Monthly Archives: September 2015

Making Mandela

Posted on September 30, 2015 by moirads

Nelson Mandela, the iconic character who changed the face of South Africa, rose to political activist, the persona of the political prisoner and finally the first president of democratic South Africa.  Everyone knows (of) him.  As a brand he is … Continue reading →

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New Siba’s Table Series

Posted on September 29, 2015 by moirads

Siba Mtongana with her friendly, relaxed style is one of South Africa’s most beloved celebrity chefs.  She has appeared extensively all over the world, including Russia and the USA as part of Food Network’s exciting food programming. A brand new … Continue reading →

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The Ilustrated South African First Aid Manual, by Linda Buys

Posted on September 28, 2015 by moirads

I admit it.  I am biased.  I have a long-standing relationship of over thirty years with St John, a first aid service and training organisation which publishes its own text books and teaches their own first aid courses. Linda Buys … Continue reading →

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Leon Bosch plays for the Apollon Sinfonia at the Linder

Posted on September 28, 2015 by moirads

On 17 September 2015 I attended a somewhat unusual gala symphony coyncert at the Linder Auditorium.  The orchestra was the Apollon Sinfonia (made up mainly of members of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra).   It was, however, the concerto which made this … Continue reading →

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Scammed, Cons and scams revealed (Book Review)

Posted on September 27, 2015 by moirads

The author, Stepheon Cloete, is a professional entertainer and speaker, who uses “magic” (illusion, sleight of hand, escapology and mentalism) as part of his entertaining arsenal.  He has been a cruise director for a large cruise ship company for more … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Cross, a book by David Marcus

Posted on September 27, 2015 by moirads

In a world where there are many more books than time to read them, one sometimes finds a book which is just “perfect” for the reader.  It fits the particular reader’s interests perfectly.  Tales From the Cross is one of … Continue reading →

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Our Land Our Rent Our Jobs, a book review

Posted on September 26, 2015 by moirads

Land, taxes, jobs.  Three tough words. Stephen Meintjes has an impressive academic background.  He read law at Stelenbosch University and then won the Rhodes Scholarship and read law further at Oxford.   He worked for Anglo-American before being head-hunted by … Continue reading →

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Japanese Film Festival 2015

Posted on September 23, 2015 by moirads

Wood Job (2014) is one of five movies brought out to South Africa as part of this year’s Japanese Film Festival. Directed by Shinobu Yaguchi, this is a touching comedy about a student, Yuki Hirano (Shota Sometani), who fails matric … Continue reading →

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Pawn Stars wants your treasures

Posted on September 18, 2015 by moirads

The producers of the recently re-commissioned hit TV show Pawn Stars South Africa (HISTORY®, DStv channel 186) are inviting all South Africans to get in touch with them if they have a treasured artefact that could be featured on the … Continue reading →

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A year with Frog and Toad

Posted on September 15, 2015 by moirads

Francois Theron, director of A Year with Frog and Toad, is an extraordinary theatre maker.  He has a magic touch when it comes to creating the kind of theatre magic that entrances people of all ages.  A Year with Frog … Continue reading →

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