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Music to my ears
[Eugene Yiga] Following a string of successful musicals in Cape Town last year, 2014 begins on a high note with The Sound of Music. Read more >>


Music
Bay Harbour Market brings life to KWV Sound Stage
The Bay Harbour Market celebrates the month of March bringing you live entertainment on the KWV Sound Stage every weekend. Read more >>

See Kris Kristofferson Live in SA
If you have not heard by now, Grammy Award-winning Kris Kristofferson is in South Africa for two nights only, performing his extensive repertoire of hits spanning over three decades of work. Read more >>

Full DJ line-up for We Are One Colour Festivals announced
The full line-up for the forthcoming fairytale carnival-themed We Are One Colour Festivals in Cape Town and Joburg this March has been announced and it contains some of South Africa's most cutting-edge and talented DJs. Read more >>

Castle Lite and Timbaland launch Extra Cold Music
"iTunes is currently standing on 435 million registered users in 119 countries, making it the number one digital retailer in music," said Dion Chang , founder of Flux Trends, and renowned for forecasting and identifying cutting-edge trends for the consumer. Read more >>

Donavon Frankenreiter live in Durban
Donavon Frankenreiter will be performing at Live - The Venue on Saturday, 22 March 2014 from 12 noon. Read more >>

Frank Turner to play at Mercury Live, Cape Town
Frank Turner is to play live in Cape Town at Mercury Live on Sunday, 23 March, 2014, at 7pm, supported by Jon Shaban. Read more >>

Theatre
Bringing theatre to the youth of Tsogo Sun's Arts Programme
20 March marks World Day of Theatre for Children, with thousands of children from around the globe being encouraged to experience the thrill of theatrical performances through a worldwide campaign initiated by ASSITEJ, the International Association of Theatres for Children and Young People. Read more >>

Annual Naledi Theatre Awards salute South African talent
The annual Naledi Theatre Awards took place at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City on 17 March 2014. The 25 categories of awards were for productions staged during 2013. Read more >>

Prison drama steals the show

Eugene Yiga

The 49th Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards took place at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre on Sunday, 16 March 2014. Read more >>

Celebrate "Take a Child to the Theatre Today"
Joburg City Theatres is participating in the "Take a Child to the Theatre Today" Campaign 2014 with different events at each of its three theatres. The campaign encourages young citizens to become audiences for theatre, providing access to those who have never experienced professional performances before. Read more >>

Roses are red

Eugene Yiga

Following the recent success of A Certain Lady, Cape Town's Alexander Bar presents Rose Red, a reimagining of the fairy tale Snow White, as told from the perspective of the Evil Queen. Read more >>

Art
R3.4 million buys you Love

Issued by Strauss & Co

A rare and undocumented painting by the celebrated South African artist, Stanley Pinker, set a new world record for the artist when it sold for R3.4 million at Strauss & Co's auction, having been hotly contested between ten telephone bidders and buyers in the packed auction room. Read more >>

Fashion
More than 34 designers to showcase at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg
The dates for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ), have been set and more than 34 of the country's top designers are lined up to present collections in 15 shows at the Sandton Convention Centre over three days, from 20 to 22 March, 2014. Read more >>

Bluegrass Digital develops an engaging iPad application for the spree EDIT

Issued by Bluegrass Digital

Bluegrass Digital was recently tasked with creating an interactive iPad app for spree.co.za to showcase and extend the ten curated designer items on offer at their Design Indaba stand. Read more >>

Travel
Orient Express rebrands: Crazy... or clever

Brian Berkman

When I first heard that Orient-Express had rebranded as Belmond my immediate reaction was what a crazy and misguided waste of brand equity. When I think Orient-Express, I think Agatha Christie, Lalique art decor crystal panels, and the elegance and romance of a bygone area. Read more >>

Motoring
Tweaks add extra gloss to Sportage

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Kia has updated its popular Sportage range and smartened it up with bits of fancy make-up, exterior and inside enhancements, engine and transmission upgrades and glossy cabin comforts, which are likely to push up sales, which already stand at more than 9,000 units since it was introduced to the local market three years ago. Read more >>

