Every Show has its Soloists and Shining Stars: Performance at YRBC is Proof of This

The memorable performances by the Young Russian Ballet Company at Roodepoort Theatre were not just something to write home about, but also boasted a guest soloist and showcased a shining star

The guest soloist was Revil Yon. The shining star who stood revealed on the night was Karmia Postma.

The Guest Soloist

If the company’s young dancers gave the evening its heart, Revil Yon, Principal Dancer with the Joburg Ballet, gave it its fire.

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Between Hope and Hostility

For generations, South Africa has represented opportunity for thousands of Mozambicans seeking work beyond their country’s borders. From the gold mines of Gauteng to the vineyards and farms of the Western Cape and Limpopo, Mozambican migrants have helped build South Africa’s economy while supporting families back home through remittances.

Today, however, that long-standing relationship is under strain.

The Mozambican government has expressed growing concern over what it describes as a resurgence ofREAD MORE

There is a famous observation by civil rights activist Malcolm X that “the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.” Decades later, the sentiment still resonates deeply, even beyond America. Across all societies, black women continue to face disproportionate scrutiny, exclusion and doubt, particularly when they occupy positions of power. Leadership spaces remain contested terrains for women. 

In academia, where intellectual authority and institutional influence have historically been concentrated in male hands, women leaders are oftenREAD MORE

IF ballet was poetry in motion, and its rendition is what touches heartstrings, it was admittedly a sheer joy to watch the Youth Russian Ballet Company (YRBC) rise to the occasion to deliver a breathtaking classical beauty to the Roodepoort Theatre, presenting Le Jardin Animé and highlights from the Romantic epic Le Corsaire, including the passionate Pas de Deux of Medora and Conrad.

Some ballets are seen. This one is felt.

Yours truly was there as aREAD MORE

Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, have launched the third edition of the Toyota Cup at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena on Tuesday afternoon.

This year, Amakhosi’s opponents are the current reigning champions of Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, Scottland FC.

Scottland FC will boast prolific former Chiefs striker, Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat, among their ranks.

“Their participation underscores the Toyota Cup’s commitment to showcasing top African talent and strengthening regional andREAD MORE

A luxury property in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, has been frozen by the Special Tribunal after investigators linked it to an alleged R9.8 million COVID-19 relief fund fraud involving hundreds of purported employees who may never have existed.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) announced on Tuesday that it had secured a preservation order preventing the sale, transfer or encumbrance of a property valued at R2.7 million and allegedly purchased with proceeds derived from the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund’sREAD MORE

South Africa is mourning the death of King Makhosonke II, Enock Makhosonke Mabhena – the reigning monarch of the amaNdebele Nation, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65 after four decades on the throne.

President Cyril Ramaphosa led tributes to the respected traditional leader, describing him as a pillar of national unity and a champion of development whose legacy would endure beyond his years of service to his people.

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Reigning Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have announced their new signings and the players that have left the club.

The Buccaneers have confirmed the signings of Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), as well as Bohale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu (both from Siwelele).

The arrival of Mthiyane sees defender Thabiso Lebitso moving in the opposite direction to join the Maroons as part of a swap deal.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have also confirmed the departureREAD MORE

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, received a warm and grand welcome upon his arrival here Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Xi’s plane arrived at the airport around noon. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK and his wife, RiREAD MORE

Four men lost their lives, and several other residents suffered smoke inhalation after a devastating fire swept through multiple shacks at Kathrada Park Informal Settlement in Claremont during the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2 am amid reports of a blaze tearing through sections of the densely populated settlement.

According to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS), firefighters responded swiftly to the incident and worked toREAD MORE