You’re invited to join Ronnie Kasrils author of An Unlikely Secret Agent in conversation with Anthony Butler ‘This is a wonderful book about a courageous and extraordinary woman who was highly principled, yet endowed by nature with all the clandestine skills. Her exploits recall the heroism of the great SOE women agents of the Second World War, yet the values she fought for so intrepidly are still in the balance today. Ronnie Kasrils tells her story with humility and a pride that the reader can only share.’ – John le Carré When: Friday 3 September Where: Kalk Bay Books, 124... Continue Reading
HARARE – The First Floor Gallery are excited to bring to the sunshine city an injection of young and experimental new art. Please join the visual artists Anne Mutema, Brian Banda and Zachariah Magasa for the opening of Follow Me, First Floor Gallery re-launch exhibition featuring their exciting new works Guests will celebrating with entertainment and refreshments. All lovers and supporters of emerging art in Zimbabwe are welcome! See you there!
JOHANNESBURG – Top female performers from South Africa and the world will grace the stages of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in the month in which South Africa celebrates its women. When Newtown dubbed the City of Gold’s cultural hub is transformed into a hotbed of jazz music for three days from August 26 to 28, some explosive and memorable women will take centre stage in a not-to-be-missed occurrence. The organisers have provided an impressive line-up of international and local talent ranging from New York clarinet virtuoso Anat Cohen and Mali’s role model for modern women Oumou Sangare to... Continue Reading
The Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation supports exemplary young leaders around the globe who are using their ingenuity, passion, and energy to build better lives for themselves and their communities. The awards are granted to the most promising community service projects developed through Sprout. Two International Fellows each receive $5,000 to help launch their projects. Ten additional Regional Fellows receive a $1,000 award. All Pearson Fellows also receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced social innovators who consult with them as they implement their project plans. Integral to the program is a special online community where the Fellows can network with and... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – JOHANNESBURG – The Gerald Fox Memorial is set for 7.00am on 12 September at the Johannesburg Zoo and is set to be the best of fun races so far. The 5K fun run has been altered so as not to cross the main race. The fun run course remains totally within the Zoo and includes more of the animals than the monthly Zoo Trot which has been run by Saul Levin (with the help of Leuba and occasionally others) so able for the last 3 years. An innovation this year is the Company Charity Challenge which... Continue Reading
