Vic Falls Trip details.
Oct17

Vic Falls Trip details.

The itinerary for the trip of the year is here! Get to it after the jump. The Jameson Vic Falls Carnival , billed as the once-in-a-lifetime three-day New Year’s Eve spectacular held at the majestic Vic Falls, returns for its second year: bigger, louder and more fun. The Jameson Vic Falls Carnival is the perfect balance of musical and performance talent, spectacular natural scenery and adventure activities at the UNESCO World Heritage Site and will offer partygoers the opportunity to enjoy the entertainment and adventure activities in the breathtakingly beautiful surrounds of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A sensational line-up of musicians and artists hailing from Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Namibia has been confirmed. Organisers are expecting revelers to attend from all Southern African countries and have partnered with tour operators to offer a package for everyone attending the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival. South Africa Vic Falls Carnival Overlander Nomad Africa Adventure Tours is offering an unbeatable 6-day-7-night overlander package on two tour dates for partygoers who want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.  Departing for Vic Falls from Joburg, the package is an overland adventure through three African countries. Adventurers can embark on a truly epic journey, experiencing a road trip with friends, Big 5 animals, magnificent African landscapes and the ultimate in New Year celebrations.  The package price includes return overland truck trip from Joburg to Jameson Vic Falls Carnival, six nights’ tented accommodation (two in Botswana and four in Vic Falls with tents provided based on twin sharing), 3-day carnival pass including Steam Train Party Express on 29 Dec and two days of the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival, and 6 x breakfasts and 2 x dinners. Two tours have been confirmed: Itinerary Tour 1 (27 Dec ’13 to 02 Jan ’14) Camping at Adventure Lodge Vic Falls 27-Dec Johannesburg to Palapye (650km), Camp at Itumela. Dinner included 28-Dec Breakfast. Palapye to Vic Falls. Long driving day (850km). 29-Dec Breakfast. Jameson Vic Falls Carnival begins, Zambezi Lager Party Express included 30-Dec Breakfast. Jameson Vic Falls Carnival 31-Dec Breakfast. Jameson Vic Falls Carnival 01-Jan Depart after breakfast. Long driving day to Palapye (850km). Dinner on arrival 02-Jan Palapye to Johannesburg (650km) Itinerary Tour 2 (28 Dec ’13 to 03 Jan ’14) SOLD OUT Camping at Vic Falls Rest Camp 28-Dec Johannesburg to Palapye (650km), Camp at Itumela. Dinner included 29-Dec Breakfast. Palapye to Vic Falls, long driving day (850km) 29-Dec Jameson Vic Falls Carnival begins, Zambezi Lager Party Express included 30-Dec Breakfast. Jameson Vic Falls Carnival 31-Dec Breakfast. Jameson Vic Falls Carnival 01-Jan Breakfast. Relaxation day in Vic Falls 02-Jan Depart after breakfast. Long driving day to Palapye (850km). Dinner on arrival 03-Jan Palapye to Johannesburg (650km) This superb adventure package is...

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Simple Minds at Carnival City for two rocking nights.
Oct17

Simple Minds at Carnival City for two rocking nights.

For two nights at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City you can enjoy the musical sounds of Simple Minds. The first day is on Friday the 1st  and then Saturday the 2nd of November. Tickets are on sale at Computicket from R288 to R543. Don’t miss this rock band, the starting time is 8pm for both days. More details after the jump. Fans of Scottish rock band Simple Minds are in for a treat when the popular group performs two shows at the Carnival City Big Top Arena on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November. Since first forming in 1977, Simple Minds music remains as loved and relevant today as it was then. Front-man Jim Kerr and fellow band members Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Andy Gillespie and Ged Grimes first formed the group in 1977.  Since then they have committed themselves to making music that is as relevant and loved today as it was 36 years ago. Simple Minds have topped the charts for decades with songs such as the 1985 hit Don’t You (Forget About Me) from the film, The Breakfast Club, to the album Graffiti Soul, which rose to the UK Top 10 spot in 2009.  Simple Minds will perform all their greatest hits from all their albums, such as Belfast Child and Mandela Day. The band headlined the Nelson Mandela ‘An International Tribute for a Free South Africa’ event at Britain’s Wembley Stadium in 1990, alongside Peter Gabriel, Tracey Chapman and Hugh Masekela, with the now freed Nelson Mandela in attendance. The group is currently on a world tour packed with more than 80 concerts, and will arrive in South Africa.  From here they’ll travel to Holland. The show starts at 20h00 and tickets are available from R288 to R543 at...

