Grassy Spark open a ‘Portal’

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BEING chosen to open for UB40 on their upcoming performances on November 5 and 6 was quite a remarkable moment for local band Grassy Spark. “It really is something ...

‘Nobody’s Died Laughing’ film review

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THERE'S a pause as Pieter-Dirk Uys prepares to step out onto stage. He stands alone, silhouetted in the wings.

Warm up with Kaapse Stories

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It was the kind of evening where most people would have preferred to have stayed huddled indoors, cuddling a hot water bottle, but my husband and I opted the accept ...

Postcrossing: making mates in the mail

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The idea behind Postcrossing is simple: sign up for free online and put together a profile – listing a little about yourself, or the sort of postcards you'd most ...

Comedian Van Vuuren a riot

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THE measure of a comedian is their ability to judge just how far an audience can be pushed, and knowing at which moment to hurriedly pull them back before they are ...

What a Joyous Celebration!

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IT'S been over two years since Joyous Celebration has performed in Cape Town and they are determined to not let their legion of patient fans down in Goodwood today ...

SA man to make Sanders music video

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THE current United States presidential race has caught the attention of the world, and social media platforms are all a Twitter with opinions, praise and condemnation. ...

Seaside feast fresh from the grill

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There's nothing quite like sipping an ice-cold glass of rosé, with an over-head heater keeping the chilly evening air at bay, as the mouth-watering aroma of braai ...

Enjoy ‘Last Night of the Proms’

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Once again featuring Richard Cock as conductor, Wynberg Rotary's popular annual charity fundraiser, Last Night of the Proms, will be held at The City Hall on March ...

Farm to fork with Ballymaloe’s Darina Allen

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The most important thing for young chefs to grasp early on is the importance of the quality of ingredients they use, says Darina Allen, founder of the iconic Ballymaloe ...

Zahara talks love, life and piracy

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ZAHARA’S previous album, Loliwe, sold half a million copies, and now, with her third studio album, Country Girl, she’s aiming to sell over a million.

Creed’s Stapp to share highs and lows

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Creed co-founder and former frontman Scott Stapp is looking forward to not only performing fan favourites, but also sharing part of his personal story.

Bluesman airs ‘AfroBoer & the GoldenGoose’

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EACH song on Gerald Clark’s latest album, AfroBoer & the GoldenGoose, communicates something he feels strongly about.

Student chefs, wine stewards reach for the stars

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"South Africa is not only known for its World Heritage Sites and safaris, there is something else… the warmth and hospitality of South Africans," said Deputy Tourism ...

Get fresh in the city at market

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Beatenberg ready to jam all summer

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POP outfit Beatenberg is back in town and looking forward to entertaining fans at the popular Camphill Village Music Festival up the West Coast on Saturday.

Don’t miss The Roots Rockers

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BACK in the 1980s, reggae outfit The Roots Rockers could be seen on stage at countless festivals, events and celebrations, as well as simply jamming together as ...

Using Afro-soul and poetry to campaign against child marriage

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SOUTH AFRICA-based Afro-soul singer Shame “Shamie” Mabvudzi has embarked on a trip to his home country Zimbabwe to campaign against child marriage.

My grandmother sends her regards and apologies

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Never before has a story left me laughing and sobbing simultaneously quite like this one.

Live and unplugged with Ed Kowalczyk

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‘War Horse’ Song Man plays material from the show

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Those mesmerised by the evocative music of War Horse will have the chance to relive the experience through An Evening with the War Horse Song Man, Bob Fox at Theatre ...

Mi Casa coming home

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After entertaining fans abroad, local band Mi Casa are back in South Africa and will launch their new album Home Sweet Home at GrandWest’s Grand Arena tonight at ...

Download Nkoane’s jazz songs on iTunes

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Jazz singer Nono Nkoane’s debut album, True Call, will be available mid-September, but if her fans can’t wait that long, they’ll find it on iTunes.

Zakes Mda’s ‘Heart of Redness’ soon on stage

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When poet, novelist and playwright Zakes Mda first penned his novel Heart of Redness he intended to write a “great novel” that would be enjoyed as a work of art ...

Strength and poise make for an enchanting circus show

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A night with Madame Zingara is so much more than just dinner and a show - it's an experience.