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Rand Show 2013 set to be another knock-out!!!

2013-03-22T03:16:00.001-07:00

Easter isn't only synonymous with the Easter Bunny. If it's Easter in Gauteng, you know it's Rand Show time, SA's biggest and most-entertaining family-friendly expo.

Each year, the Rand Show commits to bringing visitors fun, exciting, and exclusive entertainment, and this year is no different. New and exclusive to the Rand Show 2013 is "Snow World", a magical winter wonderland complete with a 40m real-snow ski ramp, a solid-ice toboggan slide, and snow-covered Alpine village setting.

Anyone who loves cars is in for a treat at the Rand Show's Festival of Motoring, which will showcase over 150 muscle cars, racing cars, off-road racing machines, classics, and dragsters. There's also the extreme motoring stunt extravaganza, "Atomic Junkies". Daredevil drifting superstars, Jim McFarlane and Mikey Skelton, present this motoring spectacular of extreme sports, with drifting, freestyle motocross and rally stunt sequences. They'll also be offering visitors a chance to experience a "suicide ride" on the full drifting track, guaranteeing a ride that's faster and even more hair-raising than usual.

There'll be more extreme stunts in the popular "Man vs Machine", an extreme bike show which pits the pedal power of five-times national trials bike champion, Dylan Victor, against the petrol power of multiple national champion and motorcycle trials legend, Brian Capper.

The International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) of South Africa is back with its ear-splitting car-sound and performance challenges, giving visitors a real display of souped-up car performance.

Catch four free circus performances each day, and see lionesses, elephants, and acts of daring by stunt rider, Eldavido, in the Globe of Death. There's more animal action when Snake Bite Jones returns with his enthralling snake and reptile shows. There'll also be plenty of feathery flying at the Free-flight Bird Show, where vultures, Harris hawks, owls and even a channel-billed toucan will delight the crowds.

The Rand Show kicks off on Thursday 28 March, and runs for five days to Monday, 1 April 2013. Gates open each day at 9am and close at 6pm, although the show will remain open until 7pm. Tickets: R100 for adults, R50 for pensioners over 65, R50 for teens aged 13-16, R20 for kids aged 6 to 12, and FREE for children under six. Tickets are available at the gates or through Computicket.

