Who will be the uShaka King & Queen this year? & Events & Auditions for MC's

10th Annual Ushaka King and Queen Hopefuls

Here they are! The 2014 semi finalists! The talent was exceptional at the tenth semi finals of Mr and Miss uShaka which took place recently at Wet n Wild! The contestants went through a series of interviews and now gear themselves up for the title which is to take place on Saturday, June 21^st at the Dolphin Stadium starting at 7pm.

Prizes for this year’s event total R50 000, and includes over R25 000 Cash, cruises on the MSC Opera, a photographic portfolio, as well as public relations support from S&A Marketing. For more information contact Thresa Harker on (031) 328 8000 or visit www.ushakamarineworld.co.za or go to the uShaka facebook page and “like” your favourite finalist! Be sure to book for this gala event!

                                                                              Mr uShaka semi finalists

Standing (L-R) – Jorgen Robert (Eston), Jonathan Jonkerman (Queensburgh), Wade Groom (Hillcrest), Tsepo Gumede (Durban), Nhlakanipho Mjweni (Mgababa), Vuyo Ngwabe (Umlazi)

Seated (L-R) - Thando Bhengu (KwaMashu), Julian Morgan (Phoenix), Norman Knoetze (Berea), Khayelihle Mkhize (Amanzimtoti), Tristan Laatz (Hillcrest), Phakamani Kumalo (Umlazi), Brian Makhanya (KwaDabeka), Xolisa Sobhuza (Margate). Not in picture: Nathan van Wyk (Durban North)

                                                                            Miss uShaka semi finalists

Back row (L-R) – Anele Nzuza (KwaMashu), Amy-Louise Nel (Pietermaritzburg), Nicole Bulose (Imsume Mission), Ciana Brown (Amanzimtoti), Ciara James (Wentworth), Kay-Leigh Richards (Sydenham) , Nonjabulo Mkhwanazi (Umlazi), Lizane Lazarus (Isipingo Beach), Jamie-Lee Harris (Bluff), Chanelle Wilmans (Pinetown), Dominique de Beer (Bluff), Kristen Pretorius (Queensburgh)

Seated (L-R) – Samantha Feldtman (Morningside), Jodie Insel (Durban North), Shante Gumede (Newlands East)

(Pictures by Val Adamson) 

Events Around Durban

Albert Frost - Live - The Venue - 13 June 2014 

Durban Chamber

INVITE YOU TO A BREAKFAST PRESENTATION ON:

THE PENDING BBBEE AND LABOUR LAW AMENDMENTS

FRIDAY, 20 JUNE 2014

08:00 – 10:30

Chamber Square, Lion Match Office Park

892 Umgeni Road

ENTRANCE: FREE

Sharmala Pillay – 031- 335 1017

pillays@durbanchamber.co.za

National Auditions for Aspiring MCs to host Awards Ceremony

Dynamic young presenters are invited to audition to MC the Finals of the 2014 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Scholarships Awards. After a countrywide series of auditions due to take place in June, the sixth annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships will culminate in a Final performance, allowing the six finalists the opportunity to showcase their acting, dancing and singing abilities to a live audience and an independent panel of judges. Performed in the format of a variety show, the showcase of their talents needs to be brought together by a charismatic presenter into a seamless performance for the audience and judges to enjoy. The finalists will be competing to win one of three performing arts scholarships, with a combined value of R315 000. The event, hosted by UJ Arts & Culture at the University of Johannesburg, will take place on 13 October 2014. “Deciding to audition means that you have already completed the most daunting step,” says Altovise Lawrence, host of the 2013 Scholarship Awards Finals. “Being awarded the chance to be the ACT Scholarship Awards MC for 2013 was the opportunity for me to push myself to the limit. It was a gift and I was given a chance to showcase my talent on one of the biggest stages in my career thus far. The most important lessons that I walked away with was that it requires a team to see a vision through - that I do not have all the answers and that as people, it really makes a difference when we listen more.” “The ability to captivate an audience and take them through a journey that keeps them engaged is increasingly becoming a highly sought skill and career path. As a bank for all, Nedbank is committed to providing such opportunities to young and talented people who want to make their dreams happen” explains Maseda Ratshikuni, Head: Nedbank Cause Marketing. “We have been so impressed with previous MCs of the Scholarship Awards, that they have been approached to take on further work for Nedbank and other corporates.” Auditions for the person to fulfill this role of ‘dynamic host’ will take place around the country on the same dates as the auditions for the Scholarships themselves. There is no registration fee, and interested candidates can apply in writing, to Rahiem at rahiem@act.org.za, who will supply audition material and details. Closing date for the MC registrations is the 13th of June 2014. Auditions will take place: Saturday, 28 June: Durban, hosted by Stable Theatre Monday, 30 June: Cape Town, hosted by The Stage in Bellville Wednesday, 2 July: Port Elizabeth, hosted by the PE Opera House Tuesday, 15 July: Johannesburg, hosted by UJ Arts Centre Wednesday, 16 July: Johannesburg, hosted by UJ Arts Centre Saturday, 19 July: Nelspruit, hosted by Church Unlimited (R40 Baberton Rd.) Saturday, 26 July: Bloemfontein, hosted by the Scaena Theatre at the University of the Free State For more information or to register for participation in the Scholarships programme, please visitwww.act.org.za.

