May Johannesburg Bless You.
Now in its 2nd year, May Johannesburg Bless You brings together young creatives each year in May to document the state of the city of Johannesburg as they see it. The collaborating team is hand picked based on pro-active work done by young people in Journalism, Creative Writing, Photography and young entrepreneurs who offer services that contribute to the production of each series. It is a series of “unspoken known truths”. Rising young Photographers Simphiwe “Vice” Nene and Sherilea Gaspar of GASphotography captured the 10 piece 2013 series. It maintains its challenge for the public to imagine itself as the protagonists in the everyday stories told by the unsightly vagabonds in South Africa’s traffic intersections. The idea twists and exchanges roles removing the hobo and replacing it with you! The “normal” citizen who supposedly contends with “less” problem. With only 20 seconds a traffic light, a homeless person wielding a piece of cardboard laden with carefully planned writing regardless of the shattered grammar tells you their whole life story and can have you wretched with guilt for driving that car or even having clothes with no holes in them. The stories they write always have a secret weapon or a trump card. The words “May God Bless You”, these words are as good to a homeless person as a bank guaranteed check. The series then asks is it really the case? Do “normal” and “comfortable” citizens live with “less tragic” problems? Are they worthy of donations monetary or otherwise from strangers? But who is there to help you with your supposedly “easy” problems? Consider anaccountant who is ravaged by debt yet lives in a mansion and drives a posh car? Who is there to help him with change? Is there help for a father who continuously rapes his daughter and wants change? The silver spoon raised educated black diamond who concludes that poverty is a choice and society must change. The series supposes that in all our differences each and every one of us has a prayer to be fulfilled- a prayer for a successful day in Joburg. The images drive forward society’s personal stories and also mimics society in judging and asking how did one get to be the way they are. Couldn’t they see it coming? May Johannesburg Bless You suggests that we are all the same but in different circumstances. More than a social commentary and activist series, May Johannesburg Bless You is a skills transfer initiative for young creatives and entrepreneurs. Understanding the costs of tertiary education in commercial creative fields Founder and Creative Directors Banele Rewo and Art Director Ntsako Mitenda established I Create...
SA’s top comedians celebrated at The 3rd Annual South African Comic’s Choice Awards™
We are thrilled to bring you the winners for The 3rd Annual South African Comic’s Choice Awards 2013, and winners are… Paparazzi and film crews flooded the yellow carpet at The 3rd Annual Comic’s Choice Awards™ (CCA) at the Teatro at Montecasino on Saturday 24 August. AsSouth Africa’s comedy industry came out to recognise and award some of its own, excitement for the evening’s gala event was contagious as everyone waited in anticipation to see who’d walk away with one of the six coveted Waldo’s. Far from a standard award ceremony, the variety show kicked off with an eruption of applause as Parkour free-runners abseiled from the roof to the sound of live gunfire. Audiences were treated to unbelievable production design and celebrity guest appearances from the likes of Jahmil Qubeka, Joe Mafela and Anele Ndoda. Winners performed seven minutes of stand-up as their “acceptance speech” and their pride (and tears of joy and laughter) were felt by all those lucky enough to have attended the comedy industry’s crowning event. Comedians vote for their peers to win the Waldo’s, with only one award, the Savanna Audience Choice Award, being open to public vote; and multi-award winning Sifiso Nene took home this year’s coveted Waldo for the second year running. Pioneering comic Kagiso Lediga won the respect of his peers for his sharp-witted content creation and was awarded The Times Comic’s Pen Award; a well-deserved accolade for one of SA’s most venerable comedians. Mpho Popps Modikoane’s youthful talent and charming comedic disposition were recognized by the industry as he was awarded the BlackBerry Breakthrough Act Award. At Soweto’s Savanna Newcomer’s Showcase in June, crowds gave Schalk Bezuidenhout a standing ovation, so it was no surprise that this mustachioed comic with his trademark ironic jersey and ankle-length trousers would be voted for by industry to win the Waldo in the Savanna Newcomer Awardcategory. Trevor Noah was awarded The Comic’s Choice Comic of the Year Award once again but was unable to attend due to health reasons, while legendary ‘Cousin’ Barry Hilton was the well-deserving recipient of The Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s theme, “The Art Of Funny” centered on self-expression and social justice, so whilst audiences laughed at the collaborative sketches, there was an underlying message of how comedians, much like graffiti artists and free-runners have the ability to reshape reality, drive a revolution and change the world. The opening message of the awards encapsulated that ethos – “A free runner is a human soul that refuses to see walls. They use barriers created by authorities as canvases on which to celebrate freedom and rebellion… So do stand-up comics.” Pulling out all the stops to deliver the best event yet, the CCA team produced a magnificent...
