Dance for dogs

[Debbie Hathway] What began as a Cape Town dance fundraiser for a mass-sterilisation project for township animals in May this year has quickly caught on nationally as Dancers Love Dogs hosts its Durban event tonight, Wednesday, 12 September, and prepares for a Joburg show in October. 12 Sep 2012 13:56

Springtime - strawberry time!

[Nina Timm] Yes, spring is finally here and it is wonderful to be woken up by the birds every morning. It is not quite light when I wake up (5-ish) so my early-morning coffee in the garden will still have to wait for another week or so, but, nevertheless, it is time to spring-clean the house, body and soul. 12 Sep 2012 13:37

Eighth Artscape Spring Drama Season

[Eugene Yiga] At last, after one of the coldest winters in a decade, spring is finally here. And with it comes the 8th Artscape Spring Drama Season, which will feature four new plays from 13 September to 24 November. 12 Sep 2012 13:09

Mango goes mobi

Low-cost airline Mango is reported to have become the first African airline to offer a near complete portfolio of products and services through its mobi-site and tablet applications. The functionality, available from 20 September, will make it possible for South Africans to book and pay for flights, choose seating and purchase ancillary products on the go. 12 Sep 2012 10:58

Biko's Quest

We have heard the new-age adage "less is more". This is surely the case with this amazing production about a man who is remembered for his teachings, a man of many words. Biko's Quest is a portrayal of the life and death of one of South Africa's political martyrs, Steve Bantu Biko. It draws its original work from the Steve Biko Foundation's exhibition: "Biko's Quest - for a True Humanity". It translates photography into dance, song and performance. 12 Sep 2012 09:35

[10 Things I Love About...] Working in the luxury hospitality industry

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Brian Berkman, Contributing Travel Editor, had a chat to Gaby Gramm, Graham Beck hospitality manager For Steenberg (Voted by Condé Nast Traveler US on its 2012 Gold List as one of the Top 500 Experiences in the World). He asked her what are her 10 things she loves about working in the luxury hospitality industry. A great deal, it seems. 11 Sep 2012 12:37

Hell hath no fury like medEia

[Eugene Yiga] The Mail & Guardian called it the best production of the decade. Now, after recent performances in Switzerland (and before it continues on a European tour), medEia will be showing at the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town for only four nights. 11 Sep 2012 10:38

Nando's Comedy Festival

[Jordan Scott] I am actually very glad that I went on the last night, because if I had gone before I would have gone out and bought another ticket - and perhaps another one. At first the names didn't ring any bells and I will admit I thought it was an "open mike" night. But little did I know that I was about to see some of the funniest comedians to date. If I listed the names with no explanation they wouldn't mean much to most, so let me explain exactly who I had the privilege of seeing. 11 Sep 2012 10:00

Zimbabwean actors tour SA with Protest

[Martin Chemhere] In recent years, South Africa has experienced an increase in performances by artists from the southern African region. Many arrive on the shores of this country through invitations at festivals or exhibitions, grabbing the opportunity to perform to new audiences and spaces. 11 Sep 2012 09:22

The long walk to Boesman and Lena

[Eugene Yiga] "I am truly very thrilled," said literary icon Athol Fugard at the news that Boesman and Lena would be staged at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town for the first time. If you'd like to understand why he was so excited, you have to see the play and discover for yourself. 10 Sep 2012 13:41

Spend a day at a National Park, free of charge

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it will allow locals with valid identity documents the opportunity to spend a day at the national park of their choice free of charge, from today, 10 until Friday, 14 September 2012. 10 Sep 2012 06:40

Consumers taking much longer to pay off their cars - TransUnion

The average time taken by South African consumers to settle their vehicle finance contracts has almost doubled over the past five years, according to TransUnion Auto Information Solutions. 10 Sep 2012 06:24

Honouring an icon in Biko's Quest

[Eugene Yiga] Last year marked what would have been anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko's 65th birthday. As part of the celebration, the Steve Biko Foundation created Biko's Quest. The show enjoyed a successful run at The Steve Biko Centre in King William's Town last month and will be shown at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town from 8 to 16 September. 7 Sep 2012 10:03

Let your diet slip at Trenchtown

[Sindy Peters] Trenchtown (previously Roots/Cool Runnings), now under the ownership and management of Antonio Manuel, held it's relaunch last weekend, 31 August to 2 September. Having been to the Caribbean-style restaurant only twice before, and briefly, I had no memorable experience of the place. On the Friday night it was packed to the brim, so waiting for drinks/meals to arrive was much like waiting for the second coming. 7 Sep 2012 09:39