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South African contingent off to SXSW

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


Flying high with Cape kite festival

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


Tents for events

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


Brazil revs up the Fairway, Oz in a lodge

“The Fairway Hotel & Spa is the place that comes closest to what the Brazilian team is accustomed to having. 5 Mar 2010


Cape Town to host ocean race again

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 bookings close soon for SAMRA conference

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


MIPTV gets keynote from Sky

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


2010: fourth ticket sales phase starts today

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


2010 Festival of Media Awards deadline extention

The deadline for entries in the 2010 Festival of Media Awards has been extended to 5 February 2010. 22 Jan 2010


Reed Midem appoints new entertainment director

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


FIFA Zakumi road show in Sandton

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


New Year party not to be sneezed at

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


Franschhoek outdoor weekend festival

The picturesque Franschhoek valley will host the Outdoor Challenge weekend from 16-17 January 2010. 21 Dec 2009


Double beauty at Miss South Africa pageant

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


SIX tattoo event back in CT - and it's bigger

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


PICA bookings open until 17 November

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


Pink Chevy, pink awards

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


Sportscape rebrands to Escape Events

In response to client requests for new, more cost effective and interesting entertainment options, Sportcape has rebranded itself as Escape Events. 29 Oct 2009


PICA early bird bookings extended

The PICA Awards for the South African magazine industry will take place at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on Thursday 26 November 2009. 26 Oct 2009


Bookmarks: corrected workshop dates

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


Reminder to book for Bookmarks Awards

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


Live tweeting from Brands & Branding for Good

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


It's the golden boss

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


Book for latest OPA FNB digital advertising panel discussion

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


Live tweeting from Mobile Web Africa

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 chefs to make world's biggest omelette

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


Good Morning Angels raise R800k

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


OPA meet-up at Loeries

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


Free SMS updates during Loeries

SMS 'ego' to 33998 to receive free SMS programme alerts this Loeries festival weekend. 23 Sep 2009


Caffeine creativity called for

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




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