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Top stories this week include a healthy mix of music, fashion, movies and technology with a fair dollop of controversy on the side.

Sindy Peters and I interview Larney Jou Poes director; Dane Dodds about that provocative Dookoom music video that's got everyone talking. While Leigh Andrews interviews Calvin Terblanche, director of Trender, a new mobile app that tells you "where the parties at" and fashionistas gear up for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa kicking off Wednesday next week.

Got your Halloween party plans sorted yet? If not, perhaps Halloween 2014 taking place at Arcade Empire in Pretoria might be just the ghoulish thing. We've got two tickets to give away; enter here!

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

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Weekly top stories


Director addresses Dookoom video backlash
[Ruth Cooper & Sindy Peters] Since its release, Dookoom's music video for Larney Jou Poes has sparked all sorts of controversy. Afriforum has gone as far as laying a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission citing both song and video as hate speech inciting violence. read more>>

Partygoers set to get even trendier with Trender app

Leigh Andrews

Ever wished for a location-based photo app where you can see where your friends are in real-time? Trender is here to make your wishes come true...

Read more >>



Woody Allen spins Magic in the Moonlight

Daniel Dercksen

The future is unveiled for a dubious debunker of spiritual mediums in Woody Allen's witty and charming Magic in the Moonlight.

Read more >>



Designers announced for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014

More than 30 of Africa's foremost established and emerging designers are to present their latest collections at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014, in 16 shows over four days from 29 October to 1 November, 2014, at Melrose Arch, Joburg.

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Movies
Uncover the mystery of A Most Wanted Man

Daniel Dercksen

Humanity and issues of identity clash head on in the not-to-be-missed thriller A Most Wanted Man, with German and US security agencies trying to establish the identity of a half-Chechen, half-Russian, brutally tortured immigrant who turns up in Hamburg's Islamic community. read more>>
Masterful Streetcar Named Desire

Daniel Dercksen

Filmed live theatre on the big screen has never been more invigorating than with the Young Vic Theatre's bold-and-imaginative staging of Tennessee Williams' beloved A Streetcar Named Desire. read more>>
More HorrorFest films announced
The second batch of feature films selected for the 10th annual South African HorrorFest, to be held at the Labia Theatre, Cape Town, from 29 October to 7 November, 2014, has been announced. read more>>
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The South African leg of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2014, which brings the best of adventure and outdoor lifestyle documentaries to local shores, screens countrywide from 23 October at select Ster-Kinekor theatres. read more>>
Art
Categories announced for Mbokodo Awards 2014
The theme for the third annual Mbokodo awards, to be held on 24 October, 2014, at the Theatre on Track, Kyalami, Midrand, is to be 20 years of free artistic expression. The awards celebrate and acknowledge women who have not only articulated the aspirations of the South African people but have also fortified their democracy by empowering communities and individuals through their art. read more>>
Food & Wine
Trends and inspiration at the Spier Secret Festival
The Spier Secret Festival is returning to Spier Wine Farm on Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 October, 2014.Local and international experts on food and wine will reveal the latest trends and inspiration in food, wine and design at the Spier Secret Festival conference on Friday, 24. read more>>
Travel
PietraSanta - the Italian town that's a millionaire magnet

Marcus Brewster

If, like me, you've never heard of Pietrasanta, a small village 4km inland from the resorts of the Tyrrhenian Sea on Italy's west coast... read more>>
Motoring
Tough tyke Cross joins Caddy clan

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Volkswagen has expanded its popular people mover range with the introduction of its 7-speed DSG transmission in its 103kW Kombi, and it has also increased its lifestyle footprint with the addition of a new Cross Caddy model. read more>>
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New events to diarise
Blaauwklippen blending competition
Blaauwklippen - 17 Oct 2014 Stellenbosch

Comedy evening in aid of Els for Autism
Els for Autism Charitable Trust - 21 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

9th International Oriental (Belly) Dance Festival
Ajsa Samia & the Palace of the Winds - 24 Oct 2014 to 26 Oct 2014 Cape Town

V2 celebrates Spring and Pride
V2 Productions - 25 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Help2Read Benefit hosted by Auriol Hays
Triple M Entertainment - 25 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Finding the Sun Market
25 Oct 2014 Randburg

Trendtalk#9
Lauren Shantall (Pty) Ltd - 11 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Join Omar and friends for a Neo-Soul night picnic
Connect A Contact - 15 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

2014 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards
New Media - 16 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Upcoming events
Photo and Film Expo - 30 Oct 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Johannesburg
The Photo and Film Expo is the largest photographic expo on the continent. Read more >>


Investment and Retirement Expo
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 24 Oct 2014 to 26 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Fun Run/Walk
Irene Primary School - 24 Oct 2014 Pretoria

9th International Oriental (Belly) Dance Festival
Ajsa Samia & the Palace of the Winds - 24 Oct 2014 to 26 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Good Health and Wellness Expo 2014
Fezekisa Communications - 25 Oct 2014 Durban

Exaltation Crew Live
Purpose Driven Productions - 25 Oct 2014 Boksburg

Jesse Clegg live at Stoep
Stoep - 25 Oct 2014 Nelspruit

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    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status

      Government
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
        Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables - Nthambeleni Gabara

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          CSI
            Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
            Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

            Finance
              Cashbuild's revenue up 10%

              Building
                Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                GreenBiz
                  V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                  Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                    MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                    Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                    Legal
                      Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                      Manufacturing
                        kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                        Property
                          SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                          Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property

                          Education
                            SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                            Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                            Tourism
                              Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                              [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

                              ICT
                                Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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