ATKV Handevat!

David Fourie visited the Inness Thabong school where Duo Dexa assisted with the building of classrooms for toddlers.  

Doel van die projek
Projek Handevat se doel is om ‘n skool uit ‘n bevoorregte gemeenskap te motiveer om ‘n
opbouende, volhoubare projek aan te pak saam met ‘n skool uit ‘n minder bevoorregte
gemeenskap.  Die projek wat gesamentlik deur die twee skole aangepak word, moet ten
uitvoer gebring word in die minder bevoorregte gemeenskap en tot voordeel van die
minder bevoorregte gemeenskap wees.  Hierdie projek moet ‘n langtermynoogmerk hê.

You can learn more about this initiative by visiting their website ATKV-Projects

Danny K Oyster Box Lunch

Danny K is at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga for lunch.

Danny K at Oyster Box Hotel

Oyster Box Hotel View

Facebook vs Twitter

In the South African society many of my piers expressed that not many of their friends use twitter, but most of them use Facebook.  Between us, only 0.5% of the friends we have listed on FB also makes use of Twitter.  


With this discussion in the back of my mind, I have found the following story by Mashable.com about the US market very interesting.  

A new report from eMarketer finds that most adult Americans with Internet access use Facebook at least once a month, and a full 42.3% of the entire American population was using the site as of this month.

By contrast, Twitter‘s penetration rate was much lower, sitting at around 7% of the total population and 9% of the Internet-using population, according to the report.

Oscar backstage with iPad

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards will be held in just over a week and in preparation for the big night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC have created an Oscar companion app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

The Oscar Backstage Pass [iTunes link] app is designed to give Oscar lovers an inside look before, during and after the big show. The $0.99 app is part of the Academy’s growing investment in digital media. Like the Grammy Awards, Oscar is fighting a battle to stay relevant in an always-connected, multi-screen, live-streamed world.

In the days leading up to the show, the app offers users access to interviews, behind-the-scenes video clips and key Oscar moments from the past. The real action starts with the red carpet arrivals before the big night on February 27. The app will let users access multiple live streams of celebrity arrivals and switch cameras and camera angles.

Arno engaged

Arno Jordaan popped the question yesterday at The Palms in Atlantis, Dubai yesterday.  Not a lot of pictures about this one, but we did manage to get a picture of the ring.

Pictures by Arno

Sean Kingston - Highveld

Sean Kingston visited the Highveld studios today.  Here is a picture of him with one of my favorite peeps, Ricci.

Ricci with Sean Kingston

Paul with Sean Kingston

Jason Greer from Mnet's All Access is also interviewing him this morning in Kempton Park.  This will most probably be on the show next week Friday.

Picture by Ricci and Paul respectively

MK Awards this weekend

The MK Awards is the biggest rock event of the year. Only the hottest South African artists and international acts will walk away with the coveted MK Award. Boasting thirteen categories and 61 nominations, the voting lines closed on 31 January 2011. And if you voted, you stand the chance of winning the fabulous Hyundai i10!

With the Awards just around the corner, book your ticket now to see Foto na Dans, Zebra and Giraffe, Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Thieve, Jack Parrow ft. JR, Prime Circle, Locnville and the Best Live Act  - as voted for by the fans. And if that’s not enough, Corne and Twakkie promise to keep you in stitches.

Cape Town, 26 February 2011 at the CTICC. Your ticket also gives you access to the hottest after party Cape Town has ever seen so come dressed for the part and show your face at the MK Awards 2011!

The categories are: 

Danny K upcoming show

Danny K will be launching his new album at the MAX institute of Fasion in KZN on Friday, 25 February.  Max is a unique concept store, and a one of a kind destination in Durban aimed at promoting the world of fashion.  Tickets still available for the show.  

You can learn more about MAX here

Sean Kingston in SA

Gauteng’s entertainment mecca, Emperors Palace in association with MXit and Omusic.com and 94.7 Highveld Stereo presents superstar, Sean Kingston live for 2 shows on 25 and 26 February 2011 in the Centre Court.

