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TAMZEN WAKER in Aberdeen
I relocated to Aberdeen with my boyfriend after living in London for four years. I was looking forward to the quieter, more laid back life and I wasn’t disappointed. That being said it doesn’t mean my social life has taken a backwards turn. There are a host of really trendy bars and clubs that kind of remind me of places back in Cape Town. I work as a pre-school assistant so my day consists of looking after ...
TRANSFORMING JHB INTO A SCI FI SPECTACULAR
CALLING IN FROM CANADA, Sue Northam spoke to Neill Blomkamp - a name you might not recognise quite yet, but that will resonate with you very soon. A fellow South African, Blomkamp moved to Vancouver with his family at the age of 18. With an innate interest in visual effects and an early desire to direct movies, Blomkamp was well placed to study at the Vancouver Film School. By 21 he had been recognised as o ...
TRI NATIONS 2009 FIXTURES
Tri-Nations fixturesSaturday, 18 July 2009New Zealand v Australia, 8:35Saturday, 25 July 2009South Africa v New Zealand, 13:00Saturday, 01 August 2009South Africa v New Zealand, 13:00Saturday, 08 August 2009South Africa v Australia, 13:00Saturday, 22 August 2009Australia v New Zealand, 10:05Saturday, 29 August 2009Australia v South Africa, 12:05Saturday, 05 September 2009Australia v South Africa, 10:05Satur ...
THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Do you want the good news or bad news first? Let’s start with the good news so as to soften the blow when it comes to telling you the bad news. The Good NewsOur April elections were judged to be free and fair, but above all, ‘incident’ free. We were praised internationally of being an example not only to Africa, but to the rest of the world. (Hats off to all) Our beloved Tito decreased the interest rates b ...
THE ROLE OF ART IN OUR LIVES
A diverse society composed of various races with a wide disparity of incomes forms the backdrop for life in South Africa today. Tribal peoples abiding by ancestral rules are moving from rural areas to integrate with urban communities of different beliefs. The black urban community in turn works closely with the white community which itself is splintered into peoples from various backgrounds with distinct he ...
THRILL FACTOR Alton Towers
The British summer has arrived and the perfect getaway is a journey filled with adventure and adrenaline at Alton Towers.South Africans love adrenaline and thus we went to visit Alton Towers to bring you the scoop on this adventure land.Plan your journey before you go and there is no need to rush your experience as Stoke on Trent offers a variety of B&B’s for your comfort. Crowtrees Farm was our haven o ...
THE MZANZI SHOW Zola 7
Bonginkosi Dlamini aka Zola, is a man with many talents. Emerging a couple of years ago in the popular drama series ‘Yizo Yizo’, in which he played ‘Papa Action’, not only can he act but he also created the sound track ‘Ghetto Fabulous’.
It was the beginning of audience recognition for his
musical talent.“I’ve been on television since I was 15, but Yizo Yizo was my greatest break. Almost everybody who was ...
THE YOUTH OF TODAY Singing for Change
Usually expressed with exasperation when talking about ‘the youth of today’, in the case of Sam Kaase it is with utter delight that this young chap is using music as a vehicle to drive home the message that South Africans need to change and work together for a better way of life. 2008 was a busy year for this now 19 year old Р finishing high school and recording a very special song which he wrote in 2007 fo ...
Travel in your back yard
If travel and exploring is in your blood and your yuppie 4x4 is not just for driving over a sidewalk once in a while, we have Africa as our backyard and all the time in the world to experience it.I have always been an adventure seeker and therefore have had the opportunity to go and explore the path less traveled which has taken me through most of this diverse country from the Cape of Good Hope, north to th ...
THE COLOURFUL POST-ELECTION SA
The colourful post-election landscape of South Africa
The general election of April 22nd has come and gone, and apart from a few administrative glitches, was largely a free and transparent process. Notwithstanding the continuing dominance of the African National Congress, the poll was highly competitive with South Africans turning out in record numbers to vote with enthusiasm and vigour.
Sifting thr ...
THE MZANZI SHOW Malaika
Bongani Nchang speaks about the early struggle and the success of Malaika.The multi award winning Malaika is one of the big success stories to come out of the Afro-pop world so it is something of a surprise to learn that one of the most established chart topping groups came about by accident.Bongani and the late Jabu were originally from a band called Stouters. The group disbanded but two original band memb ...
THE WORLD UNSEEN Movie
A SOUTH AFRICAN STORY (set in 1950’s Apartheid), a British director (Shamin Sarif who also wrote the book) and a strong SA cast (including Colin Moss and Natalie Bekker). The lead female characters (Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth) meet at a time in SA when it is frowned upon for women to wear trousers or to speak out against one’s husband.The opening scene is 1952, Cape Town, at the Location Cafe - an integral ...
THINGS THAT make you go OMG
Thinks that make you go OMG...
Tongue twisting, bull riding, skinny, large, abnormal and downright outrageous photos of everyday people that stand out in the norm.
TO DO LIST Go Karting
With the 2009 Formula 1 season having just started, all petrol heads will be rearing to get behind the wheel and feel the speed, adrenaline and excitement of wheel to wheel racing.SA Promo visited the Teamsport Go Karting track in North London to see who would reign supreme.We arrived at the track and were giving a brief health and safety talk before suiting up into our racing gear. We could feel the nervou ...
THE MZANZI SHOW Bongo Maffin
ARGUABLY ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS South Africa has ever produced - the multi award winning Bongo Maffin reached new heights. Sadly Speedy left the group to concentrate on his solo career.“It was not due to any personal situation. But the funny thing about it was I’ve worked and done shows with them overseas. Even though I left Bongo Muffin they always ask me to come and do the shows with them and I’ve always ...
TOAST FESTIVAL 2009
Toast Festival 2009The largest celebration of New Zealand, Australian and South African culture to hit the UK
Toast Festival 2009 is the Northern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of New Zealand, Australian and South African culture. It is an opportunity to experience a fantastic mix of the very best in local wine, food, music and sport. This year sees the return of Toast Festival to the great outdoors as ...
TRAVEL SICKNESS sorted the natural way
For many antipodeans, living in the UK opens up a whole new world. Destinations that many of us would never have imagined visiting are now just a stones throw away. But for some the mere thought of catching the ferry to Calais or hopping on a flight to nearby Europe, or even the drive to the airport is quite literally nauseating! Suffering with travel sickness can seriously dampen the morale of even the mos ...
TROUBLE SLEEPING?
Insomnia is not only hugely frustrating but has a knock on effect of decreasing your concentration and lowering your immune system. Many people would prefer not to have to take sleeping tablets.
Here are a few ideas to aid a good night’s sleep with the aid of non-addictive natural means:• Drop a few drops of lavender essential oil onto your pillow.• Take a Calcium and Magnesium supplement at night ti ...
THE JOYS OF PMS
PMS can feel like a nightmare – or make you into somebody else’s nightmare.• Take omega 3 and omega 6 through out the month• Before menstruation avoid coffee, chocolate and saltMag phos - take this as tissue salts for cramping. Suck 4 pills every 2 - 4 hours as required.Pulsatilla - this is a brilliant remedy if you become highly emotional weepy and tearful and need attention. Suck 1 pill 2 - 3 times ...
TICKET TO RIDE London tubes
I haven’t yet met a South African who says they were not fascinated by the notion of catching the tube when they first arrived in London. Its all pretty novel in the beginning though, let’s be honest! You can arrive early or late and there’s almost always one ready to go to pretty much anywhere in half an hour. This all happens with very little effort on your part; the doors open by themselves, a voice blea ...
