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| Are you game for cinemasports? |
| Date: September 1, 2010
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| The Cinemasports International Filmmaking Event is on its way to Africa, compliments of the Department of Drama and Film at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and on Saturday, 18 September, teams will meet at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. They will have 10 hours to complete a movie, which will be screened an hour later |
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| Arts & Culture Trust grant recipients announced |
| Date: September 1, 2010
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| Gauteng arts and culture received a welcome boost in August with the announcement of the latest recipients of grant funding from the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Development Programme |
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| Moyo Magic on Durban’s Pier |
| Date: August 31, 2010
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| Moyo On The Pier is a younger, hipper version of its parent on the mainland with plenty of special touches and a great vibe. You’ll enjoy exotic cocktails, an African-style tappas menu and beautiful views. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy our beautiful city! |
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| Crowded House to tour SA in October |
| Date: August 31, 2010
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| Multi-platinum recording artists Crowded House will be performing live in South Africa from 26 to 30 October 2010 thanks to Real Concerts, 567 Cape Talk, Talk Radio 702 and East Coast Radio provincially |
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| Shall We Dance @ Durban’s Playhouse Opera Theatre |
| Date: August 31, 2010
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| The ever-popular Shall We Dance Ballroom and Latin American showcase – now in its 19th year is an annual dance extravaganza which features 100 of the region’s most exciting dancers as well as award-winning industry professionals. This year (2010) it takes the form of a short season in the Playhouse Opera from 17 – 25 September |
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| From silence to a throaty roar: The Honda CR-Z |
| Date: August 31, 2010
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| The Honda CR-Z is like nothing you’ve ever imagined – sporty design, an engine that provides more power than one could ever use on South African roads, rated one of Europe’s safest cars and it’s environmentally friendly (for a vehicle that is)! |
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| Book Review: ‘Colours of the Kalahari’ – a Kalahari Kaleidoscope |
| Date: August 29, 2010
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| There are books and there are books – and then there are masterpieces. ‘Colours of the Kalahari’, a look at this desert paradise through the eyes and the lens of photographer Hannes Lochner, fits this description. If you only buy one coffee table book in a lifetime, make it this one! |
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| 48 Hour Film Project coming up |
| Date: August 27, 2010
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| The 48 Hour Film Project, the world's largest timed filmmaking competition, will tear through Johannesburg for the first time on 1 October 2010, challenging Joburg filmmakers to complete the entire filmmaking process - from writing and casting to shooting and editing - in a mere 48 hours. It promises to be wild and sleepless weekend! |
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| Cape Town scoop: Remake of Judge Dredd in 3D |
| Date: August 27, 2010
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| Nico Dekker, CEO of Cape Town Film Studios, South Africa’s largest and newest film studio, has announced that the studio has secured the first major 3D action film to be made in Africa,namely, 'Judge Dredd' |
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| CNN launches new monthly art programme - Icon |
| Date: August 23, 2010
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| CNN International has launched a new monthly arts series - Icon, that promises viewers a journey into the worlds of visual arts, architecture, literature, music, photography, dance, opera, fashion and design, accompanied by interviews with their innovators and influencers as diverse as IM Pei, Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock. |
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| Countdown to Durban SPAR Women’s 10 / 5km |
| Date: August 23, 2010
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| Celebrating two decades of fun-filled road running, the Durban SPAR Women’s 10/ 5km will start and finish in the People’s Park at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday (29 August) |
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| South African Automotive workers strike resolved |
| Date: August 20, 2010
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| Automotive companies, with vehicle manufacturing operations in South Africa, confirmed that the industrial action which commenced on Wednesday 11 August 2010 and now in its eighth day, has been resolved through agreement with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). |
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| Review: London River (2009) |
| Date: August 19, 2010
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| The world as we know it is filled with contradictions and prejudices, so much so that it causes stumbling blocks to be in place where there shouldn’t be any. And so we come to ‘London River’ which tells the tale of two ‘single’ parents trying to find their children after the London bombings in July 2005 |
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| Review: A Stroke of Luck (2009) |
| Date: August 19, 2010
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| ‘A Stroke of Luck’ is a beautifully moving, realistic tale with many tender moments which will cause you to smile and an ending which will bring a lump to your throat. Well worth seeing! |
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| Lola Kenya Screen 2010 Awards |
| Date: August 18, 2010
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| The fifth annual Lola Kenya Screen audiovisual media festival, production workshop and market for children and youth in Eastern Africa ended in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday 14 August, 2010 with top prizes going to Nigeria and Malawi. The festival witnessed an upsurge in the number of films made by children and youth under the age of 18 years |
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| ‘NEW HYSTERIA’ WIN KEARSNEY BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2010 |
| Date: August 18, 2010
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| Rising stars in the local music industry - Seth Parkin, Aury Livingstone and Pascal Koch (all of Westville Boys High) are the names behind the band 'New Hysteria' which won the coveted KEARSNEY COLLEGE MARSHAL MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2010! |
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| A LA CARTE COUNTRY IN MOOIRIVER |
| Date: August 13, 2010
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| You can have caviar for breakfast, rabbit for lunch and duck for dinner, all under the watchful eye of petite and vivacious Jackie Cameron - a rare young talent who is counted amongst the country’s top 10 chefs. Visit Hartford House in the KZN Midlands for the sheer love of good food |
