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The right cut – Cheaper treatments
The right cut – Cheap beauty treatments in London
If you’re a self-respecting Saffa girl planning to look your best for what is still left of the English “summer”, you don’t have to sacrifice and arm or a leg to bat your lashes or battle the bush.
SA Promo has taken to the streets in southwest London on a reconnaissance mission to see where the most affordable places are to make yourself over.
Lash ...
The rise of a township diva
South African Afro-soul singer and songwriter Nomfusi Gotyana is building herself an impressive international music career. The gorgeous, 24-year-old songstress is tapping into the global music market with the launch of an array of shows in Canada, France, Norway and the US.
Accompanied by her township-brewed, six-piece band The Lucky Charms, the singer kicked off her international tour last week with an e ...
Trenton and Free Radical - Mr Mandela
Southern African band Trenton and Free Radical have created a very topical song about Nelson Mandela, telling a story of appreciation for his life with the catchy chorus line 'Mr Mandela, you're one hellava fella, I wanna be like you'.
18 July is Nelson Mandela Day, celebrating his birthday and contribution to the world. As part of the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations in the UK, Trenton and Free Radical are ...
The Future Thinking Wave
Towards a 2030 vision for South Africa Amidst the football hype and anticipation, not many have paused to consider what the long-term future holds once the last of the soccer paraphernalia is packed away, the litter cleared off the streets and flags folded up for the next event… What do the next 20 years post-2010 look like for South Africa? While many are discussing the assumed downfalls and immediate effe ...
The Parlotones - Come home as heroes...
The Parlotones are making news amidst the World Cup for all the wrong reasons. But where there is controversy there is coverage and this has surely got a dialogue going, from Seth Rotherham to The Parlotones and anyone else who has a patriotic opinion. What do you think?
Popular lifestyle blog 2OceansVibe picked up on a song created by The Parlotones, a song created for the German football team. Watch the ...
The Blondes do classical
Classical is cool, sassy and sexy as two South Africans have added their own flair to the classics with medleys of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Queen. They are known as The Blondes and their second CD is called Blondes 2. Their first CD included music by music by Bach, Mozart, ABBA and the Beatles.
Following their debut CD / DVD release in 2008, they have had enormous success at all the main arts festivals i ...
Tree Houses on the Sea - SA anthem
Durban band Tree Houses on the Sea, aka T.H.O.T.S, do their own hip hop version of the South African national anthem Nkosi Sikeleli Africa.
This song was created to participate in a nationwide competition to promote South Africa as a hub of ingenious and creative musicians.
T.H.O.T.S have a love for hip hop, soul, jazz and wild African rhythm.
The Eastern Cape has it all
From the golden beaches of Durbs and Cape Town to the excitement and wonder of the Kruger, our rainbow nation has so many great places to visit and experience. While we’re all aware of these hotspots, there is a part of SA that remains an untapped visitor’s paradise for many.
Formed in 1994 out of the former homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, the Eastern Cape is the birthplace of former presidents, Nelson M ...
Top 5 territories - 5 big SA artists
You get some SA musicians and bands, the likes of Hugh Masekela and the Soweto Gospel Choir, who tour around the world so regularly that they have become global SA artists who most probably claim tax breaks from being out of the country for so long! We take a look at five key territories – the US, UK, France, Germany and Australia – and how our SA artists have been doing, each with a particular focus on an ...
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 and has created the documentary series ‘Spirit of an entrepreneur’.
Having already interviewed a few South African entrepreneurs, she aims to interview mor ...
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 ...
Two South Africans in 2010 Time 100
Each year Time Magazine honors the top influential leaders, thinkers, heroes, artists and others who have a major influence in the world. The 2010 gala was held on 4 May at the Time Warner Center in New York.
Two South Africans were honoured this year, in the 'Heroes' category, Graca Michel, former first lady of Mozambique and of South Africa and in the 'Artists' category, Neill Blomkamp, director of Oscar ...
The Parlotones - Im Only Human video
A vert theatrical video for Im only Human from The Parlotones, with Kahn complete in top hat and tails. This song is taken from the second album, A World Next Door to Yours.
The lyrics are clever and clear, with the tag line of 'I hope you can understand, Im only human after all'.
The smart tourist's guide to South Africa
You’ve got your World Cup tickets and you’ve booked your flights to the far side of Africa. You’ve secured travel insurance, a stab vest and a witchdoctor’s blessing. You’ve attached bells to your children and handcuffs to your valuables. You’ve bought malaria pills, sunblock, insect, lion and AIDS repellent. You’re right to be prepared for your African adventure but you’ve completely forgotten to pack some ...
The Wonderful Wild album from Arno
Never mind the year of the tiger, it is the year of South Africa. And Arno Carstens’ timing and location couldn’t be more well planned than to be based in London, releasing a new album.
SA’s blonde golden boy of Bubblegum on my boots acclaim is launching his latest album on 26 April 2010 in the UK. With a powerhouse agent behind him, this album is going to roll with a punch! Plus, with the spectacular name ...
The story of The Parlotones and ash...
From performing at the 16th SAMAs last week Saturday, to winning two awards on the night too, The Parlotones then flew down to Cape Town early the next morning to play to a bunch of Live Earth enthusiasts who had gotten up early on a Sunday morning to 'walk for water' - a 6km fun run in aid of sustainable water awareness. This private show was only for those who participated in the event, continuing Kahn an ...
The Democratic Alliance has launched a new e-newsletter
The Democratic Alliance has launched a new e-newsletter for DA supporters living outside of South Africa, titled DA Abroad, of which the first one was sent on 21 April 2010. You can also follow DA Abroad on Facebook and Twitter.
Below are a few of the stories:Welcome to DA Abroad Welcome to the first edition of DA Abroad, a newsletter for all DA supporters living outside of South Africa. ...
Telkom to go mobile with MTN
Telkom and MTN have announced the conclusion of a national roaming agreement between the two, which will see Telkom entering the mobile voice and data market in the country.
"I am delighted to make known the conclusion of a roaming agreement with MTN that will enhance Telkom's ability to effectively compete in the mobile marketplace," said Telkom CEO Reuben September in a statement last week.
Mobile strat ...
The Parlotones - Push me to the floor video
Push me to the floor is the second single off The Parlotones third album Stardust Galaxies which won a 2010 SAMA for Best Rock Album: English. The video also won Best Music Video at the awards ceremony held on Saturday 17 April at Sun City.
Push me to the floor was also nominated as one of 20 songs for Record of the Year in the SAMAs.
Tumi and the Volume launch album in France
Johannesburg experimental hip hop artists Tumi and the Volume are currently in France having just played Printemps de Bourges on 14 April following the release of their new album, Pick a Dream, on 12 April.
You can listen to a sample from the Pick a Dream album on their MySpace. Tumi Molekane heads up this group of afrobeats, dub poetry, hip hop, kwaito and more.
