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Heineken®, the world’s leading international premium beer, is urging South Africans to step out of their comfort-zones and explore their city. It’s far too easy to get caught in a rut – socializing with the same people, in the same places, out of comfortable habit. But it’s often the spontaneous nights out when one tries something new that the unexpected magic happens. Finding hidden gems within your city and rubbing shoulders with a new crowd. To kick start the movement, Heineken® is staging a series of epic city explorations in October and November in Joburg, Cape Town and Durban – and you will want to come along for the ride. Throughout the campaign there will be other events to allow a wider group to experience their City while the campaign will culminate in something really special. “When you open your city, you open your world, which is why we’re on a quest to inspire Heineken® fans to view their cities in a totally new light. We want to ignite the imagination ...

The countdown for this year’s well-established and much-anticipated Cell C Playing for Pink Ladies Invitational Polo, taking place on Saturday, 28 October 2017, has officially begun. Hosted at the prestigious Inanda Club, located in the heart of Sandton, this annual event promises to once again surprise and delight guests. Now in its third year, the occasion will see some of South Africa’s biggest A-listers, influencers, sports personalities and all round fashion enthusiasts painting the Inanda grounds in chic hues of pink - Pink Garden, to be exact – which is the theme of this year’s event. Guests in attendance can look forward to a day of pampering, gourmet food and drinks courtesy of Diageo and Ice Tropez, all set against the backdrop of an energetic polo match. Another much-anticipated highlight of the event is a special performance by the talented, multi-award winning Mafikizolo, as well as a spectacular show by the enigmatic female rapper, Rouge, who will be performing...

Hilton, a legend in the South African media industry and a recipient of the 2013 Comic’s Choice Lifetime Achiever Award. Throughout his long-standing career, he has doubled as a comedian and a recognised television personality. His star rose even further when he was appointed the host of the quirky talk shows Catch A Wake Up and Funny You Should Say That .  Many still recognise Hilton by his long-standing role as the sarcastic one-liner bartender, Larry, in the famous South African alcohol beverage commercial, an iconic role he pioneered for over 13 years. “We are truly honoured to, once again, be hosting Barry Hilton at our property. Hilton is one of the most recognised comedians in the country and he is a legend in his own right. He has kept the country entertained for more than three decades and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. The last time he took centre stage at The Caledon, the show was sold out and we are expecting a full house once again,” sa...

This year, Mugg & Bean will once again be bringing hope to the lives of children living with cancer, through its Cupcakes 4 Kids With Cancer fundraising initiative. As proud supporters since 2011, Mugg & Bean has to date raised over R 500 000 for this worthy cause. On September 1 st it will be adding to this amount with its Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer month , by selling their delectable lemon meringue cupcakes during the month of September at all Mugg & Bean restaurants in South Africa. These delicious lemon meringue cupcakes are available only during the month of September and proceeds will be donated to the Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer organisation. “This means that for every cupcake sold at any Mugg & Bean outlet nationwide, we will donate a portion of the sale to this worthy cause. With an estimated 250,000 new cases of children affected by cancer under the age of 20 worldwide, we have made it our mission to share more generously. Our support of Cupcakes...

It’s that time once again to prep your funny bones for another memorable night of endless laughter by the Queen of Comedy herself, Celeste Ntuli. After taking South Africa by storm with her renowned “Black Tax” show, Ntuli will be entertaining the crowd at Newcastle’s top entertainment destination, Blackrock Casino, on Saturday, 8 September 2017. “Celeste is a seasoned comedienne and a legend in her own right. She has broken many of the barriers and is a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated field,” says Blackrock Casino Marketing Manager, Candice Chetty. “I am a black woman who grew up in rural areas i n a middle class family so I have experienced Black Tax, which is what inspired the name of the show. I’ll be sharing my own experiences which I’m sure many people will relate to,” says Ntuli.  Ntuli is widely known as the Queen of Zulu Comedy and is the first ever local female comic to record a one-woman-show DVD. Seriously Celeste is a collection of her m...

Glamour and goodwill will come together on Saturday, October 28 for the third time at the Cell C Playing for Pink Ladies Invitational Polo 2017 which takes place at the exquisite Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg. The annual event, presented by Edith Unlimited, seeks to raise funds for Reach for Recovery in support of breast cancer awareness, while at the same time offering guests an incredible day of sportsmanship, entertainment, high-fashion, retail therapy and pampering. “Part of our role as pillars in our community is to offer our unfailing support to the women of our community who are in need. With one in every 26 women likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, it is up to us to come together to raise funds for those who do not have access to the support and care required to overcome this disease. The Cell C Playing for Pink Ladies Invitational Polo 2017 gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that makes us uniquely feminine, while taking a...

While double-tapping a perfect photo, placing a flattering filter over a moment and securing an admirable number of ‘likes’ online is certainly gratifying, can it really compare to the warmth and generosity of human interaction in the real world? Experts agree that while social media may have its place, it is no substitute for the joy of sharing generously of one’s time and attention. Mugg & Bean is a brand known for giving more, evidenced by their giant muffins and slices of cake, their bottomless coffee and hot chocolate and unhurried, relaxed atmosphere. This season, they are on a mission to bring the real meaning of sharing and generosity back to our everyday lives. “In today’s digital era, the very definition of sharing is becoming lost in the clutter of ‘likes’, filters and perfect camera angles,” says Mugg & Bean Marketing Executive, Jacquie Schultz. As patrons of Mugg & Bean well know, the simple act of meeting over a bottomless cup of coffee or an ...

