Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Lady Tshawe to star in SA drama

Multi talented actress and poetess Lady Tshawe (born Nomashawekazi Damasane) is in Johannesburg readying to feature in a South African theatre production titled The Dr Hokaspokas Show.

The drama will be presented at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria from Wednesday to Sunday.

Half price cocktails for ladies as Shera the DJ lights up Ladies Night at Hard Rock Cafe in Sandton

Attention all ladies!

Get ready to treat yourself to a night of fabulous fun!

Join us this evening from 7pm for half price cocktails and dance the night away to our amazing DJs!

Entry is free.

Don't miss out on our spectacular Ladies Night special!

Free entry at Chillaz Thursday in Sandton

Get ready to kick off your weekend early and head over to Chillaz this Thursday at 7pm for an amazing night of music and good vibes!

With awesome DJs and FREE entry you won't want to miss this.

Jackie Chan to Star in $50M Action Sequel ‘A Legend’

Jackie Chan has signed on to star in a sequel to his 2005 martial arts fantasy-adventure hit The Myth. 

Titled A Legend and directed by Chan's longtime collaborator Stanley Tong (Rumble in the Bronx), the sequel will have a budget of $50 million — large for the Chinese film industry — and co-star Yixing Zhang (Kung Fu Yoga) and Coulee Nazha (Police Story 2013).

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Prime Drink is taking South Africa by storm costing R479 a bottle. But what's so special about it as it does not contain alcohol and it's not an energy drink?

Pictures of a new sports drink on the South African market, called Prime Drink, have been doing the rounds as celebrities and ordinary people alike try to figure out what it is, why there is hype around it and why it costs so much.

SABC News anchor Leanna Manas sought to get to the bottom of it by asking her Twitter followers; "Guys what is the madness with this?? Asking for a friend who's kids are driving her mad for a bottle that costs an arm and leg."

Monday, 17 April 2023

Bryan Adams announces South African tour dates

Big Concerts confirmed on Monday that Bryan Adams, one of the biggest-selling music artists of all time, is coming to South Africa in November 2023.

The So Happy It Hurts Tour kicks off in Cape Town on 7 November at Grand Arena, GrandWest, and on 10 November at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria.

Are you a trailblazer in #business? Enter the 2023 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards

Do you know the legend of Madame Clicquot? 

One of the original Bold Women in business, she took the reins of Maison Veuve Clicquot after being widowed in 1805 — a period when women couldn't open their own bank account, let alone independently own or run a company. And, did we mention she was just 27 at the time?

#Review: Flivver #gin evokes emotions of comfort

Winter means gin season. 

The name Flivver is a prohibition era slang word for an old Ford which was the bootleggers' vehicle of choice in the era of illegal moonshiners and backwoods stills.

#Review: Gimbals London dry #gin is one of South Africa's most flavourful gins

Gimbals London dry Gin is very flavorful and very bright.

Sweet bright citrus on the nose, and a bright dose of juniper as well. Possibly a hint of spice and florals around the edges, but it maintains a straightforward classic approach with a nice bit of juniper character.

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Afro Poetry Times April 2023 edition takes a peek into Viola A Davis new book and garnishes it with poetry and literature

Viola A Davis might currently be making waves in the entertainment industry courtesy of her new movie "Woman King" but her new book is also making strides. 

"Finding Me" is a book built on the foundation of discovery, inspiration and love. 

The writing journey isn't a straight road from starting out to success – it involves all sorts of detours, rest stops, travels off the beaten path and unexpected adventures.

The Afro Poetry Times is reviewing the book for it's April 2023 edition. 

The magazine also features:

* How a Botswana poet Moeketsi found healing through poetry. 

* Big things happen to a poet who almost gave up writing  

* Some competitions to win real money

* A romantic love short story 

* Lots of unpublished thought provoking poems and more... 

Remember you can get the digital copy from anywhere in the world through PressReader.