• Get into the groove at Silverstar this March
Get your dancing shoes ready as Silverstar has some groovy entertainment planned for March! Don’t miss out, save these important dates: Friday, 6 March – Theuns Jordaan @ Barnyard Theatre; Saturday, 7 March – Ruhan du Toit @ Barnyard Theatre; from Wednesday, 11 March to Friday, 29 May – 80s vs 90s. Two decades collide with the hottest hits @ Barnyard Theatre; Saturday, 21 March – Koos Kombuis @ Barnyard Theatre; Saturday, 28 March – Doringdraad Komediant with Ek Kan Vlot Kak Praat @ Barnyard Theatre; Saturday, 4 April – Riaad Moosa with Not a Nice Guy @ Silverstar Ballroom; Saturday, 25 April – The Parlotones Live Tour 2020 @ Barnyard Theatre; Thursday, 30 April – Francois van Coke with Stories Agter die Tunes @ Barnyard Theatre.
• 6 to 7 March – Africa’s first Fertility Show coming to Johannesburg
Africa’s first dedicated fertility show takes place in Johannesburg to help the estimated one in six couples battling infertility issues. Fertility Show Africa (FSA) offers visitors a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with leading fertility, adoption and surrogacy specialists, and find alternative fertility solutions and products in one place, at one time and in a discreet and supportive environment, making the show an invaluable resource for those looking to start or expand their family. As a result of the collaboration between an online support network and some of the world’s top fertility clinics, 11 couples will also get the chance to receive treatment to help them have a baby. Couples have been invited to enter a competition to receive a free cycle of IVF by IVF Babble, the go-to source of information, support and advice for anyone struggling with fertility or undergoing treatment. There is still time for couples to put their names forward in a simple process through the www.ivfbabble.com website. FSA takes place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. For more details, visit www.fertilityshowafrica.co.za.
• 6 and 7 March: CANSA Shavathon in Krugersdorp
Join Silverstar in Krugersdorp in support of the CANSA Shavathon 2020. The theme of this year’s Shavathon is ‘Hope’. Add some colour to your day and show your support to cancer survivors by having your head shaved, your hair colour-sprayed or just making a donation in order to raise much-needed funds for the fight against cancer. Find them at the Silverstar Hotel entrance between 9am and 6pm on Friday, 6 March and 10am to 6pm on Saturday, 7 March. All Shavathon donations will go towards CANSA’s care and support programmes for patients, caregivers and loved ones. For more information visit silverstarcasino.co.za.
• 5 tot 8 Maart – Dis tyd vir die Randfontein Skou!
Die 2020 Skou gaan ‘n paar verrassings en nuwe inisiatiewe oplewer. Die Skou-markiestent trek ook ‘n nuwe baadjie aan met ‘n groot kuierarea binne die tent waar skoubesoekers kan terugsit met ietsie koud vir die keel en iets te ete terwyl hulle al die vertonings op die Standard Bank-verhoog geniet. Die opwindende Pom-pomkompetisie skuif na Vrydagaand, 6 Maart vanaf 6nm om deelnemers ook die kans te gee om na die kompetisie die Skou verder te geniet. Daar is weer ‘n verskeidenheid vermaak vir klein en groot op die Skou-spyskaart. Een van die groot gunstelinge, Demi Lee Moore, tree vir die eerste keer by die Skou op. Spoegwolf, Robbie Wessels, Theuns Jordaan, Early B, Juan Boucher, Nicholis Louw, Arno Jordaan, Willem Botha, Deon Groot en Fatman is ‘n paar van die manne wat by die Skou gaan optree. Saterdag, 7 Maart is daar hondevertonings, ‘n lugskou, rofstoei, ‘n sterkmanuitdaging, tromspeler, tradisionele dansers, hip-hopvertoning, sokkerspeletjies, akrobate, mimiekkunstenaars en vele meer te sien. Sondag, 8 Maart bied die Skou ‘n Droogtehulp Fondsinsamelings Projek vanaf 8.30vm in die Skou Markiestent aan met Burre Burger as die spreker. Die klassiekekar-klub bring ook van hulle spogmotors om uit te stal. Persone wat op 29 Februarie verjaar, kry die kans om die Skou gratis te besoek. Navrae: Skoukantoor by 011 412 2878/1562 of epos na joy@randfonteininfo.co.za.
