Sibaya invites golfers to play for good

Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom calls on keen golfers to enter the Els For Autism Golf Day taking place at Zimbali Country Club on 11 May 2017. 

The event, of which Sibaya is a proud sponsor, is part of a national tournament which culminates with the Grand Finale at High Gate in Dullstroom in 15,16 November. The winners at the Grand Finale will qualify to play in the Pro-Am at the SA Open in January 2018.

According to Sibaya’s PR and Promotions Manager, there are still four balls available for the Els For Autism Golf Day.

“We encourage golfers to be part of the event which offers a great day of golf on one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most spectacular courses, some healthy competition and the chance to contribute a meaningful cause.”

All proceeds raised through the Els For Autism Golf Day at Zimbali Country Club will be donated to the Els for Autism Foundation which was established in 2009 by golf legend Ernie and Liezl Els to focus on the issue of autism.  The Els’ son Ben is profoundly impacted by the disorder and for the last eight years the world class pro golfer and his wife have devoted their efforts on raising awareness and funds for a catalytic philanthropic project – The Ernie Els Centre for Autism.  The Ernie Els Centre for Autism provides lower-resourced families of children on the autism spectrum with free comprehensive training on how to use best practices in education and autism treatment to teach their child via a multi-faceted e-learning solution.

The golf day will start at 11h45 and follow a Betterball Stableford format. The cost per four ball is R4 000. This includes a direct charitable contribution to the centre, greenfees, plus an Ernie Els gift bag including a bottle of Ernie Els Wine, Ernie Els Design golf cap, pin, halfway house, buffet dinner, prize-giving and an opportunity to participate for some exclusive Ernie Els auction items. Carts will be for participants’ own account.

For more information visit www.suninternational.com or follow Sibaya on www.facebook.com/yoursibaya or on Twitter @SibayaCasino

An Elegant Gala Fund Raiser With Horse Power!

Jets & Jewels will be the theme for Friday, June 3rd, in Hanger 8 at Virginia Airport, when two local NPO organisations, the Nicholas Rey Foundation and Rescuetech will be joining forces to host an extravagant gala fundraiser brought to you by the Gold Circle Champion Season.

These two NPO organisations have partnered to provide critical emergency care and long term medical assistance to the general public and in particular victims of equestrian related incidents.

The Nicholas Rey Foundation was formed by Ricky Smit, a friend of Nicholas Rey, a victim of an unfortunate freak accident playing polo in June 2004 which left him with a severe brainstem injury, from which he is unable to move or speak. Rey is the Patron of the foundation and still remains an avid admirer of the horse, despite his injury.

Smit who has experienced a horse‐riding accident of her own, is aware of how fortunate she was not to have been severely injured and was inspired to make a difference, especially once she realised the medical costs incurred by the Rey family. Although the Rey family came from a financially secure background and could afford to pay for the on‐going medical treatment and rehabilitation of Nicolas’s treatment, there were many other victims who could not which was the basis for the establishment of the foundation. “Since its inception we’ve been able to help different people who have been injured in horse related accidents,” she said.

Now in its tenth year, the foundation has lent its help by importing medical devices, paying for physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions and more.

Smit who is undertaking flight training is also the Marketing Manager at the King Shaka Aviation Centre (KSAC) has still maintained her passion to help those in need and therefore, being based at Virginia Airport, has joined forces between her NPO organisation and the voluntary emergency search and rescue service, Rescuetech.

The vision of Rescuetech is to provide a voluntary, emergency rescue support service, additional to all existing ambulance, rescue, and safety services. Rescuetech is committed to both human and animal rescues. Since response‐time in emergencies is critical and high angle rescue services scarce, its mission is to react in the shortest possible time, to either conduct the rescue/medivac and or to assist in the rescue/medivac, and to help stabilise victims of medical and trauma emergencies.

They specialise in high angle rope rescues and works in conjunction with the SAPS, the SAAF and other emergency services. They operate to the highest technical standards according to their own detailed SOP and conduct regular training practices. Due to the nature of the various activities, the unit requires specialist equipment designed and manufactured to the highest standards. A great deal of the operating cost goes toward the maintenance and resupply of this equipment. At present although they receive some sponsorship there is still a financial shortfall which Rescuetech members are supporting from their own pockets.

To support these two well deserving NPO organisations, get dressed up in your elegant finery and purchase your ticket for just R400 per person at a table of ten and enjoy this unique fine dining experience in Hanger 8 at Virginia Airport.

