AFRIKAANS ROCK LEGEND KOOS KOMBUIS TO VISIT BLOEM

He has been dubbed the father of non-conformist living; the guru of Afrikaans rock music and in November, Koos Kombuis will be rocking it with fans at Windmill’s Diamond Lils.

With his ever popular hits such as “Lisa se klavier” which has been covered by various artists, including the Parlotones and Laurika Rauch, Kombuis promises to deliver nothing less than lyrical genius transformed into a super one-man rock show.

SOUTH AFRICA'S JOE NINA ON STAGE AT DIAMOND LIL’S

Few artists can say that their musical journeys started at the age of three.  Henry Makhosini Xaba, now known as Joe Nina, is one of these artists and a growing force to be reckoned in the South African music industry.

Diamond Lil’s at Windmill will be hosting this dynamic artist who went from humble beginnings in the Kwa-Themba Township in the East Rand where he was born, to owning his own recording company, writing a soundtrack for the movie Jump the gun and starring in it by the age of 24.

SPECIAL HARRY POTTER POP-UP CHANNEL ON DSTV PREMIUM IN NOVEMBER

While celebrating its big 3-0, M-Net continues to treat viewers to magical entertainment, and how much more magical can you get than a channel dedicated to the Harry Potter films? Soon after the fun-filled M-Net 30th Birthday BlockParty channel draws to a close on DStv Premium at the end of October, the iconic eight-film Harry Potter series will take over the entertainment on channel 109. 

M-Net will treat viewers to a special M-Net Movies Harry Potter Pop-up Channel extravaganza from Friday 4 November until Sunday 13 November, and it will run for 17 hours per day from 04:00am

DSTV BOXOFFICE HIGHLIGHTS 25TH – 4TH NOVEMBER

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE

The next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered Alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the Aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.

Starring: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Roland Emmerich

Genre:             Action

SA’S PASSION ABUNDANCE ANGELS WILL GET BY WITH HELP FROM ITS FRIENDS

Golden Valley has pledged its support for Passion Abundance Angels, a new and inspiring organization that lends assistance to HIV-positive patients in Worcester. As part of its social responsibility efforts, Golden valley donated much needed toiletries and personal hygiene items to the organization for distribution amongst the people it reaches.

MAFIKIZOLO, THE SOIL, THE MUFFINZ AND VELAPHI LIVE COME TOGETHER FOR HOME BREWED MUSIC CONCERT

Some of South Africa’s best loved, authentically local bands including The Soil, Mafikizolo, The Muffinz  and Velaphi Live come together for the 2016 Home Brewed Music Concert at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on 6 November 2016.

This will be the first time that these celebrated artists will collaborate on the same stage and hails the rise of the Home Brewed culture which embraces and celebrates local talent, music and products. Fans of The Soil, Mafikizolo, The Muffinz and Velaphi Live are expected to show up in their numbers to

SA RADIO RAPS COMEDIAN, “JONATHAN VANAF DIE OOS-RAND” TELLS IT AS IT IS

Radio Raps, also known as “Jonathan vanaf die Oos-Rand”, is no stranger to comedy lovers in South Africa and is back by popular demand to entertain fans at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena in November.  

In his latest show, Laat ek jou so sê, Jonathan is set to have audiences screaming with laughter as he speaks about happenings in our everyday lives that are sent to test us.  In this hilarious one-man show he tells that we never pay attention to these things because we are too focused on the daily news and bigger happenings, while life could actually be fun-filled, simple and meaningful, if we would only

ROK TO LAUNCH ON DSTV CHANNEL 168

ROK, the award-winning entertainment brand, will launch across Africa on the DStv platform across Africa on 1 November 2016. The Lagos-based film studio, renowned for its original TV series and Nollywood movies, will join the DStv family, bringing exciting original content to 52 countries, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

PETER GUTHRIE IS AT THE HELM AT MEROPA

Peter Guthrie recently took the position of General Manager at Sun International’s Meropa in Polokwane after a successful tenure at the Flamingo Casino in Kimberley. For Guthrie, it has been something of a homecoming to be back at Meropa where he was the Slots Manager from 2007 to 2010.

MULTICHOICE CAUSES A REVOLUTION IN PAY-TV WITH MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION

  

Great news for television lovers in Ghana – the revolution has arrived and everyone will continue to enjoy great family entertainment as MultiChoice delivers even more value to DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access! True to our commitment to our customers, today MULTICHOICE announced a decrease on DStv subscription prices alongside a massive content upgrade on DStv packages, effective on 01 November 2016.

TV3’S VERONICA NARKWOR KWABLA WINS HEALTH AND MEDICAL AWARD AT CNN MULTICHOICE AFRICAN JOURNALISTS AWARDS 2016

Veronica Narkwor Kwabla has been named the winner of the Medical and Health Award at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2016 Awards Ceremony. Her piece on the Freetown Ebola Orphans beat hundreds of entries at Africa’s most prestigious journalist awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa at the weekend.

INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED DJ EUPHONIK COMING TO MEROPA

From Miami to London and Toronto, to New York and Johannesburg, the internationally-acclaimed SA-born and bred, DJ Euphonik, has gained a mass following of clubbing fans spanning five continents. Now he’s coming to Polokwane to show local clubbers what has made him such a hit around the world. 

THE BOARDWALK HOTEL WINS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The five Star Boardwalk Hotel has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2016. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.  Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and

AN ELATED JACU VAN RENSBURG WINS A FAMILY HOLIDAY

The Boardwalk’s Mystery Win retail promotion has culminated with Port Elizabeth resident, Jacu van Rensburg, winning the grand prize – a weekend away for his family at the Fish River Sun.  

The Mystery Win Promotion ran from July to September 2016 and to be in line to win the gorgeous

THE BRAVO BAR SIZZLES WITH WOZA WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER

The Boardwalk’s Bravo Bar has lined-up some awesome homegrown bands and artists for its Woza Weekend sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as Sunday afternoons throughout October. 

DSTV OCTOBER 10 – 16 HIGHLIGHTS

Cartoon Network

Ben 10: Cartoon Network’s newest take on Ben 10, the animated phenomenon that has kids all over the world wanting to transform into their favourite alien, begins its global premiere this October in Africa. Building on the highly successful franchise about kid hero, Ben Tennyson, Ben 10 will introduce a re-imagined Ben, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max, as they travel the country during

SHAKE THE MONDAY BLUES WITH A SCRUMPTIOUS LUNCH

Shake the back-to-the-grindstone blues every Monday with a delicious lunch for an unbeatable R20 at The Boardwalk’s Bayside Pantry. 

The Monday Mania menu includes a choice of chicken curry served with rice and sambals, spaghetti bolognaise with parmesan cheese and savoury pancake stuffed with stir fry vegetables and served with

STONEBWOY, MZVEE AND OTHERS REP GHANA AT MAMAS

The MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 will be held on October 22 in Johannesburg and will be hosted by South African radio and TV host, Trevor Noah. The MAMA's as its popularly known is arguably the biggest award scheme in Africa. This is the 6th edition with the maiden edition held at Abuja in Nigeria.

CHAMPION TV RAIDED AGAIN FOR BROADCAST RIGHT INFRINGEMENT

The broadcast industry in Ghana continues to battle with the issue of illegal broadcast of unauthorised content by many TV and Radio stations. One sector greatly hit by this menace is the sports industry where some local TV stations have been airing international sporting events without going through the process to acquire rights for the territories they operate in.

MAMA'S 2016 FULL NOMINEE LIST

MTV has released the complete list of nominees for this year’s main African music event. The MTV African Music Awards 2016 will be held in Johannesburg on the 22nd of October and will be hosted by South African comedian, television and radio host and actor. The Award scheme awards hard working artists across the continent and beyond. Last year’s edition was held in Durban and was

LIONESS MEDIA CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY

PR/Communications & Events Company, Lioness Media – celebrated its 5th year of operations in the industry at a get-together ceremony that was held at the premises of Pluzz FM at Suwutuom, in Accra.

The celebration was attended by a myriad of folks from all sectors of the industry: actors, musicians, comedians, radio presenters and entertainment journalists.

KID CUDI CHECKS HIMSELF INTO REHAB

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known as Kid Cudi, has checked himself into rehab for depression and suicidal thoughts.

The American recording artist says he entered into rehab on Monday saying he hasn't felt at peace for years and made the decision to get help for himself, his family, his best friend/daughter and his fans. The rapper from Ohio continued saying, "I would've done something to myself. I simply am a

THE LOVE EXPERIENCE LIVE IN ACCRA

The Love Experience is dated on 21st October, 2016 at the Alvaros Pentagon.

The Love Experience is a musical and poetic concert organized by Christ World Incorporate. 

This is the first edition held outside the church premises and it promises nothing but celebrating the Father’s love.

KIM KARDASHIAN’S ROBBERY CASE IS FABRICATED

Kim Kardashian's armed robbery might be a total lie according to a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. 

The Supreme Court was hearing a case on Tuesday where a guy from California was arguing it wasn't bank fraud when he drained someone's bank account because the bank's money is insured.

POLICE HAS NO CASE AGAINST CHRIS BROWN

Chris Brown will not be prosecuted in the alleged gun incident which occurred in August. 

Sources close to the ongoing investigation says the case has not gone forward because; the D.A. is unimpressed with the evidence provided by Police. As earlier reported, the case was supposed to be submitted to the prosecutors’ 2 weeks ago but the D.A. easily kicked it back for lack of evidence.

KIM KARDASHIAN ROBBED AT GUNPOINT

Kim Kardashian has been robbed by armed gunmen in her Paris apartment. The robbers are believed to have stolen more than $10 million in jewelry. 

Sources say at least 2 gunmen bound and gagged Kim with handcuffs and tape, then put her in the bathtub whiles the wife of American rapper, Kanye West begged them to spare her life, telling them