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| Vaal Wheels Expo to celebrate decade |
| Date: August 13, 2010
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| North West University Campus will be buzzing on the weekend of 4 – 5 September 2010 as hordes of visitors descend for the Wheels at the Vaal Expo 2010 – the country’s largest Expo, 118 hectares! |
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| Body Art competition |
| Date: August 13, 2010
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| It's time to get creative again at the 5th uShaka Marine World Body Art competition. It all happens at uShaka Village Walk on Saturday, 28 August, and this years theme is, "uShaka, it's an adventure!" |
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| Review - Cats and Dogs 2: Revenge of Kitty Galore |
| Date: August 6, 2010
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| Is there something sinister about your dog or cat? Does it eye you furtively? Is there a hidden means of communication lurking behind its friendly, furry face? Well, even if this is the case you have nothing to worry about as they have, as their one and only motive, your protection and to this end have developed a spy network – the dogs on one hand and the cats on the other. In this delightful tale in both 3D and 2D they join forces to prevent the maniacal Kitty Galore from total world dominance |
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| NAAMSA comments on impending CO2 VEHICLE EMISSIONS TAX |
| Date: August 5, 2010
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| Mr David Powels, President of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) has commented that the decision to include light commecial vehicles was alarming and would result in negative and potentially serious consequences for the South African vehicle industry |
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| Vivaldi and Corelli go Baroque |
| Date: August 3, 2010
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| Baroque 2000 is teaming up with the National Youth Choir (Course 2010) to perform at the Church of the Monastery, Mariannhill this Sunday (8 August,2010) at 3pm. (Doors open at 2.30) |
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| Bloomin’ good Vodacom Durban July |
| Date: August 3, 2010
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| Greyville Racecourse and Gold Circle played host to a highly successful Vodacom Durban July Race-meeting on Saturday. The house full signs went up early as a capacity crowd of 50 000 people crowded the Greyville course |
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| 200 films in 10 days @ the Durban International Film Festival |
| Date: August 1, 2010
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| It’s the last day (1 August 2010) and tonight the last credits will fill the screens at selected cinemas in Durban as the 31st Durban Film Festival comes to a close. Producers, directors, distributors and film fundis celebrated through the night at the Awards ceremony hosted by Moyo at uShaka Marine World |
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| Jason Hartman to perform at Durban Botanic Gardens |
| Date: July 30, 2010
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| Durban’s opportunity to support SA Idol 2009 winner - Jason Hartman, will be the highlight of the Old Mutual Music at the Lake picnic concert, scheduled to take place on Sunday, 8 August at the Durban Botanic Gardens |
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| More than just a review: ‘Mugabe and the White African’ |
| Date: July 28, 2010
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| Having the courage of their convictions and working towards the betterment for all in Zimbabwe, Mike Campbell and his son-in-law Ben Freeth, took their plight to the SADC Tribunal in Namibia. ‘Mugabe and the White African’ is a documentary not only of this journey, but a revelation of the atrocities carried out ‘in the name of the people’ |
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| R31-m on eco-friendly KZN depot for Avis |
| Date: July 28, 2010
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| Tuesday 22 July 2010 saw Avis launch its R31-million state-of-the-art car rental kiosk and vehicle preparation facility at the new King Shaka International Airport in La Mercy on the outskirts of Durban |
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| Review: Peepli Live! |
| Date: July 28, 2010
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| It’s a sad fact of our society that bad news attracts an audience. In 'Peepli Live!' an impoverished man offers to commit suicide so that his family can benefit from a government grant – dark subject matter which is dealt with by producer Aamir Khan in a delightfully, humorous manner |
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| Film Festivals and Markets: Value to the producer |
| Date: July 27, 2010
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| An important aspect of a film festival is the educational opportunity provided to new and prospective filmmakers via workshops and panel discussions. One such discussion was the value of festivals and markets |
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| TOYOTA HILUX EXTENDS ITS LEAD IN OFF-ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Date: July 21, 2010
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| A solid performance by the Castrol Team Toyota Hilux of Duncan Vos and Rob Howie as well as charges by a brace of privateer Hilux SPs further extended Toyota’s lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship in the ABSA Off Road Championship. With four of the eight events now completed Toyota’s lead is backed up by first and second places in the Driver’s championship as well |
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| Quiksnow 2010 to Go Down Larger than Ever at New Location |
| Date: July 21, 2010
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| Winter is at its zenith and that means only one thing: Quiksnow. Africa's premier snowboarding contest is gearing up to throw down at a new location that will have more rails, bigger kickers and easier access than previous events. Presented by Resolution, the contest will run from 1 – 4 August, 2010 |
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| Review: NTLive ‘London Assurance’ HD |
| Date: July 19, 2010
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| The National Theatre (UK) initiative under the banner NTLive allows audiences from around to world to view the best theatrical productions from the comfort of their seat at the cinema. ‘London Assurance’ which played to packed houses concludes the current series |
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| Review: Grin and Bare It @ Carnival City |
| Date: July 19, 2010
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| Tim Plewman’s latest romp @ the Mardi Gras Theatre, Carnival City will have you in stitches as Henry Penbroke’s plans for an illicit weekend (at home) are turned upside down with the unexpected arrival of a Western African business associate (with three wives in tow) and a Mexican hoodlum accompanying the object of Henry’s desire, Carmen. Adding to the melee is a drunken butler and a nephew who had to escape from Mexico in a hurry... and of course, his wife has to return |
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| A taste of Israeli culture comes to the silver screen in Durban |
| Date: July 17, 2010
