Stay humble, stay South African - Robbie Wessels

[Ilva Pieterse] 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. We spoke about the Vodacom Player 23 campaign, his new album Afrika Sonsak, and his love for both the country and the Afrikaans language. 22 Sep 2009 10:21

Barbie's birthday adds flavour to SA Fashion Week

[Ilva Pieterse] 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

Deuriemikke 2009 shows Player 23 message in action

[Ilva Pieterse] 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