MTN SAMA 2013 Nominee List

2013-03-20T06:33:00.001-07:00

MTN SAMA 2013 Nominee List

BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC ALBUM
1. George Maluleke – Magolongwani
2. Shabalala Rhythm – Please Call Me
3. Soul Brothers – Isiphithiphithi
4. Dr. Thomas Chauke – Shimatsatsa No.31
5. Zozo & Sangere Superbeat- Mabindu Vol 14
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BEST CLASSICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
1. Maria Du Toit & Nina Schumann – Luminous Shade
2. CH2 – CH2 Guitar Duo Live with the UP Symphony Orchestra
3. Derek Gripper – One Night On Earth
4. Guy B***ery – To Disappear In Place
5. Nibs van der Spuy & Guy B***ery – In The Shade of the Wild Fig
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BEST JAZZ ALBUM
1. Herbie Tsoaeli – African Time
2. Kyle Shepherd – South African History IX
3. Lindiwe Maxolo – Time
4. Steve Dyer – Ubuntu Music
5. Tutu Puoane – Breathe
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BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
1. BlackByrd – Strong
2. Elvis Blue – Journey
3. Freshlyground – Take Me to the Dance
4. Lira – The Captured Tour Concert Film
5. Nianell – My Heart
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BEST AFRICAN ADULT ALBUM
1. Bongeziwe Mabandla – Umlilo
2. Camagwini – Re-Birth
3. Kelly Khumalo – The Past, The Present, The Future
4. Maleh- Step Child
5. Nomfusi – Take Me Home
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BEST CONTEMPORARY FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
1. Jonathan Butler – Grace and Mercy
2. Retief Burger, Helmut Meijer, Neil Büchner, Louis Britz – In Verwondering
3. Loyiso – Love Complete
4. Ntokozo Mbambo – Filled
5. Retief Burger – Luidkeels Dieper
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BEST TRADITIONAL FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
1. Hlengiwe Mhlaba – Abba Baba
2. Rebecca – Live in Concert
3. Thulile Mbili – My Home-Heaven
4. Spirit Of Praise Vol. 4
5. Winnie Mashaba – Bophelo Ke Leeto
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BEST ROCK ALBUM
1. Arno Carstens – Atari Gala
2. Desmond & The Tutus – MNUSIC
3. Prime Circle – Evidence
4. The Plastics – Pyramid
5. Zebra & Giraffe – The Wisest Ones
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BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
1. Bittereinder – Die Dinkdansmasjien
2. Fetish – Little Heart
3. iScream & The Chocolate Stix – The Paradox
4. Tailor – The Dark Horse
5. Yoav – Blood Vine
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BEST POP ALBUM
1. ChianoSky – Hungry
2. Kurt Darren – In Jou Oë
3. Lloyd Cele – No Limits
4. Snotkop – Oppas
5. Toya Delazy – Due Drop Deluxe
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BEST DANCE ALBUM
1. Black Coffee – Africa Rising
2. DJ Pepsi – Royal House Collection Vol. 2
3. DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota – Dinaledi
4. Oskido – I Believe
5. Pascal & Pearce – Passport 2.0
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BEST RAP ALBUM
1. Khuli Chana- Lost in Time
2. Last Days Fam – Eternal Effect
3. PRO – Continua
4. ProVerb – Fourthwrite
5. Reason – Audio3D
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BEST R&B / SOUL / REGGAE ALBUM
1. Kabomo – Memory Remains
2. Khaya – For You
3. Lulu Dikana – This is the Life
4. The Muffinz – Have you Heard?
5. Zaki Ibrahim – Every Opposite
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BEST MASKANDI ALBUM
1. Ichwane Lebhaca – Inkunzi Yomthakathi
2. Imithente – Vuka Mathambo
3. Ntombethongo – Thokozile
4. Phuzekhemisi – Bayede Zulu
5. Zero Khumalo – O Sugar Daddy
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BESTE KONTEMPORÊRE MUSIEK ALBUM
1. Bobby van Jaarsveld – Wat Geld Nie Kan Koop Nie
2. Jay & Liane – Bonnie En Clyde
3. Juanita du Plessis – Jy Voltooi My
4. Romanz – Hou Vas
5. Theuns Jordaan – Roeper
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BEST KWAITO ALBUM
1. Bhar – Morning Bang
2. Kabelo – Immortal Vol. 2
3. L’Vovo Derrango – The Headmaster
4. Professor – The Orientation
5. Teddybears – Teddybears
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BEST COLLABORATION
1. Lloyd Cele Feat. Fresh, Euphonik, & Slikour – Louder!
2. Riot Feat. Zahara – Thetha Nami
3. Shabalala Rhythm Feat. Oliver Mtukudzi and DJ Tira – Please Call Me
4. V. Underground Feat. Mishka – Gelo Wandi
5. Zahara Feat. Leroy Bell & Soweto Gospel Choir – Hold On (Bambelela)
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BEST LIVE DVD
1. Black Coffee – Africa Rising
2. Lira – The Captured Tour Concert Film
3. The Parlotones – Dragonflies and Astronauts
4. Huisgenoot Skouspel – Huisgenoot Skouspel 2012
5. Zahara- THe Beginning LIVE
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. Benza – Jealousy by AKA
2. Salomon Ligthelm – Hello Sweet World by Gangs Of Ballet
3. Warwick Allan – Evidence by Prime Circle
4. Jolyon Ellis – Attack Of The Hadedas by Spoonfeedas
5. Claudio Pavan – Honey Spiders by The Parlotones
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BEST PRODUCER
1. Mike Beling – Strong by Blackbyrd
2. Crighton Goodwill – Hungry by ChianoSky
3. Theo Crous – Evidence by Prime Circle
4. Theo Crous – Journey Through The Shadows by The Parlostones
5. Jax Panik – Due Drop Deluxe by Toya Delazy
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BEST ENGINEER
1. Christopher Tuck – Lucid Alive And Dreaming by Macstanley
2. Mark Beling – Strong by Blackbyrd
3. Crighton Goodwill – Hungry by ChianoSky
4. Jake Odendaal – Night of Light Die Beste Van Joe Nieman by ChianoSky
5. Marius Marais – Huisgenoot Skouspel 2012
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REMIX OF THE YEAR
1. Zynne Sibika – Istokvel by DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota
2. Chris Sen – 2012 Change The World by RJ Benjamin
3. DJ Kent – Thinking About You Ft. Zonke – DJ Kent Remix by Theo Kgosinkwe
4. Pascal & Pearce – Heart – Pascal & Pearce Remix by Toya Delazy
5. ClassyMenace – Pump It On – ClassyMenace Remix by Toya Delazy
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Kelly Khumalo – The Past, The Present, The Future
2. Khuli Chana – Lost In Time
3. Maleh – Step Child
4. Ntokozo Mbambo – Filled
5. The Muffinz – Have you Heard?
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DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
1. Blackbyrd – Strong
2. Desmond & The Tutus – MNUSIC
3. DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota – Dinaledi
4. Freshlyground – Take Me to the Dance
5. The Muffinz – Have you Heard?
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FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. ChianoSky- Strong
2. Kelly Khumalo – The Past, The Present, The Future
3. Lulu Dikana – This is the Life
4. Maleh – Step Child
5. Ntokozo Mbambo – Filled
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MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Arno Carstens – Atari Gala
2. Elvis Blue – Journey
3. Khuli Chana – Lost In Time
4. ProVerb – Fourthwrite
5. Reason – Audio3D
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NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
1. Bongeziwe Mabandla – Umlilo
2. Khaya – For You
3. Tailor – The Dark Horse
4. The Muffinz – Have you Heard?
5. Toya Delazy – Due Drop Deluxe
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MTN SAMA RECORD OF THE YEAR
1. Fans can SMS up to a maximum of 10 times per mobile number, each vote counts and could make the crucial difference in who walks away with the MTN SAMA!
2. Voting details to be announced at a later stage.
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TRACKS - ARTIST
Wa Muhle - B.O.P
Father To Be - Black Motion
Walking Away - ChianoSky
Stokvel - DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota
I Deserve - Donald
Lifeline - Elvis Blue
Bosso - HHP
Colour of You - Kabomo
Move - Khaya
Still - Liquideep
Hero - Lloyd Cele
Heavenly Sent - MiCasa
Tsa Mandebele - Oskido
Thetha Nami - Riot
Kulungile Baba - Sfiso Ncwane
Wake Up - Teargas
Love Is In The Air - Toya Delazy
Umthwalo - Zahara
Feelings - Zonke

Khumbul'ekhaya back with a BANG...

2013-02-13T03:14:00.001-08:00

Khumbul’ekhaya returns to the small screen complete with a new refreshed look!

Starting Wednesday 13^th February 2013, at 21h00, Mzansi Fo Sho viewers will be introduced to a totally revamped Khumbul’ekhaya! The popular social reality series returns to the small screen featuring an exciting brand new look and feel!

This season of Khumbul’ekhaya will see presenter, Andile Gaelesiwe, located in a new set and playing host to guests in-studio.