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| Stories of love, friendship, and corruption fill the silver screen as the Embassy of Israel and ‘tararam’ – The SA Israel Culture Fund, present the annual Israeli Film Festival at Ster-Kinekor Cinema Nouveau from 16 – 22 July in Gateway, Durban |
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| Review: ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ |
| Date: July 17, 2010
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| ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ at the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest is a welcome break from the run-of-the-mill musical tributes and, hopefully, a taste of things to come |
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| SARDA National Championship takes to the track in Durban |
| Date: July 16, 2010
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| The third round of the SARDA (South African Radio Driver’s Association) Gas On Road National Championships takes place this weekend (17-18 July, 2010), at the Durban Model Car Club (DMCC), Southway Mall, Rossburgh |
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| Shrek is coming to Durbs |
| Date: July 15, 2010
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| Coinciding with the release of ‘Shrek Forever After’ – the fourth and final chapter in the Shrek series, the Ogre will be visiting shopping centres in Durban to meet his fans. He loves to be photographed so please bring along your cameras |
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| Farm-Style Fine Dining |
| Date: July 14, 2010
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| Why are South Africans fascinated by the antics of Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Nigella Lawson, when we have fascinating gourmet gurus on our own doorstep? Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is not only a luxury hide-away, but a gastronomic delight that is at last no longer restricted to guests |
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| Dedicated African website for Turner Classics |
| Date: July 14, 2010
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| Turner Classic Movies (TCM) have officially launched an African website - www.tcmafrica.com which will give lovers of the classics greater access to the channel through competitions, programming guides and fantastic galleries of images from the movies featured every month |
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| 2010 Dolosfees to Celebrate Third year in Richards Bay |
| Date: July 14, 2010
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| Richards Bay again plays host to the annual Dolosfees from 28- 31July 2010, as the festival continues to promote Afrikaans culture from a variety of angles. Theatre, music, fishing, fun, games and more features in this showcase |
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| 2010 Volkswagen Rally |
| Date: July 14, 2010
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| Engines are revving in preparation for the gruelling and challenging annual rally that takes place in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage on Friday and Saturday, 23 and 24 July. The action will be centred between the local heroes, the BP Volkswagen rally team as well as the Toyota team and the new entries from the Ford camp - all of whom compete in the S2000 class |
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| JORDY SMITH NOW WORLD NO 1 CLAIMS MR PRICE PRO BALLITO TITLE |
| Date: July 11, 2010
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| Twenty- two-year old Jordy Smith (Dbn) etched his name into the history books yesterday, becoming the third ever South African winner of the Mr Price Pro Ballito, simultaneously moving into the No. 1 position on the ASP One World Rankings |
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| Movie Review: Stravinsky and the Ballets Russes (HD) |
| Date: July 6, 2010
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| Ster-Kinekor has come up with the perfect recipe for a balletomane in the form of HD screenings of the best ballet productions in the world at Cinema Nouveau outlets countrywide. In the current ballet series ‘Stravinsky and the Ballets Russes’ is set to open in South African cinemas this Friday (9 July 2010) |
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| Small packages of dynamite @ Barnyard Gateway to Fame |
| Date: July 5, 2010
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| The Barnyard Theatre at uMhlanga’s Gateway Theatre of Shopping has proven that we have a wealth of talent in KwaZulu-Natal in the form of school-going children. Such was that success of the project that this is likely to turn into an annual event |
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| Movie review: ‘For Better For Worse’ |
| Date: July 2, 2010
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| Purposely stereotyped the viewer is taken into a Durban-based Indian family home where the mother’s preoccupation with her daughter’s unmarried state rules their lives. As a result, Anisa – who is an ambitious lawyer in her 30s, is set up with a series of unsuitable dates all of which take place at a local bookstore cum coffee shop |
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| Movie Review: The Maid (2009) |
| Date: July 2, 2010
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| Is a family dependent on a maid or is a maid dependent on a family? In this dramatic journey we are voyeurs on Raquel’s relationship with her employers - the Valdez family |
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| THE ONE & ONLY TWILIGHT NIGHT - ONLY AT STER-KINEKOR |
| Date: June 29, 2010
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| Don’t miss ‘The One & Only Twilight Night’, exclusive to select Ster-Kinekor Theatres nationwide, before dawn tomorrow. See all three Twilight-movies on the big screen, including ‘The Twilight Saga: ECLIPSE!’ |
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| Soccer iPhone game launched in SA |
| Date: June 27, 2010
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| Roger Milla, the king of the indomitable Lions, lights up the World Cup on touchscreen at a launch in Johannesburg |
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| Free dance festival at space.com |
| Date: June 27, 2010
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| Joburg Theatre’s space.com presents ‘Soul Dancer’, a Dance Festival initiative aimed at choreographers from within the city’s many community dance projects |
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| In South Africa soon: the world’s first hybrid sports coupé |
| Date: June 27, 2010
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| Honda has taken the global motoring arena by storm with the launch of the world’s first hybrid sports coupé: the arresting CR-Z. And despite huge international demand, the good news is that the CR-Z will arrive in South Africa before the end of the year |
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| Mid-Fest Jazz Feast in Grahamstown |
| Date: June 27, 2010
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| The Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Grahamstown, currently underway, is flanked by excellent performances from start to close, with mid-fest gems |
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| The Worlds’ biggest manual skateboard contest |
| Date: June 27, 2010
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| It's 2010 and Red Bull Manny Mania is searching across the globe for the most skilled technicians on skateboards. Any amateur can sign up to participate in the international skate events, taking place in 25 countries across six continents.
