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Fikile Mahlati, Keanu Moody, Cape Town’s latest “IT Girl” Joanne Prinsloo, Gedeão Da Cruz, Mapitso Thaisi and Siya Rambo On 23 November, Cape Town’s chic hotspot Zenith Sky Bar was the host to the  021 edition of the Playbook Hub Play Session. The mother city’s iconic Table Mountain was the perfect backdrop for the celebration of beautiful people, food, drink, and networking. Popular Radio 2000 host, Kia Johnson, and Good Hope FM’s Khanya Siyengo were among the invited guests who got their first peek into the online procurement platform, set to take the nation by storm. Playbook is a web-based booking platform that allows for creatives of all disciplines to showcase their specialized offerings at no cost to them. The platform allows users to contact them, their managers or agents for bookings, performances or the commissioning of work. Each aspect of the platform has been developed to allow businesses, corporates, event companies or private individuals a s...

Heineken®, the world’s leading international premium beer is continuing their call for the brave and encourage people to get out of their comfort zone. This weekend Heineken ® hosted an exclusive invite-only event as part of their #OpenYourCity campaign.  The event was held on Saturday, 18 November at the picturesque Views at 25 located in Morningside. Music on the day was provided by DJ Sphe and MS Cosmo to mention a few Guests in attendance were treated to a lovely afternoon that led to night consisting of good music, scrumptious food, good company and of course a cold premium beer in hand.   

When guests choose to wine and dine at The Caledon, they can be assured of the utmost quality and sufficient quantity, thanks to Darren Morgan, the newly appointed Food & Beverage Manager. Seeing the position as a new opportunity to grow, Darren snapped up the chance to help The Caledon deliver gastronomic satisfaction for the whole family at its three restaurants - be it casual dining at daVinci Restaurant,  à la carte eating at the Black Sheep Diner or  breakfasts and buffet dinners at the Blue Crane Restaurant.  Asked which celebrity he’d invite for dinner at one of The Caledon’s eateries, he sweetly said, his wife. As Food & Beverage Manager, he enjoys that no two days are ever the same and being able to make a difference to the way his team learns and performs by bringing fun into the workplace. When not at work, Darren enjoys cooking and braaing with friends and family. He is also currently learning to play musical instruments - maybe one da...

Be inspired this summer with the creamy texture of NOLA Mayonnaise, taking any dish from bland to creamy deliciousness without overpowering any of its ingredients. By adding a fresh and unique twist to the meals you love, South Africa’s much-loved mayonnaise brand will help you #CreateAStir by enhancing the flavour of your culinary creations with its creamy texture and delicious versatility. A Braai with a Twist No braai is complete without a Chicken Sosati and even this South African staple can be transformed with a dollop of NOLA Mayonnaise. Simply mix it with a tablespoon of curry powder and a handful of finely chopped apricots, and you will be sure to #CreateAStir as your guests make use of it as a dip for their perfectly cooked kebabs. Creamy but Healthy Be inspired to add a unique twist to the next salad you make by placing parboiled cauliflower, broccoli and cubed cheese blocks into a bowl. Blend a cup of creamy NOLA Mayonnaise with a quarter cup of Sweet...

As we hit summer, Fanta is bringing a funky new look to their bottle, the biggest change in the brand’s history to date. Fanta took this inspiration from the brand’s creative energy and will launch the new spiral bottle. The Spiral Bottle is an innovative and disruptive asymmetric design, reflecting the brand’s fruity, fun and vibrant nature. The bottle, replaces the traditional bubble design with a spiral version, that twists the plastic to form a unique, eye-catching shape, heralded by design groups as ‘super fresh’. The Spiral bottle is now available nationwide. The best part about the new spiral bottle is that the idea originally came from teens - the Creative Director of DrinkWorks in London invited a bunch of teens to get creative and the result was the beginnings of a funky new spiral bottle. “South Africa will be the first country on the African continent to have this new bottle on shelves, and therefore, we have customised all aspects of the campaign to fit loc...

Just in time to make it into Christmas stockings around SA, the MONOPOLY Durban Edition has hit local shelves! Having announced the game in May, Winning Moves, UK have worked around the clock on the board design and production to ensure that eager players can get their hands on the biggest and most loved property game in SA before the summer holidays hit! As always, the locations chosen to make it onto the final board design are iconic hotspots any visitor to Durban will know. These include uShaka Marine World, Kingsmead, Kings Park, The Pavilion centre and many more. “It brings us such joy to launch the regional games for MONOPOLY,” says Robert Osborne, Sales Manager for Winning Moves UK.  “To see the pride in people’s faces when they recognise the landmarks that they grew up with is always heart-warming and makes us love what we do even more.” The launch event will take place on Thursday 9 th November at The Pavilion and be attended by none other than Mr MONO...

Welkom  Catch the "kief" and cool Jonathan of Radio Raps for his latest show, at Goldfields Casino on 4 November. In his one man show, "Dingetjies en Goetijies", Johnathan hilariously covers all the crazy things that happen in life. For more information, visit: www.goldfieldscasino.com

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...