Ebenhaezer Dibakwane
He may be the new kid on the block but Ebenhaezer Dibakwane has proven to already be a firm favourite amongst his peers when he walked away with the coveted Newcomer Award at the 6th annual Savanna Comic’s Choice Awards at the Teatro at Montecasino. Continue reading
Tumi Morake
It’s not an easy feat going up against talented comedians like Carvin Goldstone, Loyiso Gola, Mashabela Galane and Skhumba Hlophe – but Tumi Morake, South Africa’s “First Lady of Comedy”, made history by being the first ever female to be crowned ‘Comic of the Year’ at the 6th annual Savanna Comic’s Choice Awards. Continue reading
The Rhumbelow Theatres in Durban and Pietermaritzburg will be hosting the Creedance Clearwater Revival Tribute, featuring The Black Lapels – Rob Warren on guitar and vocals, Garth Warren on bass and backing vocal, Gareth Gale on sticks and Luke Wyngaard on lead guitar and support vocals, from September 9 to 11, September 23-25 and on October 9. Continue reading
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway in Umhlanga will be hosting a performance by Jesse Clegg for the first time on Friday, September 9. When he steps onto the stage he will be following in his dad, Johnny Clegg’s footsteps. Clegg senior performed five sold-out shows at the popular mall venue in 2015. Continue reading
THE Frank Paco Art Ensemble, in association with iSupport Music Business, is performing in Durban as part of a tour marking the release of the the album New Horizons.
The tour is sponsored by Prohelvetia Mobility Fund and the ensemble features Buddy Wells on saxophone, Blake Hellaby on keyboards, the Durban-based Mozambican bassist Ildo Nandja and Frank Paco on drums and vocals. Continue reading
RUNNING until October 23 at the Market Photo Workshop Gallery in Johannesburg, is Martyrs, Saints, and Sell-Outs, a group exhibition featuring anti-apartheid photographers Adil Bradlow, Benny Gool, and Zubeida Vallie.
The exhibition is being hosted by the Market Photo Workshop, in partnership with the Centre for Curating the Archive, at the University of Cape Town. Continue reading
Running from September 10 – 29 at artSPACE durban, 3 Millar Road, Durban is Corné Eksteen’s exhibition Assimilation.
Assimilation is traditionally defined as the process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group. However within the social dynamics of the post-information age, the factors that define a group, a culture, even a national identity has much wider reach and influence.
We live in a hyper-connected society where we are willingly submitting to the values and opinions of the group, where our sense of personal identity and cultural values are subject to public scrutiny and constant evaluation.
Our traditional sense of community has been replaced by a “hive-mind” mentality that doesn’t tolerate or embrace alternative opinions, opposition and sub-cultures.
Through the use of portraiture the Eksteen’s explore how our own sense of personal and cultural identity is being subjected to the expectations, values and norms presented by the group/collective/“hive-mind”.
Through the creation of new archetypes/stereotypes it will explore the undermining of individuality, otherness, sub-cultures and traditional culture through group pressure towards a homogeneous culture and world view.
The gallery is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday. Inquiries: 031 312 0793.
With Heritage month upon us, uShaka Marine World is aiming to truly embrace the variety of cultures that make up our South African heritage, so visitors to the park can expect only the best in fun and entertainment to suit all who are proud of this beautiful country.
Wahooz on the Promenade will be presenting vibrant South African bands, Afro Divas on Saturday, September 10, No Fly Zone on Sunday, September 11 and The Meditators on Sunday, September 18.
Then, on the heritage weekend, Saturday, September 24, rock band, Warren Brothers, will take to the stage followed by Solomon Willy on Sunday, September 25.
Also on heritage weekend, uShaka Marine World will be featuring their legendary heritage parades at 10.45am and 1.45pm. The line-up includes Zulu dancers, marimba, Sotho dancers, Tswana dancers, Indian dancers, gumboot dancers, while Wet ‘n Wild-goers will also be able to dance to the vibes of DJ Daniel.
For more information contact uShaka Marine World at 031 328 8000.
(Back from left) Deen Fredericks, Cate D’ffay, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Grosseh, Zakir Belim, Megan Heckler, Luke Veldtman, (front, from left) Nicolas Ackerman, Jaskaran Rajaruthnam and Sibu Ndlovu. Photo: Gareth Sedgbeer-Williams
A bustling weekend of fun family activities is planned for the annual Glenwood Community Festival which runs from Thursday, September 8 to Sunday, September 11. Continue reading
Vincent Mantsoe in KonKoriti at the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience. Photo: Val Adamson
After premiering with sold out houses and standing ovations, dancer and choreographer South African-born Vincent S.K Mantsoe brings his new solo work KonKoriti home to Johannesburg, with a one night only performance at The Wits Theatre on September 8 at 8pm.
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