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• Until 16 September: Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS at Montecasino
Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS opened their Johannesburg Season at The Teatro, Montecasino to spectacular reviews. The season is strictly limited and tickets are available from https://www.bigconcerts.co.za and Computicket.
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• Until 16 September: Simply The Best Show at Emperors Palace
With a South African artist headlining this Tina Turner spectacular, Simply The Best is the show to support this Spring. South African born professional singer, Caroline Borole, was hand-picked by Director John Van Grinsven to tackle Tina Turner’s trademark growls, grunts and raspy vocals for the two-hour production. It’s pretty much like experiencing the legend herself. The confident Borole is accompanied by four energetic dancers who twist and twirl their way around stage to a live backing band, making this show simply the best for any Tina Turner fan! Visit the website [https://www.emperorspalace.com/Promotions/Whats-On/By/Show/ep-simply-the-best] or their Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/events/250720938863771/] for more information on this event.
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• 6 to 23 September: Cirque Infernal at the Joburg Theatre
Experience the global phenomenon of Cirque Infernal – death-defying acts, all inspired by three famous film directors! Cirque Infernal offers non-stop captivating entertainment. You’re going to bite your nails with this one, especially the Cage of Death in which three daredevil motorbike riders race around inside a giant cage. This global production was inspired by Federico Fellini, Wim Wender and Tim Burton. Visit https://www.joburgtheatre.com for more information.
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• 7 to 16 September: Diwali India Lifestyle Festival at Montecasino
Whether you’re going to celebrate Diwali or you just love the Indian culture, the festival is open to all who want to celebrate. It promises to be an explosion of colour, taste, sound and texture, showcasing wares and delights from local and international exhibitors. Although the traditional festival of Diwali is only in November, it’s never too early to get your shopping done. There is something for every member of the family, including camel and rickshaw rides, and a kiddies cricket area. For adults there will be a lounge decked with low tables, soft cushions, traditional hookahs and a vast array of flavoured tobaccos. And of course an Indian shopping experience is never complete without the delicious tastes of India, of which there will be plenty. Visit the website [https://www.tsogosun.com/montecasino/whatson/events/diwali-india-lifestyle-festival] for more information.
• 7 September: Casual Day at Connie Mulder Centre in Wilbotsdal
Be a hero for persons with disabilities and support Casual Day at Connie Mulder Centre. Dress down or up, buy your Casual Day stickers from the Connie Mulder Centre (R10 each) and show you care. Call them and the sticker will be delivered to you (Randfontein only). Contact 011 278 9904/ 5/ 6 or 060 730 4886.
• 7 September: Willie Joubert at Connie Mulder Centre in Wilbotsdal
Don’t miss Connie Mulder’s parents/ guardians fundraising event from 6.30pm. Residents can look forward to singer, songwriter and worship leader Willie Joubert, as well as special performances by the Deo Gloria Lofdans Group and the Letzi Lottering Music School. Contact Belinda Struwig on 082 579 2105.
• 8 September: Girl Empowerment Programme in Randfontein
Two Randfontein social work students are planning a Girl Empowerment Programme in Randfontein. The purpose of the event is to bring together local businesses and inform the community about various organisation where young women will be able to get help regarding abuse and other societal issues.
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• 8 September: Big Spring Fun Day for frail-care patients
A local frail care unit’s patients can look forward to a morning filled with Spring Day celebrations. It will start at 10am, with a performance by a group of children from Michelle’s Acrobatic Academy. At 11am, Shaylin Potgieter, a Grade 1 learner from Laerskool Randfontein, who recently represented South Africa at Talent America in New York, is going to sing. The staff from Hillside Pets in Krugersdorp are going to braai some meat, which was donated by Westgate Meat Market, to treat the patients to something special. On top of all this, Lizelle Colsby, from SMH Hair in Randfontein has volunteered to pamper all the patients to make them look beautiful for the new season and to feel extra special for the day! The event will take place at 2 Tulbach House, Plot 49, which is on the corner of Pieter and Elizabeth Roads in Loumarina. For more information, contact Corene Swanepoel on 082 331 6724.
Getting into the Spring of things at Silverstar
Silverstar [https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino] the West Rand’s favourite entertainment destination, has a jam-packed calendar in the month of September! Your diary never looked this ‘funtastic’…
• Celebrate Afrikaans in Style
On Friday, 14 and Saturday, 15 September Silverstar will host the Groot Gees Fees [https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/groot-gees-fees]! This spectacular Afrikaans lifestyle festival will embrace all three essential elements of Afrikaans lifestyle: food, entertainment and creative living. This trinity will be blended together to produce an entertaining showcase of everything that is local and lekker. Visitors can look forward to music and dance with performances by Afrikaans favourites such as Arno Jordaan, Conrad Cronje, Radio Kalahari Orkes and Beeskraal. And the gees? That will happen during the Currie Cup Rugby screenings on the big screens inside the venue. Of course there will be traditional boerekos, arts and crafts exhibitors and a play area for the kids.
