It is with pride that we announce that the 5TH edition of the MOREJAZZ SERIES will be held again in Maputo on Friday 21st and Saturday 22 August 2015. The Morejazz Series was first held in 2012 with Grammy nominated smooth jazz saxophonist, Najee and his band, as the headline artist kicking off what has... Continue Reading →
New venue for Music Exchange 2015 -from 24 -26 September
New venue for Music Exchange This year's Music Exchange, to be held from 24 to 26 September, will be held at a new venue: the GrandWest Casino, Cape Town. It opens with a VIP, by invitation only, launch event on 24 September. The preceding two days will see GrandWest's live music venues, the likes of... Continue Reading →
Bismarck du Plessis’s final Sharks interview
There was no masking the emotion on Bismarck du Plessis’s face as he gave possibly his last ever interview in Sharks colours ahead of his Sharks career finale against the Stormers at Kings Park on Saturday. Just how much the Sharks mean to him was etched into every contour of his battle-scarred features. “I read... Continue Reading →
Wollongong and Rudolf Straeuli and John Smit
I doubt there is a Springbok supporter that recalls the day Rudulf Straeuli was appointed Springbok coach in 2002, although there are probably a good deal who wish it had never come to pass, but there is a small group of South Africans who will never forget the time and place. It is ingrained, etched... Continue Reading →
The most remote ocean point on Earth ( Volvo Ocean Race)
8 Point Nemo facts The most remote ocean point on Earth The fleet will pass Point Nemo, the most remote ocean point on Earth today. Here's everything you need to know about this mysterious place... What's in a name? The most remote point in the ocean lies in the South Pacific Ocean and is known... Continue Reading →
Volvo Ocean Race 11 Cape Horn facts to give you the chills
The bottom of the world 11 Cape Horn facts to give you the chills It's one of the most famous and mysterious areas of the planet. But why is it so special to these salty adventurers? Well, listen up fact fans - because here's everything you need to know about the place that Charles Darwin... Continue Reading →
The famous Du Plessis brothers, Bismarck and Jannie talking Euos and Sharks
The curtain is quickly coming down on the careers at the Sharks of the famous Du Plessis brothers, Bismarck and Jannie, after a final offer to keep them in Durban was turned down last night in favour of French club Montpellier. The Sharks have attempted to move heaven and earth to keep the famous brothers... Continue Reading →
It took fourteen weeks before the Hurricanes produced a howler.
It took fourteen weeks before the Hurricanes produced a howler. From a completely dysfunctional lineout to a late Ma'a Nonu blooper, the Hurricanes were not themselves in Nelson where they lost 35-18 to a fired up Crusaders. The loss doesn't damage the Hurricanes' playoff hopes, but a likely season-ending knee injury to reserve hooker Motu... Continue Reading →
Join us LIVE for the 8th annual Google I/O developer conference. TODAY – 4PM (SA) Catch it all on MEX
Join us LIVE for the 8th annual Google I/O developer conference. Thursday 28 May - 4PM (SA) Catch it all on MEX :www.musicexchange.co.za/live
Dan Carter at flyhalf amongst the 7 changes for the Crusaders against Hurricanes on Friday
The Crusaders will host the Hurricanes in Nelson this Friday night, in their final home game of this season. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to the starting line-up that faced the Waratahs last weekend and four further changes in the reserves. Prop Alex Hodgman will make his first start of the season... Continue Reading →
Sharks tour report 2015 -Oops what a tour !
There was an almost comical moment in the 69th minute of the Sharks’ 21-14 victory over the Reds on Friday which both summed up their season and also what needed to happen for them to snap out of a six-match losing streak. There was scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer limping near the Reds line in clear discomfort... Continue Reading →
HEART TOP 40 – 23 MAY 2015
HEART TOP 40 - 23 MAY 2015 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W PEAK WEEKS NOTES 1 Jason Derulo Want To Want Me NC 1 1 (2) 5 Last Week's #1 2 Nick Jonas Jealous Up 4 6 2 11 3 Iggy Azalea feat. Jennifer Hudson Trouble Down 1 2 1 7 4 Ariana Grande... Continue Reading →
The 100 greatest South African Songs as rated by the Sunday Times
The full 100 Here they are, in chronological order, chosen by a 20-strong panel of LS writers using three criteria: 1) musical brilliance; 2) popular success; 3) impact on the national mind. Some tracks aced one category and flunked the other two, but plenty ticked all three boxes. Which immortal hits have we missed? Tune... Continue Reading →
Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in must win clash
The Crusaders head to Sydney this evening to prepare for their clash with the Waratahs on Saturday night. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the side that beat the Reds two weeks ago. Keeping the number 1 jersey this week is prop Wyatt Crockett, who will become the most capped Crusader ever... Continue Reading →
Springbok lock Pieter-Steph-du Toit says no to Stormers
There was a strong ray of sunshine for the Sharks yesterday when Springbok lock Pieter-Steph-du Toit lit up the Super Rugby gloom by re-committing himself to the Durban franchise, despite massive interest from the Stormers, the franchise of the 22-year-year old’s birth and upbringing. Du Toit, who is from a farm in the Swartland in... Continue Reading →
2 weeks at number 1 for RJ BENJAMIN AND PROVERB- HEART 104.9FM SA TOP 10 – 14 MAY 2015
SA TOP 10 - 14 MAY 2015 POS. ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L.W. PEAK W.O.C. Notes 1 RJ Benjamin feat. Proverb All Falls Down NC 1 1 (2) 3 Last Week's #1 2 Beatenberg Beauty Like A Tightened Bow (Chris Sen Remix) NC 2 2 11 Longest Running Song 3 Four7 feat. Tiffany J'Adore Up... Continue Reading →
HEART 104.9fm TOP 40 – 9 May 2015
HEART TOP 40 - 9 MAY 2015 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W PEAK WEEKS NOTES 1 Iggy Azalea feat. Jennifer Hudson Trouble Up 2 3 1 6 2 Ariana Grande One Last time NC 2 2 6 3 Jason Derulo Want To Want Me Up 18 21 3 4 Highest Climber 4 Selena Gomez... Continue Reading →