[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
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
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
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
“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
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
[Evan-Lee Courie] If you weren't keen to spend the entire weekend being part of everything to do with Loeries, Between10and5 hosted an escape with a house party based at a secret location. Before attending, I researched what Between10and5 is really about. It is a platform for agencies, freelancers, illustrators, artists and other creatives to showcase their best work on a daily basis. 27 Sep 2009 15:27
[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
[Evan-Lee Courie] So you think you can party, dance and drink? If you think you can, then the Velocity Party was the place to be on Friday, 25 September 2009. Themed “Party like a rock star”, the shindig was held at Ignite in Camps Bay as one of many parties at the Loerie Awards 2009. 25 Sep 2009 19:00
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
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
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
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