• 13 March – Daredevil Run 2020: Are you man enough?/ Daredevil 2020-wedloop: Is jy mans genoeg?
Imagine it – thousands of South African men of every shape and colour, clad in purple speedos, running for a common goal. On 13 March at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg, they will participate in the 10th Hollard Daredevil Run, a phenomenon that has morphed into a brotherhood over the years. This year, the run is emphasising the role men play in each other’s lives and the lives of their loved ones, and the influence they have to inspire positive outcomes. The Hollard Daredevil Run is all about creating awareness of male cancers, and saving lives through encouraging and enabling preventative screening. The Daredevil Run is only open to men, can only be run in a specially provided speedo (and running shoes!) and takes place during peak-hour Johannesburg traffic. For the 10th run, they are looking for guys to not only be brave and do the Daredevil Run, but also to dare their mates, bros, majitas and colleagues to join them in putting on a purple speedo and taking to the streets. To book your spot for the 10th Daredevil Run, visit www.daredevilrun.com.
• 14 and 15 March – Wedding Expo in Sandton
The Wedding Expo over two days at the Sandton Convention Centre is said to be all about bringing the magic of weddings to life and to take the pain out of planning. Come and tick stationery, flowers, table decor, photographers, caterers, financial and legal advice off your to-do list. Peruse the dreamy wedding gowns, sit down with talented jewellery designers and design your engagement ring or wedding finery. Find your perfect honeymoon at the expo and get discounts on the day. Exciting show features add extra value for brides and grooms, and offer real inspiration for your planning. The Wedding Expo delivers everything, from the crème of the bridal industry, an advice platform, DIY workshops, fashion shows, table decor inspiration, cake tasting and so much more.
• 21 March – Right2Unite Festival for the People
It’s said that among all the cultural, social or political tools available to humankind to marshal thought and commitment into cohesive and purposeful action, music remains the singularly most powerful. Who could forget Live Aid across the world, The Nelson Mandela Festival in London and our own Concert in the Park in 1985 which brought together 150 000 South Africans of all hues and persuasions to celebrate, through music, the oneness of the people in the face of apartheid. Right2Unite, a progressive social movement that is dedicated to the advancement of equality, tolerance, engagement, unity and cohesion, based around the core value of human rights, is proud to announce the first three artists to grace the stage at its upcoming Right2Unite Festival for the People at the Cradle Boutique Hotel in Kromdraai. With more amazing and exciting artists to be announced over the coming weeks, The Right2Unite Festival for the People promises to be the ultimate feel-good, unifying music, dance, art and cultural event of 2020. Some of the artists include the Ndlovu Youth Choir, Apple Gule and Easy Freak. For more information on Right2Unite and the Festival, please go to www.right2unite.co.za #right2unite.
• 8 to 13 April – The 2020 Rand Show in Johannesburg
The all-new Rand Show 2020 is set to be bigger than ever before. With six new dedicated zones, there’s so much more to discover – like gaming, geeking out and cosplay, culinary genius in the Jacaranda FM Clash of Kitchens, the incredible Marvel Junior Super Hero Academy and Disney’s exclusive Frozen 2experience for the kids, plus incredible lifestyle and retail shopping, and so much more. You can also look forward to spectacular prize giveaways. In fact, if you book your tickets online before 31 March 2020, not only will you qualify for a big discount, you’ll also be entered to win a brand-new Yamaha Waverunner EX1050 Sport on a trailer, valued at R245 000. You could be riding the waves on this mean machine if you book your Rand Show 2020 tickets online now. There’s something for everyone at #MyRandShow, with all-new and exclusive activities and interactive experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Come and discover new passions, make fantastic memories and explore a world of fun. Visit www.randshow.co.za to book your tickets now.
