Reflections in pictures of my part in the Mayibuye iAfrika Concert on the 9 September 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

Reflections in pictures of my part in the Mayibuye iAfrika Concert  A celebration of exiled South African musicians and composers Renowned South African guitarist Billy Monama brought  us closer to our past to help us reimagine our future last night  (9th September)  at the Market Theatre I  joined a number of South African artists including  Judith... Continue Reading →

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 POTENTIAL RECORDS!

Ahead of the 10th Rugby World Cup, we have collected all of the records that could be potentially broken at this year’s tournament.  To highlight a few, South Africa or New Zealand could break their tie (3 wins) and become the nation with the most titles won since the tournament’s inception (4 titles), Australia could... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas to appear at open book festival 8, 9 Sept

Siphokazi Jonas will be bringing poems to the Open Book Festival with Hear My Voice this Friday and Saturday

PIECES OF THE PAST: Why I still, and always will, support the All Blacks | Rodney Reiners

Reposted by kind permission of Rodney Reiners. Visit his blog at https://rodneyreiners.wordpress.com  “You'll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.” - George Bernard Shaw "Rugby is great. The players don't wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other, and then go... Continue Reading →

Exclusive interview with Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band to Cape Town for just 1 show on Saturday 30 September

Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour. "This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing...Shakatak aren't just a band, they were the soundtrack to our lives”RONNIE SCOTT'S House Magazine (UK) Book at Ticketmaster   https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/event/40th-anniversary-of-shakatak-tickets/995 I chatted to Bill... Continue Reading →

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has Roy Harman this week on the show 

The MD of Respect Music,  Roy is a music lover that has weaved his way in the South African music industry as an artist manager, record label owner, live music co-ordinator and event producer. 

GIMME, GIMME, GIMME MAMMA MIA! NEW LOOK GUARANTEED FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL ON STAGE IN 2024

“Honey, honey!” It’s time to party!  Island style!   The new look production of MAMMA MIA! opens at Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre on Wednesday, 06 March 2024 for a limited season ending on Sunday, 07 April 2024. Thereafter the show moves to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg opening on Friday, 12 April. Book now www.showtime.co.za or Ticketmaster.co.za “The Winner Takes It All”. Enjoy reduced... Continue Reading →

Stunning book “The Fireside Springbok” by Mike Greenaway is a must for all sports lovers

Mike has toured the world with the Sharks and the Springboks, and this book is a beauty: rich personal stories from players Mike knows well and his stunning research on the Boks in days gone by. The book is a must-read for any sports lover.

Thank you RMB Starlight Classics | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

RMB Starlight Classics experience, 2023Thank you for having me. Some photos from the three shows. #RMBStarlightClassics Images courtesy of Country Club Johannesburg

Podcast loaded with South African writer, poet and Producer Siphokazi Jonas speaking on The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk

South African writer, poet and producer Siphokazi Jonas speaking on The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk on 31 August 2023 at 9pm.The Podcast link is  below  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kEIX6gqMXrKOPykWcj7jD?si=9GMOI_9yQJGg8kxsX3GhOQ She was speaking in depth about the award winning short film #WeAreDyingHere, the challenges and can-do attitude and the graft needed to push forward.   The production was adapted into an award-winning... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas was the Programme Director at the Iziko South African Museum on the 31 August 2023

Siphokazi Jonas was the Programme Director last night 31 August 2023  at  the Iziko South African Museum for the Programme Exploring Innovation and Innovation and Imagination within Museums.

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk Thursday 31 Aug at 9 pm, has creative Siphokazi Jonas unpacking pearls of wisdom

Now in its 18th Week, the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has landed Siphokazi Jonas  for this weeks episode. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/siphokazi-jonas-on-capetalk-thursday-31-aug-at-9-pm Siphokazi Jonas is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town.  She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in Drama and English.... Continue Reading →

Belinda Davids at the Joburg Theatre with The Greatest Love of All till 10 September 2023

Belinda is Back by popular demand!  South African singing sensation Belinda Davids is at  Joburg Theatre with The Greatest Love of All till  10 September 2023. Last year’s sold-out run exceeded all expectations, resulting in an unprecedented demand for tickets which led to the 2023 return season. Belinda Davids brings Whitney Houston’s musical legacy to life.  The Greatest Love Of All... Continue Reading →

Podcast from CapeTalk loaded with guest Siphokazi Jonas “How do we package our art” and more

On Thursday 24 August at 9pm  on Cape Talk   the show The  Business of Entertainment  hosted  Siphokazi Jonas.  She is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town.Topics discussed include “How do we package our art" and much more.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ugD3jeDsxNwCPmWvZLv8A?si=7qRWpz0oQcam2qqsSl3oQw  She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in... Continue Reading →

WOMAD CAPE TOWN The World of Music, Arts and Dance. 23-25 September 2023

Bringing the WORLD to Cape Town in a cultural voyage of discovery.  Free concerts at the V&A Waterfront and The !Khwa ttu Heritage Day Festival 2023 celebrates San Culture and introduces an exciting new partnership with WOMAD. WOMAD “The World of Music, Arts and Dance” brings “the world to your doorstep” with an exciting international and local line-up, to Cape Town,... Continue Reading →

Tune into CapeTalk and the Business of Entertainment on Thursday 24 August at 9pm with Siphokazi Jonas

On Thursday 24 August at 9pm tune into CapeTalk and  the Business of Entertainment and listen to my  chat with Siphokazi Jonas, who  is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town  She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in Drama and English. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/tune-into-capetalk-on-thursday-24-august-at-9pm-with-siphokazi-jonas Her awards include a... Continue Reading →

Vuvu Kumalo featuring Soul Select open for SHAKATAK on the 30 September at GrandWest

Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour. Before the wall of hits plays out, punters will have the pleasure of old-school disco diva Vuvu Kumalo featuring Soul Select’s company.

AFRO-MUSIC SCENE AND THE TRACE AWARDS AS NOMINATIONS & VOTING GO LIVE TODAY

Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace has revealed the nominees for the first ever Trace Awards in Africa, a live event & global TV spectacular that celebrates the creativity, talent and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artists.

Beast Mtawarira and Wetility team up to give power back to South Africans

Wetility, a leading local residential solar fintech company, and Springbok legend Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira are thrilled to announce the launch of the Beast Bundle.

Sipho Mabuse was interviewed By Annika Larsen on 2 August

Some snaps pre and post the interview with Annika Larsen on 2 August.

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