Monthly Archives: January 2015

Annie, the remake

Posted on January 28, 2015 by moirads

Annie, the original 1982 movie, was a somewhat twee and dated as a musical and was so even thirty years ago – family values and the wonderful song “Tomorrow” notwithstanding. I went along to see Annie (2015) expecting more of … Continue reading →

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Musings on Mozart’s Requiem on the anniversary of his birth

Posted on January 27, 2015 by moirads

Today, 27 January, is the anniversary of Mozart’s birth.  It is also the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.  Auschwitz, for the very young, was one of the worst of the Nazi extermination camps into which hundreds of thousands Jews, … Continue reading →

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Unbroken, a good tale

Posted on January 23, 2015 by moirads

Unbroken is one of the great stories of tenacity and endurance. Directed by Angelina Jolie’s it sometimes feels long and almost dull.  This movie, although a good tale, doesn’t really do justice to the real-life story of American Olympian, Louis … Continue reading →

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New Year Viennese Concert attendees will be masked this year

Posted on January 22, 2015 by moirads

The 7th annual Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF) will be a celebration to remember. In keeping with past years, the theme for this year is Masquerade. The Festival will run from the 24 January to 8 February 2015 and will … Continue reading →

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Kruger National Park Official Guide Fourth Edition (Available 2013/2014)

Posted on January 18, 2015 by moirads

Every so often I buy a new guide book to the Kruger.  They are cheap.  This one, published by Jacana Media, was only R40.00 at the end of 2014.  A bargain.  It is also one of the better guides available. … Continue reading →

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Dodgy Doctors investigated by Special Assignment

Posted on January 15, 2015 by moirads

On Sunday 18th January 2015 on Special Assignment they investigate and expose an alleged organized crime syndicate of medical doctors, operating from the Lister Medical Centre in Johannesburg. A four-month long investigation has uncovered disturbing practices by some qualified medical doctors, … Continue reading →

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Chanelle Sardinha – Miss South Africa Finalist 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by moirads

Name: Chanelle Sardinha Region: Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng Age: 23 Occupation: I am an actress and model. Having recently completed my Honours degree in BA Dramatic Arts at Wits University, this is my first year attempting to break into this industry. … Continue reading →

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Danelle de Wet – Miss South Africa Finalist 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by moirads

Name: Danelle de Wet Region: Kuils River, Cape Town, Western Cape. Age: 21 Occupation: I am a first year BCom Marketing student at the IMM Graduate School of Marketing. Once I have obtained my degree I would like to study … Continue reading →

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Gugulethu Banda – Miss South Africa finalist 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by moirads

Name: Gugulethu Banda Region: Spruitview, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Age: 21 Occupation: I am currently studying towards a BA Tourism Development at the University of Johannesburg and I am in my first year. The reason I enrolled for this particular qualification is … Continue reading →

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Kim Wentzel – Miss South Africa finalist 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by moirads

Name: Kim Wentzel Region: Roodepoort, Gauteng Age: 24 Occupation: I am an assistant fashion buyer for Edcon. I am also currently studying for an advanced diploma in marketing management at the South Africa Institute of Marketing Management. Previous beauty competitions/pageants … Continue reading →

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