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Fabulous fun expected at the Fotag Quiz at the Tatham Art Gallery

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Andy Capostagno

THE Friends of Tatham Art Gallery (Fotag) is hosting a fundraising quiz evening at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, on Friday, August 12.

ESTELLE SINKINS spoke to sports commentator, Andy Capostagno, who lives in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and will be the quiz master at the event, about the chances that the Springboks and Proteas have in the forthcoming internationals and how he feels South African sportsmen and women will fare at the Rio Olympics.

He also shares his thoughts on working as a commentator and why supporting events like the Fotag Quiz is important. Continue reading →

Local is lekker at the Umhlanga Food and Music Festival

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The Buco Umhlanga Food and Music Festival at Chris Saunders Park in Umhlanga (near Gateway Theatre of Shopping), is set to take place on Tuesday, August 9 – just in time for the Women’s Day celebrations – and there’s something for everyone and is sure to be a day filled with the best of the good life. Continue reading →

Using personal stories to tell the history of HIV and AIDS

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THE KwaMuhle Museum, 130 Bram Fischer Road, Durban is hosting South African Voices:  Towards a Museum of HIV Memory and Learning, a legacy project of AIDS2016.

South African Voices strives to tell the story of our HIV history in a manner that is authentic, elegant, sensitive and holistic. It marks the start of a South African collection of artefacts, artistic, historic and photographic items that pay tribute to people affected by HIV.

The collected items pay tribute to those who suffered and succumbed, and those who live with HIV every day in South Africa.
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In celebration of Superwomen: heroines will rise!

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Award-winning media personality and global businesswoman, Khanyi Dhlomo, is one of four  power speakers at the FNB Business Women’s Breakfast in association with East Coast Radio at Durban’s ICC on August 12.

In acknowledgement of Women’s Month and in celebration of all Superwomen in KwaZulu-Natal, East Coast Radio has invited four of South Africa’s admired thought-leaders and trendsetters to share their insights in Durban.

TV and media personality, Khanyi Dhlomo, entrepreneur, Vusi Thembekwyo, IT guru, Stafford Masie and FNB strategist, Yolande Steyn will address the city’s corporate elite when the FNB Business Women’s Breakfast in association with East Coast Radio takes place on August 12. Continue reading →

Get ready to test your knowledge at French Friday – World of Sport

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The Alliance Française de Durban is hosting ‘French Friday – World of Sport’ at its base in Sutton Crescent, Morningside, from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm on Friday, July 22.

 

 

The evening will start with a general discussion about sports, followed by fun sports quizzes and games to put your knowledge to the test.

You will also get the chance to explore the ten EURO 2016 host cities, and learn more about their history, popular sights, and their EURO 2016 activities. The evening promises to be filled with laughter and good fun! Why not come dressed in the colours of your favourite sports team?

Interact with French speaking people, our teachers and join small conversation groups, making people get to know each other while enjoying themed games !

English or any other language is more than welcome.

Enjoy happy hour cocktails, food from the Fusion French Café and plenty of networking opportunities.

Entry is free and there is safe parking. A cash bar will be available. RSVP to afdbn@global.co.za or phone 031 312 9582.

 

Catch all the action at Durban X Fst

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Head down to the Bay of Plenty beach in Durban from July 15 to 17 for Durban’s extreme beach festival, DBNxFST.

With the vision of creating an annual event that showcases all elements of Durban lifestyle and alternative sports, the festival will host a number of events along with partner brands to bring Durban a unique taste of the strength of the industry in the birthplace of surfing and skateboarding in Africa.

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Think!Fest at the National Arts Festival

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Think!Fest – a series of panel discussions on topics ranging from the #fallist movement and the plight of refugees in migration to decriminalising marijuana and decolonising the arts – promises additional brain food for Festival-goers. Photo: Elsabe van Tonder

A fascinating festival for your brain awaits at the National Arts Festival Think!Fest in Grahamstown from June 30 to July 8. Continue reading →