Category Archives: Launches and Events

Inaugural Mzansi Food & Drink Show

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Set to become one of South Africa’s biggest culinary extravaganzas, the inaugural Mzansi Food & Drink Show will rock the Kyalami International Convention Centre from 15 to 17 June 2024.

This is the brainchild of RX Africa, the company behind some of the country’s premiere events, including Decorex, Comic Con Africa, Africa Travel Week and FAME Week Africa, and the Ring of Fire Chilli Festival.

The three-day event will incorporate two previous independently held events, the popular Fire & Feast Meat Festival and the successful Coffee & Chocolate Expo, as well as three new additions – the Fine Food & Wine Show, the Bar & Good Spirits Showcase and the Mzansi Food Market.


Says Hanli Goncalves, Portfolio Director of the Mzansi Food & Drink Show: “As a foodie nation with vastly different dishes and tastes in the melting pot, South Africans are ready for a food and drink show of this stature and we will be serving up the biggest and the best culinary show on the African continent.”

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Johnny Gill is heading to South Africa

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Legendary R&B and soul singer, Johnny Gill, is heading to South Africa and set to captivate audiences with his live concerts at Sun City on Friday, 21 June and Time Square on Saturday, 22 June 2024.

Some fast facts about the American singer-songwriter and actor include:

·       He has sold over 15 million copies worldwide as a solo artist.

·       He is the sixth and final member of the R&B/pop group New Edition.

·       He was a member of the super group called LSG, with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat.

·       Gill has received two Grammy Award nominations: one with New Edition and one as a solo artist.

·       He has released eight solo albums, three albums with New Edition, two albums with LSG, and one collaborative album with Stacy Lattisaw.

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Relaunch and Grand Reopening of Rockets Bryanston: An Immersive Dining and Nightlife Experience

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Last week I attended the re-launch of Rockets in Bryanston, Johannesburg, ushering in a new era of luxury dining and nightlife with a spectacular revamp. Set to rival Ibiza with its cutting-edge design and unparalleled experience, the venue is poised to maintain their renowned status as the ultimate destination for culinary delights and a vibrant nightlife destination. 

A Phoenix has risen

After seven years as a beloved hotspot, Rockets Bryanston has undergone a complete transformation motivated by the desire to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving scene. “The inspiration for this revamp was a natural progression. Over time, we noticed many similarities from new competitors in terms of the elements of our design, making it crucial for us to innovate and set ourselves apart once again.”,” says the Rockets founder and CEO Sean Barber. “Our goal was to create something unique on every floor that couldn’t be replicated, bringing Rockets into a new era.”

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Plans Announced for Singularity Summit 2024

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I attended the media launch of Singularity South Africa the other day, and true to its promise to bring business leaders the latest innovations and bleeding edge breakthroughs in exponential technologies, Singularity South Africa has announced the plans for the upcoming Summit, that will return in physical format this year, in collaboration with Old Mutual. With over 1 500 delegates expected, the popular summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Continuing its strategic focus to future proof Africa and leverage the latest innovations to solve the global challenges, the first ten international and local speakers have been announced.

World-renowned cybersecurity expert, Jaya Baloo will return to the stage to share insights on guarding the digital frontier. The genius behind Stable Diffusion, Emad Mostaque, Founder of Stability AI, will address the future of decentralized and democratized AI. The food scientist, Arturo Elizondo who has made it his life’s mission to improve the global nutrition system, will tackle the future of protein in a plant-based ecosystem. Cathy Hackl, founder of Spatial Dynamics (USA) will deliver a keynote on immersion in the spatial web.

Jaya Baloo

Arturo Elizondo
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Woolworths Partners with the Good Life Show to Drive Sustainable Food Choices

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Woolworths is delighted to announce its partnership with The Good Life show.

The show brings together four dynamic events under one roof:

·         The Plant Powered Show – [Africa’s premier plant-based food, drink, and conscious living event]

·         Natural & Organic Show – [Powered by Nature]

·         The Free-from Show – [Embrace the alternatives]

·         SustainEx – [Live and love the sustainable life]

Recognising the global movement towards sustainability, environmental awareness, and the desire for making more informed decisions, The Good Life Show pioneered a fresh initiative and created a symposium which brings together a group of experts from the health, fitness, and wellness fields. This platform provides for all-encompassing information sharing session, featuring live demonstrations and interactive masterclasses, as well expert guidance on new and innovative product choices to suit a conscientious lifestyle.

As a responsible retailer, Woolworths makes it their business to understand the intricate link between what we consume and the health of our planet. The importance of making responsible and conscientious food choices, combined with sustainable business practices and the thoughtfully developed products on their shelves aligns perfectly with the objectives of the Good Life Show, so the partnership was born from a foundation of shared values.

“We are really excited to collaborate with the Good Life Show on what we believe is hugely important and stimulating subject matter when it comes to food, the planet and our people,” says Elizka Ferreira, Woolworths Head of Brand Communications for Foods. “At Woolworths we are always looking for new and interesting ways to improve on our offering, be it our processes or our products, and we’re sure this event will offer up some thoughtful ideas and ground-breaking practices for customers and businesses alike”.

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