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The Cape Wine Auction 2018

The Cape Wine Auction 2018

The Cape Wine Auction is regarded as one of the most significant international wine charity auctions ever conceived in South Africa, uniting the industry around a single goal of raising money for education. The auction has, in only four years of its existence, created a benchmark in philanthropy, raising almost R55 million – with all proceeds going to 27 carefully selected beneficiaries, all of whom have had a profound impact on education and the lives of children in the Cape winelands.

With the 2018 auction set to kick off on with the American Express Barrel Auction on Friday, February 9, at the Tokara Delicatessen on the Tokara Wine and Olive Estate, followed by the main event, the Cape Wine Auction – sponsored by Nedbank Private Wealth – taking place the following day on Saturday, February 10, at the Rustenberg Estate in Stellenbosch – the anticipation and excitement is palpable. Tickets for this prestigious events were sold out in record time.

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Inxeba, The Wound co-writer Malusi Bengu speaks out

Inxeba, The Wound co-writer Malusi Bengu

Malusi Bengu, co-writer of the award-winning film, Inxeba, The Wound, says it doesn’t break any secrets about the cultural practice of initiation. Malusi says the sacred seal on initiation was broken by the deaths of young initiates, making headlines.

The movie faces a wave of criticism from protesters and the CRL Rights Commission.

Inxeba, The Wound, has won awards both locally and internationally. It tells the story of a young, gay man who goes to the Eastern Cape to become a traditional surgeon for initiates.

The co-writer is adamant it doesn’t reveal any secrets about the practice.

Inxeba, The Wound co-writer

Malusi Bengu, Co-Writer on Inxeba, The Wound said “Inxeba is not about the secrecy of Xhosa initiation. Mandela already wrote more in his book Long Walk to Freedom and no one has cared to divulge and no one reacted in this manner. Inxeba is also not about having sex, that would be impossible and foolish from us to react with that assumption because you are there for four weeks and your private parts aren’t functional.”

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South Africa’s Next Top Model Finale

South Africa's Next Top Model Finale

The Grand Finale of Top Model South Africa (TMSA), the most prestigious model search in the country, will be hosted on the 17th of February 2018, in the Big Top Arena at Carnival City.

TMSA is without a doubt the biggest platform for new models to be discovered in South Africa. The winners (one male and one female) will walk away with a number of phenomenal prizes, including management contracts with some of SA’s top model agencies, an editorial spread with Maxim magazine, and a portfolio shoot with top photographer, Amorie Pearson.

“It is amazing to see the change Top Model South Africa brings to people’s lives, not only for the two winners, but for every single contestant,” says Suzette Marais, CEO of Top Model.

South Africa. “This is not merely a modelling competition. Yes, we strive to discover new talent and give them a platform, but we also help develop their social skills,” continues Suzette. “They receive advice from the best mentors and industry professionals, and we try our best to prepare them for what is known as an extremely harsh industry. In the process we become like a family to them.”

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Dancing With The Stars SA Judges Announced

Dancing With The Stars SA Judges

This Sunday (4 February at 17:00), M-Net 101 will whizz viewers off to a glitzy set and gleaming dance floor for the first live broadcast of its much anticipated new reality show extravaganza, Dancing with the Stars SA sponsored by LottoStar.

To date, the channel has revealed which 12 celebrities will cha-cha, jive, and tango their way into the hearts of the voting public. But which professional dancers will pair up with these stars to put their best foot forward? And who are the esteemed panel of judges whose scores will count 50% towards the outcome of the competition?

A couple of weeks ago, M-Net announced that international dance champion, renowned reality show judge, choreographer to A-list stars, creative director of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and BAFTA nominee Jason Gilkinson signed up to bring his expertise to Dancing with the Stars SA. Jason will be joined by legends of the local dance fraternity and two divas of the dance floor, ‘SA’s Queen of Dance’, Tebogo Kgobokoe and teacher extraordinaire Debbie Turner, who will bring their years of experience, unique style, and sharp comments to the show.

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