The off-screen activities of the show, including the search process for missing people and follow-up work done by social welfare officers, will be shared with the viewers via mobile and a dedicated show’s website amongst other social media platforms. All these changes will not affect the content of the show as it will continue to tell remarkable Mzansi stories of families as they set out on a quest to re-unite and bring healing.

The show's presenter, Andile.

“One of the most exciting features of the new show will be the added element of immediacy, which will give viewers live access to the show via calls into the studio,” comments Vukile Madlala – the Channel’s Publicity Manager.

Don’t miss the return of Khumbul’ekhaya starting Wednesday 13 February 2013, at 21h00 – exclusive to SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho!

State of the Nation Address: Courtesy of Anele Mdoda

2013-02-12T06:23:00.000-08:00

Max Sisulu (Speaker of the National Assembly) & Anele Mdoda

Radio and TV personality Anele Mdoda strides into Parliament’s inner sanctum; its National Assembly, as Parliament prepares to present its annual red carpet, full honors ceremony known as the State of the Nation Address (SoNA).

Invited in, no less, by the very ones who are calling the nation to Order: Mr. Max Sisulu Speaker of the National Assembly, and Mr. Mninwa Mahlangu, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.

And that is not all, the head of parliamentary protocol Alexander Stander, parliamentary spokesperson, Luzuko Jacobs, GCIS’s Liezil Cerf, and the carriers of the parliamentary symbols, Regina Mhlomi and Vincent Shabalala reveal the behind the scenes stories of this national event. Nik Rabinowitz swings by too and all of that before Anele gets Jesse Duarte on the phone for a little girl talk.

So join Anele Mdoda, on SABC 1 on Tuesday, 12 February 2013 at 21h00. You can also join the Twitter Queen and her 100 thousand tweet followers who all want to know what the SoNA’s means to the youth.

SA Arts Journalism Awards

2013-02-02T01:54:00.000-08:00

The National Arts Festival and Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) are calling for entries to the South African Arts Journalism Awards. The awards will be presented for the first time in 2013.

Festival CEO Tony Lankester says: “The awards will recognise journalistic practice across all media platforms - print, online and broadcast.” He added that the arts sector “needs robust, healthy, insightful and articulate commentary and criticism from the media to keep it moving forward”.

The awards will identify excellence, expertise and creativity. In doing so, they will promote the practice of arts and cultural journalism, strengthen its national profile and celebrate its importance, range, diversity, fluidity and vitality.

Gold and Silver awards will be made in the following categories:

- Reviewing
Reviews of theatre, music, visual/plastic arts, dance, literature, film, comedy or any other arts and culture phenomenon.

- Features
These may include interviews and profiles, behind-the-scenes stories, arts-related investigative journalism or other forms of arts and culture reportage in any medium.

- Opinion pieces
Comment, analysis and provocation – in any medium – relating to specific artistic disciplines, the arts sector more broadly or arts-related policy and business stories.

Professor Chris Thurman has been invited by the organisers to convene an independent panel of judges who, apart from the above categories, may also choose to nominate recipients for the following awards:

- Best New Voice

- Special Contribution to Arts Journalism

- Best New Media Exponent

- Arts Photography

- Special Merit Award

Winners will be announced during the course of this year’s National Arts Festival and a range of cash prizes will be awarded. Additionally, one journalist will be awarded the opportunity to travel to the vibrant Amsterdam Fringe in September, from where they will report on South African productions being presented at that Festival as part of the World Fringe Alliance showcase.

Idols SA auditions kick off in Cape Town this weekend

2013-01-30T02:50:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year boys and girls... M-Net and Mzansi Magic, co-producers of Idols SA Season 9, are reminding Cape Town singers not to miss the chance of becoming South Africa's next shining superstar. The Cape Town auditions are taking place this week Saturday, 2 February at the Grandwest Entertainment World. And if my memory serves me well... Cape Town never disappoints when it comes to talent.

Even the Idols SA spokesperson, Lani Lombard agrees: "We can't wait to see what the Cape Town queues will deliver, The Mother City has produced the most Idols singers to date, but last year Cape Town's reputation got a bit of a knock when only one singer made it to the Top 10. We're challenging Cape Town to regain their status as the country's Idols capital. You will only know if your material can make it all the way to the top if you take that first step … to the audition venue!"

South African citizens between the ages of 16 and 30 (on the day of their audition) are eligible to enter Idols SA Season 9. Those younger than 18 have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian and all contestants will be asked to present their ID documents at the registration, which will take place on the day of auditioning. Musical instruments will again be allowed in the audition room.

Proverb

But how do you ensure that you stand out from the crowd? Idols SA Executive Producer and Director, Gavin Wratten, shares some tips: "Think about why you buy a CD or download a song, something about that artist connects with you and it’s normally a combination of looks, attitude and voice. Make sure you're prepared; forget about the judges; and just give it your all."

Singers are also advised to bring along water and food, as the wait can be long and tiring.

More auditions will be held at the following venues on these dates:
Saturday, 16 February – Soweto: Soweto Theatre

Saturday, 2 March – Durban: Playhouse

Saturday, 23 March – Johannesburg: Sandton Convention Centre

To stay on top of Idols news, follow Idols SA on Twitter @IdolsSA and the official Idols Facebook page at “Idols South Africa”.

Good Luck peeps!!!

ONE GOSPEL GOES CLASSIC...

2013-01-25T06:37:00.000-08:00

ONE Gospel brings you a chance to grab the best seat in the house at some of the the most legendary Gospel concerts of the last decade.

DStv channel 331 is launching a new music hour from 29 January at 14:00 called Classic Concerts. Each slot will feature performances from Gospel artists that are as memorable as they are timeless.

Classic Concerts to look out for this February include the Chicago Mass Choir (29 Jan), Alvin Slaughter (5 Feb), Byron Cage (12 Feb).

