Entertainment

18 Countries Participate In ‘Spirit of Fire’ Debut Festival

The international film festival was attended by filmmakers and film industry personalities from various countries…

SABC Scoops Coveted Afcon Contract, Beating Supersport

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed that it has secured the rights to…

Durban July Set To Inject Millions Into Ethekwini Economy

THE Durban July Experience is forecast to inject R130 million (US$7,2 million) to the economy…

Max’s Lifestyle Village: A Humble Journey to Global Fame

FROM its early days as a butchery and braai place, to now being a hugely…

Nduneni Ngema Takes Over As Joburg Theatres CEO

JOHANNESBURG City Theatres has appointed Xoliswa Nduneni Ngema as Chief Executive Officer. The entity runs Joburg, Roodepoort and Soweto Theatres. Theatres are seen as key players in the entertainment sector around theCity of Johannesburg, maintaining the artistic pulse of the city rated as one of the most vibrant in the continent. Nduneni Ngema shared her enthusiasm with gratitude for the honour to bepart of the “world-class home of live entertainment and edutainment” inthe City of Johannesburg. She further highlighted that…

Quad Biking Diversifies Kariba Tourism Offering

THIS pastime found to be popular in the world-famous Bali island of Indonesia is inspiring the growth of quad biking in the Zimbabwean resort town of Kariba. It has come in handy as stakeholders in devising strategies to diversify tourism offering in this northern Zimbabwean town. Kariba Quad Bike Adventures is the brainchild of Jacob Parichi (39), after he realised a gap in the local tourism space. In an interview, he mentioned how the idea drew inspiration from Bali. “I…

Limpopo Model Kgaoletso Eyes Miss Teen World Crown

Limpopo model Kgaoletso Ntsoane has set her sights on scooping the South African title of Miss Teen World with the hopes of representing the country in South America later this year. Ntsoane, 18, is not just a beauty queen, but a self-motivated hard-worker who believes in using her brain power to inspire the lives of young people in her rural home village of Ga-Mphahlele Maijane outside Polokwane. She is currently preparing to participate in the South African leg of the…

Sandton City Nominated For Global Award

SANDTON City, Africa’s leading retail and lifestyle destination, has been nominated for a prestigiousinternational industry award. The nomination for the MAXI Award adds to the already impressiverepertoire of endorsements and accolades received by the South African city. The International Council of Shopping Centres runs the awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Las Vegas later this month. Toyland Factory, the centre’s festive season 2021 campaign, conceptualised and executed by Excellerate Brand Management (EBM), Sandton City’s strategic property marketing…

Zodwa Denies Stealing R15 000 From Mpumalanga Clubs

Socialite and one of Mzansi’s top dancers, Zodwa Wabantu, has defended herself against allegations that she cheated club owners out of R15 000 in deposited funds and later failed to pitch for a series of performances in Mpumalanga. The 37-year-old celebrity, real name Zodwa Rebecca Libram, was booked to perform at four entertainment establishments in and around Mbombela on March 4 this year. Her 45-minute performances were expected to entertain patrons at Coyotes Pub & Shisa Nyama in Mbombela, Matsulu…

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