50% off Movies@ Silverstar  is back for more thrilling family entertainment, offering any movie, at any time, on any day, for 50% less, until Thursday, 27 July 2017. Rewards cardholders, including new sign ups, get even bigger and better discounts: ·          Gold members get 65% off ·          Platinum members get 75% off ·          Black members get 80% off 50% discount also applicable to Pensioner’s and Children’s ticket prices. Catch the latest blockbuster movies@ Silverstar this July: ·          Spider-Man: Home Coming – 07 July ·          War for the Planet of the Apes – 14 July ·          Captain Underpants – 21 July

The World Surf League (WSL) Corona Open J-Bay wrapped up last week with Brazil’s Filipe Toledo walking away with the crown, and deservedly so. He beat CT rookie Frederico Morais (PRT) in the final heat. J-Bay, stop No. 6 of 11 on the 2017 Championship Tour, was graced with flawless conditions, resulting in barrier-breaking performances by the world’s best surfers, eight perfect 10-point rides and no shortage of drama. Besides the world-class surfing, shark sightings, and enough twists and turns (in and out of the water), to keep even the most jaded spectator enthralled, Corona ran their Escape Route campaign to entrench their first year of being title sponsors, and it was a massive success.  Corona partnered with four budding influencers, stylist Boogy, lifestyle blogger Twiggy, photographer Paris Bueller and Athlete Matt Bromley. As part of their #ThisIsLiving mantra the four influencers were taken out of their comfort zones for a #CoronaEscapeRoute adventure of a...

Proximity is one of the most highly anticipated surf movies to launch in 2017.  Presented by Taylor Steele, Proximity is described as “a visceral portrait of modern surfing”.  The film follows eight of the best surfers in the world as they tour the globe searching for the best waves in new and exotic locations.  Four of the surfers are legends of the industry and four up and comers, and the cast list includes such luminaries as Kelly Slater, John John Florence, Shane Dorian and Albee Layer.  Also Stephanie Gilmour, six-time women’s champion, plus Rob Machado and Craig Anderson.  Taylor Steele himself has been named one of surfing’s “ten most influential people”, and he brings decades of experience to this project, and a unique viewpoint aimed at challenging the public’s perception of surfing as an art. Corona is the title sponsor of the 2017 Corona Open J-Bay, and opened their spiritual home, Casa Corona, last week to play host to various events ...

Following the success of the first Bavarian Chrismtas in July Festival, Silverstar is bringing you another instalment of this winter spectacle.  From Friday, 30 June to Sunday, 02 July, The Globe will be transformed into a typical Bavarian town square over the Christmas season, complete with a traditional Oompah band. Warm up to mouth-watering foods, a comprehensive collection of cold beverages and great family entertainment. “The festival at Silverstar will resemble a Christmas experience synonymous with many Western European countries, marked by the distinct sound of the tuba and trombone from the Oompah band,” notes Sanele Ntombela, Marketing Manager at Silverstar. The line-up will also include great South African bands who will be bringing local flavour to the Christmas in July festivities. The Dixie Hillbillies, a local folk-rock band, as well as one of the hottest Afrikaans-punk bands in the country, Beeskraal, will be providing great entertainment at the festi...

Never before has the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final been more accessible to South African football fans than when Heineken® brought the game to Soweto. On Saturday 3rd June, Heineken® hosted a live screening of the competition at Nasrec, near South Africa’s home of football, Soccer City. Guests witnessed first-hand the battle between Juventus and Real Madrid. Juventus had already captured the Scudetto and Coppa Italia, meaning just Real Madrid stood between them and history as the ninth team to win the treble. At what can only be described as a world class viewing experience, Heineken® fans saw Real Madrid take the ultimate championship title in the closely-contested game. Those lucky enough to win tickets to the live screening were hosted by Kamza and local soccer legend, Lucas Radebe while AKA, pro, Ms Cosmo and other great acts entertained the fans. “Heineken® is an international premium brand and UCL is a premium soccer league, which is why for the...

The biggest  problem  civilians and members of communities face, is quick and effective reporting and resolution of emergency situations. To date, South Africa has no centralised national number to dial for all emergency types.  iER has launched a new app to combat this problem and can be downloaded and operated from any smartphone for free. Once the app’s alert button has been activated, the app immediately notifies trained iER call centre staff, pinpoints the user’s exact GPS location and sends a distress signal to the user’s pre-determined support group of family or friends.  With the push of a single button an iER app user will:                    •     receive a response call from a trained iER call centre agent within one minute;                 ...

Pietermaritzburg’s top entertainment destination, Golden Horse Casino, played host to the eagerly anticipated 55th Tsogo Sun Sprint on Saturday, 27 May 2017. The event attracted some of the local who’s who, as well as out of towners, for a day of glamour and competitive horse-racing. Attendees kicked the day off in style and were treated to a fashion show showcasing this year’s fashion competition entrants’ creative flair. This annual competition serves to encourage and challenge upcoming and established designers alike to show off their finest design skills. This year’s theme was “Unrein your Style” and did not disappoint the audience gathered around the catwalk. The competition categories were broken down into Most Striking Couple, Classic Race Wear – Female and Male and Exceptional Race Day Hat or Fascinator – the winner of each category walked away with a R5 000 cash prize, while the runners up each walked away with their share of the R40 000 cash pool present...