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New Radio Awards to be announced in SA
For the first year running and following days of intense judges' deliberation, the Radio Awards, of which there are 18 categories, will be announced at a prestigious function in Johannesburg on 15 May!
Having recently sponsored the South African Music A ...
Nelson Mandela comic wins American award
A graphic novel depicting the life of Nelson Mandela has won an American award for children’s literature. Nelson Mandela: The Authorized Comic Book won the 2010 Best Book for Older Readers in the Children’s Africana Book Awards from the Outreach Council o ...
World laughter day flash mob in Cape Town
In celebration of World Laughter Day on 2 May and in acknowledging the powerful tool that laughter is, in creating a more peaceful, loving and caring planet, a flash mob has been arranged in Cape Town on 2 May at 11:11am.
The meeting point is the V&A ...
Dance4life backed by Goldfish and Tiesto
Global dancing competition dance4life is back in South Africa this month. The schools programme starts in the Eastern Cape with the support of top entertainers including Goldfish, DJ Tiësto, Maxi Jazz, Paul van Dyk and current ambassador, Jenerik Soulz. ...
Comedy as sport, a royal night of laughs
Turning comedy into sport is nothing new. The chaps behind ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ have been doing it since 1988 and many local theatres have capitalised on this on-the-spot, audience-suggestion-improv with a style called ‘theatre sports’. But now, c ...
Mayday Emergency Party in London in aid of Born Free
In support of two South Africans who wish to ride from London to Cape Town over six months, The Walkabout in Wimbledon will be hosting an Emergency Services Party over the bank weekend on 2 May 2010. All proceeds will go to the charity Born Free.
On 1 S ...
Happy Birthday Spud and John van der Ruit
A character from one of South Africa's best loved novels in recent years, is today celebrating his birthday along with its author, John van der Ruit, who was due to be in the UK at the London Book Fair but alas didn't make it due to flights into the UK be ...
Leading SA writers billed for London Book Fair
The London Book Fair kicks off today, running from 19-21 April, being held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. South Africa is this year honoured as the Market Focus, making this the biggest and most varied festival of South African writing ever to take pla ...
SA is Market Focus at London Book Fair
At the 2010 London Book Fair taking place 19-21 April, the Market Focus country is South Africa, with a Cultural Programme entitled ‘One nation, many voices’ which will feature 47 authors, poets, playwrights, activists and academics, representing nine of ...
Laudiology - Here is the Answer
Damn! I was in Amsterdam to perform at a boat party and all I could hear was people questioning me about Die Antwoord. This reminded me of Mujava before Township Funk came out in Europe. And I can tell you, this buzz is bigger!
All the hipsters from Pari ...
WIN: Snoggys SA brand hamper
SA PROMO Magazine has teamed up with Snoggys to offer one lucky reader a delicious hamper of South African brand godies - Ouma rusks, Mrs Balls chutney, rooibos and a stick of droewors.
To stand a chance to win, email competitions@sapromo.com with your c ...
WIN: Arno Carstens Wonderful Wild CD
SA PROMO Magazine has a copy of Arno Carstens' third solo album, Wonderful Wild, to give away to one lucky reader.
To stand a chance to win, email competitions@sapromo.com with your contact details and 'arno' in the subject line.
Closing date: 30 Apri ...
WIN: Peter, Pamela and Percy in the Big Spill book
SA PROMO Magazine has a copy of the children's book Peter, Pamela and Percy and the Big Spill to give away to one lucky reader.
To stand a chance to win, email competitions@sapromo.com with your contact details and 'penguins' in the subject line.
Clos ...
Book review: Peter, Pamela and Percy in the Big Spill
Following the likes of Happy Feet and Madagasgar, the penguin is likened to an endearing sort of underdog character who creeps into our hearts! But what is it about penguins that capture our attention? Is it the cute way they waddle on the beach or the wa ...
Fun things to do together this Family Day
5 April is Family Day, so we’ve compiled some things for your to do with your family or flatmates in the spirit of togetherness at Easter.
- Play cards or a board game such as 30 Seconds
- Have an evening of charades or karaoke
- Take a magical myste ...
Bafunny Bafunny April Fool's Day fun
The ultimate April Fool's Day trailer for the Bafunny Bafunny Arena Tour of eight South African comedians who are coming to London on 20 May. Catch Barry Hilton, Nik Rabinowitz, Marc Lottering and more...
Local is creative and lekker in your car
Its been a year since GPS Creative released their concept of celebrity and novelty voice Garmin devices. Since starting in March 2009 with one voice of Dowwe Dolla (Margit Rodenbeck Meyer), they have recorded some of the best known South African celebs. ...
St.Patrick's Day - Luck o'the Irish
St Patrick’s Day, here are some facts to make sure you could prove your Irish heritage in a snap.
St Patrick was not Irish and was actually born on the western English or Scottish coast around 385 AD.
St Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in three pl ...
WIN: Between the lines, spirit of SA rugby book
SA PROMO Magazine has a few copies of Between the lines, the spirit of SA rugby to give away.
To stand a chance to win, email competitions@sapromo.com with your contact details and 'rugby' in the subject line.
Closing date: 30 March. Books will only be ...
Facebook personality types
Four classic Facebook personality types - the passive agressor, the event co-ordinator, the desperate marketer and the rash. Recognise any of these tendencies in your Facebook friends?
