Heinrich Frans Brings the Music of James Ingram to DNA Café – 27 March Cape Town audiences are in for a soulful night of music, food and nostalgia when acclaimed vocalist Heinrich Frans presents “The James Ingram Songbook” on Friday, 27 March 2026 at DNA Cafe & Eatery. Part of the venue’s “Rhythm and Recipe” series, the evening blends live music with a dining experience, featuring a 6-course dinner and live show celebrating the timeless hits of Grammy-winning legend James Ingram. Guests can …
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Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Live At Lake Umuzi Waterfront on 15 March 2026.
South African music legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse is set to bring his unmistakable sound to Secunda when he performs live at the Umuzi Theatre at Lake Umuzi Waterfront on 15 March 2026. Renowned for his soulful saxophone and timeless hits that have shaped the South African music landscape for decades, Mabuse’s live performances continue to captivate audiences across generations. Fans can expect an unforgettable afternoon filled with iconic music, vibrant energy, and the signature style that has …
: CapeTalk’s “Business of Entertainment” Features Steve van Schaik of At The Courtyard – Making Magic in the Small Town of McGregor
The quiet village of McGregor in the Western Cape will take centre stage on CapeTalk 567 AM as Martin Myers sits down with Steve van Schaik, founder of At The Courtyard bistro + theatre, for a conversation about creativity, music, and building something meaningful in a small town. The interview forms part of CapeTalk’s “Business of Entertainment” series and explores how Steve and his wife Meg transformed a dream into one of McGregor’s most loved creative spaces. Founded in 2018, At The …
South African Audiologist Launches Children’s Book on World Hearing Day to Tackle Childhood Hearing Loss
Pretoria, South Africa: South African audiologist Bronwyn van Wyk today launches her debut children’s picture book, “Little Rabbit’s Quiet Quest”, timed to coincide with World Hearing Day 2026 — a day the World Health Organization (WHO) has dedicated to hearing loss in children. The rhyming picture book follows Little Rabbit, a young bunny who struggles to hear the sounds of the forest around her. After encountering teasing, fear, and self-doubt, Rabbit embarks on a …
Bands Innie Bush 2026 Tickets Now Available for Port Alfred Easter Festival
Port Alfred – Tickets for Bands Innie Bush 2026 are officially on sale, with one of the Eastern Cape’s most anticipated Easter weekend events set to return to Port Alfred in 2026. Bands Innie Bush forms a major part of the Port Alfred Easter Festival, a multi-day celebration that will combine international surfing, sport, music and community events into one high-impact coastal weekend. Port Alfred Easter Festival Over the Easter period, Port Alfred will host the Rip Curl GromSearch South …
MIAGI Has Never Been Just an Orchestra It Is A Movement
On a crisp spring evening in Frankfurt, as the lights of the city begin to shimmer against the River Main, something extraordinary is about to unfold inside the majestic halls of the Alte Oper. For years, the MIAGI Orchestra has carried a powerful sound across continents — from South Africa to Europe — filling grand concert halls with music that pulses with hope, resilience, and unity. Audiences have risen to their feet in the Berliner Philharmonie, listened in awe at Young Euro Classic in …
ifa Crafted Exhibition Celebrates Rural KZNSA Artisans and the Power of Heritage-Led Craft
Johannesburg, South Africa – The ifa crafted heritage collection is currently on display in an impactful exhibition at Art&About in Sandton’s Merchant Place. Hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) in partnership with the FirstRand Foundation, the exhibition showcases the extraordinary skill and cultural legacy of rural KwaZulu-Natal’s master crafters and will run until the end of April 2026. ifa crafted, meaning “inheritance” in isiZulu, embodies the concepts of indlalifa – those …
Port Alfred Easter Festival 2026 Expanding Line-up Includes Surf, Bowls, Parkrun, and the Four Elements Festival, With More Announcements to Follow
Port Alfred is building momentum ahead of Easter weekend from 3 to 6 April 2026, with the Port Alfred Easter Festival continuing to broaden its programme across sport, lifestyle and community events. Anchored by elite junior and QS-level surfing at East Beach, the festival has evolved into a multi-day, multi-venue showcase that activates the town from the shoreline to the greens and into the streets. Four Elements Festival – Saturday 4 April The Four Elements Festival returns as a central …
South African Struggle Songs
In the days of apartheid it used to tickle me no end to see patrons and listeners earnestly bopping to these songs whilst not knowing at all the provenance or message behind them. Imagine a short pant white, with a right wing demeanor ‘goiing’ to these songs in the disco, at the festival or wedding and you realise just how dumb banning these songs was. We missed a real opportunity to nation build with the apartheid censorship madness of the time! Banned South African Songs: Weeping …
Pretoria Playoff Magic
Pretoria, it’s time to turn up the heat! The Betway SA20 Eliminator is landing at Centurion on 22 January, and this is Playoff cricket at its most ruthless. For one night only, your city becomes the stage for pure survival as the teams ranked 3rd and 4th – Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings – go head-to-head with their season on the line. Win and live to fight another day in the chase for the Final. Lose, and it’s curtains on Season 4. No second chances, no safety nets—just high …