The match day 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (26) 2. Codie Taylor (17) 3. Owen Franks (92) 4. Brodie Retallick (62) 5. Samuel Whitelock (86) 6. Jerome Kaino (79) 7. Sam Cane (42) 8. Kieran Read (98) - Captain 9. Aaron Smith... Continue Reading →
RJ BENJAMIN talks about The Fifth Story releasing on 11 July 2017
Since his last, self-imposed sabbatical that ended in 2013, RJ Benjamin’s creative and collaborative world has quite simply exploded! Armed with The Fifth Story,(scheduled for release on 11 July 2017 ) his latest 13-track chart-targeted album, the award-winning composer, songwriter, producer and teacher continues to blend a rich brew of soul, pop, hip-hop, funk and... Continue Reading →
SISTER ACT – Artscape Arena 12 to 15 JULY 2017
The Tony award winning musical comedy - Sister Act - finally comes to Cape Town this winter at the Artscape Arena from 12 to 15 July 2017. Based on the smash hit film featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is simply divine! With original songs by Oscar winner Alan Menken, Sister Act tells the story of... Continue Reading →
The All Blacks team to play the second Test against the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 1 July is
The match day 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (26) 2. Codie Taylor (17) 3. Owen Franks (92) 4. Brodie Retallick (62) 5. Samuel Whitelock (86) 6. Jerome Kaino (79) 7. Sam Cane (42) 8. Kieran Read (98) - Captain 9. Aaron Smith... Continue Reading →
New Music -cool remix Hotstix Mabuse and Burnout
On Friday morning 30 June just after 8am on 5FM this remix as pictured will be played as an exclusive 1st play on 5. Do tune and give it a listen. The iconic Song by Hotstix Mabuse recorded some 32 years ago Burnout gets a 2017 makeover. Song will be released by Gallo records on... Continue Reading →
LAMBIE NEEDS A BREAK IF HE IS TO A BOK WORLD CUP WINNER
On October 17, Patrick Lambie will turn 27. Where will he and his wife be lighting the candles? The Bahamas, Everest or the Kruger National Park, his favourite holiday destination given that he has a Degree in Conservation? Wherever it is, Springbok supporters must hope that there is not a rugby ball in sight, and... Continue Reading →
Springboks v France in 2017 Johannesburg some pics
Pics from third and final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against France at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, won by 37-15 by South Africa and the series 3 nil pic from SA Rugby team pic below by Lee Warren /Gallo Images and all the other pics are from SA Rugby
This is the poster from 2005 signed by Tana Umaga ahead of 1st test on Saturday
The match day 23 for the first Test of the DHL New Zealand Lions Series is listed below (with Test caps in brackets): This is the poster from 2005 signed by Tana Umaga (my daughter was 5 ) at the time..Casey is now 17 and will be watching on Sat ..helps put the series into... Continue Reading →
Brodie Retallick says the All Blacks will be ready for what’s coming in the opening test against the Lions.
Forewarned is forearmed, reckon the All Blacks when it comes to that withering defensive line-speed of Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions. As Steve Hansen would say, they might just have more up their sleeves than their arms. They know it's coming all right in Saturday's opening test of the series at Eden Park, and... Continue Reading →
Albert Frost to perform for 60 people at intimate Mountain View venue at Franschhoek Cellars on Sunday 25 June 2017.
A maximum of 60 people will enjoy a rare treat at our intimate Mountain View venue at Franschhoek Cellars on Sunday 25 June 2017. Think wine, relaxed and comfortable seating, a fireplace and a view to die for - a perfect setting for one of South Africa’s genuine talents. Two decades of dazzling and energetic... Continue Reading →
All Blacks team to play Samoa named and so 2017 season starts
The All Blacks team to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge on Friday night (15 June 2017 ) at Eden Park has been named with new All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Vaea Fifita set to make their Test debuts from the bench and Ben Smith named as run-on captain for the first time.... Continue Reading →
Lions tour: Warren Gatland finally gets chance to return fire to critics after win over Crusaders
Lions prevail in war of attrition against Crusaders At last, Warren Gatland got his chance to squeeze off some shots of his own. In the wake of the British and Irish Lions 12-3 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night, coach Gatland, probably still picking the buckshot out of his hide following the... Continue Reading →
ARTSCAPE YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017 A celebration of Young Musicians Friday 30 June at 19h30 Artscape Theatre
Artscape Youth Month this year is from 5 June to 15 July 2017. The highlight once again is the Youth Jazz Festival. It celebrates 14 soloists who successfullyauditioned to be included in the Artscape mentorship programme, which culminates with the jazz festival on Friday 30 June 2017 at 19.30 in the Artscape Theatre. Structured to... Continue Reading →
Four debutants in Springbok starting team to face France on Sat 10 June 2017
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has included the uncapped quartet of Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Courtnall Skosan and Ross Cronje in his starting team for Saturday’s first Test in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against France at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, while a fifth uncapped player, Dillyn Leyds, is on the bench. No 8 Warren Whiteley... Continue Reading →
All Blacks Squad for 2017 DHL NZ Lions Series
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Pasifika Challenge Test against Samoa and the three Tests against the British & Irish Lions in the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. The squad is as follows: (with province and Test caps in brackets. New caps are in... Continue Reading →
Blues silence Lions’ roar after fumbly Eden Park clash A torrid tour looks longer by the day.
Ihaia West's late try gave the Blues a famous win over the British and Irish Lions. It took all of 74 minutes but the difference between New Zealand rugby and the Lions eventually came to the fore. Creativity, endeavour and offloads saw the Blues record a historic 22-16 triumph over the tourists at Eden Park,... Continue Reading →
COETZEE MUST ATTACK TO WIN OR GO
It chills me to the marrow of my bones when I hear Springbok coach Allister Coetzee saying that the Springboks will have the “right balance between attack and defence” in the imminent series against France. What is the “right balance”? Does that mean that there is a blackboard in the team room where the coach... Continue Reading →
One Love Manchester some thoughts
How did they do this? We haven't had this spirit here since 2001, when Jimmy Iovine used his network of superstars to present a televised concert that was roadblocked on all channels and evidenced the gravitas and grief we were all feeling while at the same time giving us hope. But that was sixteen years... Continue Reading →