News from St Francis Today 10th September Margie Saunders on course for world record at Women’s Challenge Lioness and Young Male at Imfolozi – Photo by Si Cunneen Chaos at Seal Point – Notes From The Editor Two astronauts walk in a pink cloud – jigsaw puzzle, 222-pieces. Jeffreys Bay’s first Polar Bear Swim a splashing success. Apple to debut new, thinner iPhone at annual product event How the super-rich fork out over R200k/night for … [Read more...] about News From St Francis Today – Wednesday 10 September
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Fischermanns Orchestra Announces South African Tour – September to October 2025
Top Swiss ensemble to bring their Explosive Street Jazz to Five Cities across SA South Africa, 4 September 2025: Arte Viva Management is thrilled to announce the first South African tour by Swiss jazz mavericks, Fischermanns Orchestra. Starting off with two performances at the world-renowned Joy of Jazz festival in Johannesburg on the 26th and 28th of September respectively, the Space Revolution tour then moves down to the coast for concerts in Durban, East London, Gqeberha and Cape Town … [Read more...] about Fischermanns Orchestra Announces South African Tour – September to October 2025
Rand Mutual Assurance Young Artists’ Programme Exhibition: Nurturing Young Talent at the KZNSA
August 2025, Durban, South Africa – Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), the RMA Young Artists’ Project Exhibition (YAP) is BACK …and will take place at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) Gallery in Glenwood, Durban from 22 August – 21 September 2025. The KZNSA, a not-for-profit organisation, is a highly regarded contemporary art space with a longstanding reputation as a vital incubator for emerging artists in KZN, contributing … [Read more...] about Rand Mutual Assurance Young Artists’ Programme Exhibition: Nurturing Young Talent at the KZNSA
Hilton Arts Festival 2025 … Get Your Tickets Today
It’s that time of the year again…Booking is Open for the annual Hilton Arts Festival taking place at Hilton College, just outside Pietermaritzburg, from 8-10 August 2025. The Hilton Festival, now in its 32nd year, is one of South Africa’s leading festivals and the largest festival of its kind in KZN, and brings the pick of the country’s music, theatre, film and art to KZN audiences.As regular festival-goers will attest to, Hilton is MUCH more than simply a drama festival; there are dollops of … [Read more...] about Hilton Arts Festival 2025 … Get Your Tickets Today
360 Padel | Gayle – SA Invitational Brings World No 1 Champions Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia to DP World Wanderers Stadium
Johannesburg, South Africa – 1 July 2025 – Padel history is about to be made. From 15–17 August 2025, the 360 Padel | Gayle – South African Invitational will see twelve of the world’s top-ranked players descend on the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Headlined by the world’s number 1 champions, Arturo Coello, and Agustin Tapia and top 10 world ranked Juan Lebron, Ale Galán, the Invitational marks the largest professional Padel event ever held on African soil. In a bold new … [Read more...] about 360 Padel | Gayle – SA Invitational Brings World No 1 Champions Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia to DP World Wanderers Stadium
We Demand Urgent Upgrades to Dangerous Eastern Cape Roads
During a recent visit by the Department of Transport to the Eastern Cape, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) urged the Department to address the terrible condition of several key main and rural roads in the province. Oversight visits and discussions with local farmers and residents revealed that roads such as the MR470 between Kirkwood […] The post Freedom Front Plus demands urgent upgrades to dangerous Eastern Cape roads appeared first on Freedom Front Plus. During a recent visit by the … [Read more...] about We Demand Urgent Upgrades to Dangerous Eastern Cape Roads
Market Days at the Port Alfred Easter Festival – Quick Facts on the Street Market Vibes 2025
© Wharf Street FB Page Port Alfred – an essential feature of the Port Alfred Easter Festival is the street market vibe in town. This vibe is derived from the Good Time Fair and the Four Elements Festival. These take place during the festival, providing wonderful times and fun for the whole family. Live music, craft market stalls, wife-carrying contests, local food and drinks. Also fun activities, low-flying aeroplanes, face-painting, mesmerizing fire displays and more What Are The Street … [Read more...] about Market Days at the Port Alfred Easter Festival – Quick Facts on the Street Market Vibes 2025
Spar Kirkwood Wildsfees on the Move
The Annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees has a new home under the Karoo sky.From this year it will be hosted in a purpose-built venue at the Mayogi bomas on the R75 between the two Kirkwood turnoffs. To mark the occasion and the 100th anniversary of Afrikaans being accepted as an official language, a free concert will be hosted on Thursday, June 26. The Kirkwood Wildsfees will be held from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29. For the past 22 years the festival has been held at the Kirkwood High School, … [Read more...] about Spar Kirkwood Wildsfees on the Move
Soloists Set to Shine in the Company of Acclaimed University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
A stellar line-up of soloists will bring additional shine to the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, when they visit South Africa in May 2025. March 2025 – Under the auspices of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, The UFO serves as a training ground for gifted young musicians, many of whom go on to significant careers in major symphony orchestras, opera houses, and chamber music ensembles and as leading educators. Under the baton of Kenneth Kiesler, who has been at the helm … [Read more...] about Soloists Set to Shine in the Company of Acclaimed University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Athol Fugard: The Great South African Playwright Who Captured What It Means to Be Human
I was shocked to learn that the famous South African writer Athol Fugard had passed away. I had known his age to be 92 but somehow I never expected him to die. He was always a survivor.When I think about Fugard, the first thing that comes to mind is the first time I interviewed him in Port Elizabeth (today’s Gqeberha) in South Africa. It was for the first of three books I’ve written on his plays. I had just seen his play Boesman and Lena in London. It absolutely knocked me out with its emotional … [Read more...] about Athol Fugard: The Great South African Playwright Who Captured What It Means to Be Human
Gustavo Romero
The artist for the PE Music Society’s second concert in the 2025 series to you. Spanish-born concert pianist, GUSTAVO ROMERO, will be back in Gqeberha on Sunday,16 March 2025, in the NMU south campus auditorium. The concert will start at 15h00. Concert pianist, Gustavo Romero, is internationally renowned for his exceptional technical brilliance and interpretive depth and has gained an acclaimed reputation for his commitment to in-depth exploration of a wide variety of composers. A native … [Read more...] about Gustavo Romero
iPhulo Drama Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cutting-Edge Drama in the Eastern Cape
The highly anticipated iPhulo Drama Festival 2025 is set to take the stage from March 10-15, 2025, at The Athenaeum. This premium drama festival, proudly supported by the National Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, and the Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. This festival will feature groundbreaking theatrical productions from some of the resilient voices in the theatre industry. Under the banner of innovation and artistic excellence, this year’s festival … [Read more...] about iPhulo Drama Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cutting-Edge Drama in the Eastern Cape
Dazzling Display of 100 Artworks by 71 Eastern Cape Artists at Eighth Lithuba Lakho Competition and Exhibition
28 February 2025: A dazzling display of 100 world-class artworks from 71 Eastern Cape creatives is on show at the eighth Lithuba Lakho Competition and Exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Gqeberha.An initiative of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality through the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and the Red Location Art Gallery, this year’s edition runs from 20 February to 22 March. The … [Read more...] about Dazzling Display of 100 Artworks by 71 Eastern Cape Artists at Eighth Lithuba Lakho Competition and Exhibition
MBAF’s First Simagalise Competition Hits the Igwijo High Notes
Eight lively groups, with over 110 contestants, assembled at the Mendi Centre in New Brighton, Gqeberha on Monday 24 February for the Simagalise Igwijo edition. A first for the city, the competition which was open to residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, was part of the Mandela Bay Arts Festival which is currently on until 2 March. Igwijo is a South African tradition of emotive communal singing, deeply rooted in Xhosa culture and other indigenous traditions. The young competitors (aged between 15 … [Read more...] about MBAF’s First Simagalise Competition Hits the Igwijo High Notes
MBAF Shrugs Off Loadshedding
The Mandela Bay Arts Festival opened on 21 February with a bold and colourful celebration of local talent across different genres, backgrounds and themes. Even the surprise return of Stage 6 load shedding didn't stop the fun, as organisers kicked into a well-devised back-up plan to keep the lights on. Monica Newton, CEO of the National Arts Festival, who are the Festival's production partners, said the Mandela Bay Arts Festival was off to a great start despite the electricity setbacks, … [Read more...] about MBAF Shrugs Off Loadshedding
