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Mention house music to any house fan and ask them to mention their favourite house music DJ chances are the first name that comes to mind is Euphonik. Over the years Euphonik has managed to develop a successful brand and becoming a force to be reckoned with in the music and broadcast industry. The jet setting house music veteran has taken his talented master spinning skills all over the world performing in places like Sydney, Miami and Ibiza and also some of South Africa's top festivals like ULTRA SA, H2O and Spring Fiesta to mention a few. Euphonik who over the years has managed to conquer Radio, Tv, and also recently fashion, now the talented DJ is the latest artist to join the exclusive Rocka family consisting of Khuli Chana, Mi casa, Dj Tira, Dj  Zinhle and Danny K. Euphonik partnered up with Rocka to launch his own range of head phones which hit stores on the 26 of November 2014. “It was only fitting to have the biggest name in Dj’íng join the Rockafamily. D...

Glass: Hi-ball Garnish: Lemon zest twist Ingredients: 1 part Black Bottle whisky 20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 12.5ml elderflower cordial 1 part soda water Method: Pour first three ingredients into glass, fill with ice, add soda water, stir, garnish with a lemon zest twist. 

The famous Black Bottle blend of single malt and grain whiskies is living up to its name, bringing back its distinctive black bottle after a break of a century. In keeping with the history of the Aberdeen original created in 1879, the recipe has also been revised to bring it in line with the creator, Gordon Graham’s, original product. The changes follow 18 months of development. "The revised look and blend offer a more authentic version of Black Bottle's history and was rigorously researched before the recent global introduction to rave reviews.  It won the World’s Best Relaunch Award at this year’s World Whisky Design Awards following its debut in Scotland a few months ago,” says SA brand spokesperson, Taygan Govinden. As its name suggests, Black Bottle was originally presented in a black bottle, when it was launched by the Graham brothers in 1879 in Aberdeen. They soon developed a loyal following for their rich and delicately smoky whisky that they br...

Shop till you drop with Fleur du Cap at the House and Leisure Night Market when these elegant wines join some of South Africa's foremost designers and artisans to bring you an exquisite shopping experience. \ Crafted to capture the full expression of the grapes from select vineyard sites, Fleur du Cap wines have great complexity with abundant fruit and flavour. With famous names the likes of La Coco C Food Purveyors, Moerkoffi Art, Design And Décor, and Simply House at the Pretoria market and Ceramic Factory, Firepetals jewellery and Queen of Tarts in Cape Town, the House and Leisure Night Markets offer everything from fashion to homeware and delicious food. Get ready for some gorgeous offerings from top-quality vendors. The Pretoria Night Market takes place at the Big Red Barn on Thursday, 27 November 2014 from 17h00, whilst the Cape Town Night Market takes place at Wembley Square 2 on Wednesday, 3 December 2014 from 16h30. Tickets cost between R40 and R70 per...

Huawei just launched two new flagship smartphones that are set to hit the African market early in 2015. The powerful 6-inch Ascend Mate 7 and  the 5.5-inch Ascend G7,both offer compelling features which are right on trend for the coming year. This fast growing consumer brand who recently entered the Interbrand Top 100 Global Best Brands list, being the first Chinese company to be recognized, also recently announced its sponsorship of the Ajax Cape Town Soccer team following its global soccer sponsorship strategy. Ascend Mate 7 Features The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 has a big screen The Ascend Mate7 has a slim 7,9mm, ergonomically curved design made of a strong aluminium alloy that weighs only 185g. The standard Ascend Mate7, single SIM model is offered with 2GB RAM and 16GB of on-board memory in either moonlight silver or obsidian black. The premium, 3GB RAM with 32GB memory is a Dual SIM device that is available in amber gold. Single-touch fingerprint tec...

Big Concerts has just announced that Phillip Phillips will be joining The Script on their South African tour dates in February 2015 in support of their new album ‘No Sound Without Silence’. Don’t miss out; catch them live in Cape Town on 4th February at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Durban on 6th February at ICC Durban Arena and Johannesburg on 7th February at Crocodile Creek. Presented by KFM, East Coast Radio, 947 and M-Net.  Philips Philips performing on the american idol stage ( Image sourced from http://www.billboard.com)  Phillip Phillips  is an American singer-songwriter who gained fame after winning the eleventh season of American Idol on May 23, 2012.His coronation song "Home", released after his win, became the best selling of all coronation songs.His debut album The World from the Side of the Moon was released on November 19, 2012His second album, Behind the Light, was released on May 19, 2014 Don’t miss him performing all his hit singles inc...

Replay changes the rules of denim by stretching the limits of the manufacturing process, and brings the concept to the fore by launching the Replay Hyperflex collection. An innovative product where the stretch denim experience attains new heights. Just one month after the official launch, top supermodel Kate Moss has fallen in love with Replay Hyperflex! Among the 3 fits and washes now available in store Kate Moss chose the LUZ, a super skinny five-pocket jean with an adherent fit from the hips all way down and a push-up effect bottom. As far as washing is concerned Kate chose a light and brilliant wash tone. Kate Moss wearing the Replay Hyperflex And they are hitting SA shores in December. The main features of Replay Hyperflex are 100% elasticity, incredible shaping performance and superior comfort. This means that Replay Hyperflex offers complete ease of motion, great shape retention - no sagging or deforming even after considerable wear; plus a luxurious feel. ...

