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ENYE- Ekurhuleni New Years Extravaganza Presents: New Years Eve Shutdown  Venue : Dries Niemandt Park Date : 31 December 2016 Time : 2pm to 3am Coolerbags Allowed R100 at Computicket  Spectecular Fireworks Display at Midnight  MC's : Khanyi Mbau & Ntando LINEUP  -Kwesta -Khuli Chana -Bucie -Black Motion  -Shimza -Kent -Rock Da $hades Djz -Sphectacular & Naves -Speedsta  -Mo Flava -Onny -Brickz -Thabi Thabs -Zan-D -MFR Souls -Zai May -Dj Sbu -Khoi & Shorts -Dj Choice -Diamond Lifestyle Dj's  -Khomza -Hlathi Baby, Small, Lindos & KG!!!!! Tickets : R150 Presale R500 VIP @ Computicket/Shoprite/ Checkers

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Joe Gebbia announced as the first Design Indaba 2017 speaker! Design Indaba have just announced their first speaker 2017!  Joe Gebbia will be gracing Design Indaba stage in Cape Town in March 2017. Co-founder and CPO of Airbnb, designer Gebbia changed the way people travel and interact with strangers with his peer-to-peer home-rental start up. There are a limited number of E arly Bird tickets still available. About Desiogn Indaba: Design Indaba is a multifaceted platform committed to a better world through creativity. Design Indaba inspires and empowers people to create a better future through design and creativity. We are an online publication (designindaba.com) with an annual Festival and social impact do tank. Design Indaba has become a respected institution on the global creative landscape, based on the foundation of our annual Festival that has attracted and showcased the world’s brightest talent since 1995. We have broadened our thro...

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The Mbokodo Awards, an event to recognise women who have shown leadership, fostered growth and made efforts to strengthen the arts, will be held on Thursday December 8th at the Inanda Polo Club.  “The arts are an essential part of our ever evolving nation. While the collective achievements of this year's award recipients are impressive, what's truly inspiring is their commitment to making a difference in communities through the arts," said Carol Bouwer, the founder and organizer of the awards. “This year’s awards are a celebration of the triumph of humanity and the understanding of women's rights as human rights. The awards are indeed a unique platform that consolidates the incredible work done by South African women through honouring their immense contribution in the fields of arts and culture. This year, we will also recognise the role that women play as custodians of the family but also the inspirational role of the girl child,” said Bouwer CEO of Carol Bouwe...

Press Release:  Johannesburg, South Africa   (24 November, 2016)  At a press conference held today, Simphiwe Dana told guests that The Simphiwe Dana Symphony Experience is poised to be an emotional experience that will move members of the audience to another world. The Simphiwe Dana Symphony Experience is a realization of a dream Dana had almost nine years ago. In a MIAGI - Music is a great Investment production funded by the National Lotteries Commission, Dana is finally able to see her dream come to fruition. Joined by two internationally acclaimed artistes whose roots are based in Africa: the divine voice of  Asa  (Nigeria) and the emotionally haunting voice of  Concha Buika  (Equitorial Guinea), the concert is set to move the audience off their feet. “I believe in the power of music as the vehicle that connects us all. I fell in love with the voices of these women some years ago and I knew that someday I would work with them. We have a s...

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Make 'em laugh and leave 'em wanting more! The Heavyweights International Comedy Show aims to do just that. The event is setting the stage to be one of the largest cultural events with a world class comedy appeal and roaring laughs on the 11th December 2016.  This year’s debut international comedy show will host an eclectic mix of both local and international headliners such as the hilarious, funny and multi award winning African comedic great Ayo Makun who goes by the stage name AY from Nigeria. He is also an actor, writer, director, radio and T.V presenter. AY has also held the ranks of being named a UN peace ambassador in 2009 for his efforts for social and economic issues affecting ordinary citizens in his country.  The ever ludicrous, funny and fearless Gina Yashere will also lead the pack gracing South Africa for the first time. Born in London and now residing in New York, Gina broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing (...

In an unprecedented move, multi-award winning South African artist, Toya Delazy, released dates for her Rocking The City Africa tour which will sees her tour 7 different African countries over 7 weeks with her UK band and SA crew of dancers. Known as a front runner and visionary within the music industry, Toya Delazy`s new endeavor under Delazy Entertainment, is just another indicator of how Toya Delazy is running her own race and carrying the South African flag high. Hot off the heels of touring Europe over the past few months, Toya Delazy is back on her home soil and has brought her UK band down with her where she will tour with them and her existing SA crew to bring on stage the best of UK and SA which will provide a beautiful marriage of where Toya Delazy is musically in her career now.  Grab your ticket at Computicket from R100.00 - R300,00 or here    https://goo.gl/HwOaXI  to be part of the groundbreaking event.  Venue: Bassline Johannesbur...

