The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz celebrates its 11th anniversary in 2010. Undoubtedly the premier event on Johannesburg’s jazz calendar, the festival takes place from 26 to 28 August at six venues in the city’s Newtown precinct. The Dinaledi Stage and the Mbira Stage will be erected on Mary Fitzgerald Square, creating two purpose-built venues to showcase this year’s line-up. Other venues include The Market Theatre, The Bassline, Sophiatown and Nikki’s Oasis. Standard Bank Joy of Jazz – which runs in Johannesburg’s Newtown precinct – has marked a decade of putting South Africa on the international jazz map. The annual... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, July 29th 2010 |
JOHANNESBURG – SAMEX is inviting all stakeholders to submit South African music for inclusion on the SAMEX 2010 World Music CD compilation. Both complete albums and/or individual tracks may be submitted. World Music is the focus of this selection, so only quality tracks with South African identity and international appeal will be considered. The compilation will be produced by world music expert, Nicky B, who will select and compile 25 – 30 tracks to feature on a double CD. In association with the Department of Trade and Industry, SAMEX is working towards hosting the South African Music Pavilion at WOMEX... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, July 28th 2010 |
PRETORIA – South African President Zuma will on Thursday 29 July 2010 brief the media on the Report of the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims. The Commission was appointed in terms of Section 25(2) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act (Act No. 41 of 2003) and was chaired by Professor Thandabantu Nhlapo. The Commission was mandated to hear cases where there is doubt whether a Traditional Leadership position was established in accordance with Customary Law; cases where the title of an incumbent Traditional Leader is challenged; claims by communities to be recognised as traditional communities; cases... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, July 28th 2010 |
Joburg City is set to switch on to the most extensive-ever Joburg Arts Alive International Festival Last year close to 70 000 people experienced the 2009 Joburg Arts Alive International Festival – and this year the city’s flagship arts event is set to be bigger, and, yes, better! Now celebrating its emergence into adulthood with its 18th birthday, the Joburg Arts Alive International Festival delivers a standout programme of hundreds of events, across more than 30 venues spread throughout the city. Unlike many other festivals in South Africa, the Joburg Arts Alive International Festival really lives up to its billing... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, July 28th 2010 |
Journalists involved or interested in the mobile web can attend the Mobile Web in Africa 2010 conference, which will take place September 28 to October 1 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The mobile web refers to the use of Internet-connected applications or browser-based access to the Internet from a mobile device. The event will be a combination of formats, including discussions, keynote addresses, Q & A’s and more. Participants must register on or before August 20. For more information visit: http://www.mobilewebafrica.com/
Publish Date: Wednesday, July 28th 2010 |