The Banting pizza revolution is here! Col’Cacchio pizzeria is proud to introduce the brand new Banting pizza range on their new summer menu. Col’Cacchio pizzeria has always prided themselves on being innovative and responsive, constantly striving to cater to their customers’ many different dietary requirements. When customers countrywide started asking for ‘low-carb, high-fat’ dishes á la the Banting eating plan, their food development team was put to work and this brand new Banting pizza range now joins their vegetarian, vegan, wheat- and gluten-free options, and complements other Banting-friendly salads and antipasti on the menu. The low-carb, high-fat pizzas feature a smaller (21cm) base made from cauliflower, psyllium husks, egg, parmesan and seasoning. All are served with a Banting-style side salad of lettuce, carrots, cucumber, egg, parmesan and radish. Five of Col’Caccchio pizzeria’s favourites are now available on the new Banting base: Margherita - tomato, mozz...

We take a look at what testicular cancer is all about, how it can potentially affect fertility in males and the various options available to men who have won the battle against this disease. What is testicular cancer? •    A type of cancer that occurs in men’s testicles •    Young men are most at risk •    Early diagnosis can save your life. Even though testicular cancer is not very common, it is a serious concern for young men. It is the most common cancer among men aged 20–34. But if testicular cancer is found and treated early, it is usually curable, but the question is - how does testicular cancer and it’s treatment affect your ability to father a child? Intensive chemotherapy treatments may lengthen the process, but many testicular cancer survivors have fathered children naturally. Most men with testicular cancer who were fertile prior to being diagnosed are able to father children after treatment. The b...

Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park, Gauteng’s only crocodile farm, invites corporates and companies to go wild with their team building or year-end functions this year – literally! The park is fast becoming one of the most exciting attractions in South Africa, where visitors take part in thrilling activities such as holding a baby crocodile, touching exotic snakes and getting up close and personal with a tarantula! Located five minutes from Fourways in Johannesburg, Croc City also features the brand new and exciting Croc City Fly Over – the first Nile Crocodile Zip Line. Designed for the brave at heart, the zip line is a brand new adventure where visitors fly five metres above the ground over the crocodiles! Two slides of 75 meters each where you will be safely harnessed in to get a bird’s eye view of the crocodiles. It’s a thrilling way to really get to know your colleagues. Croc City’s Snake Shows give visitors the chance to learn about various snakes such ...

The Annual Fezile Dabi HIV/AIDS Benefit Concert is set to raise more funds this year as it marks its 11 th Year anniversary in 2014. The Fezile Dabi District Municipality was saddened by the death of former HIV/AIDS ambassador, Lesego Motsepe in early 2014. She was a South African actress best known as Letti in the popular soapie, Isidingo. AIDS Activist & speaker Criselda Kananda has been appointed as the new ambassador, as announced by Executive Mayor of Fezile Dabi Municipality, Cllr. Moeketsi Moshidi. The purpose of the events is to spread awareness about the existence of HIV/AIDS and how to be involved in fighting the diseases. This includes involving everyone within the community of the district and its neighbouring provinces while focusing on community involvement. The programme has attracted more people to participate since 2004,by reaching and capturing the attention through entertainment whilst educating and raising funds. The main concert returns ...

Pull out all the stops and make the signature J.C. Le Roux Méthode Cap Classique, Scintilla 2008, your first toast at the Franschhoek “Magic of Bubbles” Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, held from Saturday, 29 to Sunday, 30 November on the lawns of the Huguenot Monument. The luxuriously smooth and well-balanced Scintilla 2008, a gold medallist at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition, spent a minimum of five years on the lees to develop its rich complexity. A classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it evokes an air of elegance, beauty and sophistication, representing one of life’s finer pleasures. The Franschhoek “Magic of Bubbles” Cap Classique and Champagne Festival will showcase the entire range of J.C. Le Roux Cap Classiques amongst the line-up of Cape Classiques and Champagne, from the golden-hued, palate pleasing demi-sec, J.C. Le Roux La Vallée and its blushing alter ego, La Vallée Rosé, to the ultra-elegant  prestige cuvée, Scintilla. ...

Having hosted the largest electronic music festival in African history in 2014, Ultra South Africa™ is returning for its 2015 edition with even grander plans; kicking off with the announcement of a storming Phase One lineup! With over 40,000 attendees passing through the hallowed Ultra gates across the two-day event earlier this year, Ultra South Africa™ returns to the striking landscapes of Ostrich Farm in Cape Town and the Nasrec Expo Grounds in Johannesburg on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February 2015 respectively, with every intention of making history again! Headlining the First Phase are some of dance music’s most sought-after acts, with current DJ Mag #1 Hardwell set to make his first appearance at the festival alongside fellow debutants Armin van Buuren and Axwell^Ingrosso. Furthermore, firm favourite Martin Garrix will be returning to the grounds where he so memorably whipped the locals into a frenzy during his sets at the previous edition.  ...