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SA wine sales overtake French wine in UK
South African wine sales in the UK have overtaken those of France for the first time, according to the latest figures from market analysts AC Nielsen.
South African wine sales grew 20% by volume between January 2009 and January 2010 to 12 270 000 nine-litre cases, compared to a decline in French wine sales of 12%, to 12 266 000 nine-litre cases; growth that also saw South Africa becoming the fourth-largest ...
SA teams move into the zone
The two top South African teams did what they had to do by showing they have the ability to bounce back, and their victories have put them in the zone for what is going to be a tense final month of the Vodacom Super 14 league season.
By recovering from their defeat to the Blues by winning with a bonus point against the Chiefs, the Bulls regained top position on the log, while the Stormers retained their pl ...
Stormers bounce back in Auckland
The Vodacom Stormers put the disappointment of their opening tour match behind them as they bounced back with an important 33-21 win over the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.
For the first time this season the Stormers conceded more than two tries, and they missed an astonishing number of tackles against a Blues team that was forced to play catch-up from an early stage of the match.
But with the pack laying ...
SA among top 10 places to propose
Often ranked among the most beautiful places in the world, South Africa’s Garden Route and Winelands feature in a global Top Ten Places to Propose list compiled by travel specialists Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com).
La Residence estate near Franschhoek has also been named one of the 101 Best Hotels in the World by the UK-based Tatler Travel Guide in 2009 and 2010. Mr & Mrs Smith praise the ...
SA & France cultural co-operation agreement
As a result of the Programme of Cultural Co-operation agreement between France and South Africa in January this year, a few South African musicians will be playing at the Printemps Bourges festival in France from 14-16 April.
At the beginning of 2010, a meeting between the South African Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana and the French Minister of Culture and Communication, Mr Frédéric Mitteran ...
SPOTLIGHT: What's on - week 13
Easter weekend was a long one and a good rest for most of you we hope!
This weekend in London, there is an array of SA male artists to choose from. The Parlotones played the Electric Ballroom last night and tonight there is more great SA music to choose from!
1. Kurt Darren headlines at Afrikhaki
Catch Kurt and Arno Jordaan at the Clapham Grand this Friday, 9 April.
2. Watershed rock out at the Halfmoon ...
SA wildcard entries for Soweto Open
Eight South Africans have received wildcard entries for the Soweto Open men's and women's tennis tournaments which start on Monday, 12 April. No South Africans had made it into the direct draw for either event.
The two tournaments, each carrying prize money of R750 000, take place at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium in South Africa's most famous township. The finals will be played on Saturday, 17 April.
In ...
SA a ‘global innovation hub for 21st century’
Since I became the United States Ambassador to South Africa in October 2009, I have met truly inspiring South Africans with great ideas almost every day. I have been very impressed with South Africans’ ability to link abstract knowledge and real-world application. With such talent, it seems natural that this beautiful, vibrant country should become a global innovation hub for the 21st century.
Minister of ...
Season six of SA Idols kicks off
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idols winner, was recently in the country at the end of March playing gigs around South Africa. And in the hype of all things Idols, season six of M-Net's hit talent search kicked off in Cape Town on 6 April.
Last year's controversial Idols winner dilemma happened when Sasha was announced as the winner on the night, before the organisers realised the next day that mor ...
South African banks' debt rescue act
Following the domestic recession of 2008/09, South Africa's banks have been coming up with innovative solutions for individuals and companies in debt distress - nursing a number of well-known firms out of insolvency, and saving thousands of homes from the auction floor.
According to Auction Alliance chief executive Rael Levitt, while the incidence of officially recorded insolvencies in the country grew onl ...
South Africa 'ready to host SKA'
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor believes South Africa has a strong chance of winning its bid to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a multi-billion rand international radio telescope that will be between 50 and 100 times more sensitive than any such instrument ever built.
South Africa and Australia are competing to host the SKA, construction of which is expected to cost about €1.5-billion. ...
SA’s first comedy film will tickle your funny bone
Outrageous, South Africa's first ever stand-up comedy film, seems set to take South Africa by storm when it is released on Friday 9 April 2010.
Filmed at the Big Top Arena at Sun International's Carnival City Casino in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, Outrageous follows the group of comedians through a huge, no-holds barred stand-up session.
At the beginning of production, the cast was given a brief that no ...
SPOTLIGHT - What's on week 12
Welcome to April, with April Fool’s Day safely behind us, we wish you a happy month ahead. It’s the Easter weekend which means a four day weekend to do as you please.
Don’t forget to read the latest online issue of SA PROMO Magazine as well as enter some cool competitions for a hamper, book and CDs.
1. Share the spirit of the annual Oxford Cambridge Boat Race this weekend
A good day out along the Thames, ...
SA signs billions worth of contracts with China
Twenty-six South African and Chinese companies signed contracts valued at billions of rands in Pretoria on Wednesday, the department trade and industry said.
The signing ceremony, held at the Sheraton Hotel, was witnessed by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies and the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Jia Qinglin. The contracts would ...
SA overtakes France in UK wine sales
South African wine sales in the UK have overtaken those of France for the first time, according to the latest figures from market analysts AC Nielsen.
South African wine sales grew 20% by volume between January 2009 and January 2010 to 12 270 000 nine-litre cases, compared to a decline in French wine sales of 12%, to 12 266 000 nine-litre cases; growth that also saw South Africa becoming the fourth-largest ...
SEAN COETZEE in San Diego
Life is great! I’ve lived in the US for five years and I own my own business called Woodsmoke which is all centred around bringing the vibe of Africa to the United States through people, products, and culture all while giving back to artists in Africa. Once a week I have South African evenings across the country at hotels, restaurants and people’s houses. We do South African wine tasting, cook South Africa ...
Snow-land in Scotland
When you think of Scotland, you may not necessarily think of taking a skiing or boarding holiday there. Your first thoughts may be of green rolling hills, the infamous Nessie and delicacies like Haggis and whiskey. In fact, Scotland is home to five ski centres and in a good winter, like the one we’ve just had, the country turns into a winter wonderland with skiers and snow-boarders jumping at the chance to ...
SA INnvasion: Fistaz
Fistaz will be playing at the South African Invasion party in Miami on 26 March in Miami, as part of the Music Winter Conference taking place 23-27 March.
Real name: Fistaz Mixwell
From: Mafikeng
Known for: Increasing the listenership at Metro FM by half a million listeners over two years!
Did you know?
- Born 22 April 1976
- In 1999 Fistaz Mixwell released his first album dubbed 'It's Time’, follo ...
Snow-land in Scotland
When you think of Scotland, you may not necessarily think of taking a skiing or boarding holiday there. Your first thoughts may be of green rolling hills, the infamous Nessie and delicacies like Haggis and whiskey. In fact, Scotland is home to five ski centres and in a good winter, like the one we’ve just had, the country turns into a winter wonderland with skiers and snow-boarders jumping at the chance to ...
SA Invasion: DJ Euphonik
DJ Euphonik, a young SA DJ on 5FM, will be playing at the South African Invasion party in Miami on 26 March, as part of the Music Winter Conference taking place 23-27 March.
Real name: Themba Mbongeni Nkosi
From: Joburg
Known for: Weekly show on 5FM, Sunday evenings he presents a house music show and he also has a slot on DJ Fresh’s weekly day show on a Wednesday.
Did you know?
- Recently included i ...
