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Geraldine reik eerste enkelsnit uit Geraldine Scholtz, ’n talentvolle jong blondine met ’n sprankelende persoonlikeid, is besig om vir haarself naam te maak in die musiekbedryf. Haar eerste enkelsnit, SOMMER, is pas uitgereik en is reeds besig om radiogolwe oor te neem en musiekharte te verower. SOMMER is ’n popliedjie uit die pen van Johan Oberholzer en vervaardig deur Murray Lubbe (The Hit Factory) en gaan oor ...

1925Band rock the golden oldies!  The popular brother-trio, 1925Band will release their long-awaited album, Eintlik Nogal Baie, in September 2017. The song, Eintlik Nogal Baie, was also the theme song for the popular local South African film with the same title – which was released in August 2016 and reached the number one position on several charts across the country.  The film was distributed internationally and ...

South African Talent delivers Superb Original Musical by Louw Mulder The Nelson Mandela Stage at the Joburg Theatre made history when it staged the World Premiere of Calling Me Home, presented by Shy Music. This production, 100% local, is one of the finest gems ever produced on an SA Stage. It weaves different cultures, different musical genres, into one classical masterpiece. Based on her own ...

#Marc, #Lottering Marc Lottering returns to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre with his hit-show Hashtag Lottering, which runs from 16 August to 17 September2017. Hashtag Lottering enjoyed a sell-out season around the country last year, and one of SA’s top comedians is sure to keep audiences in stitches once again. Lottering will share his hysterical views pertaining to social media, reality shows, well-groomed shop assistants, and ICU ...

Mom and Daughter, Lani (51) and Louzel (26) are visiting MKRSA from Cradock. Strong family values, and a dedicated approach to Gran, is what they will be bringing to the show. Here are some Q and A’s from Team Lani and Louzel   Lani Who taught you how to cook? Both my husband’s grandmothers. Ouma Tok and Ouma Alida taught me how to cook. My ...

Married couple Bruce (43) and Claudia (33) hails from Midrand and may easily be the most competitive pair in this competition. Here are some Q and A’s from Team Bruce and Claudia   Bruce Who taught you how to cook? My mother had a large influence on my passion for cooking, and her Asian roots have also played a big part in our style as ...

Kelly (46) and Claire (43) are Book Club besties from Kyalami. Apart from many other activities, cooking is something they to best… Here are some Q and A’s from Team Kelly and Claire   Kelly How did you decide to enter MKRSA? Claire and I were enjoying margaritas at a restaurant and Claire suggested we enter after seeing the auditions being advertised. We had nothing ...

Rowan (33) and Rein (35), one very English, the other very Afrikaans, are Water Polo Buddies from Krugersdorp. Here are some Q and A’s from Team Rein and Rowan   Rowan For how long have you and your partner known each other? Rein and I have known each other since high school, where we met playing water polo. After a seven year stint when Rein ...

Besties from Bloem, Liz (37) and Leanne (32) will be competing for the My Kitchen Rules South Africa title. They are sporty, family women, with huge appetites… Here are some Q and A’s from Team Kelly and Claire… Liz For how long have you and your partner know each other? Leanne and I have known each other for just over two years now. Finally, I ...

The knives are out and the kitchen’s about to heat up in an epic South African Culinary showdown. My Kitchen Rules SA invites you to sink your teeth into the ultimate recipe for great local content. It is not just the food which will burn you. Dishes are not the only thing served ice cold. There is choking under pressure and there is choking up ...

The power couples of rock, pop and folk. Knowing Me, Knowing You will take you on a musical adventure of daring proportions where life’s personal experiences influenced some of our most influential power couples in the music world. Whether they stayed together or went their own way, one thing is for sure; their music has stood the test of time! This list of couples that ...

Ballet meets its Modern Match By Jaco Lotriet A lot has been said recently about collaborations and the effect it can have on the power of the final product. This theory has yet again been proven on the Mandela Stage of the Joburg Theatre when Joburg Ballet collaborated with Vuyani Dance Theatre and Moving Into Dance Mphatong to create the energetic, vibrant and commanding dance ...

A covert operation designed to appear as if it was carried out by someone else… A gripping Israeli espionage thriller inspired by the real life assassination of a Hamas leader by Mossad Agents, False Flag is starting Wednesday, 2 August at 21:00 on Fox Africa, DSTV channel 125.  This 8 part thriller and spy foreign language series was created by Amit Cohen and Maria Feldman, and ...

A Little Bit of India, In My Life… By Jaco Lotriet The name Ashoka hails from an ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost the entire Indian sub-continent around 250 BC. Throughout his reign, his utterances rang of frankness and sincerity. In this spirit, a new Indian restaurant opened its doors at Time Square in Pretoria, embracing the Indian culture in all its ...

Eerste Album vir Nuwe Trio Die 1925 Band, wat bestaan uit drie super-talentvolle broers, se langverwagte album, Eintlik Nogal Baie, word in September 2017 vrygestel. Die naam van die album, Eintlik Nogal Baie, was ook die tema-lied van die gelyknamig film wat in November 2016 uitgereik is. Die liedjie het die nommer een posissie op verskeie radiostasies in Suid-Afrika se trefferparades behaal, die film is ...

