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Triomf - a tale of South African marginal madness
Taking you back to a gritty version of South Africa some may rather forget, it is early 1994 and the new South Africa is about to begin. The story is raw and shocking, yet reflective of a place, a time and people, all a real part of SA’s history. Probably a time and a place most people would rather turn a blind eye to, but one which director Michael Raeburn has captured in living colour to honour the commun ...
South Africa at 2010 Shanghai Expo
Themed Ke Nako! or 'It's Time', South Africa's pavilion at the Shanghai Expo has opened its doors to visitors wanting to learn more about what modern-day South Africa has to offer. The expo runs from 1 May till 31 October.
The Shanghai Expo's theme of 'Better City, Better Life' is embodied in South Africa's stunning pavilion with a design inspired by a traditional southern African rondavel round house, int ...
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 Awards and also behind all things World Cup, it is no surprise that MTN is the sponsor behind the inaugural Radio Awards.
The awards will recognise the bes ...
SA short film scoops Tribeca Film Festival award
A South African short film, Father Christmas doesn’t come here, has won the award for Best Narrative Short Film at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. The film is directed by Bhekumuzi Sibiya.
The judges in the category for Best Narrative Short Film included actress Brooke Shields from Lipstick Jungle, actor Justin Bartha from the movie Hangover, Peter Facinelli of the Twilight movies and Jac ...
New Afrikaans film a hit
Jakhalsdans, a new South African film, has become an almost instant box office hit, setting new standards for Afrikaans-language movies.
The feature film, which opened in South African cinemas on 23 April, earned R600 000 (US$80 123) in its opening weekend, making it the most popular Afrikaans motion picture since the release of Lipstiek Dipstiek in November 1994.
"We are thrilled to see that South Africa ...
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 of the African Studies Association (ASA).
The comic book came about because, “it was a realisation by the Foundation that most kids these days had a good i ...
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 Waterfront, next to the amphitheatre where the mast with the flags is and the intent is for people to come stand around just after 11am and to talk with f ...
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.
dance4life is an international initiative that uses the power of dance to inspire, educate and mobilise young people to take action against HIV and AIDS. ...
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, comedy has been turned into a whole new ball game!
Replicating a soccer match in the spirit of all things World Cup 2010, Hunta Live has conceptualised and ...
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 September 2010, Dean Fielden and Erich Rettermayer will begin a 24,000km journey on motorcycles, from London to Cape Town via West Africa.
You have probabl ...
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 being grounded.
The character is Spud Milton, the boarding school kid in the Spud stories, which saw Durban born author John van der Ruit win many awards fo ...
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 place outside South Africa.
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, aud ...
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 the eleven official spoken languages. This is the biggest and most varied festival of South African writing ever to take place outside South Africa.
The M ...
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 Paris to New York are talking about these guys and while no one knows what they are saying, they love them to the death. Even Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame is ...
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 contact details and 'snoggys brands' in the subject line.
Closing date: 30 April. Books will only be posted to addresses in the UK.
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 April. Books will only be posted to addresses in the UK.
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.
Closing date: 30 April. Books will only be posted to addresses in the UK.
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 way they become a bulleted blur as they shoot through the water like torpedos?
Peter, Pamela and Percy is a true story told in rhyme about three African pen ...
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 mystery road trip
- Plan a holiday to look forward to
- Watch a movie or sports match together
- Cook together and share a meal
- Get creative and make some ...
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...