The evening, which starts at 6pm for 6.30pm will have South African singer and songwriter, Dennis East, provide the entertainment, and you will have the opportunity to mingle with local movers and shakers with television and sporting personalities in attendance. The highlight of the evening will be an auction featuring items ranging from jewellery to art and will culminate in the racing career of a horse which is up for grabs.

Show some “horse power” with your generosity for these two volunteer organisations and be a part of giving back to those who volunteer by lending their helping hand to our loved ones. Call Ricky Smit now on 083 231 6458 or

email her at rickysmit@mweb.co.za.

For more info go to www.rescuetech.co.za

Win An UberChopper Ride To The Durban July

Want to arrive in style at the 2015 Vodacom Durban July on Saturday?

You and Two friends have the chance to do so with uberCHOPPER

The winner and their friends will be transported in a luxurious Uber to a helipad in Durban where they will be flown in an uberCHOPPER to the Greyville race track.

The prize also includes entrance into the Jack Daniel's Boomtown Marquee and transport home after a VIP day at the races.

How to win:

• Open your Uber app at 8:30am on Saturday 4th July and you will see an uberCHOPPER icon called uberDBNJULY 
• Toggle over to the uberCHOPPER option
• Set your pick-up location and tap the DBNJULY button to request this unbelievable experience
• If you are the fastest an uber will arrive to whisk you and 3 friends away to the helipad so you can arrive in style

To arrive in style all you need to do is download the free app for Android, iPhone, Blackberry 7, Windows Phone or register for Uber at www.uber.com/go 

Facebook: UberRSA

Twitter: @Uber_RSA 

Free Business Workshop For Musicians on the North Coast of KZN

Music Business is Key:  “Music Talks” at Awesome Africa International Arts Festival

The Awesome Africa International Arts Festival in partnership with Onexus Music Business Solutions presents a business workshop on Freedom Day, Monday 27 April at Sibusisiwe Hall in Mandeni. The aim of the workshop is to impart knowledge and boost growth in the local music sector of the iLembe region on the north coast.

Awesome Africa and Onexus are inviting musicians, music managers, music producers and other interested parties who want to know more about the business side of music to attend their “Music Talks” sessions.

Topics that will be covered in the sessions include introduction into the music industry, performing platforms and funding opportunities, contracts and copyrights, studio etiquette and the value of sound, the digital freeway and international marketing and identity. 

A wide range of speakers will take part on the “Music Talks” couch to deliver a lowdown of all they have learnt in their prolific musical endeavours. Speakers include the legendary Ray Phiri who is the founder of the renowned award winning group called Stimela. Marlyn Ntsele from iSupport Music Business who has worked across various roles in the music industry which include project management, artist production as well as events organising. Awesome Africa director Dan Chiorboli who has been in the music industry for over 25 years will chair a session. The panellists consist of individuals that are experts in their fields with hands on experience: Dale Wardell is the owner of a successful recording studio, Sihle Mthembu is a successful journalist on East Coast Radio and Thulile Zama is the founder and vocalist of popular group Heels over Head.

The workshop is free of charge. 

Registration starts at 9am and the first session will commence at 10am. 

For more information contact Gabi on 081 419 9409.

This business workshop is part of the Awesome Africa International Arts Festival presented by Awesome Festivals in partnership with the KZN Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, that features a host of world-renowned performers over two days in different venues, kicking off with a Gala Concert at The Playhouse on Sunday, April 26 and followed by a full day at the Sibusisiwe Community Hall and Lovelife Centre in Mandeni, iLembe District on the North Coast on Monday, April 27.

For more info on the festival go to www.awesomefestivals.com.

KFC Family Fun Days With East Coast Radio Set To Sizzle At Ballito, Durban and Margate

Round up your family and friends, pack your sunblock and your sense of adventure, and make sure you’re in on the action when KFC Family Fun Days with East Coast Radio hits three popular beaches this Easter.  Expect hot temperatures and a hotter line-up of fun for all ages.

Venues:

Thompson’s Bay in Ballito on 3 & 4 April 2015

Durban’s uShaka Beach on 5 & 6 April 2015

Margate Main Beach on 7 & 8 April 2015.  

If there’s one place the kids love to play, it’s the beach! And they’ll be spoilt for choice at the KFC Family Fun Days with East Coast Radio. Your little ones can win awesome prizes in a treasure hunt or “how low can you go?” limbo competition.