Opportunity for Artists in Durban & Events around Durban

Artisan Gallery is Celebrating 3 and as a result they are looking for art for their next exhibit.
So if you think you have the next big thing pop over to Artisan in Florida Rd.

Their criteria for selection is excellence.

All works must be delivered to Artisan between 17 - 22 March.
They are open from 9am
All 2D Work, Painting, Photography, Drawings must be ready to hang.
For more details call Ingrid on 031-312-4364

Entries Close 28 March 2014

DURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY CORPORATE GOLF DAY

NETWORK OVER A GAME OF GOLF AT THE DURBAN COUNTRY CLUB

Thursday, 27 March 2014

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

For more details email: pillays@durbanchamber.co.za

News for Writers, Bloggers, Art Lovers, Events and More

Talking Heads - 20 April 2013














(Source - AfricaCentre)


Writing Tips from +Cath Jenkin

Great Interview



China-Africa Business Summit

We are very pleased to confirm our keynote speaker, Dr Wang Jianye, Chief Economist at the Export-Import Bank of China (China EXIM Bank) who will be presenting at the upcoming China-Africa Business Summit on the 17^th April in Johannesburg. Dr Wang Jianye is the second of two keynote addresses to be delivered on the day – the other being H.E. Arthur Mutambara – the Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

These keynote speakers are a powerful addition to the already impressive line-up of organisations and speakers sharing their knowledge and insights on China-Africa Commercial relationships this year at the China-Africa Business Summit. 

The Business Summit will hold a number of panel-discussions on the Mining & Resources Sector; China’s investment in Infrastructure and its Impact on African Economies & Integration; Evaluating the Potential for China’s Energy Sector to Power Growth in Africa; and the Outlook for China-Africa Trade & Investment.

Speakers participating include business leaders from China Construction Bank, Sinohydro, Shenzhen Energy, the China-Africa Development Fund, Sinosteel, China Geo-Engineering, China Harbour Engineering Corporation, Webber Wentzel, the South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry, AfraAsia Bank, Aveng, Deloitte, the Industrial Development Corporation, Zimbabwe Power Company, J&J Group, Marsh Africa, Wits Business School and Moneyweb.

Don’t miss the definitive China-Africa business forum of the year. Register at chinaafrica@frontieradvisory.com

(Source - Frontier Advisory )

(Source Ushaka)




To Book Follow the Link

http://www.fasa.co.za/showevent.php?event=25

Booking Fee - R100

(Source - FASA)

Art

Paul Senyol (Cape Town) Represented by Salon 91
& Wesley van Eeden (Durban)
Opening reception: April 11th, 7pm
Show runs: April 11th - May 25th, 2013

For the upcoming show titled "Transformative" Paul Senyol and Wesley van Eeden explored the notions of reality and society in a constant stage of change. Van Eeden was taken by the idea of how something we do today will have a certain influence on the way we live tomorrow, next week, a month from now and for many years to come. Trying to grapple for a grasp on the present moment, we find ourselves in eternal stages of change. Senyol took a deeper look at the very fabric of his everyday life and those who orbit his existence as a starting point for working towards a final outcome.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/139586709556624/