Tumi adds more friend to her comedy line-up   Friends are the family you choose, and when you put nine comical friends on one stage, you get a guaranteed night of laughs and entertainment. Tumi and Friends will have audiences in stiches at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on the 12th August, 2017. With a pool of incredibly talented local comedians, Tumi Morake has rounded up some ...

Fully Narrated in Her own Voice, using rarely heard recordings. National Geographic documentary Films presents this intimate portrayal of the People’s Princess, starting on Nat Geo on 13 August, 20:00.   In 1991, inside London’s Kensington Palace, Diana, Princess of Wales, participated in a series of secret interviews, recorded with her permission by a close friend on behalf of journalist Andrew Morton. Morton was writing ...

Direct from Russia and for the first time in South Africa Audiences from 2 – 102 will be spellbound by the refreshing Splash! – The Water Circus on its first visit to South Africa, direct from Russia, when it will dazzle audiences at Silverstar Casino from 19 August to 17 September 2017 before a Nationwide Tour until January 2018.00 SPLASH! – The Water Circus is a circus for ...

Catch the very best of Nataniël in his spectacular new show Nataniël, talented South African muso and performer extraordinaire, will entertain fans as he celebrates three decades on stage in his latest show spectacular 30 years, 90 minutes between Thursday 24 August and Sunday 24 September 2017 at the suitably breath-taking Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace. The art and repertoire of Nataniël, need no introduction. With more than 6 000 live performances, 79 ...

Rocco de Villiers Returns to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre Following the success of the first Amazing Grace in April 2016 at Montecasino and December 2016 at Theatre on the Bay, popular pianist Rocco de Villiers is back with the sequel – Amazing Grace 2, a brand new repertoire. This concert is a follow up, not only of his previous show, but also inspired by a ...

The Caveman is back in Johannesburg in both English and Afrikaans With a reputation for beating Broadway and South African records and getting the hunter-gatherer in all South Africans laughing, it isn’t surprising that Defending the Caveman is back in Johannesburg, by popular demand and being performed in both English and Afrikaans (Die Grotman). After a five-year hiatus Tim Plewman and Hannes Muller bring a fully updated and upgraded ...

Eight Characters, Two Actors… and Irma Vep… By Louw Mulder You see the posters, two of South African Theatre giants in drag. You get convinced to go see this show, just because of VR Theatrical’s reputation. Half way through the first act, you think, “What am I watching”. At the end, when the actors take their final bow, you are saying: “I have to come ...

Omvou in ‘n Winter Wonderland van Loutere Luistergenot deur Jaco Lotriet Sommige aspekte van die Afrikaande musiekbefryf het die laaste paar dekades ‘n afwaartse neiging vanuit ‘n produksie, en musikale oogpunt beleef, wat gekenmerk word deur oorweldigende vier-maat ritmes, lirieke wat skrams en herhalend in die snitte beperk word, asook die menige danstemas wat nietemin enorme aanklank by die luister publiek gevind het. Ter verduideliking, ...

Mr Uys, F@k is spelt with an F not a V! by Jaco du Plessis If there is something we South African’s know how to do, it is to laugh at ourselves. We always see the funny side of this rainbow nation of ours, and one man has been a leading force behind some of the best, yet sometimes controversial laughs. Pieter-Dirk Uys stands like ...

The legend comes to life! by Nicole van Blerk Van der Merwe – The Iconic South African character that holds a special place in all our hearts and minds.  The character that has evolved through countless jokes, anecdotes and campfire stories of his legendary buffoonery. A character we love and know, yet have never seen or heard. A character that never actually existed… but what if ...

An unforgettable story of the triumph of a positive attitude and a little girl’s feisty spirit. Drama Buzz was founded by some theatre loving families in 2009 to give children a theatre experience. The group consists of 60+ children between 10 and 18 and a few younger siblings. Annie JR is their 9th musical production since inception, and is coming to the Roodepoort theatre for ...

Acclaimed Jewish Play to hit Montecasino with 3 Theatre Greats. Pieter Toerien presents this play by Aaron Posner, adapted from the Chaim Potok novel, My Name is Asher Lev.  Robert Fridjhon, Louise Saint-Claire and Alan Swerdlow stars in this threesome, directed by Moira Blumenthal, and will be staged at the Pieter Toerien Studio Theatre from 26 July to 3 September 2017.00 Asher Lev is a young ...

Fox Life Brings inspiring stories worth billions. This 10 part documentary series that profiles some of Africa’s leading entrepreneurs, starts on Fox Life (DSTV 126) on 26 July 2017, at 19h55. The African Legacy Project, explores the world of some of Africa’s most successful business icons and executives. These individuals have built business and crossed international borders. Coming from humble beginnings and diverse backgrounds, they ...

Jozi Girl Flying SA flag in Hollywood by David Simmons The age-old question that most of us find rather difficult to answer is: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years? In the words of South Africa’s latest export, just like many young and upcoming actors, the answer would be to make it in Hollywood or Broadway. This is however not a dream ...

South Africa has Voted… Coach Kahn Morbee produces the show’s number one singer two years in a row The viewing public has chosen 23-year old Craig Lucas from Elsies River as the winner of The Voice South Africa season 2. The announcement was made at the end of this week’s showstopper grand finale which was broadcast live on M-Net and M-Net City from the Mosaiek Teatro ...