SENSATION ‘INNERSPACE’ BE PART OF THE NIGHT, DRESS IN WHITE
With just under three weeks until South Africa witnesses the global phenomenon that is Sensation Innerspace, one incredible and essential aspect that adds to the spectacle of the event is the all-white dress code. For one night only on the 7th of September 2013, the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg will be transformed into a sea of white as dance enthusiasts experience the debut of the world’s leading dance event on the continent of Africa. This tradition was, sadly, born from a tragic event: When ID&T (the organisation behind Sensation) co-founder Duncan Stutterheim lost his brother Miles in a car accident in 2001, all visitors were informally asked to dress in white for that year’s show. More than 80% of the visitors adhered to this tribute and this marked the birth of the well-known Sensation dress code as we know it today. Sensation ‘Innerspace’ South Africa will make no exception and stick to the memorable tradition that will add a sensory array of enlightenment for all attendees. Sensation ‘Innerspace’ will features a stellar international DJ line-up consisting of Thomas Gold, Nic Fanciulli, DJ duos Daniel & Juan Sanchez, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and of course, Mr White, who will be opening the dazzling event. So, what white outfit will you be wearing to Sensation on 7 September? Sensation ‘Innerspace’ is proudly presented by Samsung #GALAXYexperience. Additional information Links Website: www.sensation.com/south-africa Facebook: www.facebook.com/GandGSA and www.facebook.com/Sensation Twitter: @GandGPro and @Sensation YouTube: www.youtube.com/sensation Samsung: www.samsung.com/south_africa Official tickets are on sale through www.sensation.com and www.computicket.com (including Computicket outlets). Official sale ticket prices: General access ticket R650 Deluxe access ticket R1200 Exclusive access ticket R3250 For specialised corporate suite options, contact jess@gandgpro.com. Additional information on ticket types: Entrance: The Entrance ticket grants access to the main area and main dance floor. Deluxe: The Deluxe ticket grants access to the main area and main dance floor. Deluxe ticket holders have the convenience of closer parking, a separate entrance, VIP bathrooms, separate bars and access to the Deluxe lounge deck situated on the mezzanine level of the Coca-Cola Dome. Deluxe ticket holders may, at additional cost, reserve an area or booth and pre-drinks order once they have purchased their tickets. Exclusive: The Exclusive ticket grants access to main area and main dance floor. Exclusive ticket holders enjoy all the benefits of a Deluxe ticket holder plus VVIP parking, waitered service, additional tables and premium seating, decadent canapés, private lounge and full complimentary bar throughout the event (excluding French champagnes and aged premium wines (available for purchase). Exclusiveticket holders may, at additional cost, reserve an area or booth and pre-drinks order once they have purchased their tickets....
Be A Blessing…
When this invitation came to my mail I jumped at the opportunity to help. It was once said that once you see, you cannot pretend that you didn’t see. Beautiful people of our nation, I urge you to take a chance and lend a hand where you can. Details after the jump. Dearly Beloved, “Be a Blessing” is a local community outreach which aims to involve men, women, girls and boys, from all walks of life, in bridging the gaps that exist between incongruent communities and social environments. This is an initiative of The Edenvale Baptist Church. When ordinary people come together and pour out their hearts for God, lives are impacted in an extraordinary way. We are blessed to be a blessing and we would like you to join us. · Date: 24 August 2013 · Time: 08:00 – 13:00 · Venue: 3900 JB Marks Primary School, Braamficherville, Dobsonville In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 For more details please contact, Kea Nkitseng: 072 901...
X FEST – THIS WEEKEND AT THE BIOSCOPE
From the collaboration that has brought you the successful HorrorFest, and Sound On Screen. Flame Drop Productions and The Bioscope proudly present this special selection of films from previous X Fest events held in Cape Town. With a fun mix of comedy, documentary, and the far out imagination of Harmony Korine, X Fest fest is certainly a one of a kind festival. PROGRAMME The documentary TATTOO NATION. Harmony Korine’s TRASH HUMPERS. Stoner classic REEFER MADNESS & Sexploitation gem PERVERT! WATCH TRAILERS + BUY...
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