Category Archives: South Africa

Global Comedy Sensation, Russell Peters, Returns to South Africa in 2024

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After four years, iconic comedian Russell Peters brings his unique brand of humour back to South Africa in 2024 for a 3-city tour around the country.

Peters has solidified his place in the comedy hall of fame with his unparalleled ability to connect with diverse audiences. From his early days performing in local clubs to becoming a global sensation, Peters has a knack for weaving hilarious tales from his own life and South Africans can catch Russell Peters: Live on 9th February at Durban ICC, 10th February at SunBet Arena Time Square, Pretoria and 11th February at GrandWest, Cape Town.


Tickets will go live on Ticketpro soon. Register with the Blu Blood Royalty Club to get Early Bird access: https://tinyurl.com/BBRoyaltyClub.


Russell Peters has come a long way from the 19-year-old doing stand-up at open mics in Toronto. With a career spanning decades, he has set attendance records at venues all around the world, was named one of Rolling Stones’ 50 Best Comics of All Time, released numerous comedy specials and has several awards under his belt for his hosting, producing and acting talents.

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Get Your Personal Affairs Into Gear For The New Year

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As we personally develop with each new year, we should investigate new ways of maintaining and organising our personal affairs. 

This could include ensuring your car insurance is up to date, checking the interest rate on your investment accounts, evaluating your retirement planning journey, pre-booking your six-month cleanings at the dentist, ensuring that you’ve opened a savings account for your next holiday, or booked an appointment to update your will.

The list of personal affairs to attend to each year can seem daunting if you factor in small things like the burst lightbulb that needs changing, on top of everything else. Consider making a top five list, of areas such as finances, healthcare, career, fun, and even friends and family to help you prioritise and stay on top of things. 

Here are four ways to help you plan your personal affairs for 2024. 

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10 Simple Tips To Owning Your Compact Living Space

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So, just how compact are today’s living spaces?

I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment with an open plan kitchen, dining and living area.

The typical Micro or Studio apartment is a single room — no larger than between 20 – 40 square metres — that combines a bedroom and dining room with a small kitchenette and bathroom. Small, yes, but not impossible for us to make these living spaces stand out.

“Like all our developments, one of the most attractive features of a Micro apartment is how it enables lifestyle. Due to their central location, they work best in the realm of a ‘15-minute city’ concept. These apartments enable easy access to co-working spaces, restaurants, bars, and other aspects of vibrant city life that together contribute to a healthier, happier, and more socially engaged lifestyle,” says Van Embden.

Here are ten ways you can make your own compact living space original, just like you.

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‘Aunty Merle – Things Get Real’ Comes To Johannesburg

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Following hot on the stiletto heels of the smash hit musical comedy, Aunty Merle It’s A Girl, Marc Lottering and a dynamic cast return to the stage with the hit sequel Aunty Merle Things Get Real from 16 February to 3 March 2024 at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

Two years have gone by since we last visited Aunty Merle on Belgravia Road and things are about to get real…really real!  Aunty Merle Abrahams has survived Covid-19 and lockdown and is navigating her way through the darkness of loadshedding.  But now her loving husband, Dennis, is keeping a secret from her.  One which is about to turn Merle’s world upside down.  Her spirits may sink even lower than her sunken lounge.

“When I started creating this story, the world found itself in a delicate space post-Covid, along with South Africa facing its own burning issues.  The challenge was to acknowledge the realities of the world Aunty Merle was living in but to also keep the audience laughing,” shares Lottering on where he drew inspiration for the new offering.

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Michael Jackson HIStory Tribute Concert

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Start 2024 at the Joburg Theatre with the Michael Jackson HIStory tribute concert on stage at the iconic Mandela Theatre from 18 January to 04 February for ten performances only at 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with 2pm performances on Sundays. This spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honours the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Tickets are on sale at www.joburgtheatre.com

Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days as a member of the Jackson 5, his ground-breaking theatrics in the 80’s and his continued domination of Pop culture into the 21st century.

Songs include Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat It, ABC, Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, Human Nature, PYT, They Don’t Really Care About Us and many more.

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