Classic Concerts airs on your screens on the 29^th of January at 14:00 channel 331 DStv. With repeats Friday, 1^st Feb at 9am, Saturday 2^nd Feb at 7am and Sunday 3^rd of Feb at 3pm.

INDUSTRY VACANCIES / CLASSIFIEDS

2013-01-15T00:22:00.001-08:00

· If you are looking for an intership and you have a diploma or a degree in Media related studies; this may be a great opportunity for you. SABC is offering Internship opportunities for 2013 in various fields of study. Check link: http://bit.ly/SwneNK
Closes on 21 January 2013

· Looking for solid experienced camera operator for work in Qatar, experience essential, no chancers please, 16 jan to 20 feb, chris@cinesky.co.za

· Looking for an Afrikaans speaking person to be a voice over artist for an interesting Afrikaans/Nama documentary that is to air this year in March. The documentary is about Khoisan being the first indigenous people. Auditions on the 16 January at 10:00. NEMISA 21 Girton Road, Parktown...

For more info: productions@nemisa.co.za

· · Junior to Mid level editor to join Hack Media for a full time position. FCP or Premier Pro experience is a must. Any DSLR and animation experience is a bonus. For more info: jarredbeaton@ gmail.com

· Stellenbosch - Looking for extras to play as patients in a hospital scene this coming Saturday. Please send your photo AND contact details to thomasextras@gmail.com

· · CALLING TRANSCRIBERS
Looking for transcription costs for video with embedded timecode to log sheet, some English to English and some isiXhosa to English. Footage is in Cape Town and Durban but can be shipped (almost) anywhere.

· Afrikaans Actors required: Johannesburg / Centurion.

Male 20 - 33

Female 17 - 30

Please send your email address and a picture to production@mimeticorp.com

· Looking for a producer based in Eastern Cape with documentary experience for 2 possible documentaries this year. Would be good if you can shoot (5dMk3) as well.

For more info: mariusvangraan@mac.com

· Looking to hire an HD Live Graphics system from 21 January for 11 days. (JHB) Email me at ilana @ onairmedia.tv if you have anything, or if you know of a dealer or facility that might have one to hire. (prefer Deko, Inscriber, XPression, PP Clarity, or Chyron)

To have any of your vacancies or classifieds posted: mpho@showbizprod.co.za

Orange AFCON SOUTH AFRICA 2013 Opening Ceremony Set to Dazzle…

2013-01-14T23:24:00.000-08:00

The Orange AFCON SOUTH AFRICA 2013 is without doubt the talk of the town; or the continent

for that matter; and with only a few days to go, the stage is set for the Opening Ceremony of

2013’s most exciting soccer tournament – the 29th Edition of the Orange Africa Cup of

Nations SOUTH AFRICA 2013. The Opening Ceremony, starting at 16h00 on January 19th,

precedes the kick-off match at the National Stadium and promises to be a dazzling spectacular

of African pride! Rehearsals boast a cast of more than 520 dancers, singers, stilt walkers

and gymnasts. The Opening Ceremony fully intends to live up to the theme “Celebrate Africa –

The Beat at Africa’s Feet”.

The team behind the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, enlisted by the Local Organising

Committee (LOC), boasts an impressive arsenal of South Africa’s finest live-production talent -

event production company VWV Group, are renowned for the dazzling technical and

production mastery they displayed in delivering the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Opening

and Closing Ceremonies.

“As the LOC, we were very clear in our brief to the production company” explains the LOC

Chief Communications Officer, Sipho Sithole “We instructed them to deliver an event that will

raise Africa to its feet through an artistic and creative display that would showcase Africa at

her finest, in all our beauty, diversity, and of course, celebrate our sporting prowess. They have responded with a creative that we can truly describe as spectacular, and is reflective of an

event that is truly African – they’ve done us all proud. “

The theme lives through the ceremony’s various performance elements – from performing artists,

to the vibrantly outfitted traditional & contemporary dancers, & cultural elements creatively

inserted into the event, ‘Celebrate Africa – The Beat at Africa’s Feet’ reverberates throughout.

Clever usage of the unlikeliest instruments from women pounding the traditional mortar & pestle,

to larger-than-life African beadwork as performance art, and giant drums powered by tumbling acrobats, skillfully combined with the rhythm pounded out by the dancers – all work to create a dramatic sound and visual effect. The beat of African drums is a constant refrain, creatively

woven through the different aspects of the show.

“Creatively, we wanted to present a showcase that lived out the theme, and celebrated the

different aspects that make us unique as Africans – all in a world-class ceremony,” explains

VWV’s Jameson Hlongwane, opening ceremony project director “Equally importantly, the event

had to represent us as a soccer-loving continent. To do this, we obviously had to bring some of

our finest performers on board. They’ve been rehearsing their hearts out for months now, and

the results are mind-blowing! We can hardly wait for everyone to see it, it’s a truly incredible spectacle!”

That said, there is little doubt that the Opening Ceremony will be a dazzling display of the colours, sounds and rhythms that make us uniquely African. Saturday, January 19th 2013 is the date. The National Stadium –Soweto, the place. The teams – South Africa’s Bafana Bafana versus Cape Verde, and Angola vs Morocco – come Celebrate Africa - The Beat at Africa’s Feet!

Montana Finale Special

2013-01-14T06:37:00.000-08:00

The second season of Montana is coming to an end this Tuesday, 15 January 2012 at 20H30pm. Mzansi fo sho will showcase a special 1 hour epsiode as we reach th e climax of mzansi's favorite drama series.
The KCC is in a world of trouble when Vuks maliciously cancels the headline act. Malusi is thrown out by his father, leaving Luyanda distraught. The voting ends and a new mayor is announced. Will Dalene’s dreams come true?