• Mi Casa & Lira
Party the night away on 29 September at Silverstar with not one, but two award-winning acts: funky trio, Mi Casa and the inimitable Lira! A night of amazing music awaits you at Silverstar. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets available via Computicket, Box Office and the Silverstar website [https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/party-with-micasa-and-lira-at-the-globe].
• Boktown is back
Sunny skies and rugby can mean only one thing … Boktown [https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/boktown-2018] is back at Silverstar! This official supporters village creates a unique experience that goes beyond the 80 minutes of rugby action on the field. It is a place where passionate Springbok fans can cheer on the Bokke – the best alternative to being at the game in person. The 2018 Castle Lager Rugby Championship sees the Springboks take on Australia (29 September) and New Zealand (6 October). The whole family can enjoy the games live on the West Rand’s biggest screen with live entertainment, delicious food, ice-cold drinks, prize giveaways, appearances by SA Rugby Legends, My Players stars and Bokkie – the official Springbok mascot.
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• 20 September: CPF public meeting in Randfontein
The public is invited to attend a CPF public meeting to be held at Clan Doyle at the corner of Elizabeth Road and Road nr 9, Bootha plots from 6.30pm. Henry Boyce, CPF Operations coordinator said after a year’s good cooperation between the CPF, police and public, whereupon good successes were obtained, it is in the best interest of each and everyone to attend the meeting for his/ her family’s sake and safety. The CPF has already been active on the plots for three years.
• 15 and 29 September: Arts and Crafts Gallery in Krugersdorp
Come and join in the fun and take home a professional painting – ready to hang! There are various themes: Shelf of mixed herbs and flowers (15 September); Shelf of proteas and rock roses (29 September). No experience required. A fee is required. Booking essential! Contact Margie Kaufman on 084 582 3209 or Tina Hepworth on 078 115 8475.
• 23 September: To Gin or Not to Gin event at Glenburn Lodge & Spa
There is nothing that beats a refreshing G&T at the end of the day. It could be any gin-infused concoction. With the local juniper-based renaissance exploding, there has never been a better time to hop on board. Glenburn Lodge & Spa is throwing their weight behind this much-loved spirit by hosting the first-ever Cradle Gin Festival in the Cradle of Mankind. The festival concept, which brings together over 20 different craft and international gins, has been masterminded by event organisers, Melody Barber and Ellen Oosthuizen. Visit [https://glenburn.co.za/contact-us] for more information.
• 24 September: #BeatBolt in the 100m sprint and win big
The exciting #ForeverFaster PUMA #BeatBolt sprint will be the source of much excitement and #FastTimes at the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN on Heritage Day. According to Brett Bellinger, Marketing Director of PUMA South Africa, the Beat Bolt sprint has been a hit in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Runners will need to give their all over a 100m sprint. This section of the route will be timed. The runner (male and female) to clock the fastest time over the 100m will take home a Puma shopping voucher to the value of R10 000. Starting in front of FNB Bank City, runners and walkers will be treated to a 10km route experience that will highlight iconic landmarks and feature live performances by a host of Joburg’s leading performing arts groups. Iconic landmarks to look out for will include the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University and Ellis Park Stadium, to mention just a few. When entering online, runners can choose to support one or all three of the event’s charities namely the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, the Johannesburg SPCA and the Reach For A Dream Foundation.
• 29 September: Spring Adventure Run at Sungate Farms, Randfontein
Sungate Farms on Ventersdorp Road in Randfontein will be hosting their Spring Adventure Run (10km and 5km) to celebrate their 23rd birthday, which will be followed by entertainment, food and interesting goodies to buy at the flea market. They will be raising funds for their nominated charities. Contact 011 416 6171.
• 29 and 30 September: 2018 Women’s Lifestyle Expo
As a celebration of the power, individuality and spirit of South African women, the innovative Women’s Lifestyle Expo – brought to you by FMI – will be returning, bringing financial advice alongside the best in health, wellness, beauty and décor to Joburg’s Montecasino Piazza. For more information about the Women’s Lifestyle Expo, visit their website at https://www.womenslifestyleexpo.com.
