Strong bidding during the AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction in South Africa saw total sales rise by 50% on the previous year, with Vrede en Lust, Saxenburg and Paul Cluver wines among the top lots. Auctioneer Iain Banner in full flow at the AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction last weekend Total sales from the 37 lots reached 10.56m South African rand , said the auction’s … [Read more...] about Cape Wine Auction 2015 sales rise by 50 percent
2015
SA Rugby Annual 2015 hits the shelves
THE 2015 edition of the South African Rugby Annul goes on sale nationwide today [Monday] after being launched at Sunday’s South African Rugby Union Awards in Johannesburg. In keeping with tradition, the 44th edition of the ‘bible’ of the game once again features South Africa’s player of the year on the cover, with the newly-crowned Duane Vermeulen … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Annual 2015 hits the shelves
The 2015 INDIE Book Fair 2015
Everyone has an opinion on the changes taking place in the publishing industry, as well as in the bricks-and-mortar bookshops. Some people even talk about a revolution taking place in the production of literary material. What seems certain is that dramatic realignments are underway and that the cause is very largely the irresistible march of technology. One of the most visible … [Read more...] about The 2015 INDIE Book Fair 2015
Third ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference in March 2015
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), and UJ Arts & Culture, will present the third ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference, in March 2015 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Presented in partnership with the British Council Connect ZA, and entitled Creatives Make It Happen, the conference will run from the 8 – 10 March. The two and a half day conference aims to … [Read more...] about Third ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference in March 2015
Peter Klatzow – 2015 JIMF Composer-in-Residence
Cape Town-based composer Peter Klatzow is the Composer-in-Residence for the 2015 Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF) which takes place from 27 January to 8 February. Each year a South African composer is commissioned by JIMF to create a new piece of work for premiere at the Festival. Adding to this, the composer gives their expertise to the programme and … [Read more...] about Peter Klatzow – 2015 JIMF Composer-in-Residence