Sport
Tracker Ride Free Bike Park launched in Modderfontein
Adventure and outdoors enthusiasts got together recently to enjoy nature and the sport of mountain biking in complete safety at the launch of the Tracker Ride Free Bike Park at Central Park Trails Modderfontein, Gauteng. The event had riders of all levels take to the trails to explore the newly upgraded facilities, giving rise to a safe new way for South Africans to enjoy the outdoors. Read more >>

Netball star becomes Laureus sports ambassador
Protea netball player Zanele Mdodana has joined the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Trust South Africa elite group of sports star ambassadors. Read more >>

SARU announces 2014 Absa Currie Cup fixtures
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the fixtures for the Absa Currie Cup Qualifying Competition and the new eight-team Premier Division. Read more >>

24.com launches the Sport24 Live Scoring app

Issued by 24.com

Soon sports enthusiasts will be able to follow their favourite teams from anywhere, at any time, on their phones. The new Sport24 Live Scoring Android app for mobile phones, a 24.com initiative, offers four key components - live scores, match information, news and multimedia content. Read more >>


Government

Around SA in Madiba's footsteps
South Africans and visitors to the country can now explore South Africa using a Madiba-inspired tourist attraction map, which has just been launched by Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Read more >>


More Government news


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New events to diarise

Soweto International Comedy Festival
Premium Comedy - 21 Mar 2014 to 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Carmina Burana
21 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Cape Town Pick n Pay Women's Walk
Pick n Pay - 29 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Sunday jazz
Bharooch - 30 Mar 2014 Wynberg 7824 Cape Town

Brooklyn Square Antiques Fair
Collectable Fairs cc - 5 Apr 2014 Pretoria

Otterlake Easter Fest 2014
Otterlake Easter Festival 2014 - 17 Apr 2014 to 21 Apr 2014 Pretoria

MayDay 100% Charity Concert
1 May 2014 Johannesburg

Port & Red Wine Festival
Cellar Rats Wine Club - 25 May 2014 Magaliesburg


Upcoming events

Decorex Durban
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 20 Mar 2014 to 23 Mar 2014 Durban

Carmina Burana to be performed at Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch Concerts - 21 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Carmina Burana at Kirstenbosch
Hippo communications - 21 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Soweto International Comedy Festival
Premium Comedy - 21 Mar 2014 to 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Fabiani at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Fabiani - 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Jozi fundraising jol for cancer treatment
Fly On The Wall - 22 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Great curated content not to be underestimated - Natalie Pool
    Barry Roux features strongly in social chatter about Pistorius trial
    Fake it! Durban promo campaign and the false social media profiles

    Medical
      Reviewing safety of Xylitol - Amanda Rogaly

      Retail
        Franchising contribution to GDP rising - Simone Cooper
        New categories for consumer awards
        Rwanda ready for retail investment - Danette Breitenbach

        Government
          Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply - Siphiwe Nyathi
          New ambulances to improve maternal services
          More political parties to contest 2014 elections - Nthambeleni Gabara

          Mining
            Set Point Mozambique at 2014 MMEC
            Accutrak prepares for debut at WAMPEX

            CSI
              466/64 Fashion supports children's hospital
              ICHAF introduces rural education programme
              T-Systems empowers the Emalahleni community

              Finance
                Credit lender supports tighter regulation for industry
                Investors should avoid bad news on TV
                BizConnect focuses on financial statements

                Building
                  GBCSA prepares for 2014 convention

                  GreenBiz
                    Sanral under fire for destroying rare plants - Bobby Jordan
                    OSCAP invites supporters of rhino horn trade

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Retrenchment not the end of a career
                      Themba Dlamini is BMF's new boss - Evan Pickworth

                      Legal
                        Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

                        Manufacturing
                          Dyson launches bagless vacuum cleaner
                          Samsung launches triangular air-conditioners

                          Property
                            Sentiment the main driver of residential property sales

                            Education
                              Registration opens for 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards
                              Dimension Data rewards top matriculants

                              Tourism
                                FlightSiteAgent announces new travel products
                                Take advantage of the business travel upswing

                                ICT
                                  Stop illegitimate mails - save money and increase productivity
                                  Is ADSL a rip-off or not?

                                  Logistics
                                    Bidvest Panalpina Logistics wins gold

                                    Automotive
                                      New bikes for Harley-Davidson's 2014 range
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