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As South Africa’s beloved festival of music and madness turns 20 this year, the Red Bull Studio LIVE stage at Oppikoppi celebrates its 5th year of joining the revelry.   SIBOT on stage oppikoppi 2011 The collaboration has seen many leading artists grace the ‘A-Frame stage on the other side of the hill’ such as the world-famous party-starter, Diplo, South African house music pioneer and legend, Oskido and bass-music pioneers, Sibot, PHfat and Haezer, to name just a handful of over a hundred artists to have played in the past. The stage has also been a launchpad for South African up-and-coming talent such as Reason, Das Kapital, Jullian Gomes and Christian Tiger School who all played as they were establishing themselves in their career. This year sees a plethora of talent return to the stage such as the aforementioned Sibot, Das Kapital and Christian Tiger School along with fresh line-up of trailblazing artists such as YFM bass-music siren, DJ Doowap, one of SA h...

BY BONGANI MASOMBUKA  So this week we were up close and personal with the multi-talented Kaya FM duo DJ’s @FangDaRhythm and @EdsoulSA who host the @Rhythmsessions where they showcase and play the past, present and future the best in house music on Kaya FM every Friday at  19:00 till 20:00 pm. Had a chat and Q and A with the duo to find out more about how they view the radio industry and music and how they journey has been thus far, here’s what they had to say: How did the both of you meet and what inspired you guys to take on this career path, why music? We met in high school,  started collecting music and decided to put the music to use. why music? Because music is. There are so many talented DJ’s in South Africa, never mind the rest of the world, what makes you different from other DJ’s? The music, the style of play, the DJ setup we prefer using, the fact that sound and lighting play a huge role in our DJ sets How did the...

South Africa's No. 1 automotive website - brings you an easy and convenient way to search for Cars, SUV's, Bikes, Boats & commercial vehicles from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with the same rich browsing experience you have come to enjoy from our website and more. The application gives you access to all the vehicles listed on the website  Search over 45,000 vehicles for sale with the convenience of narrowing down your search within kilometres of your location. Once you select your vehicle it’s easy to contact the seller: Call or email the seller directly from the app, visit their website (if applicable) or simply use the maps functionality to give you directions to their location or showroom. Turn on the advanced search function to refine your search or if you know what you are looking for then simply use the free text search field to look for a specific vehicle.. The Auto Trader application makes searching for a vehicle fast and easy. Features...

Visa, the leader in global payments, and Gauteng Tourism have partnered to deliver a world-class shopping experience on Joburg’s doorstep. For one exciting weekend from the 25-28 September 2014, the Joburg Shopping Festival will host a soiree of shopping delights. The exciting locations where this pilot project will take place will be unveiled in the coming weeks where participating retailers will be offering consumers discounts and other promotional offers. For the last 19 years, seasoned shoppers as well as those less au fait in retail therapy around the world, have converged on Dubai to partake in the spectacular Dubai Shopping Festival. 2014 marks the beginning of Joburg’s journey to this horizon. yes its Finally coming to Joburg :)  For the shopping addicts, check out Joburg shopping festival website for more information and also further announcements   www.joburgshoppingfestival.co.za  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoburgShoppingFestival ...

The Lumineers’ first-ever Cape Town show on Thursday 4 December 2014 has SOLD OUT in just one day after tickets went on sale. Due to massive demand from Cape Town fans Virgin Mobile, 5FM and Seed Experiences have been working behind the scenes with the band to secure a second Cape Town show. They are excited to announce that The Lumineers will now perform a second concert at Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on Friday 5 December 2014. Tickets for that show have just gone on sale via Webtickets: http://bit.ly/1nht1Dx. Fans are urged to get their tickets for this additional concert before they sell out too. The Johannesburg leg of the tour on Saturday 6 December 2014 is also selling very fast and The Lumineers fans up north can secure their tickets here: http://bit.ly/1nhtkOP Make sure you’re part of The Lumineers Live in South Africa and come sing along to chart-topping hits ‘Ho Hey’, ‘Stubborn Love’ and ‘Submarines’. Presented by Virgin Mobi...

So today let’s talk about the new revolutionary product called Twisp, what is Twisp you ask? Twisp is a smoking alternative also known as an electronic cigarette 9e-ciggarates , normally when I tell people about electronic cigarettes one thing that comes to mind is that other use less product *forgot the name*that was shaped like a ciggarete, which proved to be useless to many people. With the twisp its totally different from other products, let’s start about their fast delivery systems, I ordered the product on Monday and the next day I got a call confirming that my product is on its way, shocker right, with other products that I have to review I normally have to wait like 2 months just to get it, so big ups to that. Advantages of using twisp ·          It doesn't have that horrible odour that you get when you smoking cigarettes. So your hands and mouth, the Twisp comes with a variety of flavoure...

