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Marc Jacobs encounter with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Lebogang Tsele — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:03:47 +0000

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who has made a name as the creator of vast and complex works in bold colors and polka dots, has two exhibitions of her most recent works set to open in London.
The Tate Modern will host the largest exhibition of the 82-year-old artist’s work ever displayed in Britain, over a period of nearly four months from early February. That exhibition was previously displayed in Paris and Madrid and will next move to New York.

Green ambition for Big Break Legacy’s Sean Hide

Lebogang Tsele — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:18:37 +0000

The 5 million rand prize reality show, the Big Break Legacy, is by far the largest prize on offer on local reality TV. We chat with Sean Hide; one of the contestants about the business he hopes will win the R5 million investment

Diski Talk: Kaizer Chiefs on the backfoot ahead of TKO clash

Lebogang Tsele — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:02:10 +0000

As the Telkom KnockOut fixtures get underway, defending champions Kaizer Chiefs will attempt to put their best foot forward as they travel to Rustenburg to face a highly motivated Platinum Stars on Sunday the 23^rd of October. Coming from a week that has seen Kaizer Chiefs face charges of a rift between captain and coach, and facing a side that boasts a four-match undefeated home record, Amakhosi seem a club on the backfoot.

Top Brands lauded at The Times Sowetan 2011 Retail Awards

Lebogang Tsele — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:50 +0000

The fourth Times Sowetan 2011 Retail Awards was a glittering affair that brought together the country’s biggest brands to celebrate excellence within the local retail market. Held at the trendy Shine Studios in Braamfontein in Johannesburg, and commissioned by Avusa Media, the awards revealed which brands scored the highest in brand familiarity, user brand experience, non-user brand perception and brand presence and size as voted for by consumers.

Unions should not be held responsible for members’ actions: Samwu

Dieketseng Maleke — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:25:41 +0000

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union said Unions shouldn’t be held responsible for members’ actions during protests. This comes after Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille has threatned to sue the union, after striking workers scattered litter and set municipal rubbish bins alight. We spoke to Samwu’ spokesman Tahir Sema about what happened in Cape Town during the march

National Assembly should probe state deals: Athol Trollip

Dieketseng Maleke — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:17:00 +0000

The Democratic Alliance’s Parliament member Atholl Trollip has called for a special debate on state deals. He asked the National Assembly to consider the debate citing that President Jacob Zuma and his family have benefited on the deals.

Aaron Motsoaledi explains reasons behind NHI

Dieketseng Maleke — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:31:42 +0000

The Government has revealed more details on the National Health Insurance plan, saying it will require R125 billion in 2012. Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi explained the reasons behind the proposed health insurance.

Gauteng Tollgate tariffs reduced

Dieketseng Maleke — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:03:02 +0000

The South African Cabinet has agreed to the reduced tollgates tariffs for the Gauteng freeway improvement phase 1. Government spokesman Jimmy Manyi explained how much the fees will be.

Babies foreskins might be sold to cosmetics industry: MERAN

Dieketseng Maleke — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:22:45 +0000

The Medical Rights Advocacy Network has written a letter to Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi urging him not to continue with the Department’s plan to circumcise babies. This comes after the Kwazulu- Natal Health Department said last year, that from 2010 it would offer circumcision as option to 10% of the mothers of male babies born in public hospitals. We spoke to the Network’s Co- ordinator Poonitha Naidoo about the fears that the foreskins will be sold to the global cosmetics industry to manufacture insulin and artificial skin.

Nina Jarebrink launches in SA

Sanelisiwe Maliza — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:31:59 +0000

Nina Jarebrink launched her summer collection in South Africa on Wednesday evening. Nina Jarebrink is a Swedish designer. she is the new addition to the Brandgroup International stable in South Africa.