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Welcome to festival season!

Springtime equals outdoor parties and festivals in this country and what better festival than the ever-popular Rocking the Daisies to unofficially kick things off. Best familiarise yourself with the extensive lineup if you're planning on treading lightly this weekend. If in Joburg, no fear, Vodacom's In the City brings you the international acts from RTD, while the Breathe Sunshine Engage brings you top industry speakers at their one-day music conference tomorrow.

The Mieliepop Music Festival kicks off in Mpumalanga today and the International short film festival, shnit, announces their lineup for the Cape Town invasion next week.

New comp this week is the chance to win two tickets to Bittereinder's album launch at Arcade Empire in Pretoria!

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

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Rocking the Daisies full line-up
The full-line up of Rocking The Daisies festival, which will be held from 2 to 5 October, 2014, at the Cloof Wine Estate in Darling, Western Cape has been announced. read more>>

Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations

Debbie Hathway

Vocal reactions to Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall triple bill, featuring three of Hamburg Ballet director John Neumeier's esteemed works, ranged from speechless to effusive.

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Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree

Chris Viljoen, fashion Director of Spree chats about new Spree Boutique and his trend forecast for the Summer/Spring collections.

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Keynote speakers for Breathe Sunshine Engage announced

Breathe Sunshine Engage, a one-off satellite event of the Cape Town events, will take place in Joburg on Friday, 3 October, 2014, at The Market Theatre in Newtown.

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Music
P.H. fat to open Vodacom In The City
Electronic rap duo P.H. fat has won this year's Open The City competition and will now open Vodacom In The City, alongside the international line-up of Rudimental, MGMT, Crystal Fighters and The Presets. read more>>
Phillip Phillips to join The Script for SA tour
Phillip Phillips will be joining The Script for their South African tour dates in February 2015 in support of their new album 'No Sound Without Silence'. read more>>
Earliest surviving English opera to play at the Fugard
The Cape Consort is to return to the Fugard Studio in October with Part Four of its Monteverdi Project to present the earliest surviving English opera: John Blow's Venus and Adonis. read more>>
Mieliepop Music Festival line-up announced
As tickets go on sale for the Mieliepop Music Festival, to be held from 2 to 5 October, 2014, at Lothair, Mpumalanga, the festival has announced its line-up. read more>>
Theatre
Watch this face

Terry Levin

Khayalethu Anthony is the writer and one-man performer of The Champion, the Zabalaza Theatre Festival's Best Production award winner, currently running at the Baxter Theatre's Golden Arrow Studio. The play has also won awards for Best Script and Most Outstanding Artist. read more>>
Movies
Dracula Untold - a bloody marvellous spectacle

Daniel Dercksen

Fact and fiction clash head-on as blood runs thick in Dracula Untold, an outstanding reawakening of one of legend's most captivating creatures. read more>>
The Skeleton Twins - one of the best films of the year

Daniel Dercksen

If there's a brother and sister you will never forget, it's The Skeleton Twins in Craig Johnson's profoundly stirring film about life, love and things that really matter. read more>>
The Maze Runner amazes

Daniel Dercksen

The Maze Runner is Adventure with a capital A! From its startling opening sequence, where a young man wakes up in a lift, moving slowly upward to an unexpected adventure, to its unforeseen conclusion. read more>>
Don't miss The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Daniel Dercksen

Experience the excess and exuberance of love at its most potent with The Two Gentlemen of Verona. read more>>
Line-up for shnit International Shortfilmfestival announced
The shnit International Shortfilmfestival will be held from 8 to 12 October, 2014, at The Labia Theatre, Pulp Cinema, Cape Town. read more>>
Events
Wild Clover Farm to celebrate World Hoop Day
Wild Clover Farm will be celebrating World Hoop Day on 4 October, 2014, with a day of colour, dance, entertainment and hula-hooping fun. The global event aims to spread joy to all people, young and old and to those less fortunate, through the joy and the craft of hooping. read more>>
Food & Wine
Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
Brand new and unique to Camps Bay's cosmopolitan strip of restaurants, hotels and bars is a singular experience: an exclusive Whisky Bar located inside Umi Restaurant. read more>>
Travel
Locally made interactive road-tripping tools unlock South Africa's potential