Sean Kingston

Breakfast Xpress Hollywood update

As everyone knows, Dr Rey visited South Africa at the end of last month.  With the crew going over to Hollywood for their daily broadcast earlier this week, they got treated for lunch by the famous doctor.

Dr Rey with Sam

This picture was shared by Darren today.  

Here are some of the pictures from the highveld website taken during Dr Rey's visit to their studio.  

Ryan Reynolds at U2 CPT

I don't think a lot of people realized this, but Ryan Reynolds attended the U2 concert in Cape Town last Friday. Oceans2vibe got these pictures of him in the crowd.

Jay's Plans for Feb

Jay recently performed at the Innibosveld concert with Kurt Darren and many other Afrikaans artists.  He is doing a show with Lianie May in Cape Town on Friday, 25 February, Heidelberg on 26 February and then he is off to the FM Burger show.

Cover of Jay's Solo CD

Find out more about Jay on his band's website here

Ryan Reynolds in SA

[One of my favorite actors] Ryan Reynolds hit South Africa to kick off principal photography for "Safe House" and he has been pictured shooting his scene on Sunday, February 20. Donning a striped shirt topped with a green jacket, he hopped a motorcycleand rode it behind the movie's crew on De Waal Drive on Cape Town. 

Heinz Winckler Workshop

Heinz is hosting session to assist Idol contestants to prepare for their auditions.  These will be held on 3, 10 and 24 March at R500 per hour for one-on-one sessions.

The candidate will also be video recorded so they can see themselves in action.  I think this is awesome for some of those funny guys that really believe they can sing but actually can't.

You can email Heinz at heinzwincklerworkshop@gmail.com if you are interested.

Heinz also assists people not going for additions and shares advice on how to make it in the music industry in South Africa.  With his achievements over the last few years, Heinz is really well positioned to be of great help to new rising stars.  

Breakfast Xpress in Hollywood

Darren Simpson and Sam Cowen are hosting their show live from Hollywood each morning.  They arrived on 19 February and have already shopped till they dropped and got a rental car not worth mentioning (picture below).
Sam had some trouble deciding what to take with her

So far my packing for LA consists of matching underwear, killer heels and a GHD. Which would be fine if I was going to be poledancing.... Sam Cowen

 They have shared some of their pictures from LA thus far and it seems pretty interesting.  I am sure they will send a lot more in the next few days.

Rental car on tight budget... mmmm

Darren in LA Studio

Willem in PE

Willem Botha is in PE at the moment and has stumbled upon an amazing sand sculpture on the beach that he shared with his fans earlier today.  Normally we would not share this type of thing, but the sculpture is really awesome!!

Arno - Afrikhaki 2

Arno Jordaan left the shores of South Africa yesterday and has arrived in Dubai for the show.  Following this trip he is going to London before heading back.

Here are some of the pictures he has shared thus far.

Heinz - Innibosveld pics

Some more pics sent by Heinz Winckler earlier today.  I like the pictures he uses as they are often of good quality.

Kurt Darren's Innibosveld 2011

Heinz performing

David and Jay

Heinz

Bobby, Ray and Heinz

David, Jay and Heinz

Thanks again to Heinz for always sharing!

Stefan Ludik Music

Two songs shared by the artist can be found at the below links.  I am quite impressed by his music.

Some interesting background information:  

Mambaonline:  

"Stefan Ludik first came to our attention thanks to his turn as a housemate - representing Namibia - in Big Brother Africa in 2003. Without a doubt, the best looking man to inhabit the Big Brother house in South Africa, his blonde good looks, contagious smile and easy nature made him an instant favourite of any admirer of the male specimen. For many, there was little point in continuing to follow the show after he was tragically voted out.
Stefan next showed up in the daily M-Net soap Egoli, as the lawyer Werner Kranz. And while the show is not particularly demanding on the thespian front, Stefan has shown a natural ease with the camera over the last few years.