In national qualifications those neighbourhood skaters will compete for a ticket to prove their technical skills at the Red Bull Manny Mania World Final in the city that doesn’t sleep but always shreds, New York. At stake is one spot in the Red Bull Manny Mania Pro event for one South African, skating against the manual masters |
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| Book Review: ‘Returning to Myself’ |
| Date: June 26, 2010
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| Durban-based authoress Linda Smith has written a book which is not only autobiographical charting her youth in the tumultuous content of Africa in the 60s, but provides food for thought for the way in which we as a continent should move forward as a rainbow nation |
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| Movie Review: Creation (2009) |
| Date: June 24, 2010
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| The controversial debate triggered by Charles Darwin has never subsided and this is a peek into his side of the story and the ‘evolution’ of ‘The Origin of the Species’ |
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| Movie Review: Toy Story3 |
| Date: June 24, 2010
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| Sheriff Woody, Buz Lightyear and the gang embark on a whole new Walt Disney Studio/Pixar adventure as Andy is now grown-up and on his way to college |
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| A celebration of colour provides nourishment for the soul |
| Date: June 22, 2010
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| The first series of ‘Eat and Art’ at Durban North restaurant, NOURISH on Kensington features works by Durban artist Tanya Wetteland-Reid. Restaurateur Tracey Grout sees a natural fit between food and art. Instead of setting apart a specific area for an exhibition, she hangs pieces throughout her restaurant, allowing patrons to experience a fusion of artistic and culinary creativity.10 percent of the proceeds from any sales go to the Sunflower Foundation |
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| Mike Mccullagh rocks the rainbow nation @ Carnival City |
| Date: June 15, 2010
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| Mike McCullagh of McCully Workshop fame lives and breathes the promotion of South African music and artistes. As a result he has directed a show which is like no other tribute we have seen. It is, in fact, a tribute to the magnificent talent we have on little corner of the continent |
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| Through the eyes of a friend: Freddie Mercury’s legacy continues |
| Date: June 15, 2010
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| Thanks to Showtime Australia’s tribute to Freddie Mercury entitled ‘Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic’ coming to South Africa I was given an opportunity to chat to Freddie’s PA and friend for the last 12 years of his life – Peter Freestone, as well as Chris Lee who takes on the icon’s role in the show |
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| New vehicle sales in South Africa – May 2010 |
| Date: June 13, 2010
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| Elaborating on the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of May, 2010 – released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) – the Association commented that new vehicle sales, in every segment, had registered further strong gains compared to the corresponding month last year |
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| 2010 FINE ART – AN EYE ON THE WORLD CUP! |
| Date: June 13, 2010
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| Friday (11 June 2010) saw the opening matches of the FIFA World Cup for the first time on African soil. In conjunction a number of galleries have participated with artworks and themed exhibitions. 2010 Fine Art is one such happening, with a collection of football-inspired art @ The Zone : Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World in Durban from 1 June to 31 July |
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| Musicians unite to sing '8 Goals for Africa' |
| Date: June 13, 2010
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| Eight of Africa's best known musicians have collaborated on a song entitled '8 Goals for Africa' which is a free download for the duration of the World Cup. The song calls for commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals - a set of eight internationally-agreed goals designed to reduce poverty, hunger, disease, and maternal and child deaths by 2015 |
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| Entertainment galore at Newtown PVA |
| Date: June 12, 2010
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| The City of Johannesburg’s 2010 World Cup ™ Public Viewing Area at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown will be a hive of activity during the tournament, screening all the games on big screens and offering a range of DJs, dancers and musicians to keep the party pumping |
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| Review: End Game |
| Date: June 12, 2010
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| That our beloved Madiba co-ordinated a seamless transition to democratic freedom for South Africa is an indelible moment in history, but not much was known about the plethora of negotiations which took place before this historic move and this is the premise upon which ‘End Game’ is based |
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| Movie Review: Letters to Juliet |
| Date: June 12, 2010
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| What would you do to mend your relationship or find the love of your life? ‘Letters for Juliet’ is perfect for a girls’ night out |
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| Movie Review: The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus |
| Date: June 12, 2010
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| Pass through a mirror and travel to lands which can only be inspired by one’s imagination. This precept has enabled director Terry Gilliam to utilise footage which was shot with Heath Ledger before his untimely death and substitute Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law |
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| VANESSA HAYWOOD TACKLES KNYSNA BIG 5 CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN |
| Date: June 9, 2010
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| Actress, presenter and model Vanessa Haywood, who was recently voted by FHM as one the world’s 100 sexiest women, will participate in the Big 5 Challenge at the Knysna Oyster Festival. She aims to raise much needed funds for children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. The 11-day challenge starts on 1 July and will see Vanessa participating in five gruelling sports activities |
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| PEUGEOT'S LE MANS OFFENSIVE: LE MANS 24 HOURS (June 6-13, 2010) |
| Date: June 8, 2010
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| With the momentum of its one-two finish at Le Mans this time last year, Peugeot is hunting for a second straight win in the prestigious French competition. Twelve months of hard preparation since June 2009 have kept the team under pressure in its bid to secure a repeat success at this uniquely popular event which attracts more than 250 000 spectators annually |
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| It’s in the bag for Catlike Thieves at Mr Price Pro Ballito |
| Date: June 7, 2010
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| Friday night (4 June 2010) saw the playoffs of the Battle of the Bands for a place at the Mr Price Pro Rock Concert on 10 July at Salt Rock Beach alongside Prime Circle, Flash Republic, City Bowl Mizers, Dirty Skirts and the Pixie Bennett Band |
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| LOCAL IS LEKKER as Born in the RSA takes to the stage |
| Date: June 7, 2010
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| 'Born in the RSA' , the latest show at uShaka Marine World’s Upper Deck, is a proudly South African production that features some of South Africa’s best contemporary music , touching on everything from the country’s long journey since its infamous political problems, to its sporting victories and, finally, to the fun and laughter of the present day |
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| Ushaka’s Upper Deck celebrates being South African with ‘Born in the RSA’ |
| Date: May 26, 2010