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• 5 October: The Forgiven at cinemas
While it has been two decades since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded, bringing to a close South Africa’s cathartic period of reckoning with its violent history of racial segregation, director Roland Joffé’s new film returns to that time to grapple with the terrible truths of apartheid and its legacy. Based on Michael Ashton’s play, The Archbishop and the Antichrist (the playwright collaborated on the screenplay with Joffé), THE FORGIVEN is a fictionalised account of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s efforts as the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to confront the atrocities of apartheid in an attempt to heal and unite South Africa. The film will be screened in South African cinemas nationwide.
• 27 Oktober: Jannas-fees by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen
Dinge gaan skud by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen met talle kunstenaars wat gaan optree of ‘n verskyning gaan maak, naamlik Boeboe (bekend vir haar rol in Vetkoekpaleis), Monique Steyn, Fatman, Nita, Mike Willemse, Linda Killian en vele meer.
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• 27 October: Daughtry coming to SA
Daughtry will be returning to South Africa to first perform in Cape Town and then in Pretoria at the Sun Arena at Time Square on Saturday, 27 October in support of their brand new album Cage to Rattle. Daughtry will be supported by very special guest Jesse Clegg. As the frontman of the band bearing his name, Daughtry has become one of the most visible and consistent rock & roll torchbearers of the 21st Century. Since rising to prominence on the fifth season of American Idol, he has released four albums, all of which reached the Billboard Top Ten and have combined sales of over eight million copies in the US. Go to www.discovery.co.za for more information.
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• 28 October: Portuguese Festa in Randfontein
Over the years the annual Portuguese Festa has proven to be an event not to be missed. It is filled with amazing Portuguese food, drinks and traditional dancers and more. The event starts at 11am at St Antonys Catholic Church situated on 118 Main Reef Road, Randfontein.
If last year was anything to go by, this year is going to be insane. You don’t want to miss out. Tell your family and friends, save the date and come out to enjoy!
• 10 November: Chris Tucker at the Ticketpro Dome
Funnyman Chris Tucker, best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in Rush Hour, will be bringing his comedy tour to South Africa. Chris became a favourite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday, starring alongside Ice Cube who celebrated his 20th anniversary in 2015. In 1997, Tucker embarked on his first production as executive producer and co-starred in the hit movie, Money Talks with Charlie Sheen and shortly after appeared in Luc Besson’s highly successful The Fifth Element. In 2006, Chris negotiated an unprecedented $25 million salary to appear in Rush Hour 3, which made him the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. Chris co-starred in the 2013 Oscar-nominated film, Silver Linings Playbook with Robert de Niro, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. In 2015, his first stand-up film, Chris Tucker Live was released exclusively on Netflix. To date, Tucker has starred in films that have collectively grossed over one billion dollars in box office sales world-wide. He is currently on a successful US and international comedy tour, receiving rave reviews from all over the world. Outside of comedy, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian, spending much of his spare time travelling around the world, doing philanthropic work to make a difference through his Chris Tucker Foundation. He will be at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg and tickets are available from https://www.bigconcerts.co.za.
• 23 November: SA’s favourite comedian is back on the big screen
Strap in and hold on tight to your seats, because funny man Leon Schuster is back, this time with Gray Hofmeyr as co-writer and director, with a brand-new quirky comedy complete with hilarious incidents and an inspiring story line that will keep audiences captivated until the credits start rolling. Frank & Fearless follows the winning recipe of side-splitting comedy and humorous social commentary of Leon’s previous successes like There’s a Zulu on my Stoep and Mr Bones, but goes to the next level by introducing a relevant and engrossing story and a depth of emotion which sets it apart from anything else previously produced by this iconic filmmaker. Visit the Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/Frank-and-Fearless-213079182821968/].
• 24 March 2019: Ed Sheeran coming to Johannesburg
With 40 million albums sold worldwide, the famous Ed Sheeran is coming to South Africa next year. Following the overwhelming response to the first-ever tour announcement in June, he is pleased to announce an additional show at the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Ed continues his rise as one of the world’s most successful musical talents, selling out stadiums across the globe. Those interested are encouraged to get their tickets early to avoid disappointment. For more information, visit https://www.bigconcerts.co.za.
• 20 April to 26 May 2019: Killer hit musical CHICAGO returns to razzle dazzle SA again!
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world’s sexiest musical returns in 2019! You’ve got it coming as the story of the award-winning Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO unfolds to show-stopping songs including All that Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Mister Cellophane. The multi-talented all South African touring cast, band and crew begin rehearsals in Johannesburg ahead of an international tour to New Zealand and China. The South African leg of the tour in association with BBC First brings CHICAGO back to Cape Town from 15 March until 14 April 2019, thereafter heading to Montecasino’s Teatro in Johannesburg. Visit https://www.chicagothemusical.com for more information.
• Sources: Joburg.co.za [https://www.joburg.co.za/category/events/] and those of the Herald.
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