 7, 2009
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| STAR CAFÉ (loving called The Star by those in the know) is run by Kelly Fisher, daughter of Tony Fisher (Blarney Brothers) and it is the 'home' for live acoustic music, food, jewellry, art and more |
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| Movie Review: Valkyrie |
| Date: January 30, 2009
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| Based on a historical event, namely, the attempted assassination of Hitler by disgruntled army officers ‘Valkyrie’ keeps one enrapt from the start |
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| Movie: The Duchess |
| Date: January 30, 2009
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| Was Princess Diana’s marriage doomed from the start? Well, one only has to watch ‘The Duchess’, opening on South African screens today to begin to wonder, for her life mirrored that of her ancestor Georgiana Spencer – the Duchess of Devonshire. |
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| Movie Review: Bedtime Stories (2008) |
| Date: January 30, 2009
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| One of the happiest moments in a child’s life is the bedtime story. This is a time when he/she enters the land of imagination (sorely missed in these days of TV addiction) and anything is possible. Now take this a stage further and imagine that these stories come alive - all be it in a different form. |
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| Eddy Grant to perform at Suncoast |
| Date: January 27, 2009
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| East Coast Radio and Big Concerts take great pleasure in announcing the upcoming tour of the legendary Eddy Grant, who will be performing at the Sundeck Suncoast Casino, Durban on Sunday 22 February 2009. |
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| The J&B Met at Kenilworth |
| Date: January 27, 2009
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| The R2,5-million J&B Met to be run this Saturday at Kenilworth Racecourse is set for the clash of the century between the two champion racehorses, Pocket Power and Dancer’s Daughter. |
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| Mercedes-Benz SA Award for fashion |
| Date: January 23, 2009
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| Presented annually by Mercedes-Benz South Africa (Pty) Ltd (MBSA) the award being made this year is for Fashion Design (Clothing). |
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| Review: Australia |
| Date: January 23, 2009
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| Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman provide compelling cinematic viewing despite the hardships of the setting and the backdrop of WWII |
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| Academy nominations 2009 |
| Date: January 23, 2009
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| The nominees for 2009 have been announced and we wait with bated breath to see who walks away with an Oscar |
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| Review: Bride Wars |
| Date: January 22, 2009
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| Best friends forever? How the wheel turns when their marriage plans coincide |
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| Durban theatre line-up ‘09 |
| Date: January 19, 2009
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| After the hustle and bustle of the festive season the stages went dark as everyone took a well-deserved break and now momentum is gathering once again |
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| Review: ‘Sounds from here’ |
| Date: January 14, 2009
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| The angst of womanhood is universal and is a theme which is integrally entwined in the Musho Festival – a festival of new plays currently underway at the Catalina Theatre @ Wilson’s Wharf and the BAT Centre |
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| CARROL BOYES’ THEME FOR METAL 2009: FRUITFULL – DESIGN BEYOND BOWL |
| Date: January 14, 2009
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| Each year Carrol Boyes invites aspiring designers to submit a three-dimensional prototype based on a theme. METAL 2009 is the fifth annual New Designer Search to encourage, unearth and nurture new product design talent in South Africa, from planting the seed of inspiration to witnessing a design idea come to fruition |
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| MUSHO! THEATRE FESTIVAL |
| Date: January 5, 2009
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| The Musho Theatre Festival will be held at The Catalina Theatre and The BAT Hall Theatre from the 8 to the 18 of January. |
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| Red Bull Trial to be Wild tour turns to the Garden Route |
| Date: December 29, 2008
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| Red Bull Trial to be Wild will be taking place from 4 - 11Jan 2009. A series of impromptu and scheduled shows performed by Pfeiffer and Capper, will be kicking off in Port Elizabeth, stopping all along the Garden Route moving south and ending in Cape Town. |
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| Movie: Bolt - a 3D cinematic adventure |
| Date: December 27, 2008
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| Bolt is a dog with an identity crisis. He believes he is an action hero and doesn’t realise that it’s all make believe. Lovely 3D action for the entire family which opened on South African screens on Boxing Day (26 December) |
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| ‘Shear Madness’ at the Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf |
| Date: December 17, 2008
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| Producer, director and theatre owner – Themi Venturas, has gone out on a limb and purchased the rights to the Broadway production – ‘Shear Madness’, which has been running for the past 27 years without interest abating. |
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| Umoja’s gumboot dancers to take US dance show by storm |
| Date: December 17, 2008
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| Twelve performers from the smash-hit South African musical Umoja have jetted off to the United States to participate in a new dance-themed reality television show titled ‘Dance Stars of the World’. |
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| New vehicle sales in South Africa - November 2008 |
| Date: December 3, 2008
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| November, 2008 NAAMSA reported new car sales at 20 128 units reflected a decline of 9 210 or 31,4% compared to the 29 338 new cars sold during November, 2007. Factoring in the new car sales not reported in detail, the year on year decline had amounted to 11 096 units or a fall of 33,6%. The latest sales represented the worst monthly new car market in the past five years. |
