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Ho ho YOLO

Sho, so close to holiday time, one can almost smell the sunscreen and taste the mojitos. This will be our last newsletter of 2014 however we will be back with you on the 8 January next year.

We leave you with some light-hearted and not so light-hearted news this Thursday; I report back on the Cowspiracy documentary, as well as interview Brett Thompson of Meat Free Mondays South Africa about saving the world one vegan at a time. Daniel Dercksen reviews the final installment of The Hobbit trilogy and Jason Curtis reviews Bittereinder's new progressive album, Skerm.

A new competition sees you stand the chance to win two tickets to the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset concert featuring Hot Water & 2 moyo Indulge picnic hampers!

Happy holidays, till next year!

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

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Weekly top stories


Cowspiracy - ignoring the 'cow' in the room
[Ruth Cooper] The jury may still be out on the long-term health benefits of the Banting diet, but what isn't up for debate is the destructive repercussions of the mass consumption of meat, fish and dairy on the environment... read more>>

Singing in the Rhyn

Eugene Yiga

Brendan van Rhyn, current star of The Rocky Horror Show, chats about doing the time warp over and over again.

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Ultimate awe at its most spectacular

Daniel Dercksen

The overwhelming spectacle and ultimate awe of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will most definitely blow your mind and gets my vote as the top film of 2014.

Read more >>



Bittereinder's New Album Transcends Cultural Stereotypes

Jason Curtis

Three of South Africa's most progressive lyricists, rappers, musicians, social commentators and aural shape shifters, jointly known as Bittereinder, are transcending pop stereotypes with their original electronica.

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Music
Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
When it comes to electro and house music DJs, the pinnacle of success is playing in one of the famous clubs on Ibiza and eight of the 10 DJs on the Ibiza World Tour coming to SA in December 2014 have had that privilege. read more>>
Jill Scott for one night only in Jburg
Airey Scott together with Kaya FM, Mzanzi Magic and Tsogo Sun bring songstress Jill Scott for one night only in Johannesburg on the 13 December 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome. read more>>
New Year's Eve festival in the Robertson Valley
Electric Vines is a live music festival taking place at Arabella in the Robertson Valley in the Western Cape on 30 and 31 December, 2014. The two-day party will feature a local and international artist line-up. read more>>
The Vengaboys to play Carnival City
The Dutch commercial house ensemble The Vengaboys have announced that they are to play two concerts at Carnival City at the Big Top Arena on 12 and 13 December, 2014. read more>>
First international acts announced for Sonar Cape Town and Joburg
The first headline artists for Sónar Cape Town's December edition and its satellite event in Joburg have been announced as 2manydjs (DJ set) and The Bloody Beetroots (live). read more>>
Movies
Unity is Pride

Daniel Dercksen

Pride is a film that will most definitely change your life and how you see the world. It follows two very different communities who found strength by standing together. read more>>
Totally madcap penguins!

Daniel Dercksen

Get ready for fun with a capital F! The Penguins of Madagascar are here and it's laugh-out-loud entertainment from start to finish. read more>>
Events
Fire & Ice on New Year's Eve
This year's Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! New Year's Eve party will once again be held at 8pm on 31 December, 2014. Some of the best DJs in South Africa will be in the house, including: Lulo Café, Ashton Ables, Fistaz Mixwell, DJ Justeez, DJ Kaunda, as well as DJ Naves and DJ Sphectacula from Metro FM. read more>>
Motoring
Price-beating diesel boosts iX35 clan

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Hyundai has extended its popular iX35 SUV range with the addition of a more affordable 1.7 diesel model... read more>>
An overview of Garmin 2014

Issued by Garmin

2014 saw Garmin celebrate 25 years of innovation. As a global leader in GPS satellite navigation, Garmin has extended this technology to all of the markets they serve... read more>>
Sport
Proteas are back on the SABC box
The Proteas' matches will be screened on free-to-air television again... read more>>
International
RUSADA dismisses German TV doping claims as 'speculation'
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Russia's anti-doping agency RUSADA says that they would wait for official censure from the World Anti-Doping Agency before investigating accusations made in a German television documentary... read more>>
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Travel
The Pearl in the Mantis Collection
Mantis has built its collection of more than 70 unique destinations by always finding that one exceptional setting... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Just Jinjer Concert
Hippo Communications - 7 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Jozi Yaka Festival
Constitution Hill South Africa - 13 Dec 2014 Johannesburg, Braamfontein

Oliver Mtukudzi concert
Kirstenbosch - 14 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Cape Town Carnival celebrations
Cape Town Carnival - 14 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Carols
Kirstenbosch - 18 Dec 2014 to 21 Dec 2014 Cape Town

The Summer Experience 2014
Hype Media - 20 Dec 2014 Cape Town

2nd We Care Jazz Festival
Jcee Entertainment - 21 Dec 2014 Vereeniging

Hot Water concert
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 28 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Mango Groove and Arno Carstens New Years concert
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 31 Dec 2014 to 1 Jan 2015 Cape Town

Prime Circle concert
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 4 Jan 2015 Cape Town

Upcoming events
Dinner with Pete Goffe-Wood - 17 Dec 2014 Cape Town
Speakers IncJoin us for dinner with celeb chef and Master Chef judge Pete Goffe-Wood as we celebrate his new book, "A Life Digested" at La Mouette in Seapoint. Read more >>


EFC Africa
EFC Africa - 11 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Hansel and Gretel come to CapeGate
11 Dec 2014 to 10 Jan 2015 Cape Town

Lifestyle Entrepreneur Summit
Rock Your Life - 11 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Nik Rabinowitz
Slow Life - 11 Dec 2014 Muizenberg

DStv Kids Xtravaganza this festive season
12 Dec 2014 to 15 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

JoziYaka Festival
Constitution Hill South Africa - 13 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

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