Category Archives: Launches and Events

“Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” on Disney+

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Featuring stories from creators hailing from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe, “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” promises to take viewers on an unforgettable ride into Africa’s future, presenting visions of the continent as never before seen. 

The action-packed animated anthology draws on the continent’s rich and diverse histories and cultures to present 10 sci-fi and fantasy stories featuring bold and brave new worlds of advanced technology, aliens, spirits, and monsters. 

The 10 films are: “Stardust” (Ahmed Teilab, Egypt), “Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer” (Simangaliso “Panda” Sibaya and Malcolm Wopé, South Africa), “Hatima” (Terence Maluleke and Isaac Mogajane, South Africa), “Enkai” (Ng’endo Mukii, Kenya), “Moremi” (Shofela Coker, Nigeria), “Surf Sangoma” (Nthato Mokgata and Catherine Green, South Africa), “Mukudzei” (Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove, Zimbabwe), “First Totem Problems” (Tshepo Moche, South Africa), “Herderboy” (Raymond Malinga, Uganda) and “You Give Me Heart” (Lesego Vorster, South Africa).

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True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex in the City. Meet Candace Bushnell – The real Carrie Bradshaw

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I was so excited when this news popped into my in box!

Leading local show promoter and producer, Showtime Management, is bringing iconic author and creator of Sex and The City, Candace Bushnell, to South Africa in her acclaimed one-woman show “True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex in the City” for four special performances in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Starting at Montecasino’s Teatro on Friday, 22 September at 8pm followed by weekend performances on  Saturday 23 September at 3pm & 8pm and Sunday 24 September at 3 pm; thereafter the show then moves to Artscape Theatre Centre for four shows beginning on Friday 29 September at 8pm; Saturday to 30 September at 3pm and 8pm ending on Sunday 01 October at 3pm. Tickets are on sale at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za

In True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex in the City, the original Carrie Bradshaw takes us on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to Sex and The City to Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable philosophy through stories of fashion, literature, and sex while pouring Cosmos in Manolos.

From her arrival in New York City alone with $20 in her pocket, to working her way up the ladder, to secrets behind the creation of  SEX AND THE CITY and finding herself single again in her 50’s … the always provocative Candace Bushnell shares her fabulous philosophy through stories of fashion, literature, sex, and New York City, while pouring Cosmos in Manolos.

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Father’s Day Lunch at The Maslow in Sandton

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Let someone else fire up the braai for a change while your dad relaxes in style at The Maslow, Sandton to enjoy his Father’s Day lunch.

Set in lush green gardens, the four-star hotel in the heart of the Sandton business district is the ideal place to honour your dad and celebrate the paternal bond.

Live entertainment by George Sax & Sianne, a harmonious combination of live sax and vocals, will play in the background. 

“Join us for a legendary braai buffet feast, served in the Lacuna Bistro,” said The Maslow’s General Manager, Herman Swart. The three-course buffet includes salads such as watermelon, mint and feta; caprese salad with basil pesto; pomegranate Waldorf salad potato salad, mains of chargrilled fillet steak, game sosaties, BBQ chicken wings, garlic and herb chicken drumsticks and beef boerewors, with sides of corn on the cob, baked potatoes, pap, rice, chakalaka and seasonal vegetables.

“Finish your meal with delicious desserts like Malva pudding, perfect for the cool June temperatures, as well as koeksisters, key lime pie, American cheesecake squares and fresh fruit salad.”

*Full menu below

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:Sunday, 18 June 2023
TIME:13h00 – 16h00
COST:·       R595 per person·       R250 for kids aged 3 to 12·       Kids under 3, free
VENUE:Lacuna Bistro Maslow Hotel, SandtonCorner Grayston Drive & Rivonia Road
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Dad’s Day Out with WE ARE EGG and Legends Barbers

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To take the Father’s Day shopping experience to the next level, WE ARE EGG has partnered with Legends Barbers, renowned experts in grooming services. WE ARE EGG invites all their male-identifying shoppers to join them for the ultimate Dad’s Day Out. The talented barbers from Legends Barbers will be on-site, offering a range of services such as light trims, hairline or fade clean-ups and beard trims. While shoppers and their dads enjoy their grooming sessions, they will be treated to complimentary beers from Jack Black. 

Make this Father’s Day one to remember with WE ARE EGG! 

Visit their stores on the 16th and 17th of June 2023, from 12h00 to 16h00, in Rosebank, Johannesburg and Cavendish Square, Cape Town.  

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Introducing GRYND

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SA’s iconic youth radio station Y, the plug to all things young, fresh and on trend, is set to shake up Youth Month with the launch of its exciting new platform called GRYND.

As an innovative outlet for play and exploration, GRYND, is a conference created to help young people face the current economic challenges head on, by enabling the conversation of multiple income streams and advising how to creatively upscale ‘side hustles’ through various digital platforms.

With a series of high-impact masterclasses and panel discussions, the June 24th gathering at Atlas Studios promises to be the ultimate ‘meetup’ experience for young people to both share and acquire knowledge from each other and to spark meaningful conversations around entrepreneurship in a digital age through the lens of successful and creative young professionals, culture narrators and social media leaders.

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