Listen up: the Sprite Uncontainable hip hop talent search finalists have been announced! After just shy of 5 000 mobile studio and fan submissions were received, judges Reason, Mernoly Simba and Mars have selected the most uncontainable contestants in the emcee, dance, graffiti and fan categories. B’ballers got in on the Sprite Uncontainable action too, with over 1 000 contestants completing a NBA Skills Challenge at the auditions. Finalists will compete in a high-pressure, timed skills challenge at the finals event and the baller with the quickest time will be named the winner. The finalists will share the stage with hip-hop-greats as they battle it out at the Sprite Uncontainable finals event at Zone 6, Diepkloof, Soweto on August 2 nd , 2014. The action-packed event, brought to you by Sprite, the NBA, ShockRA Entertainment and W.A.R Media, features international hip hop stars Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae; local artists Revivolution, Reason, Tumi and Maggz; hip hop DJ...

Pulse Dermatology & Laser, based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is set to revolutionize the beauty industry with its treatment and product offering, most of which are unique to South Africa. AMY BOWIE Amy Bowie is the beauty and brains behind Pulse Dermatology & Laser. Having spent six years in the UK, she trained and worked alongside world-renowned dermatologists and plastic surgeons including Dr Frances Prenna Jones, Miss Sherina Balaratnum and Mr Saif Dean Rhoabaye. Her client list included the rich and famous A-listers of the world such as Kate Moss and Louise Redknapp. Featured regularly in the press, Amy became a pioneer in the industry, going on to lead and train teams of medical therapists at E.F. Medispa - the top clinic chain in the United Kingdom - where she also lead the team to receive the UK’s Gold Standard Aesthetics Award in 2011.   After returning to South Africa she decided to share her international expertise in her hometown by ope...

Planning a trip soon, or simply just want to get away for a short time and relax. Well put P.E on your destination wish list, who doesn’t love the beach, if you sold to this idea of going to PE well you will need a place to stay, why not visit  one of the most exclusive 5 star new hotel called Broadwalk hotel and spa. The broadwalk hotel and spa offers 24-hour entertainment and superior conference space. The new 5 star Boardwalk Hotel, Convention Centre and Spa charmingly captures the grace and detail of Victorian architecture whilst incorporating every modern convenience. "Boasting 140 sea-facing guestrooms with an average room size of 39m², the hotel’s unique variety of accommodation options satisfy every requirement and offer modern conveniences such as plasma screen TVs, luxurious beds, mini bars and bijou balconies. The Boardwalk Spa by Africology, includes an indoor heated pool and fitness centre. The Spa offers a range of African inspired massage ...

After the massive success of the inaugural Joburg Festival of Beer in 2013, the Festival of Beer will be returning to Jozi for another thirst quenching showcase of all-things-beer on the 26th to the 28th September at Pirates Sports Club, which will be followed by the fifth edition of the Cape Town Festival of Beer taking place on the 28th-30th November at Hamilton’s Rugby Club. The Festivals have cemented themselves as SA’s largest annual gathering for brewers, beer-lovers, first timers, experts, and those who are just looking for a bit of a party. It is no doubt the ultimate celebration of brewing heritage, culture and beer craft from around SA and abroad. Look forward to hundreds of local and international beers on show, delicious food stalls, kiddies play areas, live entertainment, food and beer pairings, homebrewing demonstrations, beer tours and most importantly sample all beers on show for free! There will also be sports broadcast on big screens and the southe...

Margaret Mothapo  Tired of burning your clothes every time you iron? If your answer is yes then this is a product for you.   Philips has come up with an amazing iron that would change your life for the better. On the 10 th of July 2014, Philips launched an iron that does what most of us dreamt that an iron should do. The launch took place at Emoyeni Estate in Parktown.    This iron gives you  confidence when dressed up because it never burns fav ourite garments ,never leaves a shine on your clothes and its suitable for any fabric. No more feeling grumpy as a result of shiny fabrics. This will make our ironing experiences the best, no more worrying about ruining your garments or the fabric, this amazing iron solves those hustles and worries one has when you think of ironing your clothes.   PHILIPS Elke Van Vledder the Marketing Manager of Phillips gave us a warm welcome and gave us more information on how...

Officially into the midst of Winter, Matt Manning and the One Ingredient team has announced the one ingredient to be the hero of their next menu: the vegetable fennel. 

From the earthy bulb of the vegetable to the sweet liquorish flavoured leaves, fennel is a hugely versatile ingredient, whose qualities will be fully appreciated and understood at the   upcoming One Ingredient dinners taking place on July 25th and 26th. Upon arrival, guests will be served Fennel inspired canapés, followed by dinner comprising of a light fennel and liquorish veloute . Guests will head through to the kitchen where Matt will demonstrate the starter that will be shellfish ravioli, prawn and lemon grass bisque, fennel fondue, spiced aubergine, tomato and basil. Guests then have the opportunity to recreate the starter before sitting down and enjoying their dish with a carefully selected wine paired with a selection of Glenwood wines courtesy of Damn Fine Wines.
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