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It's personal

We're all about the personal one-on-ones in this week's newsletter; with no less than three interviews, we guarantee to bring you exclusive content and interesting sound bites. I chat to southern suburbs saviours Beatenberg about their new album, while Eugene Yiga interviews Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie and Rocky Horror director Matthew Wild.

This weekend sees the continuation of the A Maze./Johannesburg event as part the Fak'ugesi: Digital Africa Festival, as well as the British Council Connect ZA initiative in Gauteng.

And we've got three new tasty competitions for you; tickets to the Sandton Craft Beer Fair, Park Acoustics and the Cool Inc Tattoo Expo are all up for grabs.

Have an inspiring weekend!

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

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Weekly top stories


Beatenberg: cultural cross-over curators
[Ruth Cooper] How three young white boys from Cape Town's southern suburbs, seemingly out of nowhere, managed to make a hit that resonated with a continent, crossing over racial, cultural and geographic lines is something of a mystery. read more>>

Breaking the silence

Daphne Cooper

Having just seen the production of Struck Silent, I feel myself somewhat struck by silence. My silence is, in part, because of my absolute lack of qualification to judge dance and also because of my incomprehension about the piece.

Read more >>



I'm loving it

Eugene Yiga

Brendon Urie, lead singer of Las Vegas rock band Panic! At The Disco, chats about making music and travelling the world.

Read more >>



Rock around the clock

Eugene Yiga

Earlier this week, the local staging of The Rocky Horror Show celebrated its 300th performance. Matthew Wild, director of the hit musical, chats about the runaway success.

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Movies
The Giver gives more than you bargained for

Daniel Dercksen

In a world in which people are stripped of their identity, the mind-shifting The Giver poignantly shows how important it is to stay true to your true self. read more>>
Charge your senses with Calvary

Daniel Dercksen

The life of a beloved priest is ravaged in the masterful Calvary. If there's one opening of a film you will never forget it's a mysterious man's confession to a notoriously good-hearted local priest, Father James, telling him that he should settle all his affairs as the confessor plans to murder him on Sunday, setting off a tense pre-murder mystery. read more>>
Art
Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
The Night of 1000 Drawings on 28 August 2014 at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town attracted over 1,500 people and raised R130,000 for the Thomas Wildschutt Primary School in Retreat. read more>>
African and UK creatives to gather for three-day Joburg event
In September, 16 leading young creative innovators and entrepreneurs from across South Africa, the rest of Africa and the UK will gather in the heart of Joburg for a three-day event featuring creative exchanges, collaborations, talks, performances and live music parties. read more>>
Events
Women to A Maze
The 2014 instalment of A Maze is to take place in Braamfontein from 10 to 13 September, 2014, as part of the Fak'ugesi: Digital Africa Festival. This year's event will showcase the increasingly important role of women game creators, digital artists and designers. read more>>
Sweden@SouthAfrica and A MAZE./Johannesburg
Five leading game developers and entrepreneurs from Sweden are to present on the afternoon of Thursday, 11 September, 2014, at A Maze./Johannesburg, which will take place from 10 to 13 September as part of the Fak'ugesi: Digital Africa Festival. read more>>
Motoring
VW spruces up popular Vivo

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo, South Africa's best-selling passenger car with close on 150,000 sales to its name since introduced four years ago, has had a midlife makeover with some pretty new cosmetic and interior touches. read more>>
XF is a purring kitty with claws

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

It's as graceful and as fast as any member of the cat family, gentle and adorable when in purring mood and quick to show its claws when provoked -- all of which makes the new XF Jaguar the classy cat it is. read more>>
Sport
Zuma says sport can help reduce drug use and delinquency
Sport has the ability to bridge the cultural divide and is an instrument for peace and social cohesion, President Jacob Zuma said over the weekend. read more>>
International
U2's new album free on iTunes
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: - Irish superstars U2 has released their first album in five years free on Apple's iTunes as the technology giant unveiled its latest smartphones. read more>>
Details of Apple's iWatch and iPhone 6
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple has moved to recapture its role as a technology trend-setter with its highly anticipated smartwatch and two large-screen versions of the iPhone. read more>>
More International
Government
Sports federations sign transformaton agreements
South African sports federations will soon sign a national agreement on transformation according to Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Caroline Blundell and Lauren G
Slow Life - 7 Sep 2014 Muizenberg

