AUSTIN, TEXAS: SXSWeek kicks off tomorrow, Friday 12 March until Sunday, 21 March 2010, and this year an entire contingent of South African media, advertising, social media and mobile media professionals have been descending upon Austin, Texas, over the past couple of days to attend this convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. 11 Mar 2010
Africa's reputedly biggest kite festival, the Cape Town International Kite Festival, will take place 23-24 October 2010 on the lawns surrounding Zandvlei, Muizenberg. 8 Mar 2010
Timeless Tents, a collection of crafted tents, pavilions and marquees, are now available from local importers of furniture and antiques, Holy Cow. 8 Mar 2010
“The Fairway Hotel & Spa is the place that comes closest to what the Brazilian team is accustomed to having. 5 Mar 2010
Cape Town will host the 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean Race, due to start from Alicante in Spain in the autumn of 2011, as the first port of call in this race. 23 Feb 2010
Early bird rates for the Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA) conference only apply to bookings received before or on 28 February 2010, with subsequent payment to be received before or on 31 March. 19 Feb 2010
Jeremy Darroch, chief executive of Sky, the £20bn (about R240bn) British home entertainment and communications company, will deliver a keynote address at MIPTV on Wednesday 14 April 2010. 10 Feb 2010
The fourth ticket sales phase will kick off today, Tuesday, 9 February 2010, at 1pm South African time (12pm Central European Time). 9 Feb 2010
The deadline for entries in the 2010 Festival of Media Awards has been extended to 5 February 2010. 22 Jan 2010
Reed Midem announced late last week the appointment of Anne de Kerckhove in a newly created post as the entertainment division's director. 18 Jan 2010
Sandton City Shopping Centre will host Zakumi, the official 2010 mascot, 16-17 January 2010 as part of his road trip around the country. 8 Jan 2010
The Pepper Club on the Beach is offering an end to the decade party on New Year's Eve, featuring live music and entertainment, the finest champagne and a three-course culinary showpiece created by its Michelin-star chef at only R1850 per person. 24 Dec 2009
The picturesque Franschhoek valley will host the Outdoor Challenge weekend from 16-17 January 2010. 21 Dec 2009
Miss South Africa beauty pageant, which will be broadcast live on SABC3 this Sunday from 7.30pm, will have two well-known hosts, former Miss South Africa and Top Billing presenter Jo-Ann Strauss and Metro FM's Penny Lebyane. 10 Dec 2009
Southern Ink Xposure (SIX), supported by Harley-Davidson, is on at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) 22-24 January 2010 with a tattoo convention, series of art exhibitions, live collaborative art events and live music. 1 Dec 2009
Bookings for the PICA Awards Gala evening at Emperors Palace Johannesburg on Thursday 26 November 2009 have been extended to Tuesday 17 November. 16 Nov 2009
The Feather Awards, a light-hearted, glamour celebration of prominent individuals who are inspirations to the gay and lesbian community, from the sports, entertainment and business worlds, will have its first event on 11 November 2009. 9 Nov 2009
In response to client requests for new, more cost effective and interesting entertainment options, Sportcape has rebranded itself as Escape Events. 29 Oct 2009
The PICA Awards for the South African magazine industry will take place at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on Thursday 26 November 2009. 26 Oct 2009
Note that The Bookmarks workshops, held in conjunction with Tony Koenderman's Brainstorm conference, will, according to The Bookmarks' revised information, take place in Cape Town on 9 November 2009 at Kelvin Grove and in Johannesburg on 11 November at the NewLife Conference Centre. 26 Oct 2009
Don't forget to secure your place at The Bookmarks Awards on Thursday, 12 November 2009, at 6.30pm at Movida in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. 23 Oct 2009
The two-day Brands & Branding for Good, for which Bizcommunity.com is a media partner, kicked off this morning, Tuesday, 20 October 2009, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. 20 Oct 2009
On Friday 16 October 2009, the 20th winner of Boss of the Year was announced at Montecasino from a shortlist of six finalists. 20 Oct 2009
The OPA, in partnership with FNB, is hosting a free exclusive panel discussion on Thursday, 22 October 2009, on “How did digital fare at the Loeries and the next 24 months in advertising”. 15 Oct 2009
The inaugural two-day Mobile Web Africa, for which Bizcommunity.com is a media partner, kicked off yesterday morning, Tuesday, 13 October 2009, at the Michaelangelo Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. 13 Oct 2009
Top South African chefs, Bruce Robertson and Ryan Bradbury, and Pick n Pay will attempt the biggest omelette in the world at 10am on Saturday 10 October 2009 at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town using 60 000 eggs, 500kg of cheese, 200kg of tomatoes and a 14m frying pan. 6 Oct 2009
The 2nd Annual Jacaranda 94.2 Good Morning Angels celebrity golf day, driven by the Vodacom Foundation, raised R800 000 on Sunday, 20 September 2009, and gave a way a donated Honda. 24 Sep 2009
The Online Publishers Association (OPA) will meet before the 2009 Loerie Awards at Barazza, Camps Bay, Cape Town on Saturday, 26 September 2009, 1 - 4pm, to have drinks, snacks and a digitally minded get-together. 23 Sep 2009
SMS 'ego' to 33998 to receive free SMS programme alerts this Loeries festival weekend. 23 Sep 2009
The Seattle Coffee Co is calling all graphic artists to enter an illustration competition on how coffee and music are the inspiration of their lives. 23 Sep 2009