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| Pap, wors, braaivleis and biltong! (Every one a traditionally South African dish which translated for visitors is stiff maize meal, spicy sausage, barbequed meat and dried, spiced meat (usually game)). So too are the performers Rob and Bunz from different worlds within the same country who find their common ground through music and the resultant show ‘Born in the RSA’ which takes to the stage at uShaka Marine World’s Upper Deck from 27 May to 10 July |
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| Use your musical knowledge to sponsor a dream |
| Date: May 26, 2010
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| This is a chance for all those whose knowledge of music is expansive to not only participate in a game show with a difference, but also assist in raising funds for Reach for a Dream KZN |
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| Rainbow Nation Navigation |
| Date: May 26, 2010
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| Africa Day is an annual celebration that takes place on 25 May which commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and inspires us to celebrate Africa, its diversity as well as the progress the continent has made. In acknowledgement of the African Renaissance, ‘Rainbow Nation Navigation’ by Carl and Nicholas Marais and published by Logogog, has been written to help South Africans understand each other |
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| DVD review: ‘Addicted to Life – The Reg Park Story’ |
| Date: May 26, 2010
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| Even if you weren’t part of the generation who knew Reg Park when he was at his peak, ’Addicted to Life’ is a must for anyone who is interested in physical fitness – not necessarily striving to be Mr Universe, but remain toned or lose those few extra kilos. In fact, ‘Addicted to Life’ will make the perfect Father’s Day or birthday gift and here are the reasons why… |
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| Twelfth African Renaissance Festival KZN: 24 – 28 May |
| Date: May 25, 2010
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| The 12th annual African Renaissance Festival is currently being hosted at venues in KZN from until 27 May, 2010. The festival will grapple with the theme of “Take Charge Africa – the Future of Africa is in your Hands.” As always the event will celebrate, debate and examine broader issues related to re-defining and rebuilding the African continent through accessing and developing its own rich social, economic, faith and political resources; building partnerships; developing skills and networking |
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| KZN Community Theatre Showcase |
| Date: May 25, 2010
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| The Market Theatre Laboratory is partnering with the Stable Theatre in Durban to present the first annual KZN Community Theatre Showcase on Saturday 29 May 2010 |
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| Gourmet Food-for-Thought at National Arts Festival Think!fest |
| Date: May 25, 2010
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| Leading thought-leaders, vocal opinion-shapers and charismatic celebrities will be cooking up a storm that will provide much food-for-thought in a series of talks and panel discussions on the National Arts Festival Think!fest programme, from 20 June – 4 July. The National Arts Festival welcomes SAfm as the media partner for Think!Fest 2010 |
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| QuickSilverProJunior surfing on SuperSport |
| Date: May 25, 2010
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| Boardriders TV opens up Episode 4 with a montage of Clay Marzo surf footage from around the globe in addition to the QuickSilver ProJunior at Durban's North Beach |
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| Penzance Primary Arts Festival |
| Date: May 25, 2010
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| ‘Awakening Raw Talent’ is a passion with stage star and arts mover-and-shaker, Shelley McLean. Best known as one of Durban’s favourite singers, this vibrant theatre personality has put together an action-packed festival programme which is set to stimulate and engage young people, together with their friends and families, when it runs at Penzance Primary School in Glenwood, Durban on Saturday 5 June 2010. All are welcome |
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| Mont Rochelle in Franschoek provides edible alternatives |
| Date: May 20, 2010
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| With the Franschoek Literary Festival still foremost in one’s mind and many a visitor preparing for the Soccer World Cup, a visit to the Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards in Franschoek should form part of the journey |
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| KZN PHILHARMONIC IS HALFWAY THROUGH ITS WINTER SEASON |
| Date: May 20, 2010
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| The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra’s World Symphony Series Winter Season commenced 13 May and is now mid-way in its four-week season with a performance every Thursday at the Durban City Hall at 7:30pm |
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| Badilisha poetry celebrates life in Cape Town |
| Date: May 20, 2010
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| Badilisha Live – a poetry performance platform for African voices - hosts five outstanding local and international poets at the Cape Town City Hall on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 May 2010 at 7:30pm as well as a celebration of Africa Day on Tuesday 25 May |
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| Review: The Habit of Art (2010) |
| Date: May 18, 2010
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| This is the fourth in a début initiative from the National Theatre in England, bringing live theatre to the screen enabling the world to experience acting at its best. Please note: There are only two screenings at Cinema Nouveau throughout South Africa, namely Wednesday 19 May and Saturday 22 May @ 7:45pm so book your seats ASAP! |
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| Review: Badmaash Company (2009) |
| Date: May 18, 2010
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| If you want intrigue, romance, dance, morals and an entrancing plot then you shouldn’t miss 'Badmaash Company' – a NuMetro Bollywood release |
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| Gala Dinner and Concert for Denis Hurley Centre |
| Date: May 14, 2010
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| To raise awareness and funds for one of the city’s most remarkable projects - the multi-purpose Denis Hurley Centre to be built in downtown Durban – an alfresco gala dinner and concert will be held in the picturesque courtyard at St Henry’s Marist Brothers College tomorrow (Saturday 15 May 2010) |
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| Surf, sun and music @ The Mr Price Pro Ballito |
| Date: May 14, 2010
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| As winter descends on South Africa in July 2010 surfers, sun worshippers and music lovers alike will be toasty warm when they head to the sub-tropical coastline of KwaDukuza on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast for this year’s Mr Price Pro Ballito |
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| 'Winnie': A love story of our times |
| Date: May 14, 2010
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| Much has been written about our beloved former president Nelson Mandela, but little about his ex-wife, Winnie and their relationship before their acrimonious split. Oscar® winner - Jennifer Hudson, (‘Dreamgirls’) has been chosen for the role of Winnie and Academy Award® nominated actor - Terrence Howard (‘Hustle & Flow’), will play the role of Nelson Mandela in the movie simply entitled 'Winnie'. Academy Award® nominee, Darrell James Roodt (‘Cry, the Beloved Country’, ‘Sarafina!’) will direct the South African/Canadian co-production with producers Andre Pieterse of Ma-Afrika Films and Michael Mosca of Equinoxe Films, Canada |
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| 'Tuckshop': A new play by Pranesh Maharaj |
| Date: May 14, 2010
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| Life in and around an informal tuckshop on the border of Phoenix and KwaMashu is to come under the spotlight as a musical written by Pranesh Maharaj which will be staged for one weekend only from 21 – 23 May at the Playhouse Drama Theatre in Durban |
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| Ancient World Meets FMX Future |
| Date: May 13, 2010
