Category: Publicity

Lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk

Reflecting on the lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk. We chat about Marc Marot, Suzanne Ackerman, Guy Macleod, Greer Stevens and many more in this 15 min recap to inspire us all. Enjoy the listen  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fp8IN5LmYjG7jk1fhVt2t?si=7KLIy-dDRMmRLVVDI41gJw  The show airs every Thursday at 9pm for thirty minutes and a repeat broadcast on Sunday at 9pm Show producer is Barry Mare.Artwork is by Casey... Continue Reading →

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And so 2024 eases to a close Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season

And so 2024 eases to a close, and the great pilgrimage from urban to rural, from labour to home begins!  Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season in EASTERN CAPE MECCA from her poetry collection Weeping Becomes a River Wishing you all safe travels  Music by Kukkurukugu, Zimbini Makwetu   Full clip on YouTube ... Continue Reading →

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The Voice of the Lighthouse Family Tunde Baiyewu on CapeTalk, Thursday 19th December at 9pm

Tunde Baiyewu (born Babatunde Emmanuel Baiyewu, 25 November 1968) is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent and is a member of the multi-platinum selling, Lighthouse Family. Tune in to CapeTalk on Thursday night (19th December) just past 9pm to hear about this extraordinary talent. This was the previous chat we had  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i8qrqhJpujDoXIlYSiDbL?si=CUcJ3lk6RtSNsA7VUgEFeg  Tunde was born in... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi Jonas weaves oral tradition and personal narrative in her latest captivating poetry collection | Daily Maverick

Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas

The Reading List spent a few minutes chatting with Siphokazi Jonas about poetic cliffhangers, revealing yourself through writing, and the joys of the publishing process. Siphokazi Jonas is a South African poet, playwright and actor. She was the 2016 runner-up for the national Sol Plaatje European Union Award and headlined as the first Featured Poet at... Continue Reading →

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Weeping Becomes a River has been selected as one of Brittle Paper’s 100 Notable African Books of 2024

I have some exciting news: Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas has been selected as one of Brittle Paper's 100 Notable African Books of 2024! Siphokazi Jonas’s work caught our attention for how it represents the creativity in African literary culture today. Feel free to share this achievement with your readers and community. To make it... Continue Reading →

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Theatre on the Square till 15th December

Reflections in some snaps from the opening night last night.Book via Quicket Show runs till 15th December. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Brings Legendary Jazz to Theatre on the Square

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Radio Interviews with Siphokazi Jonas on Algoa FM & Good Hope FM on Wednesday 11 December

Radio interviews with Siphokazi Jonas tomorrow 11 December on Algoa FM at 7.40am  And Good Hope FM at 1.10pm  talking about her book Weeping Becomes a River. Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village, emaXhoseni, during the... Continue Reading →

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Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 28th June 2025

The band, comprising Jill Saward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys), Keith Winter (guitar), George Anderson (bass) and Roger Odell (drums), will be heading to the Mother City for a night fans will foster, forever. Today Shakatak amplify their live shows with Jacqui Hicks (backing vocals, saxophone & flute) or Debby Bracknell (backing vocals & flute) and... Continue Reading →

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Thrilling news Weeping Becomes a River – The Book Lounge 2024 Book of the year

What the Book Lounge had to say:“The 2024 Book Lounge Book of the Year award goes to Siphokazi Jonas for her incredible collection of poetry, ‘Weeping Becomes a River’. Weeping Becomes a River is storytelling as a tapestry, threads of ancestral folktales woven through the complex contradictions of modern living.Through her poems, Siphokazi Jonas delivers... Continue Reading →

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Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Brings Legendary Jazz to Theatre on the Square

Sandton – The acclaimed Theatre on the Square will host an extraordinary series of jazz performances from December 10th to December 15th, 2024, featuring the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.  These performances will celebrate the enduring power of music, bringing together generations of jazz lovers for an unforgettable experience.  Accompanying Mabuse are the dynamic Ashish Joshi... Continue Reading →

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Our short film THE PEOPLE OF THE SUN is eligible for the Oscars

“For Your Consideration Best Documentary, 97th Academy Awards”  Our short film THE PEOPLE OF THE SUN is eligible for the Oscars. NO, we’re not nominated (yet) but we qualify, so we’re on the longlist. What can you do? 1. Share2. Pray we make it to the shortlist and the nominations in January. So proud of the entire... Continue Reading →

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Thursday Jazz Revival Sessions with VJR Lite at Club Galaxy for four show dates in December 2024 

Club Galaxy, often simply known as "Galaxy," is one of Cape Town's most iconic and longest-running nightclubs. Established in the 1978, it is a cultural beacon, offering a rare space for socializing, dancing, and enjoying live music.  The Galaxy is 46 years old.  Located in the suburb of Rylands, Galaxy's reputation as a premier nightlife... Continue Reading →

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Stunning review from Business Day regarding Weeping Becomes a River

Thank you to Business Day who call the work by Siphokazi Jonas an exquisite and original collection 

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One of the hottest acts in SA right now for Music Exchange – AV.RainCandy 

AV.RainCandy, a prodigious talent from Ggeberha, has swiftly risen to prominence in South Africa's music scene. Her new single Bawo is currently number 7 on the Radio Monitor Charts that accurately tracks airplay across South Africa, with over 11.91 million impressions   At just 21 years old, she has captivated audiences with her performances at prestigious festivals such as... Continue Reading →

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Get Lucky Summer has just announced 10 concert dates

Get Lucky Summer has just announced 10 concert dates kicking off in the Cape Town  with a BRAND NEW venue - Sunningdale Cricket Club on 7th December, then heading up to Plett and Knysna for the Summer holiday season.   Artists are : GOODLUCK, ZAKES BANTWINI, WILL LINLEY, THE PARLOTONES, PRIME CIRCLE, BOK VAN BLERK, JEREMY... Continue Reading →

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The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with eight stellar speakers.

The 14th edition of  Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with stellar speakers.The conference welcome is by award-winning Siphokazi Jonas, who has just published her debut book by Penguin Random House, "Weeping Becomes a River".We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/ director/ producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being... Continue Reading →

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Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela

Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela

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Siphokazi Jonas shortlisted for book of the year

Delighted to share the news that Siphokazi's debut work Weeping Becomes a River published by Penguin Random House has been shortlisted by the Book Lounge for Book of the Year.

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MUSIC EXCHANGE 2024 Cape Town, Conference programme Saturday 30th November 2024 is below

Get ready to turn up the volume!  We’re thrilled to announce the release of our Music Exchange 2024 program, featuring an incredible lineup of industry leaders and an esteemed international speaker from the USA.  On the 30th of November 2024, join us for a day packed with insightful discussions on podcasts, radio, and strategies for... Continue Reading →

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Mahlatse Mashua the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa talks about all the talent in this photo

I had Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa join me in studio on CapeTalk a week ago on the show called “The Business of Entertainment”  Do listen to the 2 podcasts post the show - below  Episode 1  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X0eHz2pOoJ23luZjO1nZX?si=5WmUMaxeRG2Vo_JzypVCGA Episode 2  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HBQK2lhGZswXTHrfwaWzw?si=3EMfFkIZRrSzlCVe5omquA This picture was sent to me this morning from London by... Continue Reading →

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