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There is no doubt that the local film industry is showing many signs of healthy growth: top-notch production companies, diverse backdrops and interesting stories make South Africa a filmmakers dream. Daniel Derksen chats to Clinton Lubbe writer and director of film Somer Son, the latest release in the increasingly popular Afrikaans romcom genre, about his film and filmmaking in general.

In other top story news, Eugene Yiga tests out the deli at the picturesque Tokara and Henrie Geyser the likeable Chevrolet Cruze family sedan.

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Weekly top stories
Somer Son shines bright
[Daniel Dercksen] Daniel Dercksen shares a few thoughts with writer-director Clinton Lubbe about this charming new Afrikaans film he co-wrote with Luan Jacobs and Zandeli Meyer, based on a story by himself and Jan-Lourens van der Merwe. read more>>

Mad Max returns with absolute fury!

Daniel Dercksen

Absolutely awesome and totally sensational, Mad Max: Fury Road is an ultimate hard core apocalyptic epic with heart! This is what filmmaking is all about - a visceral experience that relentlessly grabs hold of you from the first frame until the climatic ending.

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Tokara Deli-cious

Eugene Yiga

The first time I went to Tokara, a wine estate somewhere between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, was for an outdoor wedding overlooking the mountains, vineyards, and olive groves.

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Auto box boosts Cruze appeal

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Chevrolet's likeable Cruze family sedan has been prettied up and given a few appealing new features including a snazzy infotainment system and a six-speed automatic transmission for its flagship 1.4T LS sedan...

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Movies
Solving The Hard Problem

Daniel Dercksen

Discerning theatre-goers can challenge their perceptions with Tom Stoppard's intriguing new play The Hard Problem, which will be screened exclusively at Cinema Nouveau Cinemas from 16 May. read more>>
Art
National Arts Council announces grants of R17 million
The National Arts Council of South Africa has awarded grants of more than R17 million to 279 applicants from all of South Africa's nine provinces. read more>>
Wellness
Wellness website launches in South Africa
Recognising the trend towards health consciousness internationally, as evidenced by the burgeoning number of new and innovative gyms, juice brands and bars, fitness classes, health cafés and related spin-offs, Wellness in the City has launched in South Africa. read more>>
Motoring
Auto box boosts Cruze appeal

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Chevrolet's likeable Cruze family sedan has been prettied up and given a few appealing new features including a snazzy infotainment system and a six-speed automatic transmission for its flagship 1.4T LS sedan... read more>>
Business
[African Utility Week] Eskom hopes to keep the lights on this winter

Nicci Botha

Eskom hopes to maintain its unbroken record over the years of not having to implement loadshedding during the winter months... read more>>
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Le Beau Cap - 19 May 2015, Cape Town

Colour Me Human: SA New World Musical
Soweto Theatre - 22 May 2015 to 30 May 2015, Johannesburg

What the EFF? - Nik Rabinowitz
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Rotary Art Festival
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