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| The best FMX athletes in the world are set to resume battle in a new location never before seen on the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour. The ancient pyramids and majestic Great Sphinx of Giza will provide a breathtaking backdrop to the top freestyle motocross action on the planet tomorrow (14 May 2010) as a crowd of 10 000 FMX fans watches the world elite go head to head in a brand new format under the blazing Egyptian sun |
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| VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT SCOOPS SA RIGHTS TO CANNES FILM FESTIVAL WORLD PREMIERES |
| Date: May 13, 2010
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| Sanjeev Singh, Director of Acquisition and Distribution of Videovision Entertainment announced today that the company acquired Woody Allen’s You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger as well as Ken Loach’s Route Irish on the opening day of the Cannes International Film Festival. The acquisitions came prior to the World Premieres of You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger on Saturday, 15 May 2010 as part of the Official Selection and Route Irish on 20 May 2010 which is screening ‘in competition’ at the Festival |
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| Med-Lemon provides a remedy for the cold |
| Date: May 13, 2010
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| When temperatures plummet, we all reach for our winter woollies – but what happens to those who have nothing to help them keep them warm? Goal: To knit 10 000 scarves for Winter Warmth campaign |
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| Review: HOOKED – SECRETS AND HIGHS OF A SOBER ADDICT |
| Date: May 13, 2010
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| So many books are written about drug addiction, but very few deal with the post rehabilitation period. Melinda Ferguson’s ‘Hooked – Secrets and Highs of a Sober Addict’ is one of the very few that deals with the “life goes on” cliché and looks at her 10 year struggle to stay clean – something that many fail to do |
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| Movie Review: The Back-Up Plan |
| Date: May 7, 2010
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| The 21st Century has seen more strides in gender equality than any previous era and as a result careers are blossoming while relationships, marriage and child-rearing have been placed on the back-burner. What happens, however, when you’re in your thirties and you realise that your biological clock is a time bomb and there is no man on the horizon you would even remotely consider as a husband, never mind father your child? Well, as it is the new Millennium the answer is contained in the sperm bank – just a minor procedure and no messy relationships |
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| New entry-level Fiat: Fiat Punto 1.2 Active |
| Date: May 7, 2010
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| There was definitely a gap in Fiat’s local line-up when the evergreen Palio was put out to pasture at the end of last year. A modern, affordable, practical, entry-level yet stylish hatch was most certainly needed. Enter the Fiat Punto 1.2 Active – an up-to-date hatch which ticks every single one of these boxes |
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| Mamma Mia! - the musical set to return to SA stages in August |
| Date: May 7, 2010
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| Experience the magic of ABBA’s timeless songs in the worldwide smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! This enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship will premiere at Artscape, Cape Town on Sunday, 15 August 2010 for a limited season. Thereafter the production moves to The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg, opening on Friday, 02 October 2010. MAMMA MIA! is musical entertainment for the whole family. Its broad appeal to audiences of all ages guarantees everyone at every performance will be “having the time of their lives” |
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| KZN WINE ESTATE OPENS FIRST WINE BAR AT NEW AIRPORT |
| Date: May 7, 2010
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| Leading KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) wine producer, The Stables Wine Estate, breaks new ground this month with the launch of the Stables Wine Estate Airport Cellar at Durban’s new King Shaka International Airport |
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| Movie Review: Mother and Child (2009) |
| Date: May 7, 2010
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| This beautifully crafted story touches the heart of the viewer, as an adopted daughter (given away at birth) searches for her mother; just as her birth mother is searching for her and intermingled into this journey is someone who really wants a child and will go to any lengths to get one |
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| Stilt-Walkers promote “15 Days of Amaz!ng” |
| Date: May 6, 2010
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| The Phezulu Stiltwalkers, who will be performing at the 36th National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (20 June – 4 Jul 2010), are embarking on a promotional multi-city tour from 7 – 16 May |
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| ‘THRILLER LIVE’ : West End musical set for SA’s stages |
| Date: May 6, 2010
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| It’s time to wear your white sequined glove, take out your trilby and prepare to be blown away by ‘Thriller Live’, a spectacular, high octane song, dance and video spectacular show celebrating the music and career of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, soon to be staged for the first time in South Africa |
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| Even little ones can walk! |
| Date: May 6, 2010
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| Making sure the “little ones” aren’t left out of the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk fun … there’s a Mini Walk especially for them on Saturday, 22 May at uShaka Marine World in Durban |
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| Freestyle Football - A display of skill |
| Date: May 5, 2010
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| Sixty freestyle footballers from all four corners of the world battled it out in Cape Town (South Africa) at the Red Bull Street Style World Final 2010. Norway’s Anders Solum, 27, tricked his way to gold in front of a huge crowd on the city’s famous Grand Parade. South African local hero Kamal Ranchod, 21, progressed all the way to the Final before finally having to admit defeat. Superstars George Weah (LB) and Edgar Davids (NED) presented the trophy to the proud winner in front of journalists from over 30 countries |
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| Review: Iron Man 2 (2010) |
| Date: April 30, 2010
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| We left Tony Stark – billionaire and inventor, announcing to the world that he was Iron Man and now return (six months later) to find that he’s under pressure from the government to share the secrets of his technology with the military…. |
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| Movie Review: 'Men Who Stare At Goats' (2009) |
| Date: April 29, 2010
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| Believe it or not this film is based on the truth. Apparently after extensive research journalist Jon Ronson uncovered a virtually unknown chapter of American Military where soldiers were trained for combat using only their minds, in other words, psychic warfare. ‘Men Who Stare At Goats’ is an interesting film which leaves plenty of food for thought |
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| Movie Review: 'Love Happens' (2009) |
| Date: April 29, 2010
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| It’s when you least expect it that love happens and despite death, life goes on. Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston deal well with a difficult subject, in fact they come up trumps |
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| No more potholes: KZN company uses infra-red technology |
| Date: April 29, 2010
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| Yesterday (Wednesday 28 April 2010) Pro-Phalt – a KwaZulu-Natal-based company, formally launched a unit that can repair potholes six times faster than is the norm in South Africa and at a third of the cost |
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| “Pen to Paper” - an afternoon sketch jam |
