JOHNNY CLEGG IN LONDON 17 JUNE
For those homesick South African’s in London – make sure to get down to the Johnny Clegg concert on Friday the 17th June at the HAMMERSMITH APPOLLO… That’s this FRIDAY! The boys from AMABALA have brought him over with the help of some sponsors – the man is a legend and his live performance is sure to bring tears of joy and pride to your eyes… Look out for the formidable and funky CONCORD on b…ass – he’s a friend of REPRESENT> Go to AMABALA for more information and ticket info. Please pass this info on!...
This guy looks dodgy – watch SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
Many innocent people are conned into believing and donating to corrupt Church bigwigs.. it’s so often the poorest and least educated amongst us that fall for their persuasive babble – next week Special Assignment takes us to Nigeria where 2 million worshippers – yes 2 million – come out to be healed by the miracles of American televangelist and sweet-talker BENNY HINN. How dodgy does he l…ook… “IN SEARCH OF A MIRACLE” This Tuesday a Special Assignment team joins 2 million worshippers at a miracle healing crusade in Nigeria. Many in the crowd have come hoping to change their lives through miracles. We watch as people take to the stage and proclaim that they are cured of ailments such as heart disease or arthritis. Is this truth or fiction? We let you be the judge. Lagos is the second biggest metropolis in Africa. Earlier this year worshippers from around the world attended a Miracle Healing Crusade hosted by America’s controversial televangelist Benny Hinn. In the US, Pastor Hinn’s lavish lifestyle has attracted much negative attention. According to recent reports Hinn ministries have an annual income of more than 100 million US dollars. Pastor Hinn received a hero’s welcome from those who came in search of a miracle. Despite its rich oil reserves and other minerals, Nigeria with its population of 130 million, remains a country plagued by corruption, crime and poverty. It is against this backdrop that charismatic churches with their promises of quick fortunes and miracle healing have mushroomed. The healing crusade took place at the campsite of the Redeemed Church, which has more than six thousand parishes in over 90 countries. Miracles and promises of prosperity are well received in Nigeria, where many people seem to have lost all faith in government. Orthodox clerics such as Father Gabriel Osu of the Catholic Church, warn against miracles-on-demand and a quick-fix for Nigeria’s problems. Special Assignment 21 June 2005 SABC3...
Global Justice Film Screenings- SOWETO and Newtown
At last – film in Soweto! In Johannesburg this week two film screenings introduced by the filmmakers themselves – one of them being the highly respected author of “No Logo” Naomi Klein. Each screening is a once-off event and admission is FREE! Film makers and media wannabes – get there! FILM ONE – THE TAKE Written by Naomi Klein, author of bestselling book “No Lo…go”; Directed by Avi Lewis Monday 20th June at 5pm, Funda Centre, Diepkloof, Soweto (Old Potch Road, past Bara, approx 2km further down on right behind BP garage) The Take is a political thriller. In the wake of Argentina’s spectacular economic collapse in 2001, Latin America’s most prosperous middle class finds itself in a ghost town of abandoned factories and mass unemployment. In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act the take has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Meet Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis in Soweto at this screening!! And the second film… WEAPONS OF MASS DECEPTION Directed by Danny Schechter Saturday 25th June at 6pm, Museum Africa, Newtown There may have been no Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq, but there were media Weapons of Mass Deception. “A comprehensive and devastating critique of the TV news networks’ complacency and complicity in the war on Iraq… brilliantly argued and scrupulously documented… a must see” — Chicago Reader “More cohesive and devastating than Fahrenheit 911” — Boston Phoenix Meet Danny Schechter in Newtown at this screeening Supported by Foundation for Human Rights in South Africa and the Film Resource Unit...
MUSIC AND FILM IN MELVILLE – MON 27 June – It’s FREE!
In the first of many fabulous nights to come, you, our dear REPRESENT readers, are invited to the screening of two short films as well as a panel discussion by Eric Miyeni. There is also lots of music going on – from the HARD COPY musicians and a brand new band FREEDOM FIGHTER… WE ARE PROMOTING ORIGINAL SOUTH AFRICAN CULTURE. WHATEVER THE DISCIPLINE, WHATEVER THE MEDI…UM – IT’S ABOUT ORIGINALITY. And You are cordially invited to a premiere screening of IMAGINE (South Africa, 10min, 35mm, 2005) starring Keren Tahor, Mark Dymond and Wendy Sarria. Written and directed by Eran Tahor, re-mixed and re-edited by Aryan Kaganof. Plus the African premiere of MOST THINGS NEVER HAPPEN (Netherlands, 11min, 35mm, 2005) written and directed by Dick Tuinder. These two magical short films are perfectly coupled in a double bill that explores memory, reality, and the essence of cinema itself. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by Eric Miyeni. After the discussion HARD COPY soundtrack composer Joel Assaizky will present a selection of his original compositions. The evening’s finale will be the debut performance by FREEDOM FIGHTER, the poetry and music quartet that will be performing on July 6 during the National Arts festival in Grahamstown. Venue is the NEW MELVILLE THEATRE, 7 Main Road Melville, doors open at 7pm, entry is FREE and the bar is open until deep into the night. This event is the first of a series of monthly screenings that will be coupled with performances of original music, poetry and dance....
STRICTLY MZANSI BASEMENT JAM – This SAT Night!
This weekend catch underground hiphop and poetry in an interesting venue with a vibrant and diverse audience – sounds inticing – wear a jersey and scarf! Oh and don’t forget your lipgloss darl – the show will be recorded live! Strictly Mzansi Underground Jam Saturday 23 June 15h00 – midnight R30 Lancaster Underground Parking – corner Lancaster Road and Perth/Kingsway – O…pp RAU The Mzantsi Basement Jam is all about showcasing dope music acts that hold their own in the ever-vibrant Johannesburg underground scene. This will be third instalment of the show and just like the first two the idea is to showcase an unforgettable dose of local sounds varying from Rock to Hip Hop. Concept: The Proudly Mzansi Basement Jam is a live music show where we will have the cream of South African Artists performing live on Stage and ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN music playing all day and night long. We will incorporate the various genres of music in one big massive amazing show, the Whole theme is all about self-appreciation as a country and show-casing the diversities of our cultures and yet glorifying the way we live as one big RAINBOW NATION feeding of each other’s energies. This mixing of Styles and Cultures will lead to life long bonds being formed. ABOUT THE EVENT: The show is on Saturday 25th June and starts at 15:00 and runs until 00:00 midnight Drinks and food the South African way is going to be on sale, Pap and Vleis, Boerewors Rolls, Samp, Dumplings, Mogodo etc. The Location: An underground parking lot, across the road from R A U and down the road from Campus Square. It is on the main road between Melville, Town, Auckland Park and SABC and is in the Student Capital of Jozi. LIVE DVD RECORDING Short Ends Pictures will be recording the show live MC’s for the day will be Ntsiki Mazwai and Ntsika from Durban The Artists: Ntsiki Mazwai – Poet and M C for the night The Dynamic Poetic from the Gifted Mazwai family Camagu: Afro Soul A Soul crooner whose name will soon be on the lips of many if responses to his performances are anything to go by. Currently getting a lot of airplay and he is about to drop his much awaited Debut Project Dineo: Soul Angel voiced Diva who is bound to make her mark as a African songstress, she is currently back up singer for Simphiwe Dana currently has a hit on radio My Man: Hip Hop A member of the most high profile rap group in South Africa Skwatta Kamp, My man is an original Basement Jammer having...
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