Erik Brits, Issued by Nightjar Travel

Nightjar has researched more than 2000 activities and attractions across South Africa for its destination guide. In this guide, you will find turn-by-turn route maps, with clickable activity and attraction recommendations, as well as the top rated accommodation in the area... read more>>
Motoring
New car sales pick up speed

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

South African new vehicle sales accelerated out of its slump last month with a huge jump in exports and a substantial increase over last year's local sales, according to figures released by NAAMSA. read more>>
Mazda launches all-out attack

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Mazda has launched a renewed all-out attack on the South African market with a heavily armed fighting force made up of 20 new SUV, hatchback, and a brace of small and medium sedans all brimming with new technology. read more>>
Sport
Cross country action at the Polo International Horse Trials 2014
After the success of the inaugural 2013 event, Polo South Africa is proud to announce the Polo International Horse Trials 2014, which will be taking place in the heart of Kyalami between the 3rd and 5th of October. read more>>
International
German papers ridicule Oettinger for comments
BERLIN, GERMANY: German newspapers have ridiculed incoming EU Digital Commissioner Guenther Oettinger after he blamed "stupid" celebrities for having their private nude pictures hacked and spread online. read more>>
Xbox now available in China
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Microsoft has finally launched its Xbox One game console in China, the first foreign company to enter the potentially massive market after the government lifted a 14-year ban against foreign companies. read more>>
More International
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New events to diarise
Ramones Tribute Show
SA Music Scene - 26 Sep 2014 to 27 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Grant's I see A Different You collaboration
Butter Knife PR - 26 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Faded
OHP Productions SA PTY LTD - 27 Sep 2014 to 28 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Zapiro exhibition at The AVA Gallery
The AVA Gallery - 29 Sep 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Col'Cacchio Celeb Chef Series
29 Sep 2014 to 30 Sep 2014 Cape Town

2014 Springbok Rally
Nomads Motorcycle Club - 3 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Oudtshoorn

Polo International Horse Trials
4 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Soweto Art & Craft Fair
Jozi Unsigned - 4 Oct 2014 Soweto

Cape Town prepares for Aly and Fila
Younique Concepts - 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Graham Hancock's Magicians of the Gods tour SA
Conscious Events - 18 Oct 2014 to 25 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Upcoming events
Holden Manz winemakers dinners
Holden Manz - 2 Oct 2014 to 27 Nov 2014 Franschhoek

Kapital exhibition and 21 year celebration
Open Window - 2 Oct 2014 Centurion

The Herald First Choice Kids and Baby Expo
Harwood Promotions - 3 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Port Elizabeth

L'Agulhas - Struisbaai Hengel/Angling Skins 2014
Zoetendal Akakdemie - 3 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Struisbaai

Growth Night 3
3 Oct 2014 Pretoria

2014 Springbok Rally
Nomads Motorcycle Club - 3 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Oudtshoorn

Polo International Horse Trials
4 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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            Finance
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              Agriculture
                Hobie Beach fish farm spawns shark fears

                Building
                  SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements
                  Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference
                  Breaking down silos

                  GreenBiz
                    Encouraging next generation to go green
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                    HR & Recruitment
                      Entrepreneurship and philanthropy - Zimkhitha Mqutheni
                      Win a trip to Silicon Valley
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                      Legal
                        E-tolls 90% compliant with CPA - Chantelle Gladwin and Nikita Theodosiou
                        UDZ tax incentive extended for six years - Graeme Palmer
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                        Manufacturing
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                          Bowler Metcalf to merge bottling operations - Marc Hasenfuss

                          Property
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                            A checklist for selecting someone to manage your sectional title
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                            Education
                              Color Accounting eliminates the vagueness of accounting language
                              Livity Africa calls for support of digital bootcamp
                              COHS offers accredited US high school diplomas

                              Tourism
                                Skukuza Safari Lodge opens up for public participation
                                Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market
                                Luxury and refinement flood back to Franschhoek following water-damage revamp - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Enhancing digital content security in the age of information overload - Mark Hiller
                                  Why the cloud makes so much sense in Africa - Oliver Potgieter
                                  Hyper connectivity - Jessie Rudd

                                  Logistics
                                    Aviation authorities sign agreement with DRC
                                    Regulatory compliance remains the top supply chain pain point
                                    Gauteng Transport Commission to improve transport service delivery

                                    Automotive
                                      Belaz trucks may boost ELB's earnings - Nick Hedley
                                      Joburg Motor Show a platform to engage with consumers
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