By Martin Chemhere, Johannesburg – The Baobab Lounge – expressions of Africa’s Diaspora as lived in Joburg, South Africa! The Baobab Lounge connecting hearts, minds and souls from Dakar to Addis Ababa, Yaounde to Maputo, Nairobi to Joburg!! The Baobab Lounge sharing stories of life through a dynamic and evolving contemporary culture and heritage!! The Baobab Lounge, the radio voice of African communities in South Africa. Yes, it is happening and you may have already tuned to this noble and long awaited exclusive migrant community media based in Johannesburg. Its birth arrives at a time when South Africa is at... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, September 27th 2010 |
By Novell Zwange – Stellar lineup of diverse SA talent for Gauteng Heritage Day celebration A stellar lineup of diverse South African talent has just been announced as part of the entertainment line-up at the Gauteng Provincial Government’s Heritage Day celebrations at Maropeng. Afrikaans pop star Dozi (who recently wowed a big crowd at the Jazz on the Lake), award-winning Afro-Pop outfit Malaika, Maskandi trio, Izintombi Zika Shwi (whose debut album was produced by Shwi of Shwi Nomtekhala fame) and Velaphi will be performing for an estimated 8000 people at Maropeng. The musicians are expected to add significantly to an... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, September 26th 2010 |
By Novell Zwange – Last week about 23 top Investigative Journalists in South Africa signed a statement against attacks on the media, so far away in Europe in the very same week, a Ukrainian TV station has decides not to abide by Regulatory Body’s decision to shut it. A Ukrainian television station, which had its broadcast frequencies cancelled over allegations of irregularities in the manner in which the stations were awarded their licences, has decided not to abide by the decision and will continue its terrestrial broadcasts. Channel TVi called the action by the National Council of Ukraine on Television... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, September 26th 2010 |
September 23, 2010, MIDRAND: Adcock Ingram and The Smile Foundation have entered into a partnership to provide twenty children with life-changing surgery at Bloemfontein’s Universitas Hospital during the Smile Week Campaign this year. The cleft lip and palate surgical procedures were performed at the hospital theatres from 13 – 17 September 2010. This was the first time that Adcock Ingram partnerered with the Smile Foundation to change the lives of children with facial and other anomalies. Adcock Ingram CEO, Dr Jonathan Louw said their involvement with this campaign came as a natural fit to the company because they are in... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, September 23rd 2010 |
Information for Zimbabweans wishing to apply for regularisation as part of the Home Affairs Zimbabwe Documentation Project Start date for Implementation of Zimbabwe Documentation Project: 20 September 2010 For enquiries email: zimbabwe.enquiries@dha.gov.za. A “track and trace system would be in place to ensure applicants are informed via sms of the status of their application.” No dedicated Home Affairs telephone numbers are available yet. Cost: There is no fees payable for the processing of the permits available under this project. Where to apply: At any of the 46 regional Home Affairs offices in all 9 provinces in the country. 213 Home... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, September 23rd 2010 |