TV.com

"Stefan Ludik thrilled audiences on Africa's Satelite Channel DStv's version of the popular Big Brother phenomena. Stefan's quirky personality and interesting views entertained while his toned physique was something for the eye.  Stefan is now playing the straight-talking legal eagle Werner Krantz in South Africa's Longest running soap opera, "Egoli - Place Of Gold". 

In 2009, Stefan was also announced the Cleo Magazine's bachelor of the year!  He also represented the Namibian u/19 cricket team at the World Cup in Sri Lanka just after he matriculated.  He is doing very well for himself and has put away quite a few awards throughout his career.  

Best Actor - People Magazine's Crystal Award

S.A.'s Favourite Male Actor - You/Huisgenoot Spectacular

S.A.'s Sexiest Male - You/Huisgenoot Spectacular

S.A's Hottest Hunk - People Magazine's Crystal Award

Sexiest Man of 2006 - Mambaonline.com

You can buy his music either in MP3 format here per track, or Kalahari.net for the full album currently for R84.96 or eB850.  (Prices subject to change by Kalahari.net)

Graeme Watkins Project (Repeat post with new video)

Graeme Watkins was one of our favorite Idols contestants and he has gone from strength to strength since the moment he was voted off the show. 

Here is his latest amazing addition to the SA music industry. 

Latest Graeme Watkins Official Music Video

Here is another clip from Graeme that was released last year. 

Police #FAIL

Only in SA would this happen - the police vehicle illegally parked at a shopping complex were subsequently clamped.

Joburg Fashion Week - hiccup

AFI is doing their show in Johannesburg tonight.  Brilliant concept but a lot seem to have gone wrong, creating a two hour delay on the Nelson Mandela bridge where the show is being held.
Designer David Tlale did receive some positive feedback on his collection from quite a few people.

The setup this afternoon on the Nelson Mandela bridge in JHB

Innibosveld wrap-up

Innibosveld with Kurt Darren is officially over.  Some final pictures of the stars attending the show as well as some of Steve Hofmyer.
During the show, Jakkie Louw asked his girlfriend to marry him and luckily received a response in the positive.

Nicholis with Steve

Nicholis and Arno

Group Pic

Jakkie Louw - now engaged

Mr South Africa 2011

The winner of Mr SA 2011 was crowned tonight at the Silverstar Casino.  If I have to say so, it was unexpected (people in general are all asking "really?"), but the winner is Adriaan Bergh.  

Adriaan Bergh

The other 11 finalists 

Pictures courtesy of the Mr SA website.  View the official site here

Kockott joining the Lions

Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott will be returning to Johannesburg after signing a new contract with the Lions, according to latest Beeld reports.

Kockott relocated to Durban from Johannesburg in 2007 and seems to be one of several Sharks players whose paths are leading them back to South Africa’s City of Gold.

The 24-year old was forced to play in the shadows of Ruan Pienaar and Charl McLeod at the Sharks and, after much speculation, has decided against renewing his contract with the Durban team.

According to Sharks  CEO Brian van Zyl, Kockott only finalised a deal with the GLRU in the past two days.

“He was with us this week, saying he can’t manage anything (with the Lions) and asked if we could help him. We were willing to extend his contract by another six months, but the Lions suddenly sent word that they would sign him,” he said.

Kockott will need to compete for the Lions number nine jersey with current scrumhalf, Jano Vermaak, as well as Michael Bondesio, who plays for the Leopards.

With thanks to Rapport

Full story on SARugby.com by Tarryn Steenekamp

Gareth's new addition

Our favorite DJ from 5FM, Gareth Cliff, is getting a new puppy at the end of this month.  He is currently undecided about a name and shared this picture earlier today.

GC's new addition

Bobby at Kalahari Theatre

Bobby is performing tonight at the Kalahari theatre following his appearance at Kurt Darren's Innibosveld show last night.  He has a repeat performance at the same location tomorrow night as well.

Bobby van Jaarsveld