Friday, 23 June Live Music: Hennie & Kath, The Pothole & Donkey, 7pm-9pm Pride Party: SSS Top Bar, 21:00 – late. R20 entrance Saturday, 24 June Parkrun: Botanical Gardens, Register Online, 7:45am. Free entry Fusion Farmer’s Market: Fusion Speciality Food Shop, 9am – 2pm. Free entry Makana Community Market: LA Café (the old Provost), 10am – 2pm. Free entry Live Music: Lloyd & Leroy, The Pothole & Donkey, 7pm-9pm Sunday, 25 June Live Music: String Maestros, The Pothole & Donkey, 7pm-9pm Farmers Market: LA Café (the old Provost), 9am – 2pm. Free entry ————————————————————————————————————— Monday, 26 June Sing-A-Long with Mr.…
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By Ovayo Milisa Novukela The start of the 2023 National Arts Festival (NAF) was marked by a security cluster parade at the Makana Local Municipality City Hall on Thursday, 22 June. Onlookers viewed the procession by the security cluster, composed of the South African Police Service, Hi-Tech and Department of Home Affairs. National Arts Festival Chief Executive Officer, Monica Newton, has expressed her excitement about the start of the Festival. Newton added that one of the significant achievements of the NAFBoard, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape government and the Makana Local Municipality, was the creation of over 2000 jobs…
By Benny Mojela “Iphi inkaba/where is the umbilical cord?”, to which a mother proceeds, “the concept of ubuntu comes through the umbilical cord”. In African culture, the umbilical cord is deeply entrenched in the birthing ritual. Once a child is born, their mother buries the cord as a symbol of their connection to their ancestral land and lineage. Ironically, I never planned to attend a workshop discussing umbilical cords on my birthday. However, The Natives and the Umbilical Archives urged me to trace and reflect on the documentation of my own family’s history. The workshop interrogates precolonial stories preserved by…
By Arno Cornelissen On a clear night, the Monument provides a stellar view of the town and sky, but the two stars of Dog Rose shine brighter inside. They inhabit the same orbit, often clashing, while seeking balance and understanding. Do yourself a favour and get in line early for a good seat. Find somewhere you can see the front of the stage, as in the packed house, you’ll want to see every detail of the relationship between mother and daughter; Rose and Nina, played by Anthea Thompson and Sophie Joans respectively. Dog Rose, named after the species of wild…
By Ruvesen Naidoo Brendon Peel’s phrase is to be treated literally, especially if you are going to see his one-man show, Shenanigans of the Mind, nestled between illusion, ‘magic of the mind’ mentalism, or just some good old magic. Peel’s opening show at the Rehearsal Room, located at the Monument, drew eager volunteers from the audience to participate in various demonstrations and illusions. The show certainly sets a mood of both mystery and suspense, and did well to keep the audience enthralled throughout its hour-long duration – “Wow, that’s amazing!” came the murmurings from the audience. A standard black curtained,…