Paul Senyol - Represented by Salon91

For enquires please contact Assistant Director Elmarie van Straten.
Cell: 072 226 9815
Landline: (021) 447 3994
Email: elmarie@a-word-of-art.co.za

Music 

Tim Wells Blues Band will play at St Clements this Fri 12 April from 19h30pm. R50 at the door. Tel 031 2022511

News for KZN Writers

The WGSA KZN committee would like to invite you to attend a meet and greet on Monday 15 April at 18h00.  During this session WGSA Council would like to get your input to put forward a programme for the rest of the year.

So, be there!

VENUE:
Smile Spa, Shop 2A, 136 Cowey Road
Musgrave

Entrance on Cowey Road
Free secure parking

Contact Details:

Thea Aboud
Writers’ Guild of South Africa

Mobile: 082 575 6901
Office: 011 888 4349
Fax: 086 654 1972
Email: admin@writersguildsa.org / wgsainfo@gmail.com
Website: www.writersguildsa.org
Skype: writers.guild
Office Address: 125 3rd street, Linden, Johannesburg
NPO registration: 081-261
PBO registration: 930-036-168

Event for Entrepreneurs

Pat Fleuriot started working 1 week after finishing High School and continues to enjoy doing so today. He completed his Articles of Workmanship through Price Waterhouse, spent 18 years in Accountancy and has been a Financial Advisor for 22 years and a Certified Financial Planner since 2007. 
Over the years Pat has participated in a number of business ventures including franchise outlets with Famous Brands and investing in Close Corporations. 
Pat is currently a Fellow Partner (with his son, Richard) and a Financial Advisor at Fleuriot & Associates. He is passionate about ascertaining client’s needs, assessing their financial strength, challenging and guiding them to protect and create wealth. 
He is married to Jacqueline, for only 26 years. They have a pigeon pair – Richard, his son and partner in F&A and Danielle, his daughter is doing her Masters in USA. 
Pat is a skilled learner, analytic, disciplinarian and activator – which is sure to challenge you! 

Come and join us as Pat shares his journey with us: 
Date: 19th April 2013 
Time: 7:30am-9:30am 
Venue: Three Peaks House, 22A Underwood Road, Pinetown 
Cost: R 114.00 incl. VAT. (Healthy breakfast and coffee incl.) 
Bring a business associate or customer who has never attended one of our workshops before and only pay for one seat. 
Seats are limited to encourage the interactive nature of this event so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment. 
To book: Contact Janis on 0861 373 257 or email: janism@threepeaks.co.za

(Source - ThreePeaks) 

Attention Script Writers 

Twist Theatre Development Projects, in partnership with the National Arts Festival and PANSA, will be hosting the annual Novel-Script Project, a master-class for script writers, in Grahamstown from 22 to 28 June. 

This project brings together writers from South Africa, Zimbabwe and the Netherlands in an intensive 5 day workshop that focuses on writers honing their craft.

Participants are provided with travel, accommodation, a per deum, and an invaluable experience.
We will be selecting just two South African writers to be part of the project for 2013.

This is a professional programme, and writers must be mid-career, and meet the following criteria:

•Fluency in writing and conversing in English, 
•Experience with having staged at least 2 of their own original scripts on the professional stage,

•Computer literacy, and own lap-top for the duration of the project,
•Openness to constructive criticism and workshop processes,
•Full availability over the period 22-28 June,
•The project does involve some preparation, and participants must be willing to complete an assignment in May. 

Applicants should email an application to info@twistprojects.co.za by Monday 22 April. 
Applications MUST include the following:

1) A short Curriculum Vitae containing the following:
Personal Information  
Relevant Education and Training
Theatre Writing Experience

2) A short motivation for acceptance to the workshop, with names and contact details of two theatre-related referees 

3) A short 3 - 8 page sample of an original theatre script  (please do not send the full script). 

Applicants will be contacted by the end of April regarding the outcome of the selection process. 

Twist will be hosting a development workshop for less established writers later in 2013, and will make a separate call for this project. 

(Source - Pansa)