Support this youth HIV initiative in Durban
There is so much to be done if we want our country to continue to be a better place for all and as always we encourage everyone to do their bit -no matter how big or small – to make a difference within our communities, particularly those that are fortunate for those that are struggling… Here’s the kind of project that we ask all Durbanites to support – the launch of an HIV/AIds educat… ional theatre piece in Durban – put together by some young people who felt the need to do something NOW. They need all the help and support they can get so go for it Representers! Freedom Extravaganza is an educational theatre group founded in May 2002 by the youth of Newlands to fight and tackle the social issues facing the South Africa youth, especially the increasing rate of young people dying from HIV/AIDS. As the youth, we believe we are the future leaders of this country and therefore can not allow AIDS to take that away from us. It the young people who are mainly the victims of this disease and it was for this reason that we came up with an educational play that will bring a change in the way the young people think towards this killer disease that has taken the lives of many South Africans Heroes of South Africa highlight that, the struggle against apartheid is over, but asks a question to the youth what about the struggle against AIDS . It inspires young people to get together and fight this disease as a nation and not discriminate each other so they would also be considered as heroes who defeated AIDS in the future. It also reflect to the past how our heroes fought for us to be free, and again asks a question if this is the freedom they were talking about where more than 4 out of 10 South Africans are HIV positive. Amongst the heroes mentioned in the play are Nelson Mandela, Enoch Sontonga, Nkosi Johnson, Miriam Makeba and few more. The play also highlight the achievements of the Ethekwini Municipality led by Mr. Obed Mlaba and Premier Sbu Ndebele The play will be performed again in Europe in June next year for the Dutch audience which the group performed for last year in 3 International festivals in Holland. We therefore would like to invite you to come and attend the launch of this production that will be touring around South Africa next year. Date : 03 November ’05 Time : 3pm Venue : Riverdene Secondary SchoolShould you require further information about this event please dont hesitate to...
PHOTOS and REVIEW :: Jazz at ZOO lake
CLICK HERE FOR PICS OF ARTS ALIVE JAZZ AT THE LAKE WE WENT TO THE JAZZ AT THE LAKE AND HAD A MAGIC TIME…. the pictures say it all. The only weird part was the ending… once the concert had finished, most of the people – our estimate – about 90% – had already made their way peacefully back towards hom…e and transport. A few people remained, calmly finishing pff their picnics or drinks… the next thing, this ridiculous bunch of illuminous jacketed event security team (aka the yellow ants), who looked very embarrased to have to behave in such a rude way, formed this human chain and swept across the field, from the stage outwards – literally forcing people to stand up and leave. It smacked of suburban paranoia. We had to gather our things as fast as we could and get out of there. We think it’s a little overboard for crowd control and fairly rude and abrupt. Left a bad taste in our mouths after a fantastic day. Organisers -take a chillpill. ————————————————————– UPDATE Pointers for Jazz on the Lake A park and ride will be operating from the Johannesburg Civic Centre in Braamfontein The buses will drop people off at the lake. At the Jan Smuts Ave barrier there will be buses to ferry people to the lake . There will be zero tolerance to any alcohol or weapons . Police will do searches for the above at all the barriers. There are braai facilities and a beer garden available. The concert will start at 10am sharp and will end at 5pm sharp. Concert goers are invited to bring picnic baskets, blankets, umbrellas for a fun family day Residents who live in the barricaded areas can collect the residents permits at Parkview Police station with a copy of an ID document and an electricity bill. The line up is as follows: 10:00 – 10:40am Mac Jays 11:00 – 11:45am Simphiwe Dana 12:00 – 12:25pm Salaelo Selota 1:00 – 1:45pm Farid Ali 2:00 – 2:45pm Gloria Bosman 3:00 – 3:45pm Judith Sephuma 4:00 – 4:45pm Gerald Veasley —————————————————————— 7 August Despite some old spoiler residents moaning about this once-off annual event and trying to move it elsewhere, JAZZ ON THE LAKE is back at ZOO LAKE and it looks to be another amazing day. It’s free! What the spoilers fail to see, or maybe don’t care about, is that the Jazz on the Lake is not only about Jazz but is also about bringing together Joburg residents of all ages and cultures to listen to great music in the great outdoors – there’s always an amazing...
Don’t miss out on Women’s month at Women’s jail
SEE PICS OF CONCERT AT CONHILL HERE If you missed out on the fantastic concert organised on Saturday at Constitution Hill as part of the month long Women’s Jail festival in August – have no fear – there’s still lots going on – and most of it for free. Celebrate women and remember th…ose women that fought and lost their lives for our freedom. Go along to Conhill and catch a film, some poetry, music, lectures… and lots of debates on women’s issues. It’s on till the end of the month – click here for the...
