Lifestyle South Africa weekly newsletter - 13 Aug 2013

A cocky young ruffian in the mix

A short and sweet lifestyle newsletter we bring you this this week. Top stories include a review of the moving production Hayani, by Eugene Yiga.

Travel contributor Brian Berkman spends some time at the family-friendly The Ballinrobe in Sea Point, and Daniel Dercksen gives his thoughts on the latest film adaption of Great Expectations. Dercksen also reviews the talent-packed; Die Kersieboord, Sandra Temmingh's Afrikaans interpretation of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.

In motoring news, Henrie Geyser reports back on cocky young ruffian, the Ford EcoSport.

This week's competitions see you stand the chance to win two tickets to Grietfest in Joburg or Park Acoustics in Pretoria!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Hayani is where the heart is

[Eugene Yiga] What does it really mean to be a South African? And what does it mean to call this country your home? These are the questions posed in Hayani (the Venda word for "home"), first presented at the National Arts Festival in 2009 and now at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre. Read more >>

Ford EcoSport sets new standards
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]

Get to The Point at The Ballinrobe
[Brian Berkman]

A MAZE back in Joburg

With more than 30 international and African artists, game designers, speakers and musicians showcasing their craft, A MAZE is back in Joburg from Thursday, 5 to Saturday, 7 September, 2013. It will bring computer games, music and media art to the public in a dynamic, interactive and fun-filled three-day event. Read more >>

Ford EcoSport sets new standards

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A cocky young upstart is muscling its way into the popular big and bold SUV segment of the market, ready and quite capable of rumbling and roughing a few feathers along the route to the hearts and wallets of fun-loving South Africans. It's the new Ford EcoSport and it has all the makings of a champ. Read more >>

Get to The Point at The Ballinrobe

[Brian Berkman] As the trend of families that travel together grows so does the need for self-catering apartments and houses that not only allow the unit the privacy of living together but also the cost-effectiveness of eating in. Read more >>

City of Heroes to open for Billy Talent

The Pretoria Botanical Gardens will host a picnic like no other on Saturday, 24 August, 2013. As the sun sets over the Capital City, Canadian rockers Billy Talent will end off the first official OppiKoppi After Party. Joining them on stage will be Pretoria band City of Heroes. Read more >>

Call to enter "Back the Artist" campaign

Jägermeister, in association with MK, has just launched its "Back the Artist" campaign, which the companies are looking for South Africa's next big hit single and, in return, they will be giving the winner a fully produced and mastered EP by SAMA award-winning producer Justin de Nobrega, valued at R75 000. Read more >>

Robertson Wine on the River returns

Robertson Wine on the River is to be held over the weekend of 18 to 20 October, 2013, on the banks of the Breede River. Once again the festival is taking place in a spacious marquee at the riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale in the Western Cape. Read more >>

Proudly South African theatre at its best!

[Daniel Dercksen] Sandra Temmingh's invigorating Afrikaans interpretation of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard in Afrikaans, Die Kersieboord, now on at the Intimate Theatre, is proudly South African theatre at its best! Read more >>

Official launch of Taboo magazine and website - 16 Aug 2013 Randburg

Taboo is the first adult black men's lifestyle magazine to be distributed in print and digitally. Offering the best in women, celebrities, lifestyle, motoring, music, entertainment, travel and technology. Read more >>

#ComedyNight @ HQ Cape Town
HQ Cape Town - 14 Aug 2013 to 15 Aug 2013 Cape Town

Killarney Mall Art & Jazz Festival
20 Aug 2013 to 25 Aug 2013 Johannesburg

Festival of Golf 2013
Modderfontein Golf club - 28 Aug 2013 to 1 Sep 2013 Edenvale

The Endangered Wildlife Trust Fundraiser Golf Day
Modderfontein Golf Club - 29 Aug 2013 Edenvale

SA.MAST Spring Fun Comedy Evening and Kennel Build
SA.MAST - 31 Aug 2013 Cape Town

Thabong Wedding Expo 2013
Big Bang Events & Marketing Solutions - 31 Aug 2013 to 1 Sep 2013 Brakpan

National Marriage Week
Media in Africa - 1 Sep 2013 to 7 Sep 2013 Countrywide

All-Star Fashion Stylist Course
7 Sep 2013 to 29 Sep 2013 Cape Town

Classic Car Show
Classic Cars - 1 Dec 2013 Johannesburg

Official launch of Taboo magazine and website - 16 Aug 2013 Randburg

2013 Annual Office Professionals Conference
The Next Page Training & Consulting - 13 Aug 2013 to 15 Aug 2013 Sandton, Johannesburg

#ComedyNight @ HQ Cape Town
HQ Cape Town - 14 Aug 2013 to 15 Aug 2013 Cape Town

Winter Family Skydive Boogie
Skydive Parys - 16 Aug 2013 to 18 Aug 2013 Parys

HIV/AIDS training for women in the workplace
FortySM - 19 Aug 2013 to 20 Aug 2013 Johannesburg

Killarney Mall Art & Jazz Festival
20 Aug 2013 to 25 Aug 2013 Johannesburg

A cocky young ruffian in the mix

Weekly top stories

Ford EcoSport sets new standards[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]

Get to The Point at The Ballinrobe[Brian Berkman]

Travel Logistics Co-ordinator - Bellville

Official launch of Taboo magazine and website - 16 Aug 2013 Randburg

Official launch of Taboo magazine and website - 16 Aug 2013 Randburg

Tips on writing a press release [Claudio Milo]

Why content matters, and how it can drive business success [Tom Manners]

Price determines food choices [Jonisayi Maromo]

Retail sales growth likely to have slowed [Ntsakisi Maswanganyi]

Arms commission can continue says Zuma [Karl Gernetzky]

Big business outdoes government on leadership ethics [Johan Poolman]

Weaker rand boosts maize prices [Fifi Peters]

Women on the board mean business success [Christelle Fourie]

Tampering with the minutes of meetings? It happens! [Anton Kelly]

Stalkers, watch out! [Bianca Bernardis-Larratt]

Sappi now focussed on chemical cellulose [Mark Allix]

The missing piece in our education system [Cliff Musamba]

GTBC 2013: How to get paid for going on hot air balloon rides [Ilse van den Berg]

Air Namibia partners Kenya Airways [Nyasha Francis Nyaungwa]

The evolution of telephony [Rob Lith]

Boost productivity through effective BYOD strategy [Craig Freer]

Africa can't ignore climate change [Philippe Mwema Bahati]

Ford EcoSport sets new standards
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]

Get to The Point at The Ballinrobe
[Brian Berkman]