The psychology of football: Love, hope & violence
Ububele - 11 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Women in the eyes of men
VUNANA ARTS AFRICA - 13 Sep 2014 THIKA

Ibiza Nights
13 Sep 2014 to 14 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Songs of Marikana
Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation - 16 Sep 2014 to 20 Sep 2014 Mafikeng

Imago commit and connect workshop
Grete Becker - coneXions - 20 Sep 2014 to 21 Sep 2014 Durbanville

Hawaii Mixed Open Golf Event
Modderfontein Golf Club - 21 Sep 2014 Modderfontein

Braai Day - The Clubhouse & Key Mason Foundation
KL PR & Events - 24 Sep 2014 Cape Town

I Am Woman
Afrikan Makoti Media - 24 Sep 2014 Centurion

Upcoming events
ABF Crazy Golf Day 2014 - 11 Sep 2014 Kyalami
Advertising Benevolent FundThe ABF hosts our legendary crazy golf day. Kyalami golf course - 11 Nov. Fourballs - R 2800, hole sponsorships are free. Theme is Elvis Presley. Read more >>


The psychology of football: Love, hope & violence
Ububele - 11 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

The psychology of football: Love, hope & violence
Ububele - 11 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Spring Wine Show
13 Sep 2014 Springs

Party for a purpose!
SAwothi Productions - 13 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival 2014
Aptitude Consulting - 13 Sep 2014 to 14 Sep 2014 Thohoyandou

3rd Annual Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival
Aptitude Consulting - 13 Sep 2014 Thohoyandou

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    Coca-Cola adds fizz to Creative Circle
    UK Oscar ad gets a 'paddywhack' - Delene Bertasso

    Retail
      Instant promo success, but potential long-term loss...? - Jason (Frich) Frichol
      Wallet One comes to South Africa

      Government
        Domestic workers to be covered by compensation act
        Attract youth to academia says Zuma

        Mining
          iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba celebrates 10 years
          Amplats Alchemy project companies win IAIAsa award

          CSI
            Gary Player Invitational celebrates 15 years of 'giving golf a heart'
            Whiskas donates R250k to Cheetah Outreach Trust

            Finance
              Changes in Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in spotlight - Rob Cooper
              Vehicle theft costs insurance industry billions
              Special Economic Zone Act will attract foreign investments - Chris Mashigo

              Agriculture
                Summit was really all about land ceilings, says Grobler

                Building
                  GVK-Siya Zama awarded contracts for special schools
                  SA building companies thriving in Australia - Nick Hedley
                  Conference to discuss financing for power projects in Africa

                  GreenBiz
                    Water Wise garden unveiled at Pretoria botanical gardens

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Launch of FNB Business Innovation Awards announced
                      Entrepreneurs need assistance to access funding

                      Legal
                        New Companies Act and security for legal expenses - Brigit Rubinstein
                        Competition Tribunal approves merger transactions - Lerisha Naidu and Nazeera Mia
                        White paper a framework for new ICT legislation - Mariska van Zweel and Simone Gill

                        Manufacturing
                          State blamed for slow beneficiation of minerals
                          Scrap metal 'unaffordable' in SA - Mark Allix

                          Property
                            View your prospective property, virtually
                            Online shopping no threat to malls - Joan Muller
                            SA REIT Conference to offer insight and debate on listed property sector

                            Education
                              Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

                              Tourism
                                FlightSite wins a World Travel Award for innovation
                                Tourism Minister delivers opening speech to E-Tourism Africa Summit

                                ICT
                                  Preparing for the cloud - laying the foundations for success - Pippa Wilson
                                  Power protection for home connectivity - Elrica Quick

                                  Logistics
                                    Aviation Africa 2015 welcomes main sponsors
                                    Virgin Atlantic dumps direct flight to Cape Town

                                    Automotive
                                      New Golf R boasts with newly designed engine
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