Wildlife and nature photographer Hannes Lochner recently embarked on a nationwide launch of his second book, Colours of the Kalahari. At the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank, Lochner shared some of his most treasured photographic experiences with guests at the Johannesburg launch on 20 August, 2010. 24 Aug 2010 09:15
I caught up with Dead Alphabet at Oppikoppi "Sexy.Crooked.Teeth" for a quick interview after their show. Friends since high-school, this local rock band is made up of: Adam Edwards on vocals and guitar; Justin Gent on drums; Hugh Hunt on bass guitar; and Phil Klawansky on guitar and Vocals. Here is what they had to say. 20 Aug 2010 13:24
I caught up with Die Tuindwergies at Oppikoppi "Sexy.Crooked.Teeth" for a quick interview after their show. A band of two sets of brothers, this musical outfit is consists of: lead singer and acoustic guitarist Pieter de Jager ("Die Kort Dwerg"); bassist Dawie de Jager ("Die Berg Dwerg"); drummer Jean Swiegers ("De Dwerg"); and lead guitarist Emile Swiegers ("Die Lang Dwerg"). Here is what they had to say. 13 Aug 2010 14:14
Anyone who's been suffering from post-World Cup blues should've made their way to the Oppikoppi Festival last weekend (6 to 8 August, 2010) where local love, amazing home-grown talent and a whole lot of gees made a farm near Northam, Limpopo, a beautiful and sparkling little planet of its own. 12 Aug 2010 11:20
Various members of the travel industry from all over the world gathered together at the Sandton Convention Centre on 7 July, 2010, to be a part of the 17th annual World Travel Awards (Africa and Indian Ocean) Ceremony. 12 Jul 2010 11:14
The new month started with a bang as Tanz Café officially opened its new venue in Fourways on Thursday, 1 July, 2010. Prime Circle helped draw the crowds in - although I don't think much urging was needed. Many loyal Tanz fans (from its rocking Bryanston days) were there as well as new. 6 Jul 2010 13:20
A new Musica Megastore in The Zone @ Rosebank opened last week showing the company's new vision for its retail outlets. The store is filled with CDs, DVDs, games, books, and accessories, and features live bands 17 Jun 2010 14:03
As host, FHM never fails to impress and this year's 100 Sexiest Women in the World party was no exception. On Friday, 21 May, 2010, The Corner House in Simmonds Street accommodated some of Johannesburg's finest people, drinks, food and entertainment. 25 May 2010 09:52
Entertainer Wayne Brady has returned to South Africa to once again share his 'Making it Up' improvisation show with South African audiences. Meeting with him shortly after his arrival early this week was an extraordinarily inspirational experience for me. Here is what he had to say. 12 May 2010 08:24
I caught up with The Sick Leaves front man Eksteen Jacobsz last week to chat about the new album; what's in store for 2010; playing live, and the process of song writing. Here is what he had to say. 30 Mar 2010 10:50
Southern Sun played host to excited industry attendees during Audi Joburg Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter) at Sandton Convention Centre, 21 January 2010, by showcasing lingerie by Dax Martin. 27 Jan 2010 14:53
Twenty-six year old Zanda Traut played her heart out to fans last week Thursday, 12 November 2009, at Cafe Barcelona in Pretoria. It's been a while since Zanda did a live show - between playing lead guitar for Robbie Wessels and working as a producer at Manley Studios, it looks like little time should be left for her own creative projects. 20 Nov 2009 10:14
Dazzling lights, striking models, mouth-watering platters and magnificent music all made up FHM's epic 10th birthday celebration this year at Urban Tree in Sandton on 6 November. 11 Nov 2009 14:00
This year's CANSA Night of 1000 Stars charity dinner on 24 October 2009, lit up Sonpark Boulevard, Nelspruit with a myriad lights, eccentrically-dressed diners and superb food. 27 Oct 2009 11:48
Saturday's intermittent rainstorms did little to deter music lovers from enjoying and supporting their favourite local acts at this year's Joburg Day festival held on Riversands Farm in Fourways on 17 October 2009. This annual music extravaganza featured 14 local performers from a wide range of genres. 19 Oct 2009 08:58
On the 10th of October Yorkshire Arms in Blairgowrie handed out prizes to four singers at a fun-filled karaoke competition. The evening was hosted by Liz Matthysen of Pink Panther, who made sure that the entrants, their friends and bar regulars had a good time from the start of the competition. 16 Oct 2009 13:24
On Saturday, 3 October 2009 Boksburg became crowded with cars, people, and vibe as people flocked to H20's Aqua Fiesta party at Wild Waters. 5 Oct 2009 14:06
I had the opportunity to chat with Pendoring Award 2009 “Best Performing Artist” winner Robbie Wessels outside the Vodadome in Midrand, Gauteng, after the awards ceremony late last week. 22 Sep 2009 10:21
Sanlam's SA Fashion Week's opening last night, Wednesday, 16 September 2009, was well attended by a broad spectrum of eager and excited fashion fanatics, all dressed to the nines. Amid flashes of fuschia, ribbons of rose and pink posters, trendspotters gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre to see what local talent has to offer while celebrating the 50th birthday of pop-culture princess Barbie. 17 Sep 2009 11:19
That long-awaited sense of spring hit me like a bass drum on the N4 as I headed into Hatfield, Pretoria. From the highway, I caught my first glimpse of the annual Jacaranda 94.2 Deuriemikke Karnaval and the swelling crowd on Tukkies' LC de Villiers sports grounds. 1 Sep 2009 13:55
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