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LINX Exhibition and Music – opening Sat 19 October 2013
Oct17
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Capetonians and the Holi Festival of Colours 2013 came together to celebrate our rainbow nation and all its different colours.
Oct15

Capetonians and the Holi Festival of Colours 2013 came together to celebrate our rainbow nation and all its different colours.

The celebration of good over evil, also famously known as the Holi  Festival of Colours took to Cape Town’s Sahara Park this past weekend for a spectacular showcase of colour, music and dance. Now find out how the event was after the jump. Sahara Park Newlands has seen its fair share of colourful crowds while hosting numerous domestic and international cricket matches as well as the glamorous IPL tournament in 2009. These crowds were, however, pale in comparison to the excited crowd that descended on the Sahara Park Newlands grounds on Saturday the 12th of October for the Holi Festival 2013. With the majority dressed in white, the crowd looked forward to lashings and dustings of colour powder that has made this event so popular; not only in its native India, but also internationally in vibrant cities such as Berlin and now Cape Town. DJ Kirsti set the pace for the day with a smashing set, which played into the first countdown and got the crowd so excited that colour powder was thrown earlier than scheduled. Even though the rain came and went, it did little to dampen the revelry as the majority of the crowd wouldn’t let the rain spoil the party. Every hour saw the release of another colour-cloud and cheering from those that it enveloped. There was little doubt that the crowd of three to four thousand had a fantastic time while experiencing this unique festival. The combination of colour and South Africa’s hottest live acts was the perfect combination for a memorable party. The Holi Festival is traditionally a celebration of good over evil and is celebrated as such in India. This festival also provides a rare relaxation of the cast system that segments the Indian society. Saturday saw a diverse crowd of not only Capetonians but also many international partygoers from countries such as Germany and Spain.  In the true spirit of the Holi Festival, it is safe to say that everyone had great fun. Images courtesy of: Eugene Brand...

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Khanyi Mbau shares the spotlight.
Oct14

Khanyi Mbau shares the spotlight.

Actress and socialite Khanyi Mbau will host a brand new Kasi based talk show, Katch It With Khanyi, starting on the 18 October, 2013 at 5:30pm on eKasi+ channel 105 on Open View HD. In a new twist, Mbau will forego the spotlight and focus her attention on local celebrities, their thrills and frills; fashion fails, and ultimately their career triumphs. The show is filmed at Nambitha Restaurant situated at the famous Vilakazi Street in Soweto. Each week Khanyi will invite two famous Mzansi personalities to her kasi studio for an inspirational and sometimes quirky look into their lives. Guests are not limited to actors, singers, fashion designers there will also be an array of controversial politicians and even entertainment bloggers. The first five episodes will feature singer Kelly Khumalo, Mshoza, award winning singer Donald, actress Laurraine “Lolo” M, choreographer Lorcia Cooper, theatre actor Athandwa Kani, Reality Check stars Babalwa Mneno and Nonhle Thema, and the country’s most celebrated choreographer Somizi Mhlongo, among others. The show is scheduled to screen for 26 episodes of candid, exclusive and never seen and heard before footage. Katch It with Khanyi, Fridays at 5.30pm only on the eKasi+ channel...

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Cheers to Rawknait Entertainment, the Dreamers.
Oct14

Cheers to Rawknait Entertainment, the Dreamers.

In our ongoing series of interviews with some of the chosen “Dreamers” by the beer brand, Hansa Pilsener – we interview Songi Msimanga and Sbu Mlaba from “Rawknait Entertainment”. These two run a lifestyle company that aims to educate and empower talent, they describe themselves as “two ordinary guys with big plans.” Read the full interview after the jump. 1. Please tell us what are the most common mistakes you’ve noticed that new artists should avoid? Getting into the industry for fame. Thinking that everyone will love their music. Not being grounded, and treating the industry people with no respect. Music Business is a business, therefore once the music part has been achieved, the business side of things needs to then be adhered to.   2. In a short summary, tell us what are the top 5 successful ways an artist can best use to break into the music scene/business? They must be Talented. They must be Disciplined and have the same work ethic as people with 9-5s. They must be original and creative. Loyal. Have a team that works for the artist’s brand and pushes even when people don’t believe in the product. 3. What has been your most successful story regarding Rawknait Entertainment? DStv iRock music...

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