| Date: April 28, 2010
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| Inspired by the “Night of a Thousand Drawings” initiative and the international focus on soccer, Pen to Paper curator and initiator Tamlyn Martin is inviting Durbanites to get creative and produce a pen / pencil and ink sketch on A5 paper which looks at Durban in motion on Saturday 1 May – from 2pm @ BeanBag Bohemia, Greyville |
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| Germany kick-starts World Cup fever |
| Date: April 28, 2010
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| With less than 45 days until the big kick off of the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa, an extreme football marathon has already begun |
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| 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ videogame |
| Date: April 28, 2010
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| Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) has announced that EA SPORTS™ 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ is in stores throughout North America with eight new celebrations for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360(R) videogame and entertainment system. It will be available throughout Asia and Europe beginning April 30, 2010 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June. The videogame is also available on Wii™PSP®(PlayStation®Portable), iPod®touch and iPhone® |
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| A Million Colours: eLollipop II – On Set (Part 2) |
| Date: April 28, 2010
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| It doesn’t often happen that the character upon which a movie is based is involved as a director (albeit in a minor capacity). This is the case for Muntu Ndebele whose tale unfolds in ‘A Million Colours: eLollipop II’ as South African / Canadian production. GoingPlaces chatted to Wandile Molebatsi who takes on the role of Muntu in the movie |
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| Wine & dine with KZN @ the 2010 Tourism Indaba |
| Date: April 27, 2010
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| A dynamic new feature spotlighting KwaZulu-Natal through an innovative food and wine showcase featuring an array of iconic chefs and wines made by The Stables Wine Estate will be launched at the 2010 Indaba - Africa’s biggest annual tourism trade show, which takes place at the Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban from 8 to 11 May |
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| ‘Spartacus of Africa’ takes to SA stages in 2011 |
| Date: April 27, 2010
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| A new South African National Dance Trust (SANDT) has been formed to promote, preserve and support the art form of classical ballet and contemporary dance throughout the country and its first project is Veronica Paeper’s Spartacus, which will be re-choreographed and staged as ‘SPARTACUS OF AFRICA’ |
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| Rock Circus @ the Barnyard Theatre, Gateway |
| Date: April 26, 2010
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| Dream theatre pushes the stakes of a theatrical production up a notch as it involves facets which aren’t normally included. Such is the case with ‘Rock Circus’ which opened at the Barnyard Theatre in uMhlanga last week |
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| Battle of the Chefs at Wine Tasting! |
| Date: April 26, 2010
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| Catch uShaka Marine World Chefs, Mninawa Dlelapantsi, Preshanthan Pillay, Warren Frantz and Leon Weir when the knives come out for a Wine Tasting with a difference on Tuesday, 4 May at 6.30pm |
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| Lewis Gordon Pugh prepares for Everest glacial encounter |
| Date: April 23, 2010
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| Hands-on, act-now environmental activist - Lewis Gordon Pugh, is currently preparing to scale Mount Everest to swim across a glacial lake under its summit in an attempt to highlight global warming in the Himalayas |
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| A Million Colours: eLollipop II – On Set (Part 1) |
| Date: April 23, 2010
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| The value of friendship cannot be disregarded as was proven by the cult classic film eLollipop (1976) and the ties that bound original child stars – Muntu Ndebele and Norman Knox, have inextricably enmeshed themselves into their lives today |
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| A NEW AGE FOR BALLITO ARTIST - JANE DIGBY |
| Date: April 21, 2010
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| Jane Digby’s latest series celebrates the elderly and was inspired by the last few years of her father’s life. It forms part of TWELVE, a collaborative exhibition by 12 artists - Wendy Bowman, Bronwyn Chelius, Michelle Chelius, Anne Cleveland, Jane Digby, Maureen Edgcumbe, Hilary Grant-Currie, Ana Pereira de Vlieg, Carey Simpson, Janet Solomon, Jill Sysum and fashion designer Joel Janse van Vuuren – who participated in the third KZNSA Professional Practice Course |
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| Kids go wild @ Juicy Lucy Classic |
| Date: April 20, 2010
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| Even the youngest bikers have plenty of pedal power and the 5km and 10km Ola Milky Lane Kids’ Race and 18km Gwahumbe Family Fun Ride, which form an integral part of the annual Juicy Lucy Classic at Mid-Illovo in KwaZulu-Natal on 25 April |
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| The Messenger (2009) |
| Date: April 19, 2010
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| War is synonymous with loss! Whether it is the country under siege or troops coming to the rescue, inevitably deaths occur and it’s up to someone to notify the next of kin. Oren Moverman has come up trumps in his directorial début |
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| ‘Rocking it Gently’ @ the Rhumbelow: A Class Act |
| Date: April 19, 2010
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| ‘Rocking It Gently’, starring John Ellis, Shelley McLean, Lloyd de Gier and Marion Loudon is probably one of the best shows to hit the very small stage at the Rhumbelow Theatre, a venue that is constantly reinventing itself and becoming known for some of Durban’s better quality productions |
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| Taste of Thomson IV @Heritage Theatre |
| Date: April 19, 2010
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| The Heritage Theatre celebrates its fifth birthday this month with ‘A Taste of Thomson IV’ by guitar maestro Barry Thomson who has been instrumental to the venue’s success. The show runs until 2 May with a salute to artists who have had a direct influence on his life both musically and personally |
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| All-male ballet comes to Durban |
| Date: April 13, 2010
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| Balletomanes this is a MUST! The State St Petersburg ballet company will be performing at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban on 24 and 25 April. Don’t expect to see ballerinas – no these are men in tights, tutus and en-pointe! |
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| New vehicle sales in South Africa – March 2010 |
| Date: April 7, 2010
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| Aggregate industry new car sales during March, 2010 exceeded expectations and at 28 478 units reflected a massive improvement of 5 125 units or 21,9% compared to the 23 353 new cars sold during March, 2009 |
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| The Boolulu Uncle returns to Catalina Theatre |
| Date: April 7, 2010
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| 'The Boolulu Uncle' – the charming original true story about a young Zulu boy growing up with an Indian family in Reservoir Hills which was an instant Musho Festival theatre hit in January, comes to the Catalina Theatre in Wilson’s Wharf from 15 April – 2 May |
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| Tribute to Carly Simon and friends |
| Date: March 30, 2010
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| ‘You’re So Vain’ at the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest is not so much a tribute to this great songstress, but a walk through her musical career and controversial life. We meet her lovers, enjoy her humour – however, on both the world and the Heritage stages, the question remains – who was she singing about in the song that has effectively defined her for four decades? |