Celebrate Ghandi’s birthday with the Philly
EAST MEETS WEST – celebrate the life of the legend that gave selflessly for South Africa’s freedom from strife! The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra in association with the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg presents “East meets West – Celebrating Gandhi’s Birthday”. The celebratory concert, presented on the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, will feature lege…ndary Indian tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain who will perform with sarangi master and Bollywood vocalist Ustad Sultan Khan. The performance takes place on Saturday 1 October 2005 at 7pm at the Linder Auditorium, Wits University Education Campus (formerly JCE), 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown, Johannesburg. Tickets range from R150 to R200 and booking is available through Computicket. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT GHANDI’s LIFE Ghandi was born on the 2 October 1869, in Gujurat. He set sail for South Africa in April of 1893. In August 1894 Ghandi founded the Natal Indian Congress to fight colour prejudice against Indians in the now Kwazulu-Natal region. During the Boer War he headed back to India, assuring everyone that he would be back and by 1902 at the growing pressure from Indians in South Africa, returned to South Africa where he took up the reigns of leadership and founded the Phoenix settlement in 1904 and started the Passive Resistance Movement in 1906. The years to follow were dedicated to fighting for equality and freedom: 10 January, 1908 Arrested for failing to register or to leave Transvaal and sentenced to two months simple imprisonment. On 30th January, following a compromise, he was released. 07 October, 1908 While returning from Natal, as he was unable to show his registration, which he had burnt, his sentence was imprisonment with hard labour. 25 February, 1909 Arrested, sentenced for 3 months imprisonment at Transvaal for not producing registration certificate. 06 November, 1913 After the ‘great march’ he was arrested at Palm Ford, released on 7th on bail furnished by Kallenbach. 08 November, 1913 Again arrested and released on bail. 09 November, 1913 Arrested and sentenced to nine months imprisonment. At Volkhurst sentenced for further three months. But unexpectedly released on 18 December, 1913. In 1915 Ghandi returned to India where he continued his fight for humanity and peace. On the the 30 January 1948 Ghandi was assassinated on his way to evening prayer. “Defeat cannot dishearten me. It can only chasten me . . . I know that God will guide me. Truth is superior to man’s wisdom” Mahatma Ghandi....
10/09 :: Von Dutch Unites with HOUSE music
This looks like a real Dancing Night Out – so for those of you that really need to shake it – Tiesto and Fresh in the same place – Yeah baby…. BOOK YOUR PLACE at the Unity Music Festival at Gallager on September the 10th…SHESHA! Unity brings you 1 Music Festival, 3 floors, the world’s No.1 DJ, the worldwide King of House, a fashion extravaganza by Von Dutch Originals, and so…me of SA’s hottest artists, including Malaika, Surge, Roger Goode, DJ Fresh, Glen Lewis, Ryan Dent, Anri, Lady Lea, Ricardo, Hayley, Bliss Sound System, Craig De Sousa, Anton Nathrass and Speedy Fans of good music and fabulous fashion have something to look forward to on the 10th September when 14 of South Africa’s most talented artists unite with the world’s top DJ, Tiýsto and the worldwide King of House, Erick Morillo! United under one roof, South Africa’s top performers including Malaika, DJ Fresh, Roger Goode, Glen Lewis, Surge and Ryan Dent will come together in one united display of talent. The climax of the evening will lift the roof with performances by the world’s 3 times No.1 DJ Tiýsto, and the worldwide King of House, Erick Morillo! Tiýsto is the only DJ in the world to sell out a stadium event with a solo performance, playing to more than 25 000 people. His hit single “Traffic” was the first instrumental track to reach the No.1 chart position in 23 years in Holland. 2003 saw Tiýsto winning 3 TMF Awards (Holland and Belgium), 2 Dutch DJ Awards, 1 MTV Europe Award, and he was again named No.1 DJ in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 – a first for a DJ to get this spot twice in a row! In 2004 Tiýsto performed during the ‘Parade of the Athletes’ at the official Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Athens. He played live to over 70 000 inside the stadium, and with more than 4 billion people watching around the world! On October 28th, Tiýsto is again named No.1 in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 list. Voted for by the public, this is the 3rd time in a row, proving that he is the world’s superstar DJ! Erick Morillo has remixed everyone from Whitney Houston to Basement Jaxx, from the Sneaker Pimps to Macy Gray. He’s a platinum selling artist and has topped the charts worldwide as the producer behind Reel 2 Reel’s hit “I Like To Move It”. The King of House has collaborated on his artist album “My World” with the likes of P. Diddy, DJ Rap, Audio Bullys and Terra Deva! Unity brings the best in electronic music together in...
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