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Avroy Shlain Beauty Express Roadshow

24 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Celebrating 40 years of existence is a milestone that Avroy Shlain Cosmetics wishes to share with the many thousands of South African women that have made the company, and its products, the success they are today. And how they intend doing this is with the Beauty Express, a mobile theatre truck specially designed & constructed to tour the country for an entire month, stopping at venues in towns and cities across South Africa. In the driver’s seat (so to speak) will be well respected TV personality, Noeleen Maholwana Sangqu, of 3 Talk fame. “We have signed Noeleen up as our ‘Confidence Ambassador’ for 2013,” says Avroy Shlain Cosmetics, managing director, Justin Hewett, “Noeleen epitomises the empowered,

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Charity

Dancers love dogs

24 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Dancers Love Dogs is an annual fundraising show, involving dancers who love animals and use their talents to raise funds for our furry friends. Brigitte Reeve-Taylor commits to producing the show every year and ALL the proceeds go to "Mass Sterilization". This heartwarming event takes to the stage at the Artscape on Saturday the 25th May at 8pm. This year's show promises to be a dynamic and spectacular event featuring CTCB, Bovim Ballet, Zip Zap, CJB, ikapa Dance Theatre, Waterfront Theatre School, Northern Dance Project, Rudi Smit, Jamm, Eon Dance Group, Jason Sisam, Martin Schonberg, Adele Blank, Mega Gymnastics Academy, and special guests "Dancing with Dogs in Cape Town", the irresistible "Lillyslappedsilly" , and much

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Charity

The Big Inspirational Issue

24 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The May 24th edition of The Big Issue comes with a strong warning for consumers: not every product label can or should be trusted. This is in line with the magazine’s cover feature on the labelling of cosmetics tested on animals. The report shows that in South Africa there is no specific law governing animal testing and no regulatory body monitoring the “cruelty free” labelling of products, which means that consumers opposed to animal testing could unwittingly be supporting a practice they abhor. “The issue we’re looking at isn’t whether animal testing is right or wrong, or whether it’s even a ‘necessary evil’ or not. Rather, we’re focussing on the issue of product labelling and our right as consumers to

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Festivals

Grahamstown National Arts Festival

23 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Friday 27th June sees the launch of the 11 Days of AMAZ!NG that is the National Arts Festival. The sleepy, varsity town of Grahamstown comes to a screeching halt for a week and a half, when people flock from all over the globe to bathe in the luxury of the Arts. The internationally renowned smorgasbord of Arts and Culture is on the eve of its 40th Anniversary, so you know they’re doing something right! This year’s programme is heaving with a line-up that is sure to keep everyone happy. Be it art, drama, dance, comedy, film or music – you are guaranteed to be spoiled for choice at over 100 venues. The Think Fest and Spirit Fest programmes bring together thought leaders, trendsetters and provocateurs, and will definitely host

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Wine & Wineries

The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Awards 2013

22 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Entries for first round of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award 2013 are now open and candidates are urged to enter now as entries close on the 31 May 2013. The high standards attained by previous winners, Wayve Kolevsohn in 2012 (currently sommelier at The Test Kitchen) and Joakim Hansi Blackadder in 2011 (currently sommelier at Rust en Vrede), have set the benchmark for aspirant sommeliers. The competition is aimed at enhancing and recognising the calibre of local sommeliers and wine service staff. The winner of the 2013 competition will be announced in November 2013 and will win a trip to France including a trip to the House of Champagne Bollinger. Neil Grant, Chairperson of the South African Sommelier

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Lifestyle

Purchasing Electricity, airtime or paying your bills has never been this easy!

22 May, 2013 by Wotz 2 Comments

Powertime, a Cape based Tech company have recently launched a new bill payment service allowing users to pay their municipality bills online and from their mobile phones. The new functionality is available from the web and mobi site at www.powertime.co.za as well as from the Powertime applications for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry10. This new application enables City of Cape Town and Durban residents to pay their electricity, water, rates and tax bills in one simple click, anywhere and at any time. The payment methods supported are credit card, debit card, EFT and the PayGenius electronic wallet. The functionality also includes the possibility to manage multiple bills and save the transaction history. Negotiations are

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Charity

The ginormous Global Party

22 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Global Party 2011 grabbed a worldwide audience. 80 parties were given in a 24 hour period, making The Global Party a worldwide event that transcended continents. The Global Party is a unique undertaking that breaks all typecasts and redefines the notion of a charity event. The Global Party 2011 secured some of the best venues around the world including 5* hotels, night clubs and private residencies. This year The Global Party in 2013 is inspired by 360°. This is an unmissable event held over 3 days on Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June 2013. Even larger and more exciting , this year’s event will see 360,000+ of the world’s elite at 360+ luxury venues over 120+ cities around the world, in order to help

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Lifestyle

Cape Town Book Fair

21 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

It’s almost time for the annual Cape Town Book Fair again, so if you happen to be a reader, writer or mover and shaker in the publishing world, keep that calendar clear for the 13-15 June.As always, the fair promises to be lots of fun and a great way to experience community literary spirit. Writing is often said to be a lonely occupation, but the book fair completely dissipates that myth! Over the years, the international book fair (established by the Publishers Association of South Africa and the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2006 ) has shown itself to be a roaring success. There are many exciting activities lined up in this year’s programme: there will be functions, displays, workshops and book launches. You’ll get the chance

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Eating Out

Winter menu specials at Aubergine

21 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Chef Harald Bresselschmidt invites you to try Aubergine’s new Winter Bistro Menu, offering a choice of two or three courses with optional wine pairing. Enjoy Halrald’s classical cuisine with innovative interpretations of local produce in front of a vintage fireplace, ensuring a cosy atmosphere on chilly evenings. The Winter Bistro Menu at Aubergine in Gardens, Cape Town, costs R215 for two courses and R298 with wine pairing. For three courses you pay R290 and R415 with wine pairing. This menu represents exceptional value in a fine dining environment. View the winter bistro menu here. The dishes will change over time so check Auberine’s website or facebook page for updates. The menu will always include a range of

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Festivals

Tops Gugulethu Wine Festival 2013

20 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The third annual TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival is set to take place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of May 2013. Sparing no expense, this year the festival offers a weekend of wine tasting, music, food and wine-education. Among the highlights will be the Nederburg Taste Theatre. MasterChef South Africa Judge, Pete Goffe-Wood will be appearing alongside Nederburg winemaker Wilhelm Pienaar to take revellers on a food and wine tasting journey. The presentations are on a first come first serve basis and will be staged at 17:30, 18:30 and 19:30 on the Friday, and at 16:30, 18:00 and 19:30 on the Saturday. DSTV is the VIP sponsor for Saturday night and promises to provides worlds of entertainment for all visitors. The J. C. Le

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