• 8 to 13 April – The DIY Queen Suzelle is at the Rand Show 2020
South Africa’s own Queen of DIY is heading to the Johannesburg Expo Centre from Friday 8 to Sunday, 13 April. Much-loved YouTube and TV star, Suzelle,is joining the brand-new Rand Show 2020 journey of discovery, and will be demonstrating a few of her fabulous, fun DIY techniques in her trademark ditzy style at #MyRandShow. Suzelle’s hilarious – and useful – videos have made her a South African social media icon, with her tutorials being viewed and shared by thousands of South Africans. Her exclusive Rand Show 2020 appearance will include demos on how to revamp your lamp; how to make fluffy slime; how to make a macramé plant hanger, and DIY Iron Hacks. Suzelle will be doing two demos a day, from Friday to Sunday, and will also spend some time interacting with her fans in the audience. She may even have one or two surprises in store for fans and exhibitors alike. So, don’t miss Suzelle DIY in the Lifestyle and Retail Zone, exclusively at Rand Show 2020. Rand Show 2020 is a whole new experience that’s bringing the best of everything to Johannesburg. Ticket-holders can look forward to never-before-seen exclusives like the Jacaranda FM Clash of Kitchens 2020, the Marvel Junior Super Hero Training Academy and the Disney Frozen 2 experience for the kids, fantastic food, entertainment and lots more. Come and experience six dedicated zones of fun for the whole family at Johannesburg’s most unforgettable Rand Show yet. To find out more, visit www.randshow.co.za.
• 8 to 13 April – NAG brings gaming’s best to the 2020 Rand Show
The new-look Rand Show just got bigger and better for gamers and geeks. The show’s Play Zone 2 is being transformed into every escapist’s dream as the Festival of Gaming explodes onto the scene. The team at NAG has partnered with the Rand Show to turn Hall 8 into an epic geek destination. The Festival of Gaming will play host to a variety of video games, gadgets, tech, e-sports and cosplay, plus a feast of other pop culture delights. Digital battles, booming bandwidth, all the gaming and tech gadgets you need and loads of cool toys, collectibles and must-have gear, along with tournaments and other digital attractions, will be on hand to tempt seasoned geeks and newcomers alike. Another exciting addition to the Festival of Gaming will be the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) South African Championship. Visit www.randshow.co.za for more information.
• 8 to 13 April – Marvel sets its sights on the 2020 Rand Show
The Rand Show is excited to announce that just like a real superhero, the Marvel Find Your Power Junior Super Hero Training Academy will be swooping in to thrill families at the 2020 show. This experience is not only a brand-new addition to one of SA’s most iconic events, but it is also a unique offering that families will not be able to experience just anywhere. In line with a host of new offerings and the pledge from organisers that there will be a new world to #discover, the unique training academy is a Marvel-themed event for children up to 12 years old, and will see them learning the moves of some of Marvel’s most well-known superhero characters in specially curated sessions. Visit www.randshow.co.za for more info.
• 8 to 13 April – Cook up a storm and win big at Rand Show 2020
It’s time to brave the heat and get into the kitchen for the Jacaranda Clash of Kitchens at the Rand Show 2020. If you have a passion for food, this one’s for you. The Jacaranda FM Clash of Kitchens is a reality cooking competition with R150 000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, going to South Africa’s brightest culinary champions with a flair for fabulous flavours. 125 teams of two people each will compete in live cooking elimination rounds over six intense days in the Show’s new Foodie Zone. To ensure that the competition is fair, every team will have to create dishes using ingredients from mystery baskets. Easylife Kitchens will be sponsoring all the workstations for the Jacaranda Clash of Kitchens, so contestants will be fully equipped to do their best. And when Rand Show 2020 wraps up, workstations will be donated to a charity. Teams will be judged on creativity, taste and presentation. And mentor judges will be on hand to provide guidance and feedback, at least up until the final 32 teams are revealed. After that, the teams are on their own. Celebrity judges and chefs chosen by the SA Chefs Association and Vicky Crease Catering will ultimately decide who walks away with the Jacaranda Clash of Kitchens title and the grand prize. Visit www.randshow.co.za now to enter. If you’d just like to watch Joburg’s finest cooks creating delicious tastes and aromas, buy your tickets for #MyRandShow today by visiting www.randshow.co.za and click on Buy Tickets Now.
