Who should feature in Survivor SA: Celebs?

[Sindy Peters] Survivor SA I and II didn't quite make the grade in a country that is brimming with reality TV fanatics. But we're such a colourful bunch, so I don't understand why the shows lacked intrigue, drama and appeal. Well M-Net's taking a third swing at it by shooting a Survivor series featuring SA celebs as contestants. And it's no secret that South Africans thrive on celeb gossip - ask any respectable tabloid or celebrity gossip/entertainment magazine. 16 Oct 2009 10:44

Bhangra - one night at Montecasino

The Bhangra Group, from the Punjab, India, is performing for one night only at Montecasino on Monday, 19 October 2009. Bhangra is the most popular and virile community dance of the Punjab nation and consists of highly complex dancing with much acrobatic movements, depicting spontaneous vigour and vitality - all to the beat of a traditional drum. 15 Oct 2009 08:06

Nine new websites for Tsogo Sun

Leisure industry giant Tsogo Sun has begun the roll-out of nine new websites, the first two of which, Montecasino (www.montecasino.co.za) and Tsogo Sun (www.tsogosun.co.za), are claiming increased hits of up to 500% since their relaunch. 8 Oct 2009 10:30

Chelsea Flower Show exhibit at Kirstenbosch

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden will be recreating this year's successful Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show exhibit and the public will be able to see it from Saturday, 3 October until Sunday, 11 October 2009. 30 Sep 2009 07:22

Sexpo responds to ACDP criticism

“Perhaps their pants are too tight.” So says Sexpo organiser Silas Howarth in response to statements issued by the African Christian Democratic Party in which the party slammed the adult sexuality and lifestyle show Sexpo, scheduled to open at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday this week. The party allegedly referred to the event as being “sleazy” and “perverse”. 29 Sep 2009 10:07

Batman game ships 2.5 million copies

Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment have recently announced that Batman: Arkham Asylum has shipped in excess of 2.5 million units to retail since its launch. 29 Sep 2009 07:41

[Loeries 2009] Hob-nobbing at the Collective Films Villa brunch

[Sindy Peters] Those in the Mother City for Loeries 2009 woke up to a dreary overcast day on Saturday, 26 September 2009, the festivities however, apart from the beach soccer, refused to subside. Collective Films hosted a brunch for the who's who of the creative industry at the chic, luxurious setting at the Camps Bay Villa. 27 Sep 2009 14:47

Cape Quarter opening, nine-day extravaganza

Cape Quarter in De Waterkant, Green Point, Cape Town is opening with a programme designed to entice you with lifestyle shopping, fashion, food extravaganzas and a sophisticated place to spend your evenings. Spend the day into night at Cape Quarter on Saturday, 7 November 2009. 18 Sep 2009 14:32

India comes to Joburg

The FNB Gauteng Diwali Festival will be held at Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg on Saturday, 3 October 2009. Of religious significance, it will bring with it the subcontinent's colourful culture and spicy entertainment. 15 Sep 2009 06:53

Three days to the Cape Town Comedy Festival

The Baxter Theatre will be hosting the 2009 Nando's Cape Town Comedy Festival from 13 September. It will feature the best local and international comedy and is brought to you by Good Hope FM and M-Net. 10 Sep 2009 13:39

Artists of Africa Exhibition launches in SA

The launch of the Artists of Africa Exhibition will be hosted by the City of Johannesburg at the Joburg Theatre, South Africa on Wednesday, 16 September 2009. The pan-African exhibition has been recognised as an official 2010 FIFA World Cup host city event for the City of Johannesburg. 9 Sep 2009 11:54

The Cape Town International Boat Show 2009

The Cape Town International Boat Show will be held between 24 to 27 September 2009 at the CTICC. The V&A Waterfront will be featuring catamarans, yachts and the lifestyle accessories that go with them. Craft from R1000 to R30 million will be on show. 8 Sep 2009 11:17

Mark Sampson Feels Funny at Theatre on the Bay...

[Kershin Padayachee] ...and thanks to him, so do I. It's been a year and a bit since we last caught Marks show at the Masque theatre in Muizenberg. True to his word, each show remains genuinely different from the next. With the outcome based largely on the audience interaction and the roll of two large inflatable dice. 8 Sep 2009 10:47

Mr Gay South Africa

The Gauteng and Northern Provinces Regional Final of the Mr Gay South Africa contest will be held at The Opera House, State Theatre, Pretoria on 28 November 2009. 7 Sep 2009 15:04