Patrick’s showdown with Malusi leads to a potentially fatal decision by Luyanda. Vatiswa’s mistake comes back to haunt her and Noli – in the form of Charles. Victor supports Noli – but can anyone do anything to help the KCC now?

SABC 1 CHANGES DURING AFCON

2013-01-14T05:58:00.000-08:00

AFCON 2013 is here and SABC1 – the home of Soccer – will play a perfect host to this continental soccer tournament starting with the opening ceremony on Saturday 19 January and, ending in fine style with the final game scheduled for Sunday 10 February 2013.Mzansi Fo Sho viewers will be taken on a fun-filled African soccer journey where they will be able to watch the AFCON games lives. SABC1 will screen a total of 28 AFCON matches.

Major changes will be effected to the normal SABC1 schedule to accommodate the soccer spectacle. The 16h30 – 24h00 timeslots will be mainly affected by these changes, which are meant to ensure that viewers do not lose out on their favourite shows during the tournament. Key shows that will be mainly affected by these exciting developments include the following: Generation; The Bold & The Beautiful; Nguni News; Zone 14; Real Goboza; Selimathunzi, and Friends Like These.

The good news for viewers is that our sister channel, SABC2, has agreed to temporarily accommodate some of SABC1’s key shows on its schedule in their usual timeslots for the duration of the tournament.
SABC1 shows will be carried as follows on the SABC2 schedule during the AFCON tournament:
o 17h45 – Siswati/Ndebele News Bulletin
o 18h00 – The Bold & The Beautiful
o 19h30 – The Xhosa/Zulu News Bulletin
o 20h00 – Generations
o 20h30 – Zone 14

Below is the game / broadcast schedule:

And that boys & girls.... is a wrap!!!!!!!!!!!

BE PART OF THE MONSTER ENERGY FESTIVAL

2012-12-03T07:23:00.000-08:00

Empire Events presents THE MONSTER ENERGY FESTIVAL at Montecasino. The under 18 and South African outdoor festival is about to become history, as you BREAK OUT INTO THE DECEMBER VACATION!

Featuring 5FM's DJ FRESH, as well as AMY LECTRIX, Monsters JED BEATBOX, DJ REIN, MR EDWARDS, HEADPHASE (All the way from CPT Longstreet), KYLE S DJ & our 3 UPCOMING DJ winners chosen by YOU & DJ FRESH!

THEME: UV GLOW SENSATION under the night sky.The first 2000 people will get a UV TANK TOP OR BEATER, when presenting their ticket at the entrance of the festival. Don't know what to do with the top you've arrived in? We giving you the option to come in an old top, change into your UV EMPIRE GEAR and drop your top into the big white bins at the entrance for donation to kids for Christmas!

The festival will take place from 4pm till 11pm - YES 1 MORE HOUR of FESTivity added to BLOW YOUR MIND AWAY.

GET THERE AT 4PM FOR THE INTRO- First 200 non-vip's will get a MONSTER ENERGY DRINK on entrance! UV Professional Dancers, Glow Sticks, UV lights, light up mobile bars & fire throwers are just a few of the glow sensations that you'll experience.

MONSTER FEST ALSO PRESENTS THE MONSTER ENERGY SKATE COMPETITION WITH MONSTER SKATERS FROM ALL AROUND SA, TAKING YOU TO THE EDGE!

MONSTER ENERGY VIP SOLD OUT

GENERAL: R150 ONLINE at www.facebook.com/empireeventsza CLICK 'BUY TICKETS'
R 170 SKOOBS Montecasino & Empire Agents around JHB Look out for Empire Agents in their Empire Agent Tops & flat caps.

*The first 2000 tickets include R 100 TANK TOP OR BEATER - Tickets Limited!!

Bring cash for Food & Drink Bars. No alcohol will be served at the Festival.
Please note that this is a non-smoking event.

SABC1 spreads the 16 Days of Activism messages through song…

2012-11-28T05:29:00.001-08:00

Starting on Wednesday 28 November 2012, SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho will launch its 16 Days of Activism Campaign with an enlightening song and video offering – featuring 16 Mzansi artists. The title of the theme song is – Think It Over.

The campaign is a product of a creative partnership between SABC1 and Muthaland Entertainment. The aim is to raise awareness with the channel’s audiences and to raise funds to donate to NGO’s addressing the issues of abuse against women and children.

Popular artists featuring in the video song, produced by Amu, includes; Ishmael, Nthabi, Kabomo, My Selwyn, Teepee, Peanut Gallery, Nolly Nolz, Malik, Nancy G, Proverb, Nothende, Jay Stash, and Kelly Khumalo. The video will also features a number of SABC1 icons including Lerato Kganyago, Mpho Putini, Boity, Sophie Ndaba, Kedebone Mkhabela, Winnie Modise, Aaron Moloisi, Warrick Stock, amongst others.

“Our aim through this campaign is to utilize pop culture to raise public awareness regarding these issues and to ultimately change social behaviour,” says Dichaba Phalatse, SABC1’s Portfolio Manager responsible for Entertainment. The song will also receive extensive airplay on our sister radio stations during the campaign period. Other elements to the campaign will include supporting messages by various participating artists and channel icons both on radio and television.

The campaign’s twitter handle is @sabc1-16days and the Facebook page is: SABC1 16 Days of Activism Against Women & Children Abuse. The official hashtag for this campaign is #thinkitover. The song is downloadable at the cost of R5 by sms-ing the words, 16DAYS, to the number 31755. The sms cost is R1.50

The Fridge, Mandisa & Sabelo Mthembu on one stage!!!!!!!!

2012-11-27T08:11:00.002-08:00

Ladies & Gentleman, Boys & Girls.... If you do not know what SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST means.... Then get your pretty self to the last edition of UP & COMING - which happens every last Wednesday of the month at Katzy's in Rosebank.

