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Kirstenbosch's Boomslang is a hit
The idea of a Tree Canopy Walkway in the Kirstenbosch Arboretum originated about six or seven years ago as a concept to attract visitors to a part of the garden that very few people knew about or visited... read more>>

Opel Corsa ups the ante

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The fifth generation Opel Corsa has just arrived in SA hard on the heels of the trendy Opel Adam while the cute Mokka waits in the wings to complete the brand's concerted three-pronged attack on the local market...

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Stand your way to a healthy work life - The DeskStand method

Cari Van Wyk

Have you recently heard the phrase 'standing is the new smoking'? Have your colleagues started to get up at random intervals of the day, propping up their keyboards and screens and then just stand there working?

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Name change for Jou Ma Se Comedy Club

Jou Ma Se Comedy Club has changed its name to the Cape Town Comedy Club. "This is, quintessentially, a coming-of-age story," said founder and co-owner, comedian Kurt Schoonraad...

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Music
Connell Cruise to tour SA
Local pop artist and music personality Connell Cruise will perform six shows in SA in March and April 2015... read more>>
Line-up for Jazz On The Rocks announced
The line-up for Jazz On The Rocks, held in Tietie's Bay, has been announced. read more>>
Ministry to play one-off Joburg gig
Industrial metal godfathers Ministry are to play a one-off gig at Carfax in Newtown, Joburg on 4 March, 2015, as part of their current world tour. They will be supported by Terminatryx and The Slash Dogs. read more>>
Theatre
Christopher Weare to direct Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
Christopher Weare is to direct and Alan Committie to MC the 50th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards to be held, for the first time, in the Artscape Opera House, Cape Town, on Sunday, 15 March, 2015... read more>>
Movies
Enchanting Merry Widow

Daniel Dercksen

The Metropolitan Opera's lavish new production of Franz Lehar's enduring operetta The Merry Widow is a light comedy with a rich, tuneful score and plenty of opportunities for dancing... read more>>
Art
The finest contemporary art at the Cape Town Art Fair
The Cape Town Art Fair, to be held from Thursday, 26 February to Sunday, 1 March, 2015, is to present a diverse selection of the finest contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. read more>>
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Cycle Jozi Week will promote the use of bicycles
In order to promote cycling in the city, the City of Johannesburg will be hosting a week of activities from 16 to 22 March 2015, in partnership with cycling stakeholders... read more>>
Out of Africa - the booming industry of online lottery

Sumita Saha, Issued by Lottoland

More and more industries are facing the shake up of online competition. Nothing is sacred it seems, from TV (Netflix) to hotels (AirB&B) to music (Spotify), and now the latest casualty appears to be the lottery... read more>>
Events
New family market to open near Stellenbosch
A new family market is opening at the Wild Clover farm along the R304 in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands on Saturday, 28 February, 2015. The Wild Clover Market will offer a wide variety of food options, fun activities for the kids, themed events and some light entertainment for the entire family. read more>>
Food & Wine
5 Rooms awakens the senses

Evan-Lee Courie

In the valley of the Constantiaberg Green Belt, you'll find a gem of a place, The Alphen Hotel. Hidden there is the intimate 5 Rooms Restaurant... read more>>
Motoring
Opel Corsa ups the ante

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The fifth generation Opel Corsa has just arrived in SA hard on the heels of the trendy Opel Adam while the cute Mokka waits in the wings to complete the brand's concerted three-pronged attack on the local market... read more>>
Sport
SA urged to show support for Commonwealth Games bid
The South African Bid Committee for the Commonwealth Games has revealed the logo that will represent the City of Durban as the potential host city for the 2022 Games... read more>>
Ultimate X will transform GrandWest's Grand Arena
The Grand Arena, GrandWest will be transformed for the action sport festival, Ultimate X, which will be held at the venue on 27 and 28 February, 2015. read more>>
International
Pistorius advert gets most complaints ever in Britain
LONDON, UK: An advertisement making light of the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius received by far the most complaints ever in Britain, the advertising watchdog said on Friday... read more>>
Social media star Azalea gives up on online 'pettiness'
NEW YORK, US: Rapper Iggy Azalea built a fan base through social media but frequently engaged in bitter feuds, and is taking a break from the internet and its 'pettiness'... read more>>
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New events to diarise
BeauTea High Tea - 28 Feb 2015, Johannesburg
A spectacular High Tea function at a Victorian Tea Room this Sat whilst health specialist and wellness entrepreneur will be talking about 'anti-ageing', with specialised Nobel nominated technology. Read more >>


Experience the Tour de France as part of Team EQS
Mad Charity - 6 Mar 2015, Cape Town

SEW Self Love Event
BSK Events - 7 Mar 2015, Soweto

Global Success and You women's talk
Limitless Social Club - 14 Mar 2015, Rosebank, Johannesburg

Single's networking session
DNS Empire Holdings (Pty) Ltd - 20 Mar 2015, Midrand, Johannesburg

Township Cinema
Cynthia Pics - 1 Nov 2015, Durban

Upcoming events
Taste International Culinary Festival
Taste International - 27 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Port Elizabeth

Taste International Culinary Festival
Taste International - 27 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Port Elizabeth

Design Indaba Expo 2015
27 Feb 2015 to 28 Feb 2015, Cape Town

Croc E Moses with Vukani and Shomon
Midlands Music Collective - 27 Feb 2015, Howick

Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 28 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Pretoria

Weekend Warrior 4X4 trail adventure day
Torre Automotive - 28 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Wren Hinds and Faye Oakes
Slow Life - 28 Feb 2015, Muizenberg

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