Biz-Community (Cape Town)

July 16

South Africa: My Name Is Rachel Corrie Speaks Out

On 16 March 2003, 23-year-old American activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israeli Army bulldozer as she was trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian home.... Read more »

South Africa: Fokofpolisiekar Release Live DVD

In December 2012, in the run-up to Fokofpolisiekar's 10-year anniversary, friends and fans attended the Barnyard Theatre in the Cresta Mall, Joburg. The recording of this... Read more »

South Africa: The Power of Regional Radio

The biggest impact of regional radio by far, is the connection a regional radio is able to make with its listeners. It addresses its audience in their own milieu where they... Read more »
South Africa: Keeping Up the Vigil

Following its premiere on the main programme at this year's Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Vigil brings together three multiple award-winning South African theatre luminaries... Read more »

South Africa: Tshwane TV Finds Home On DSTV

From 9 July 2013, the community-based TV channel Tshwane TV, will be broadcast on Channel 262 on DStv. Read more »
South Africa: Branson, Clinton, Dalai Lama Support Mandela Day

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory recently released a video in which the likes of Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama encourage the world to... Read more »
South Africa: Writers' Guild of South Africa Magazine, Now Online

The Writers' Guild of South Africa (WGSA) has announced that the award winning magazine is now available online! Read more »
South Africa: New Website, Mobisite for Legit

LEGiT has launched a brand new website and mobisite that offers a sleeker experience for fashion lovers, who can now view what's hot in store, check out promotions plus... Read more »
South Africa: Cape Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Cirque De La Symphonie

Following the success of its Celebrity Symphony Season, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra presents a series of winter concerts, including four performances at City Hall and a special... Read more »
South Africa: Lotus Fm Celebrates Mandela Day With Telethon to Raise Shoes

To celebrate Mandela Day, SABC radio station Lotus FM will host a telethon to collect as many school shoes and raincoats as possible on Mandela Day. Read more »

South Africa: Afrikaans Magazine, Bella, Launches in August

Bella, a new glossy Afrikaans women's magazine, published by Ingosol Media, will launch on 19 August 2013 with its September issue. This magazine targets young Afrikaans women... Read more »
South Africa: Support Mzansi Rise Up #Stoprape On Youtube

Zane Maqetuka, with South African public figures, has launched a new video, Rise up #StopRape to illustrate vividly that men's strength is not meant to hurt, abuse and rape women.... Read more »
South Africa: Debut Album From the Nomadic Orchestra

The Cape Town-based instrumental dance band The Nomadic Orchestra have just released their debut album, Move Your Things, which features material comprising every era of the band's... Read more »
South Africa: The Last Moustache Sells Out At Grahamstown

Adolf Hitler's reign of terror finally ended on 30 April, 1945, when he committed suicide together with his long-time partner, Eva Braun, to avoid capture. But what if he didn't? Read more »

South Africa: Boy Meets Boy Is a Marriage Made in Heaven

Capetonians are in for two same-sex marriages taking place on stage this month, with Boy Meets Boy, which is now on at the Artscape Arena, and The Rocky Horror Show, which previews... Read more »
South Africa: Growing South Africa's Middleclass for Long-Term Prosperity

More collaboration is needed between government and business to grow South Africa's black middleclass, despite the doubling over the past eight years, from 1.7 million people in... Read more »
South Africa: From Youtube to Big Screen, Caspar Lee Makes Good

Described as South Africa's most successful YouTube star, Caspar Lee is the latest addition to the Spud cast, playing the role of 'Garlic' in Spud 3. Read more »

South Africa: Billy Talent to Play in Cape Town and Pretoria

Canadian punk rock band Billy Talent are returning to South Africa for a two-date tour in August. The quartet will kick off their tour with a date in Cape Town on 23 August at the... Read more »
South Africa: Mandela Has Given Everyone a Voice [opinion]

'Who shot JR?' pales in comparison to the current epic media maelstrom on whether Nelson Mandela is alive or not. Is he alive? Will he survive this near death experience? No one... Read more »
South Africa: Local Media Can Do More for Society [opinion]

The recent emergence of a new talk radio station in Gauteng, Power FM, triggered a mix bag of sobering and thought-provoking comments from all quarters. What this development... Read more »

South Africa: Take Action, Inspire Change During Mandela Month

Government has encouraged South Africans to observe what has become known as Mandela Month by giving at least 67 minutes of their time on 18 July 2013, to create a better tomorrow... Read more »
South Africa: YOU Spectacular Awards Announces Finalists

The finalists for the You Spectacular Awards lists have been released. The awards will be taking place later this month on 27 July at The Lyric, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg. Read more »
South Africa: Top Cop Laid to Rest

Gauteng top cop, Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi, was laid to rest late last week. The 52-year-old policeman's body was found last month in a bushy area next to the road near... Read more »

South Africa: Obama Salutes Madiba

US President Barack Obama used the official dinner hosted in his honour on Saturday to make a moving toast to former President Nelson Mandela. Read more »
South Africa: Comedian Russell Brand's World Tour to Include SA

Comedian, actor and author Russell Brand has announced his first world stand-up tour, which includes two shows in South Africa at the Teatro at Montecasino on 16 and 17 November... Read more »

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