The 2012 FINALE of UP & COMING stage will be blessed by none other than the first lady herself, Mandisa Bardill, Sabelo Mthembu & The Fridge.

Mandisa is best known for her role as Michelle, on the South African sitcom Nomzamo. She has graced theatre stages locally and in London, performing in her capacity as actress and singer in renowned productions such as David Kramers Kat and the Kings and Disney’s The Lion King. She has been featured in several local films including, Kalahari Harry, Rifle Road and Akin Omotoso’s Man on Ground.

Sabelo Mthembu is a new, up and coming South African musician whose music transcends all racial and cultural boundaries. He was a top 12 contestant on SA Idols in 2007 and later set on to pursue his dream of becoming a musician. He describes his music as African soul that marries musical elements of jazz, classic and pop. Visit his website to listen to some of his music. (www.sabelomthembu.com)

Last but not least, The Fridge!

‘The Fridge’ are a three piece neo-jazz band which consists of Samkelo Mdolomba on vocals, Mothusi Thust on guitars and Adebayo Omotade on drums. This bold remix of jazz that combines the sounds of African Folk music with a soulful serenity, makes listening to ‘The Fridge’ pure gold. For anyone that is a fan of jazz, especially new world music, you will quickly recognise the work of ‘The Fridge’ as artful elegance and musical mastery.

Check Out their music on http://www.reverbnation.com/thefridgesa

Gospel Meets Jazz featuring Bongi & Collin

2012-11-19T07:57:00.001-08:00

Gospel meets jazz, an intimate concert by multi-award winning songstress Swazi Dlamini joined by friends such as Bongi and Collin as well as Dlamini`s Songs & Psalms Ensemble from Durban. A musical journey and celebration with no limits to creative expectation. The Theatres intimate setting will provide the perfect ambience for her 7 piece band and string quartet under the direction of musical genius Tshepo Mngoma. She will perform songs from the Award winning Gospel meets jazz album which is now available on DVD. Tickets R120 - R150 at Computicket/Shoprite.

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Daddy 24/7 back on our screens

2012-11-16T05:23:00.000-08:00

Daddy 24/7 series 2 is a formatted television reality show based around the lives of 4 first-time dads between ages 25 and 35 years and their toddlers aged 3-4. The show, in its 2nd season, will start airing on SABC1 from Tuesday 20 November 2012, at 18h30. In this show, four fathers pack their bags and take their toddler and go to the Daddy 247complex for 30 days. Will they cope in this new world? These fathers are challenged to take care of their toddlers and become primary care givers, where they will have to deal with the trials and tribulations of nurturing a toddler for 30 days 24/7.

Our dads challenge stereotypes – they are on a journey to prove that fathers can take care of their children. They want to change the perception that dads are not only there to provide financially towards the upbringing of their children. They want to stop the “ATM dad’s syndrome” and drive the principles of a “21st century dad” and in the process stand a chance to win prices to the value of R120 000

In the 1st episode, the dads and their toddler leave their homes and take off to the Daddy 24/7 complex to start their journey in becoming better fathers. This is a journey that will give the dads an opportunity to learn, better and enjoy being parents as primary care givers

Daddy 247 dads are young and vibrant. They come from different background all over Mzansi. These dads are aged 25 – 35 years and are first-time fathers. They all want to be fathers to their toddlers aged 3-5 years.

Our interesting and dynamic fathers live together with their toddlers at an isolated environment away from their natural homes where they are challenged for 30 days with child rearing tasks. Daddy 247 complex is equipped with all the latest amenities needed to raise a child. The complex is child friendly and way from the hassle and bustle of city life.

The show is hosted by the fabulous Nosiphiwo Matlabane, who is qualified Occupational Therapists with an interest in Paediatric Therapy. The host serves as the agent in the show. She is the ‘no nonsense agent’ whose best interest is always of the child.

Catch this unique television experience on Tuesday @ 18h30 – exclusive to SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho!

The Market Theatre and Metro FM present Comedy & Music Extravaganza

2012-11-16T02:46:00.000-08:00

Christmas came early for us ART LOVERS....

The Market Theatre and Metro FM present Comedy & Music Extravaganza happening from the 13th of November 2012 to the 09th of December 2012. The Market Theatre has joined forces with Metro FM for this year’s festive season with a series of unmissable live performances by combining some of South Africa’s music and comedy icons.

The Market Theatre will set the stage alight in Jozi with a super-star line-up of leading performers. Music superstars such as Lira, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zahara, Oliver Mtukudzi, Trompies, Rebecca Malope and many more will entertain Mzansi audiences during a four week period. Comedy heavy weights – Mark Banks, Alan Committie, Siv Ngesi, Eugene Khoza, Trevor Gumbi and Tumi Morake are guaranteed to deliver side splitting humor that will leave you begging for more with their take on the state of the nation.

The Festival of Classical Music boasts some of South Africa’s finest classical performers from internationally renowned Opera Africa, Soweto Quadro and Inferno Opera. This will leave the audiences enthralled by some angelic, breakthrough opera, never experienced before at the Market stages.

The Market Theatre is the place to be from 13 November to 09 December 2012. Bookings are now open @ Computicket. Tickets are selling between R75 – R200.

