IF you are finding your faith flagging in the administration of South African rugby, you might not want to consider the following bewildering fact. Tomorrow, in Florence, in the Italy coaching box will be Brendan Venter, the defence consultant of the home team. But hang on, is this not the same Venter that chaired the... Continue Reading →
THE Hubert Laws is doing a workshop in Cape Town on Sat 19 Nov
Hubert Laws, Jr. was born November 10, 1939, in the Studewood section of Houston, Texas, the second of eight children to Hubert Laws, Sr. and Miola Luverta Donahue. Many of his siblings also entered the music industry, including saxophonist Ronnie and vocalists Eloise, Debra and Johnnie Laws. He began playing flute in high school after... Continue Reading →
Bruno Mars 2017 World Tour all details below
- The Magic Starts on March 28 in Antwerp, Belgium with Over 85 Shows Lined Up Across Both Continents Through The End of 2017 - - Massive World Tour, Produced By Live Nation, To Support Release Of Bruno Mars' New Album, 24K Magic, Set For Release On November 18 On Atlantic Records - - Tickets... Continue Reading →
Track Five’s concert on the evening of 23 November at the Drostdy Theatre
Rated amongst the best vocal groups in South Africa, the five singers hailing from Durbanville, Brackenfell and Belhar will return to the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch on 23 November 2016 following the successful launch of their fifth CD, Love You Madly, in April this year. More than just a jazz group, they are known to... Continue Reading →
Sting goes on world tour in 2017 starting in Feb
STING THEATRE, CLUB AND ARENA TOUR ANNOUNCED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ROCK/POP ALBUM, 57TH & 9TH CONCERTS CONFIRMED IN NORTH AMERICA & EUROPE Special guests: Joe Sumner and The Last Bandoleros (NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 14, 2016) - Following the recent release of Sting’s highly anticipated rock/pop album 57th & 9th,... Continue Reading →
BOK COACH MUST DO THE HONORABLE THING AND RESIGN
We could say the following in euphemisms, with kid gloves, if you like, but what the heck let us just say it like it really is: Springbok coach Allister Coeztee (AC ) must be fired by the South African Union the moment this Springbok team concludes an utterly miserable year that could conceivably have included... Continue Reading →
Barrett and Hunter named World Rugby Players of the Year 2016
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and England's Sarah Hunter have been named World Rugby Men's and Women's Players of the Year 2016, respectively, at the World Rugby Awards in London on Sunday. Fly-half Barrett becomes the fifth All Black in a row to receive the prestigious award, following in the footsteps of Daniel Carter (2012 and... Continue Reading →
Noem My Skollie /Call Me Thief soundtrack out
Maxi-D Productions are proud to announce the digital release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of their film, Noem My Skollie /Call Me Thief. The original soundtrack composed by the internationally-renowned South African pianist and composer, Kyle Shepherd, is now available for purchase, worldwide, on all major digital retail platforms via Gallo Record Company. Produced... Continue Reading →
Springboks shuffle (LOL ) team for clash with England
The Springboks have made several changes for the important opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against England at Twickenham in London on Saturday afternoon. Only five players who started in the 31-31 draw against the Barbarians last week at Wembley were again included in a much changed line-up for the Test against the... Continue Reading →
Trump wins. You can’t say we weren’t warned
You can't say we weren't warned. He defeated all his Republican challengers. Brexit told us that the elites were out of touch with the rank and file. The disconnect is not only about economics, but attitudes, education, identity... That's right, you went to a good college and pulled yourself up by your bootstraps and... Everybody... Continue Reading →
Nominees for World Rugby Player of the Year announced
World Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious men's 15s Player of the Year awards for 2016, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Hilton London Metropole on 13 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the shortlists feature players who have excited and inspired fans around the world... Continue Reading →
Lambie to captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley -Thank heavens !
Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed on Monday. Adriaan Strauss, who has led the Springboks in all of their nine Tests so far this year, will be rested for the Barbarians match. Coetzee will name the... Continue Reading →
Bye Bye Gary Gold as he resigns as Director of Rugby at the Sharks
Gary Gold’s decision to resign as Director of Rugby at the Sharks is both a blessing and a disguise for new CEO Gary Gold Gary Teichmann, who is looking to trim down costly administrative structures as the Shark move into a new era. Gold, a former Springbok forwards coach, has not been overly popular with... Continue Reading →
Sting and Top Songwriters Honored at 2016 BMI London Awards which I was privileged to attend
“Thinking Out Loud” wins Song of the Year for Ed Sheeran BMI proudly honored internationally-celebrated songwriter Sting as a BMI Icon on 10th October at the 2016 BMI London Awards. Music industry guests including Hozier, Rudimental, Snow Patrol, Disciples and Wayne Hector filled London’s Dorchester hotel to celebrate the UK and European songwriters, producers and... Continue Reading →
Five reasons the awesome All Blacks make rugby history tonight against the Wallabies at Eden Park
OPINION: It's understandable that there are a few nerves about regarding the All Blacks' latest tilt at this elusive world record for consecutive test victories by a tier one nation at Eden Park tonight. They've been close before − three times in the last half-dozen years − and have fallen at one of the final... Continue Reading →
The All Blacks have the chance to make history on Saturday
The All Blacks have the chance to make history with a tier one record of 18 straight Test victories when they take on Australia in Saturday’s Bledisloe Test, presented by American Express. Since taking out Australia 41-13 at Eden Park on August 15 2015, the All Blacks have marched to 17 straight victories. The winning... Continue Reading →
Young woman’s bursary offered at Academy of Sound Engineering in W Cape
A young woman’s bursary is to be offered at Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE ) ASE are excited to announce that we are offering a bursary for a young woman to study in 2017. The successful application will be able to start her career in Music Production, Live Sound, Broadcasting or Sound to Picture. To... Continue Reading →
The programme for 15th Oct. (Saturday ) African Hip Hop Indaba.
Tickets R50. Call 0823958125 or emileyx to book yours.
All Blacks in Durban test preview -My two cents worth -All Blacks by 15
THE All Blacks have had a regal presence in Durban this week that you would expect from ultra champions, with curious onlookers never far from their team hotel and training field to get a glimpse of a truly champion team. Seldom has Durban sold out for a Test match in the professional era but that... Continue Reading →
The All Blacks team to play South Africa at Kings Park, Durban, on Saturday 8 October, has been named.
The All Blacks team to play South Africa in the final Investec Rugby Championship Test at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, on Saturday 8 October, has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (18) 2. Dane Coles (44) -pictured 3. Owen Franks (85) 4. Brodie Retallick (55) 5. Samuel... Continue Reading →