Lifestyle South Africa weekly newsletter - 10 Sep 2013

Gangs of Kick-Ass

We recently met up with rising stars, Durban-born band Gangs of Ballet to find out more about new album yes/no/grey. In other music news, Seether is announced to tour Cape Town, Durban and Joburg in November, and Holi Festival (not to be confused with the WE ARE ONE festival) announced their Cape Town dates.

Daniel Dercksen reviews no less than three films; the stage-for-screen adaptation of Great Expectations, charming film The English Teacher, and the adrenaline-filled Kick-Ass sequel. In theatre news, Eugene Yiga gives his feedback on Jazzart Dance Theatre's restaging of Waiting for Rain, and interviews comedian Siv Ngesi about popular comedy show Race Card.

Travel contributor Brian Berkman enjoys living it up at Sun City - a Disneyland for adults, and motoring editor Henrie Geyser reviews the new Nissan Almera.

Tickets to the White Mountain Festival in KZN are still up for grabs. Get on it!

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Yes to Gangs of Ballet

[Ruth Cooper] With a hot-off-the-press debut album flying up the charts and a national tour currently underway we jumped at the chance to book a few minutes with popular Durban band Gangs of Ballet during their Cape Town stopover last week to talk dedication, figuring things out and embracing uncertainty. Read more >>

Still playing the Race Card
[Eugene Yiga]

Let your imagination run wild... Sol did
[Brian Berkman]

Inaugural A Festa Portuguesa offers cultural experience linked to trade fair

The inaugural A Festa Portuguesa will offer an array of food and traditional ingredients, olives, wine, live music, kid's entertainment, fado and rancho sessions, beauty pageants, dance acts, and its own Brazilian-styled carnival at Emperor's Palace from 24-27 October 2013. Read more >>

Anorak hides Almera's Armani

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A few years back the Nissan Almera was the Dependable Dora of local car rental companies, fleet managers, civil servants, and budget-strapped families and it sold in copious quantities until it was gradually nudged aside by Toyota. Read more >>

Top showjumpers compete in 2013 Galencia Property South African Derby

The Galencia Property South African Derby 2013 is taking place from 2 to 6 October, 2013, at the Kyalami Equestrian Park, Joburg. The country's top showjumpers will compete over a treacherous course, testing both rider and horse in an attempt to make it through to the final on the Sunday, witnessed by an expected 5000 to 6000 spectators. Read more >>

Let your imagination run wild... Sol did

[Brian Berkman] It is easy to be cynical about The Palace of the Lost City and to dismiss it simply as the fantasy creation of The Sun King, but it is precisely because it has been entirely envisioned by someone who, at the time, was a global celebrity for his unbridled imagination, that makes it such a fun place to visit. Read more >>

Finding love again in The English Teacher

[Daniel Dercksen] We all have favourite tutors who have shaped our lives, but you will never forget The English Teacher. In this utterly charming and heartfelt romantic drama from Craig Zisk and screenwriting partners Dan and Stacy Chariton, the chances are good that you will believe in the love again. Read more >>

Real heroes in Kick-Ass 2

[Daniel Dercksen] It's war in Kick-Ass 2 when the fantasy and reality of being a superhero in the real world collide head on. This is not a comic book, real people are going to die," says one of the characters in Kick-Ass 2, where its adrenaline and courage versus muscle and brawn. "The world needs real heroes, not people who play dress up." Read more >>

Young talent shines in Waiting for Rain

[Eugene Yiga] Jazzart Dance Theatre, the award-winning non-profit dance company that created last year's moving Biko's Quest, celebrates its 40th anniversary with the restaging of Waiting for Rain. First produced to showcase the talents of 2009's graduating class, this production unites past and present, ancient and modern, all in Jazzart's signature style. Read more >>

PUAsa - The Boot Camp Experience
PUAsa - 11 Sep 2013 to 14 Sep 2013 Johannesburg

Ard Matthews at the Bay Harbour Unplugged Sessions
Bay Harbour Market - 12 Sep 2013 Cape Town

Vibrant Life - Build your confidence and esteem
Inner Coaching - 18 Sep 2013 to 9 Oct 2013 Johannesburg

Holi Festival Of Colours
12 Oct 2013 Cape Town

Fairmont Community Festival
Fairmont High School - 26 Oct 2013 Cape Town

SA Bachelor & Bachelorette 2013 Gala Event
Media Passion Pr - 8 Nov 2013 Gauteng

SEAexpo
C-major Productions - 28 Mar 2014 to 29 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Chocolate Festival - Le Marché de Chocolat
Chocolate Festival - 10 Sep 2013 to 13 Sep 2013 Johannesburg

PUAsa - The Boot Camp Experience
PUAsa - 11 Sep 2013 to 14 Sep 2013 Johannesburg

"Masterpieces of Beethoven"
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra - 12 Sep 2013 Durban

Ard Matthews at the Bay Harbour Unplugged Sessions
Bay Harbour Market - 12 Sep 2013 Cape Town

Holi Festival of Colours 2013 Johannesburg
14 Sep 2013 Johannesburg

The Clay Pot Cafe - Mad Hatters Tea Party
The Clay Pot Cafe-Constantia - 14 Sep 2013 Cape Town

2nd FNB Progress Conference on Happiness@Work
Business Results Group - 17 Sep 2013 Johannesburg

Gangs of Kick-Ass

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Green is in, but is it perennial? [Peter Townshend]

How to recruit young, graduate talent with Mxit [Matthew Gray]

[BizCareers] Price yourself right and dress for success [Juliette Attwell]

Trade mark rights and company names [Christophe van Zyl]

How to receive compensation from unsafe product use [Rachel Smith]

Talented women are available says Gigaba [Gabi Khumalo]

Business tourism industry set to take off in SA [Nick Hedley]

Spur gains on taste for fast-food dining in SA [Zeenat Moorad]

Change a life with a bike [Lucille Davie]

SAA's turnaround 'enjoys board and ministerial support' [Nicky Smith]

Advanced video streaming offers benefits across industry sectors [David Sales]

Still playing the Race Card
[Eugene Yiga]

Let your imagination run wild... Sol did
[Brian Berkman]