11 Sep 2012

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Climate change will hit food prices

Perhaps while we have an agricultural sector that allows us to feed ourselves, we should look after it. According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), climate change is set to affect food prices severely. And while we complain about high food prices as it is, if we end up having to import most of our food, prices will go through the roof and that Sunday roast - and even a staple like bread - will cost a great deal more.

They're non-lethal, apparently... teargas and the like - but some critics are still concerned that SA sold weapons to Zimbabwe.

On the green front, it seems more and more South Africans are looking to live in 'green' homes. Hence, such homes are scarce as demand rises. The question is: do those seeking to live in such homes know much about what 'green' is, and do they understand the subject adequately. It seems not, on both counts, apparently.

On the back of the furore surrounding Woolworths and its recruitment policy, a lawyer in the field says employers should exercise caution when banning non-designated racial groups. Johan Botes reckons that in certain cases, such exclusions could amount to unfair discrimination.

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Back to the Future to be screened at Pop Up Cinema in CT
Turner Classic Movies, the DStv channel dedicated to cult films, will be taking denizens of the Mother City Back to the Future with Pop Up Cinema on Wednesday, 19 September 2012. Read more >>

Arts organisations qualify for BASA Supporting Grant
Architecture, dance, music, theatre and visual arts are among the arts disciplines being funded in the latest round of BASA Supporting Grants. Each of the 13 projects receiving grants in this current cycle made the application for funding in conjunction with a business. Read more >>

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Development Bank approves funding for craft sector
Approximately 36 craft enterprises in the Western Cape are to receive investment funding worth R14.5 million over the next three years through the Development Bank of South Africa's (DBSA) Jobs Fund programme. This investment should create 451 sustainable, long-term jobs in the craft and design sector. Read more >>

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RAB SA publishes amended RAMS 2012/3 pdf
On 31 August 2012, the Radio Advertising Bureau of South Africa (RAB SA) published a pdf for SAARF RAMS 2012/3 which had incorrect figures. A corrected pdf has now been released. Read more >>

Fine Art


Pointy weapons and the Constitution: a delicate balance
[Tim Fletcher and Deshni Naidoo] The Spear. Not too long ago this expression would have been universally understood as meaning a traditional weapon with a long shaft and pointed tip used for thrusting or throwing. More recently you would be forgiven for thinking of Brett Murray's controversial painting by that name. Read more >>

Motion Pictures and Film


Book for Ster-Kinekor movies through iPhone
Following the successful launch of Ster-Kinekor's app for Nokia and Android, the chain has announced the launch of the iOS version, available in the Apple App Store. Read more >>

TV series the foundation for development of local film industry
South Africa's first comedy series for community television will be produced in Port Elizabeth as part of a ground-breaking training project, which will create a foundation for the development of a local film industry. Read more >>

SNARE offers a unique opportunity to fight rhino poaching
Nu Metro Cinemas and Nu Metro Films have announced a unique and innovative release for the local film SNARE - a gripping adventure thriller set against the backdrop of the rhino poaching crisis - to coincide with World Rhino Day on 22 September 2012. Read more >>

Music


Rolling Stone embraces augmented reality for Arno Carstens video
Rolling Stone South Africa is embracing augmented reality in its September issue, which uses the Layar app to allow readers real-time access to watch Arno Carstens' new music video, "Two Dogs" as well as preview an interview with him. Read more >>

Performing Arts


Invitations open for Network African Talent project
The South African theatre for young audiences community is attracting increasing numbers of opportunities for development, exchange and collaboration through the work of ASSITEJ South Africa, the local centre of ASSITEJ (the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People, working in over 85 countries across the world). Read more >>


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Filminute partners with Bizcom
LONDON, UK / BUCHAREST, ROMANIA / TORONTO, CANADA: Filminute is collaborating for a sixth year with South Africa's Bizcommunity.com. Read more >>


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Monkey business at Sowing the Seeds 2012
[Sindy Peters] Being an outdoors lover, I wasn't quite keen on this year's Sowing the Seeds venue in Cape Town. The dark-and-musty Zula Bar in Long Street certainly is a great spot to check out bands, bust a move, and get your drink over weekends; I just don't associate the brand, and the reputation that Sowing the Seeds has built, with just those sentiments. Read more >>

Kaapse Stories From The Mother City
[Eugene Yiga] Cape Town is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. But don't just take my word for it; come and enjoy a slice of the magic with Kaapse Stories From The Mother City, now showing at Richard's Supper Stage. Read more >>

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