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NEW OWNER of the Wimpy in Twickenham
Wimpy in Twickenham
Name: Odile Ham, I am the new owner of the Wimpy in Twickenham which is run by my son Michael.
How long have you had the Wimpy: I took over the Wimpy at the beginning of August and I already owned a successful Wimpy in Clapham Junc ...
Searching for SA's talent Simon Cowell style
Following the widely successful British and American versions of the Got Talent TV reality format, created and executively produced by showbiz mogul Simon Cowell, SABC 2 has confirmed they will be hosting a second season of the talent search contest SA’s ...
Farryl Purkiss song to feature on US TV show
Internationally acclaimed Durban singer songwriter, Farryl Purkiss, has cracked the nod from Hollywood. 'Sticks and Stones', a track from Purkiss’ eponymous debut album, has been selected to feature on popular ABC television series, Private Practice.
'St ...
Music in their pockets, the world in their hands...
‘Locn-what?’ you might be saying… but not for long, as September sees the Europe release of Locnville’s sexy summer track Sun in my Pocket! This is the single which catapulted two 20-year-old South African brothers into a global capacity, signed by Sony M ...
Sharlto Copley in London for A-Team premiere
Sharlto Copley, the South African actor who shot to fame in the lead role of District 9, was on the red carpet in London's Leicester last night, 27 July 2010, for the premiere of the new film, The A-Team.
Opening in the UK on 28 July, this film version c ...
Zulu exhibition opens at London Film Museum
Today, 24 July 2010, marks the opening of the Zulu film exhibition at the London Film Museum on the Southbank in London. It is the first time that an exhibition on this classic 1964 film - starring Stanley Baker, Michael Caine and Jack Hawkins, and direct ...
'n Boer maak 'n plan
Hello, is this the South African Police?"
"Eish-Yes. What you want?"
"I'm calling to report my neighbour, Hendrik van der Merwe! He is hiding dagga inside his firewood."
"Eeeh-Yes...Thank you for your co-operasheen and informasheen in combating crime a ...
Jersualema: Gangster's Paradise on screens across the U...
After major success at the South African box office, South African crime thriller Jerusalema: Gangster's Paradise opened through Anchor Bay Entertainment UK on 9 July 2010. Its world premiere was at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival in Official Selection.
Ba ...
Yolandi Vi$$er approached for Hollywood film
Yo-Landi Vi$$er, who along with Ninja, make up the South African band Die Antwoord, has confirmed that she was approached to play the main character in the film version of the top-selling The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. She said she wasn ...
Jabula Restaurant's 7th Birthday Party Featured
Jabula Restaurant, home of homecooked South African food and home gorwn sounds in the north west of England, are celebrating their 7th Birthday on Sunday 4 July with complimentary drinks and snacks from 130pm to 230pm followed by zulu dancers from 230pm t ...
Biker's charity breakfast run this weekend
On Saturday 3 July, young contenders to Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s crown, Erich Rettermayer and Dean Fielden, are to hold a ‘Breakfast Run for Bikers’ from Dorking to Cowfold and are inviting bikers to join them. The event is aimed at raising vit ...
Spur on the beach in London
If you’re stuck in London this summer but longing for the beach, then just head down to the 02 Dome at Greenwich, where Cheyenne Spur Steak and Grill will be creating a great beach scene for the school summer holidays. There’ll be great fun for all the f ...
Awesome SA indeed
With an aim to motivate South Africans from passive spectators to active participants, Awesome SA wants to share the good and challenge fellow South Africans to take responsibility for our environment, our culture and our attitudes.
Everyone wants to get ...
Hup Holland Hup... World Cup inspired products!
Getting into the spirit of South Africa, Heineken as the official sponsor of the Holland team for the past 10 years have created yet another superb advert which tells the story of the 'makaraba' from its birth 35 years ago to its existence at the World Cu ...
SA High Commissioner invites South Africans to celebrat...
As we approach one of the most momentous days in our country's history, I want to invite you all to Trafalgar Square today for a big kick off event to celebrate the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. I'll be there at 11am, along with the Ma ...
One day til kick off and celebrations in Birmingham
With the kick-off for the World Cup only a day away, emotions in the UK's South African community are running high. Many people won't be flying out to support their team, but are nonetheless at the forefront of World Cup mania. It's not just an occasion t ...
SA wins big ad industry award in London
South African advertising agency TBWA Hunt Lascaris Johannesburg was last night awarded with a top award at a London ceremony, earning South Africa its very first and prestigious Black Pencil.
A Black Pencil is a very rare 'gold award' as issued by D& ...
The spirit behind the SA entrepreneurship documentary s...
Candice Vetter is a South African who has lived in London for 10 years. For the last three years, she has been working as a project consultant on restructuring projects in a financial services company in the city of London! On the side, she is into film a ...
Rising SA jazz artist set to star in Italian film
Talented SA songbird Lira has landed a dramatic acting role in a full-length feature film. The movie, The Italian Consul, in which Lira features alongside Italian actress Giulianna de Sio, follows the dramatic journey of two women and briefly touches on t ...
Volcano lava aint gonna stop the Bafunny Bafunny laught...
Laughter is set to erupt at the Royal Albert Hall this Thursday 20 May as seven of SA’s eight funniest comedians have arrived in London this morning.
The volcano has caused more havoc than a BBC journalist at a Malema rally but with the exception of Marc ...