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| uShaka Crowning in April |
| Date: March 30, 2010
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| One of these lucky contestants will take the crown in the annual gala event final for the Junior Ms, Mr and Miss uShaka Marine World (Durban) competitions which takes place at the Dolphinarium, uShaka Marine World on Saturday, 17 April at 7pm |
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| Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2010) |
| Date: March 26, 2010
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| This is what the ‘Big Screen’ is all about – and the bigger the better. Dreamworks have come up trumps as this trip to the cinema is a voyage of the imagination which will be enjoyed by young and old. The script is pert and the animation astounding! |
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| US$9-million for World Heritage Site - iSimangaliso Wetland Park |
| Date: March 26, 2010
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| Wednesday 23 March was a historic day for the Isimangiliso Wetland Park on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal when the documents were signed for the largest grant ever to have been given to a Southern African region, financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and brokered by the World Bank |
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| ZACKS RECORDING COMPETITION AND GUITAR GIVEAWAY |
| Date: March 25, 2010
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| Durban-based restaurant chain, Zack’s, is putting its money where its mouth is by supporting the local music industry with a series of opportunities for local aspirant musicians and bands |
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| COME WITH ME DOWN PARADISE ROAD … to 'Diamonds and Dust' @ the Barnyard |
| Date: March 25, 2010
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| ‘Diamonds & Dust’, the celebration of South African music that has charmed its way across the world, is back at the Barnyard at Gateway. It’s about heritage and humour and the tantalising sounds of Africa. But the real bonus is that, by the end, you probably won’t care about potholes, Eskom or Zuma’s many wives. Eish! |
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| "Classic" KZN Grape Harvest |
| Date: March 19, 2010
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| Midway through their grape harvest The Stables Wine Estate, at Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, is heralding the 2010 vintage one of the best ever, thanks to ideal hot weather conditions during the first few months of the year |
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| Sailing courses in Durban Marina |
| Date: March 19, 2010
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| Getting out onto the water to enjoy Durban’s perfect balmy weather is now possible for all with the comprehensive range of courses (for individuals and families) offered by Sail Africa |
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| Review: The Tooth Fairy (2010) |
| Date: March 19, 2010
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| Armed with a wand with an all-purpose magic generator button, invisibility spray (a tooth fairy essential), shrinking paste (to slide under doors), dog bark mints and amnesia dust (‘we can’t have people remembering they saw an actual tooth fairy’) – Johnson as hockey player Derek Thompson bumbles his way into everyone’s hearts |
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| Splashy Fen comes of Age: 21 years in Underberg |
| Date: March 18, 2010
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| Splashy Fen celebrates its 21st festival this Easter and with the coming of age, comes greater awareness and responsibility. With this in mind, the organisers of South Africa’s longest-running annual music festival have joined forces with The Green Depot and the Corner Café in Durban to create an eco village that will give festival-goers an opportunity to see green initiatives in action and encourage a more sustainable lifestyle |
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| EXCITING GASTRONOMIC JOURNEYS AT THE OYSTER BOX |
| Date: March 17, 2010
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| The Oyster Box Hotel, renowned for its exceptional cuisine under the award-winning leadership of executive chef, Kevin Joseph, launches two exciting new culinary journeys this month (March 2010) |
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| Ola Milky Lane treats Itself to 'a new look'! |
| Date: March 17, 2010
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| A brand new menu featuring fun icons, colourful close ups of delectable treats and vibrant hero photos have driven the rejuvenation of the Ola Milky Lane brand and its outlets. The makeover started with Fourways, Monte Casino and Eastgate in Johannesburg and Galleria Mall in KwaZulu-Natal and will be rolled out countrywide shortly |
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| 2010 DJ Challenge |
| Date: March 17, 2010
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| Extremely hot weather – as high as 36oC in Estcourt – added to the challenge of riding motorcycles at least 74 years old from Durban to Johannesburg on this year’s DJ Rally last weekend (12 - 13 March). The heat affected both the motorcycles and their riders but 84 of the original entry of 124 riders and 116 starters nevertheless made the historic trip, which commemorates the annual road race that was held between the two cities from 1913 to 1936 |
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| Review: 'Big Blue' @ the Rhumbelow Theatre (Durban) |
| Date: March 17, 2010
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| ‘Big Blue’ has been described by vocalist Tim Wells as “an adventure down a trail of blues - sometimes dark, brooding and whiskey soaked pain, sometimes uplifting toe-tapping escapism.” That sums up the latest show at the Rhumbelow which is an enjoyable escape in to the music of the greats |
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| Review: The Box (2009) |
| Date: March 12, 2010
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| What would you do if you were promised one million US Dollars (or R1 000 000) with the only proviso being that you have to press a button and someone, somewhere, will die? This is the question posed by 'The Box' bearing in mind that every decision has its own ramifications |
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| Review: Nine (2009) |
| Date: March 12, 2010
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| This successful Tony award-winning Broadway musical has been translated to film with an absolutely sterling cast. Based on Federico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical ‘8½’, the tale revolves around film director Guido Contini who has director’s block |
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| 2010 Mango Groove Big World Party Tour |
| Date: March 12, 2010
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| Mango Groove, Oppikoppi Productions and EMI Music South Africa are delighted to announce the tour sub-titled “20 Years of Hits and Memories, 20 Years of Mango Magic” |
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| Review: Shutter Island (2009) |
| Date: March 11, 2010
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| Even Sherlock Holmes would have been baffled by this taut thriller with its locked doors, barred windows, disappearing murderess, isolated Gothic island setting, twists and turns |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| '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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| ‘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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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: 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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| 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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| ‘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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| 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: 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| '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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| '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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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