Comedy Corner Line Up:

• Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 November @20h00

Siv Ngesi and Eugene Khoza

• Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November @20h00

Tumi Morake and Trevor Gumbi

Music Corner Line Up:

• Friday 16 November @20h00

The Soil and The Muffins

• Saturday 17 November @20h00

Zakes Bantwini

• Sunday 18 November @15h00

Paul Hanmer

• Thursday 22 November @20h00

Zahara

• Friday 23 November @20h00

Koldproduk and HHP

• Saturday 24 November @20h00

Oliver Mtukudzi

• Sunday 25 November @15h00

Rebbeca Malope

• Thursday 29 November @20h00

Lira

• Friday 30 November @20h00

Ringo Mandlingozi

• Saturday 01 December @20h00

Trompies and Thebe

• Sunday 02 December @15h00

Pastor Solly Mahlangu

Festival of Classical Music Corner Line Up:

• Tuesday 04 December@20h00

Inferno Opera

• Wednesday 05 December @20h00

Soweto Opera Quadro

• Thursday 06 December @20h00

Opera Africa

• Sunday 09 December @15h00

Soweto Opera Quadro

TV Industry Vacancies

2012-11-14T07:29:00.001-08:00

Show Producer needed for YOTV EXT4. Must be available immediately. Please send your CV'S to: mario@urbanbrew.co.za. VERNAC A MUST. Creative, good writer and need a understanding of kids shows. At least 5 years’ experience in TV. Jhb and must have own transport.

Soudman with gear needed for Saterday 17 Nov. Please inbox me at hendrikbadenhorst@live.com

Seeking African Zulu speaking male actors between the ages of 23 and 35 to shoot a low budget short film in Mid December. The film will be shot in Johannesburg (Muldersdrift). Please send send an email to k.legoabe@yahoo.com with your CV if you are interested.

Urgently looking for a Gauteng based Chinese actor for a shoot next Wednesday 20th November 2012 for a drama. All interested please e-mail pumzar@urbanbrew.co.za

Would you like to add yourself as crew to developing projects? Or do you have a film you would like to develop? It's free! Just login and 'add yourself as crew'. http://www.filmcontact.com/projects

Auditions, Auditions, Auditions - Eastern Cape!

2012-11-01T05:34:00.002-07:00

Do you have style, grace, elegance and the poise to present a Womans issue programme? (Think Motswako) . Baytv is looking for a mature female presenter ages 25-40 to present a lifestyle show. Auditions deatails:
Friday 2nd November at 13:00pm.
Baytv studios @ 29 Mount Rd, near North End Library.

Bring your best self - Goodluck!

About Bay TV

Bay TV was launched in October 2011, and reaching Port Elizabeth and its surrounding areas including Bethelsdorp, Uitenhage, Ibayi, Despatch, Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay, Motherwell, KwaNoBuhle and beyond, boasting 1.5 million viewers.
Since its launch on 1 October 2011, the station has made great strides in providing quality viewing entertainment to all facets of demographics residing in and around the Bay area. Broadcasting languages include English, Afrikaans and Xhosa, making it a diverse communications platform. General content covers local news, sport, youth, children, women's issues, current affairs, education, music and local culture.
Bay TV can be found on the UHF bandwidth at 735.25 MHz,bBy using a terrestrial aerial. The station is planning to go national via DSTV this year. This denotes huge growth now and in the future. Thus we are in a position to share this potential with local and national businesses.

http://www.bay-tv.co.za

MICASA LIVE @ Vacca Matta, Montecasino

2012-10-25T07:05:00.003-07:00

Catch Micasa live on stage performing nothing but HITS from their debut album..."LAVIDA" "HEAVENLY SENT" "THESE STREETS"

J Something on the Vocals Bringing You Soothing Sounds, Mono T on the Trumpet and Dr.Duda on the Beat!!

Supported by:

Twins on Deck
Shluda da Guru
G-Funk
OZ
Capital

R100 normal
R150 VIP

ID’s will be checked at the door.

Cafe Vacca Matta – #66, Montecasino, Fourways
Secure Undercover parkinghttp://www.cafevaccamatta.co.za/
Twitter: Vaccamatta

Nomuzi Mabena nails the MTV Base search

2012-10-23T00:18:00.000-07:00

The 21 year old, Benoni-born Nomuzi Mabena is officially a star after beating Cape Town’s Naledi Radebe and Durbanite Nomzamo Mbatha on the nationwide MTV Base VJ search. Nomuzi was announced the winner this past weekend at Taboo in Fourways.

Nomuzi Mabena

Celebrities Bonang Matheba, HHP, Azania Mosaka and Tim Horwood, who were the judges of the nationwide search; were present. Sizwe Dhlomo, who won MTV Base’s first ever VJ Search in Africa in 2005 had the honour of announcing this year’s winner. Nomuzi will be seen alongside Sizwe Dhlomo on MTV Base and will also be a regular on e.tv’s Club 808 alongside ‘mommy-to-be’ Dineo Ranaka and DJ Mo Flava. Nomuzi will be seen on both MTV Base & Club 808 from Friday 26 October.

From left to right: HHP, Azania Mosaka, Nomuzi Mabena & Bonang Matheba

Creative Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, Tim Horwood said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nomuzi to MTV Base as our newest VJ! Not only does she have talent, beauty and brains but she a strong sense of personal style and attitude that’s going to strike a real chord with youth audiences.”

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Nomuzi to the e.tv family. We look forward to the new and fresh vibe that she will bring to Club 808 and wish her all the best with her new venture, “ said Keshni Rajoo, Manager: Local production and programming, e.tv.

Club 808's Dineo & Moeti, who will be working closely with Nomuzi

Talking about her victory, a stunned Nomuzi, said, “I felt excitement, happiness and release all at the same time... I’ve been working on this for such a long time, standing in audition queues, practising in the mirror. To everyone out there who has a dream, I want to say: you can make it happen!”

South Africans can remember Nomuzi from the recent LIVE presenter search, having lost the title to Noluthando Shosha.