• 8 to 13 April – Are you Joburg’s next great talent?
Entries are now open for Joburg’s Talent – the Rand Show’s own epic talent search, which is giving gifted South African performers their unique place in the spotlight. Joburg’s Talent 2020 is bigger than ever before. So, if you think you have what it takes to wow the crowds and take your performing career to the next level, now is your time to shine. There are cash prizes totalling R125 000 up for grabs for Joburg’s most impressive and talented contestants, plus Golden Tickets to the final auditions for Born to Perform at the Teatro at Montecasino in 2021. It doesn’t stop there. There will also be vouchers for the Stageworx School of Performing Arts to be won. Vouchers can be put towards classes, show reels, professional photographs, music videos or song production. Finalists will also be given links to their performances, to use on their show reels or to share on social media. Are you Joburg’s next great talent? Visit www.randshow.co.za to enter, or if you’d just like to watch Joburg’s newest talent in action, buy your tickets for Joburg’s best day out at the Rand Show today.
• 25 April – Johnny Clegg – The Official Tribute Concert in Johannesburg
Some of South Africa’s top performers will come together on one stage in a fitting tribute to one of the most iconic figures in South African music history. Johnny Clegg captured the hearts of a nation and the tribute concert, taking place at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia will feature fellow musicians that will commemorate his life and his musical career, including the likes of Prime Circle, Just Jinjer, Karen Zoid, Black Coffee, Soweto Gospel Choir, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Francois van Coke, Jesse Clegg, Cito from Wonderboom, Zolani Mahola, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Majozi, Kurt Darren, Young Mbazo, The Parlotones, Lira, Arno Carstens and Matthew Mole. Paying homage to a unique partnership that started back in the early 70s, Johnny’s long-time friend, Sipho Mchunu (from Juluka-fame) will also be making a special appearance; as well as Ella Mental and éVOID (who are specially flying in from London), both of whom performed alongside Johnny at the Ellis Park Stadium iconic Concert in the Park in 1985; as well as Bright Blue. There will also be a dance tribute performed by dancers from Zululand and the local hostels. Johnny Clegg – The Tribute Show will take place at Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (entrance on Thomas Bowler Street). Money will be raised at the event for the Click Foundation, supporting ‘The Friends of Johnny Clegg’ charity which was established with Johnny in December 2018.
• 29 April to 2 May – WWE LIVE™ returns to South Africa
WWE LIVE will return to South Africa in 2020 with events on Wednesday, 29 April at the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town; Thursday, 30 April at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban; and Friday, 1 and Saturday, 2 May at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. Fans attending WWE LIVE will see their favourite superstars including Seth Rollins™, Becky Lynch™, Charlotte Flair™, Bobby Lashley™, The O.C.™, Ricochet™, Aleister Black™ and more. *Talent line-up subject to change.
• 21 to 23 April – West Rand Careers Exhibition
The Rotary Club of Krugersdorp is once again coordinating the West Rand Careers Exhibition for the 30th consecutive year. It will take place in the Greenhills Hall, Greenhills Stadium, Randfontein, corner of Homestead Avenue and on Northway Road, Greenhills, Randfontein. Learners wishing to visit the exhibition can do so on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am until 1pm. The exhibition closes daily at 1pm. For further information, contact Dehlia/ Claudette on 011 953 3727.