There’s plenty of excitement too for grown-ups, the not-so-grown-ups and the forever-young-at-hearts. Get moving with foosball and Frisbee darts; have a go at Family Dip and Dash Race; or let your dance moves win you amazing prizes in the Best Family Fun-Do Dance.

All this plus you get to hang out with your favourite presenters when East Coast Radio broadcasts live from 9am to 3pm on Friday, 3 April 2015 and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, 4 April 2015.

We’ll bring the cool music, the hot vibe and fab prizes. All you need to do is show up!

Make memories, chill, soak up the fun atmosphere and hang out with some pretty cool people with KFC Family Fun Days with East Coast Radio.

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It's The Breakfaststack vs Makhosi Khoza vs The Drive Show

Holiday Fun at the Maynards Funsunzi Beach Festival

This December, everyone’s a VIP at the Maynards Funsunzi Beach Festival. Six days; three beaches and infinite fun!

East Coast Radio will be broadcasting live from 9am to 3pm on each day of the festival at Margate Beach on the south coast, Suncoast Beach in Durban and Willard Beach in Ballito.

Watch The Breakfast Stack, Makhosi Khoza and The Drive teams take each other with a Maynards finalist to see who makes the biggest juiciest Ka-Boom at each beach for a"splash-a-thon".  Damon Beard and the Drive team will be turning up the heat, and jumping on Margate Beach on 19 December. The guys from The Breakfast Stack will be at Suncoast Beach on 21 December and you can get to meet Makhosi Khoza at Willard Beach on 23 December. We’ll also be bringing you our chart shows live from the beach on Saturday 21 December and Sunday 22 December from 10am to 2pm.

There will be tons of cool prizes to be won and fabulous fun activities including touch rugby and beach volleyball. The kids can get involved with sandcastle building competitions and sweet-eating contests as well as dance offs. Among the highlights of the festival is the Mr and Miss Funsunzi Beach Festival. So don’t miss out on what promises to be an awesome experience on these east coast this end-of-year holidays.

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You Are Invited To A Book Launch

Join Mondays At St Clements for their Festive Edition.  It features the launch of the book
'Colour Me In' by Andrew Verster and Rick Andrew.  It is a limited edition run all signed.
This book is a colouring in book for Adults.  Children can also try their hand.

Where: St Clements Coffee Shop, Musgrave Road, Durban
Date: Monday 9th December
Time: 5h30pm for 6pm
RSVP: 031-202-2511

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Article by +Fred Felton 

Events Around South Africa

For More Details Email chinaafrica@frontieradvisory.com

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Please RSVP - 032-946-1937

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Auditions

PANSA/Rainbow Young Performers Project 2013

AUDITIONS
ON SATURDAY 13TH APRIL
AT UKZN (Howard College) DRAMA DEPARTMENT
For the original production
‘CAN YOU FEEL IT?’Written and Directed by Peter Court and Charon Williams-Ros

Rehearsals: Every Weekend from 14th April – 23rd June
Full time 25th / 26th /27th June
Performances at the ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE
from 28th June – 14th July 2013

REGISTRATION: 09h00 – 10h00

•Singers•Dancers [All Styles]
           

•Gymnasts/Acrobats•Physical Actors

•Mime Artists•Magicians

•Special Skills [Skateboarding/Trick cycling/Parkour/Free running, Juggling/Diablo/Baton twirling, etc.]

•Musicians [portable instruments only – must be your own]
NB: Audition is open to High School learners only
Enquiries: PANSA Tel: 031 201-4750 /email: kzn@pansa.org.za

If you are considering a career in theatre, this is your chance!

(Source - Pansa) 

CHANT by Andrew Verster

Failures and dahlias

Kittens and mittens

Wimples and pimples

Writers and fighters

Layouts and payouts

Rattles and battles

Mothers and brothers

Hillocks and bullocks

Turners and burners

Tickles and pickles

Puppies and guppies

Flaming and gaming

Flowers and bowers

Planets and gannets

Mares and chairs

Lifting and drifting

Picking and choosing

Wishing and waiting

Loving and hating

Bidding and budding

Andrew Verster is a World Famous Artist and Writer based in Durban.

Email: ANDREWVERSTER784@GMAIL.COM

Enjoy the Long Weekend Everyone and for those of you Celebrating Easter have

a wonderful time.  

Please everyone drive safe on the roads.

- The Editor