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In these dark load-shedding times it helps to retain a healthy sense of humour - and what better way to stretch those laughter muscles than with the Comics' Choice Awards? Voting for the public opens today; we chat to the awards' director, funny man Alan Committie, to find out more.

In other top story news, Brian Berkman tries on metrosexual with the review of Nakedcherry's waxing products, Daniel Dercksen reports back on the popular double opera bill: Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci seen at Cinema Nouveau, and the delicious and inspiring Good Food and Wine Show opens its doors at the CTICC today!

In news of the #winning variety we've got tickets to the Gatsby National Polo Event in Durban up for grabs!

Happy weekend, stay laughing!

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

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Weekly top stories
Alan Committie chats Comics' Choice Awards
[Ruth Cooper] We get the inside scoop from comedian and Comics' Choice Awards director, Alan Committie, about the upcoming awards. read more>>

Verismo Met opera double bill on the big screen

Daniel Dercksen

Warm up your winter blues with opera's most popular double bill: Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci.

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Hair today, gone tomorrow

Brian Berkman

What began as an attempt to shave extra seconds off a finish time for cyclists has morphed into a growing trend of men electing to defuzz for cosmetic and hygienic reasons.

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SA food trends at The Good Food & Wine Show

The Good Food & Wine Show will be held from 21 to 24 May, 2015, at the CTICC in Cape Town.

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Music
Nominees announced for Wawela Music Awards
Mi Casa, Mandoza and Berita are among the contenders for honours at this year's Wawela Music Awards, which recognise South Africa's song writing and composing talent. read more>>
Movies
Love rules A Little Chaos

Daniel Dercksen

There's plenty of chaotic amorous encounters in the romantic drama A Little Chaos, set in the 17th century, which is a re-imagining of the creation of the Rockwork Grove, a unique element of France's 'Sun King' Louis XIV's magnificent Palace of Versailles. read more>>
Art
Watch talented artists at work at Artmode
The Artmode event will take place, during 'Late Thursday' 21 May, at The Palms located in the heart of Woodstock, Cape Town. read more>>
Modern and contemporary art steals the show at Strauss & Co's June sale

Issued by Strauss & Co

Strauss & Co's sale taking place in Johannesburg on 1 June showcases many exciting works of art by artists of stature, including Kees van Dongen, Pablo Picasso, Irma Stern, JH Pierneef, William Kentridge and Jane Alexander... read more>>
Motoring
Volvo S60 comes fully loaded

Luke Preston

When we were young, if your dad did ok in business, he bought a VW Jetta. If he did really well, he bought a BMW 3 Series, and if he did really, really well, he bought a Jag. Nowadays though, almost 90% of the business world is tied up in that fuzzy middle-management area and Jags are reserved for government people... read more>>
Stylish Renault set to Captur the market

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Shortly after Citroen unveiled its weirdly-styled Citroen Cactus, Renault followed suit with its own interpretation of what a spaced-out compact crossover should look like when it took the wrapping of its new Captur... read more>>
Business
Why your P@s$word is a fail

Jonas Thulin

Passwords have become practically useless as the sole security measure protecting your personal information... read more>>
Focus increasingly falls on balanced leaders

Michelle Moss

Leadership styles change. What never changes is the need for corporate leaders to motivate teams, make profits and deliver efficiency improvements... read more>>
Time management 101

Andrew Macfarlane

"If your employees are constantly missing deadlines, lack focus and regularly overlook important details, these are sure signs that their time management skills aren't up to scratch..." read more>>
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New events to diarise
Back to School Fundraising Dinner - 2 Jul 2015, Bloemfontein
Fundraising Dinner hosted by KST advisory board chairs, Cyril Ramaphosa, Tate Makgoe and Frank Chikane and Premier Ace Magashule, It's a fun event with guests dressed in school uniforms. Read more >>


Art exhibition by Mark de Wet
Classic Revivals - 20 May 2015 to 30 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Dames naweek
The Victorian Practice - 29 May 2015 to 31 May 2015, Bloemfontein

The Big Issue Breakfast
HIPPO Communications - 12 Jun 2015, Stellenbosch

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

What the EFF? - Nik Rabinowitz
Whacked Management - 23 May 2015, Johannesburg

Bridal Fair at Indaba Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 24 May 2015, Johannesburg

Celebrating artistic freedom
Reserved Projects - 28 May 2015 to 31 May 2015, Johannesburg, Braamfontein

Rotary Art Festival
28 May 2015 to 7 Jun 2015, Hyde Park, Sandton

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