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| Movie Review: Madagascar Escape 2 Africa |
| Date: December 2, 2008
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| Madagascar 2 is a fabulous sequel to the original which ended with Alex (lion), Marty (zebra), Melman (giraffe) and Gloria (hippo) marooned in Madagascar under the rule of King Julien… and it is available in IMAX format, which means that the characters are even larger than life. |
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| Fiona Tozer @ Luna Lounge |
| Date: December 1, 2008
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| What a delightful way to spend a balmy November evening (28th)! The Luna Lounge (managed by Debbie and Shaun) currently at 16 Dan Pienaar Drive, Kloof, welcomed us into this Musical Journey with Fiona on guitar, Anton Cawthorn-Blazeby on violin, and Keri Povall on flute and vocals – the two members of Celtis. |
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| Refurbished Rosebank Hotel re-emerges |
| Date: November 27, 2008
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| The Rosebank Hotel in Johannesburg has undergone a R305-million refurbishment which has resulted in a spacious, stylish, ultra-modern establishment just minutes away from the Rosebank Mall and the imminent Gautrain |
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| Toyota adds diesel automatic to Hilux range |
| Date: November 26, 2008
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| Toyota has announced upgrades to its Hilux range together with a revised product line-up that includes three new additions to the top end of the Hilux range, two of them diesel automatics. |
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| Leon Schuster comes up trumps with Bones2 |
| Date: November 26, 2008
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| Leon Schuster and Videovision have done it again as South Africa’s greatest slapstick comedian emerges as Bones’ great grandfather in this prequel to the original tale |
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| Jamali lends support to Dance4Life event at Durban Exhibition Centre |
| Date: November 26, 2008
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| The dynamic Dance4life Event, set to rock youth around the World in support of World AIDS Day - will take centre-stage at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Saturday 29 November as a precursor to World AIDS Day. This is a platform where the Dance4Life youth raise their voices against the scourge of HIV and AIDS |
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| Rockin’ Rod performs rain or shine |
| Date: November 25, 2008
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| The excitement was palpable in the GoingPlaces’ office in Durban last week when we were offered a telephonic interview with rock icon – Rod Stewart, who is due to jet into South Africa next week |
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| Get to know more about Maroon5 |
| Date: November 24, 2008
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| I chatted to Maroon 5’s guitarist James Valentine to find out more about the band members and their forthcoming visit to South Africa in December |
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| Review: Quantum of Solace |
| Date: November 18, 2008
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| Suave, craggy and ever so debonair Daniel Craig returns for his second appearance as James Bond in 'Quantum of Solace'. |
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| Lot of hot ODI cricket on TV this weekend |
| Date: November 13, 2008
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| Pakistan’s last-ball victory over the West Indies on Wednesday night has set the scene for a weekend of delightful cricket, including four one-day internationals in three days. And live television coverage will enable South Africans to share in the fun. |
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| Mercedes-Benz plant #1 in South Africa for initial quality |
| Date: November 13, 2008
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| For the first time since the inception of the study in 2004, Mercedes-Benz ranks highest in initial quality among passenger vehicle nameplates in South Africa, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 South Africa Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today Thursday 13 November).
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| Get fit while gaming |
| Date: November 13, 2008
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| Do you find there are too few hours in the day to run a household, hold down a job and fit in a workout? Electronic Arts has the answer with the introduction of EA Sports Active to be launched exclusively for Wii users next year |
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| Review: Durban Wilburys |
| Date: November 10, 2008
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| Five outstanding musicians grace the Catalina Stage at Durban's Wilson's Wharf until 23 November |
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| Maroon 5 and One Republic head for Durban |
| Date: November 10, 2008
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| Although the Virgin Festival has been postponed Maroon 5 and One Republic will still be performing in South Africa this December. This one-night only performance for Durban is scheduled for ICC, Durban Arena on Sunday 14 December 2008. |
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| Mamma Africa - Miriam Makeba, passes away |
| Date: November 10, 2008
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| Internationally renowned singer Miriam Zenzile Makeba, died aged 76, Sunday night November 9, after taking ill near the southern Italian town of Caserta following a concert. |
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| Volcom Elephantfish VQS heading For Port Alfred this weekend |
| Date: November 6, 2008
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| The second VQS event of the calendar year is set to take place amongst the consistently cooking waves of Port Alfred this weekend. The conditions are looking promising for a weekend of high performance surfing, some barrels and some fun on the beach for all those involved in the event. |
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| Miss India Worldwide - Durban Valentine's Day |
| Date: November 6, 2008
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| In a coup for Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World, the 18th Miss India Worldwide Pageant will be held on a custom-built stage erected on a prime site at Suncoast on St Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2009. |
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| Christine Pedi makes an impression |
| Date: November 5, 2008