Sources: Sowetan/YoMzansi/Times

Phat Joe dumps Heart FM for MTN Play Radio

2012-10-15T07:29:00.000-07:00

Phat Joe

Controvesial popular radio host and television presenter Majota Khambule, popularily known as Phat Joe, dumped Heart FM, to 'pursue other interests'. Phat Joe hosted his last show on Friday 12 October 2012; to focus his time and energy on Real Goboza, which he co-hosts with Pearl Thusi and on MTN's new cellphone radio service MTN Play Radio.

Phat Joe is known for hosting a variety of radio shows, a number of which resulted in him being fired for controversial remarks. Radio stations he has worked for include Radio Bop, Yfm, Metro FM, Kaya FM and Heart 104.9 FM.

ONE GOSPEL CALLS FOR GOSPEL MUSIC VIDEOS

2012-09-10T13:34:00.002-07:00

ONE Gospel, Multichoices’ 24 hour Gospel Music channel on the DStv and GOtv platform is requesting gospel music video submissions from across Africa. The channel is particularly in search of gospel music from East and West Africa as part of a strategy to revitalize the channels offering.

The process to submit a music video is simple. After receiving the one page form from ONE Gospel all that is left is to drop your music video in the mail. Shortly after ONE Gospel will tell you whether your music video has passed the required broadcast standards and your video will be added to the tracklist to be playlisted exposing your video to audiences across the African diaspora. The channels unique positioning allows your video to be viewed by people in 47 African countries.

ONE Gospel is about music; music from all genres, all spheres, all denominations, all people, all countries but most importantly its music with a message. Gospel music enjoys the largest following of any musical genre in Africa giving ONE Gospel the unique platform to reach audiences throughout East, West, Central and Southern Africa. Our content provides joy, purpose and a sense of spiritual wellbeing to our audience.

To submit your music video to ONE Gospel simply email mvids@onegospel.co.za and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about seeing your video playlisted on Africa’s No. 1 Gospel Music channel.

To learn more about ONE Gospel, please go to www.onegospel.co.za. Connect with the channel on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ONEGospel or join the conversation on Twitter at @onegospel.

LIVE presenter search - LAST day to VOTE!

2012-04-25T02:56:00.000-07:00

SABC1’s LIVE Talent Search HOTS up

Popular SABC1 music programme LIVE announced its talent search in February and received positive response from the youth who came in their thousands to the announced venues in the regions. The Top 4 Finalists was announced on 20 April and got the opportunity to co-host the show with Bonang.

The Top 4 Finalists are:

1.) Nomuzi “Moo-zlie” Mabena

Nomuzi “Moo-zlie” Mabena

20 years old Nomuzi Mabena, affectionately known as “Moo-zlie”, is a confident, ambitious and determined young lady who is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Communication and English. Her hard working attitude and talent often commands the attention of those she interacts with. She has a special love for media and arts.

2.) Marv Mavrik (Mpumelelo Mavi)

Marv Mavrik (Mpumelelo Mavi)

23-years old Mpumelelo Mavi who describes himself as "positivity personified" is currently a TV Presenter on a community channel and am also in training to be a radio presenter on Voice of Wits Campus Radio. He is determined to be the best in the media industry (TV, Radio and Entertainment). He loves being around people and enjoys listening to music across all genres.

3.) Wade Delagey

Wade Delagey

23 years old Wade Delagey is not your typical white guy as he is fluent in isiZulu and has a keen interest in mzansi cultures. He has a background in radio having worked at Youth Radio as a presenter. He also featured on SABC1 comedy series, Abo Mzala, as Jason. He is very creative and willing to learn. He loves to entertain people. He is currently employed by Mr Price Group.

4.) Luthando Shosha

Luthando Shosha

23 years old Luthando Shosha studied Interior Designs and started working as a show host on Kingfisher FM in 2011. She later joined Bay TV as a presenter. She loves adventure and spending quality time with loved ones and lives by the quote “The whole world steps aside for a person who knows where they are going.”

The voting process was explained when the top 4 finalists were announced on Friday night. Viewers are encouraged to SMS their votes via the Voting Line at 39060 and the Top 4’s voting codes are as stated below:

· sms Luthando at 39060

· sms Wade at 39060

· sms Nomuzi at 39060

· sms Marv at 39060

The Top 4 voting process close at midnight on Wednesday 25 April, and this stage of the process will produce the Top 2 Finalists.

The Top 2 will go through to the next round of eliminations where each finalist will get a chance to present an entire show with Bonang (Fridays the 27^th of April & the 4^th of May 2012). The ultimate winner will be revealed on the show on the 11^th of May 2012.

LIVE is screened every Friday night at 9pm on SABC 1.

PARLOTONES WORLD TOUR

2012-04-10T01:20:00.000-07:00

Award-winning South African band The Parlotones will perform two shows at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena in Brakpan on 21 and 22 April, before immediately heading off on a world tour. After playing to local audiences, the band will head off to the USA in May for a 27-city tour, followed by Britain and Europe. The tour comes ahead of the release of their fourth studio album at the beginning of May. Recorded in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, the album offers fans 12 brand new melodic rock tracks.

Explaining the title of their new album, band member Kahn Morbee says ‘Journey Through The Shadows’ is a metaphor for the human experience. You’re not given a guidebook or map at birth that guarantees the smoothest path. Ultimately, we all walk through with a candle that only allows us to see so far in front of ourselves. You never know what’s around the corner, so it’s an analogy for life.”

Since their first appearance in 2003, the band has performed to critical acclaim to audiences around the world. In addition to their unique sound, they are also known for their polished stage performances and in addition to new tracks, fans can also expect to hear old favourites such as Beautiful.

The four-member band consists of Kahn Morbee on vocals and guitar, Neil Pauw on drums, Paul Hodgson on guitar, and Glen Hodgson on bass, piano and backing vocals.

The show starts at 20h00 and tickets are available from Computicket between R161.00 and R212.00.