7 Feb 2012

Lifestyle

 

Don't get in a state...

...with the road closures if you are anywhere near Cape Town this Thursday, 9 February 2012 - just check the list of roads to be closed for Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address.

On the investment front, critics are up in arms over what they say are Transnet delays that are costing SA billions, and on the mining front, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says the mining industry must transform.

On the security front, there have been complaints that the secrecy bill has not been explained properly.

And there's plenty more news to catch up on; happy reading!

Rod Baker, general manager: content

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Ford's quirky Kuga pounces... at last - AVANCA
Ford's quirky and rather controversial Kuga mid-sized SUV has finally arrived in South Africa after it has been dividing opinion in Europe and elsewhere since it first hit the dealer showrooms over there about four years ago. Read more >>

Travel


Room for improvement at Inn on the Square
[Sindy Peters] When staying over at a hotel you'd like to feel as if you're at a home away from home - minus the chores. Apart from the friendly hotel staff, the refurbished rooms, the perfect location and the view from the pool deck, there's nothing really inviting about the city-based Inn on the Square in Cape Town. Read more >>

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Hôtel & Lodge: Long Beach is "Best Resort" in the world
Hôtel & Lodge magazine, a much respected French magazine that aims to offer a unique view on hotels, private retreats and lodges across the world, recently awarded its "Best Resort" commendation to Long Beach. Read more >>

Carlson, Rezidor establish Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; starts 2012 in Africa on high note
MINNEAPOLIS, US / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, recently announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group is also starting 2012 in Africa, on a high note... Read more >>

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Full line-up announced for Sowing the Seeds 2012
The full line-up for Sowing the Seeds, Joburg, which is to be held on 24 and 25 February, 2012, at Warthogs Game Farm, Magaliesburg, has been announced. Read more >>

New Fire Through The Window single out today, EP to follow
Fire Through The Window are releasing Long Gone, the first single and video from their forthcoming EP, today, 7 February, 2012. The EP will be a six-track digital released in March and is part of a two-part EP. The second part, Prosper, is set for release at the end of 2012. Read more >>

Die Antwoord to appear on David Letterman
Zef rappers Die Antwoord will be appearing on the top US talk show, The Late Show David Letterman on Tuesday, 14 February, 2012 at 11.15pm. The show will be broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television (DStv channel 113). Read more >>

PvD, impressive as always; Soundscape, not so much
[Francois Campbell] Festival organising is not for the faint of heart and should be approached with caution and great care. This past weekend an event took place which had many people very excited: Paul van Dyk (PvD) was returning to our shores - the man who pioneered electronic dance, a true power house of electronic dance. Read more >>

Lagoon Beach Hotel venue for Urban Oasis Tour
Hunter's cider will be hosting a music festival, the Urban Oasis Tour, at the Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town, between 17 and 19 February, 2012. The event will feature musicians such as JR, Jack Parow and Tumi from Gang of Instrumentals. Read more >>

Bittereinder: the mole-kangaroo that likes to bons
[Sindy Peters] They've only been gigging for a year and yet have managed to pick up a SAMA, play internationally, collab with one of Europe's finest rappers, and they've been nominated for three MK Awards this year, all in one fell swoop. And yet, they still all have day jobs! We caught up with Bittereinder to find out their secret to success, and what to expect in 2012, apart from space-age-Gregorian-monk-priest-DJs... Read more >>

P.H.Fat album 'You are going to Die' to be launched 20 Feb
[Anna-Bet Bester] Following the success of their debut album "Dinosaur Blood" on 11 February 2011 on acclaimed US label Muti Music, P.H.FAT has decided to break the traditional mould of a record label financed release; and will launch their 5 track EP for FREE and independently through their website www.phfat.co.za on 20 February 2012. Read more >>

Theatre


Spectacular Beatles foot-tapper
[Clarina De Freitas] With a finger-clicking, hand-clapping, singalong performance, the tribute show to the Beatles was nothing short of spectacular. Read more >>

SA Ballet Theatre to perform in Oman
The South African Ballet Theatre, which celebrated its 11th birthday earlier this week, is to perform at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman on 10 and 11 February, 2012. The performances form part of a season that includes José Carreras and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hungarian National Opera and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Read more >>


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