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| Within two weeks of voicing an interest to visit Africa Broadway impressionist – Christine Pedi, was contacted by South African impresario, Colin Law inviting her to perform in the country |
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| Band on the rise – Munkinpure |
| Date: October 29, 2008
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| It’s always great to talk to musicians who are enthusiastic about the vibes they create while on stage. Such is the case with Travis Marc du Plooy, drummer turned guitarist and vocalist for Munkinpure – a band which is storming up the South African music charts. |
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| BBC seeks radio drama |
| Date: October 21, 2008
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| The biennial International Radio Playwriting Competition, run by the BBC World Service and the British Council is now open for entries |
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| JAMES BLUNT - FIRST GLOBAL GUEST EDITOR FOR METRO |
| Date: October 21, 2008
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| James Blunt, Warner Music and Metro International have announced a global brand partnership that will see the acclaimed singer-songwriter guest edit the global edition of the Metro newspaper for a day… And one reader will have the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy and act as James’ deputy |
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| CD Review: LadyHawke |
| Date: October 20, 2008
| Rating: 7 |
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| Eighties synthpop, an alternate undertone and modern sensibility combine successfully to become LADYHAWKE. |
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| Review: 'Eagle Eye' |
| Date: October 20, 2008
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| Over the years we have become increasingly reliant on computers, so much so that we have actually become vulnerable. And the more technically savvy we have become, the more the load the computer has to bear… be careful Big Brother is watching your every move! |
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| Review: Righteous Kill |
| Date: October 17, 2008
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| It’s 13 years since cinematic legends - Al Pacino and Robert de Niro, last teamed up, but it’s really been worth the wait! |
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| Hottest new music game - Boogie SuperStar for Wii |
| Date: October 15, 2008
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| The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) provides tween girls with the ultimate superstar experience with this week's release of Boogie(TM) SuperStar, exclusively for the Wii(TM). ‘Boogie SuperStar’ shipped on 14 October in North America and Canada, and will be available 16 October in Asia and 17 October in Europe |
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| SOS! Come and sing along with Mamma Mia! |
| Date: October 9, 2008
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| It’s grossed almost R20 million in South Africa since its release six weeks ago, making it the country’s highest-grossing film so far this year as well as SA’s most popular big-screen musical ever – and now Mamma Mia! is going karaoke! That’s right – you can now sing along with all your favourite Abba hits while watching a special version of Mamma Mia! at selected Ster-Kinekor Theatres, from Friday, 10 October 2008.
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| Smokie sets Durban audience alight |
| Date: October 9, 2008
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| It was a smokin’ performance at the Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban on Tuesday (7 October)! We had been told that Smokie had improved over the years even though there had been a change of members… and the proof was in the pudding! |
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| Brand new adult panto for Durban this festive season |
| Date: October 8, 2008
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| Sleeping Beauty ...And That Little Prick - once again as Supper Theatre and this time at a new venue that has been specially adapted.
22 – 25 October: Hexagon Theatre Pmb;
28 October – 31 December: The Boho
(Right next door to Bean Bag Bohemia)
Enquiry number: 083 250 2690
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| Volcom Rhinofish VQS set for Durban’s Dairy Beach this weekend |
| Date: October 8, 2008
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| The first VQS event of the year, scheduled for Cape Town earlier this year, was cancelled as the beaches were under attack by the triple whammy of the biggest storm, swell and tide in a couple of decades. The contest director wisely decided to postpone, and this weekend sees the first of the VQS Series take place in Durban. |
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| Interested in fairies? |
| Date: October 7, 2008
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| Are you between the ages of 3 - 7? Then get to the Essenwood Market next Saturday for a fun, fairy gathering. |
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| Carrol Boyes' Metal 2008 finalists |
| Date: October 7, 2008
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| Carrol Boyes has announced the top 20 entries in the METAL 2008 New Designer Search from a record-breaking 250 entries that were received in this year’s competition. The top 20 prototypes, selected for their aesthetic appeal, design ingenuity and functionality, will go on exhibition this month alongside 8 other commendable entries. |
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| Shall We Dance returns to Durban’s Playhouse Opera Theatre |
| Date: October 7, 2008
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| Presented by the South African Dance Teachers' Association in association with the Playhouse Company, with a supporting grant from BASA, 'Shall We Dance' once more promises to delight audiences with its carefully-chosen eclectic mix of quality dance - all with an underlying ballroom and Latin American theme |
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| Kelly Slater wins 9th World title |
| Date: October 4, 2008
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| Following his win in the third round at the Billabong Pro in Spain earlier today, Slater was crowned for an unbelievable ninth time - and is the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals World Champion |
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| Currie Cup crunch matches live on SuperSport |
| Date: October 3, 2008
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| It’s crunch time in the ABSA Currie Cup this weekend and SuperSport will bring all the action live to those rugby supporters who can’t get to the stadia to watch their favourite teams. |
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