Comedian  Donovan Goliath  wins the sixth episode of the Comedy Central Roast Battle, which took place on Thursday 27 October at Parkers  Comedy and Jive, Monte Casino. The roast battle featured Vlismas with Loyiso Madinga, Rob van Vuuren,  Eric Jansen, Simmi Areff, Martin Evans and Donovan Goliath with Roast Master John. Celebrity Judge for this episode of Comedy Central Roast Battle was media personality Poppy Ntshongwana.  MC for the Comedy Central Roast Battle was the sassy Ayanda MVP. Tune in to DStv Channel 122 for Comedy Central shows and to find out when will the Roast Battles will air.

The QUEEN of everything Bonang Matheba to once again host the (SATY's) South African of the Year Awards 2016 by ANN7 . The announcement came right after Bonang took over Trevor Noah's responsibility to host the MTV Africa Music Awards at Ticket Pro Dome this past weekend. The SATY's are scheduled for the 2th of November 2016 at the Ticketpro Dome, North of Johannesburg. She will be joined by her Afternoon Express co-host Jeannie D and Jonathan Boynton-Lee will be taking on the role of the red carpet captain. Previous hosts of the SATY Awards have included award winning Journalist Chantal Rutter-Dros, TV Personality Minnie Dlamini; celebrities Maps Maponyane and Cindy Nel. American singer, songwriter and record producer Robin Thicke will be the main act at the SATYs ceremony and will be joined by Mafikizolo, Freshly ground and many more.  Follow @SATY_AWARDS on twitter for more updates and use the official hashtag  #SATY2016 to join the conversation.

Once again Gauteng’s fashion lovers will have the exclusive opportunity to snap up the first of the Summer Designer pieces directly from 50 of the country’s top designers. From 23 – 26 November the annual SAFW Designer Pop-Up Shop will be the fashion-central for all things gorgeous including limited edition jewellery and accessories at Pretoria’s high-end Brooklyn Mall. In addition to the fashion goodies on sale from collections such as ladies apparel, accessories, handbags and shoes, the event will also include an exciting programme of fashion installations featuring the Brooklyn Face of Fashion models, starting from 12h30 to 14h00 each day. On Saturday, 26 November at 13h30 the 2016 Brooklyn Face of Fashion winner will be revealed . In addition to this very exciting model launch pad, the winner of the SAFW Student Competition will be announced. This prestigious SAFW Student Competition presentation will feature the design talent of the 10 top students selec...

We are two days to go before SA Fashion Week AW17 takes place at Hyde Park Corner, below are the designers we are so excited to watch.    To view the full programme and buy tickets to your favorite shows please click here:  http://www.safashionweek.co.za/category/aw17/aw17-programme/  TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER | DAY ONE AYA VELASE Time: 18h30                CLIVE RUNDLE  Time: 20h00     SOBER Time 21h00          WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER | DAY TWO   GERT-JOHAN COETZEE  Time: 15h00 - Offsite             RUBICON Time: 20h00        THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER | DAY THREE BLACK COFFEE Time: 16h00 - Offsite      FRIDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER | DAY FOUR AFRIKANSWISS Time: 18h30    D.O.P.E. Time: 18h30    SATU...

On Thursday the 15th South Africa's best photographer legendary ZANELE MUHOLI hosted us at the opening of Faces and Phases 10 Year Anniversary at STEVENSON GALLERY.  Ream more about the exhibition here:  http://www.stevenson.info/exhibition/1312 Here are the images from this successful event.  Images: Terra Dick & Lindeka Qampi HAPPINESS:  Zanele Muholi wearing Faces & Phases shirt.   Amo & Anelisa Stuurman   Anelisa Stuurman      Bathini Dambuza next to het images on show     Charmain Carrol    Lebtie was in the house   Zanele Muholi & Charmain Carrol  Zanele Muholi: Faces and Phases exhibition is on show at STEVENSON Johannesburg from 15 September till the 14th of October 2016. Gallery opens Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 10am - 1pm   

ANN7 SATY AWARDS ANNOUNCES FINAL 2016 NOMINATIONS  Image courtesy of SATYs 2016    ANN7 South African of the Year Awards (SATY) today announced the final nominations for the 2016 "ANN7 SATY Awards," taking place at the Ticketpro Dome on Friday, November 25 . This year’s spectacular ceremony will be filled with outstanding talent, extravagant performances, and attendance by South Africa’s elite. The nominees were announced for the following 7 categories: ANN7 Music Artist of the Year ANN7 Personality of the Year (TV/Radio/Film) ANN7 Sportsperson of the Year ANN7 Conservationist of the Year ANN7 Business Innovator of the Year ANN7 Youth Leader of the Year ANN7 South African of the Year The complete list of nominees for the 2016 " ANN7 SATY Awards" are: ANN7 Music Artist of the Year Big Nuz Black Coffee Black Motion Emtee Joyous Celebration Nathi Zonke ANN7 Personality of the Year (TV/Radio/Film) ...