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Computicket to cough up R11.3m after nine-year fight with regulator

By Frank Chemaly
Markets
Durban Vintage Market: A feast of vintage from fashion, to home decor, jewellery to collectibles and much more. The Dolos, 5 Southampton Row Point, from 10am to 3pm. Call Gabby on 078 583 7717. Golden Hours Crafts and Collectables Market: (Today) Hand made items and plenty of treasures from yesteryear along with food stalls and music at the Golden Hours School. 10am to 2pm. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693. Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing in the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm with full Covid-19 protocols. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery. Call 031 777 4686. Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for good food, good music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Relaxed family market at the Golden Hours School, from 10am to 2pm. All Covid-19 protocols in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. Windermere Antique Fair: About 20 dealers selling a wide selection of antiques, vintage and collectibles including porcelain, glass, crystal, jewellery, silver, records, books, paintings, linen, old toys and interesting treasures of yesteryear. November 6 from 8.30am to 2pm. Call Helen Clementz on 084 2410241. La Lucia Antiques Fair: Premier antiques and collectables fair with a range of treasures from yesteryear. Sunday, November 7 at the La Lucia Mall from 9am to 3pm. Call Sandy at 082 705 4882. Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert star in Marriage for Dummies at the Rhumbelow this weekend. Shows
Rhumbelow, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Durban’s favourite comedy duo, husband and wife team Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert star in Marriage for Dummies, survival guide for anyone brave enough to take on life’s ultimate challenge. Shows at 2pm and 6.30pm both days. Tickets R200 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Tina’s: (today and tomorrow) Rhumbelow Classics Cinema features 42nd Street – The Musical, filmed live at the Theatre Royal, London. At 2pm. Also November 3 at Rhumbelow Durban at 6.30pm. Tickets are R100 and must be pre booked. Booking at Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Seabrookes Theatre: (today and tomorrow) KickstArt’s production of Sylvia, a romantic comedy about a man… and his dog, returns until November 14 with shows running Thursday to Saturday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm. Directed by Peter Court. Tickets R175/ pensioners R160 from Computicket. Comedian Nonto R performs at the Riverside this evening. Comedy
Riverside Hotel: (today) Comedy night @ The Riverside sees host Cyril Basker joined by Nonto R and Darrien Asbury. No under 18s. Starts 7pm. Tickets R130 from Webtickets. Rooftop BBQ, uMhlanga: (tomorrow) Jokers Corner Comedy promises with laughter from Simphiwe Shembe and his funniest friends. Starts 1pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets, R250 at the door. St Annes Guest House: Mo Vawda presents Laughter in the Garden with six of his funniest friends. November 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets R120-R180 from Webtickets. Catch Joyous Celebration in The Prayer Show at the Olive Convention Centre tomorrow. Music
The Litchi Orchard, Ballito: (today) Music at the Orchard features Jeremy Loops and some of SA's top artists for a relaxing day out. The Shed restaurant and artisanal food vendors will be open. No chairs or umbrellas. From noon to 6pm. Tickets R250 at Webtickets. Durban Jewish Centre: (tomorrow) Friends of Music present The Best Of Platform Jazz. Leading the band is Cathy Peacock on trumpet with Andrea Balocco on trombone, Kirsten Sayers on clarinet, Jeff Robinson on sax and flute, top jazz drummer Bruce Baker, Melvin Peters on piano and Andreas Kappen on bass. Joining them will be singers Shelley McLean Downham, Natalie Rungan and  Grant Bell. Seating at tables so patrons may bring picnics and drinks. Each table can seat 10. Doors open at 2pm and for 2.30pm start. Tickets R100 members/ R120 for non-members from Cathy on 082 349 8362. Booking is essential. Olive Convention Centre: (tomorrow) MTN Joyous Celebration returns to Durban with the Super Sunday series. The Prayer Show is a call for South Africans to come together and pray for our nation on the eve of the local government elections. From 1pm. Tickets R250-R350 from Webtickets. Howard College: Jazz vocalist and educator Zoe the Seed opens a series of concerts at the UKZN’s School for Jazz and Popular Music on November 3 at 6pm. On November 10 she joins trumpeter Thabo Sikhakhane and the Neil Gonsalves’ trio with drummer, Riley Giandhari and bassist, Talent Mbatha. Tickets: R100 from [email protected] booking essential. Alliance Française: Baroque 2000 and Ensemble Caprice will perform Salsa Baroque, the music of Latin America and Spain of the 17th and 18th centuries. November 6 at 6pm. Tickets R120 include a glass of sangria, from [email protected] prebooking essential. Art
KZNSA Gallery: This Must Be The Place is a solo exhibition by Georgina Gratrix whose playfully grotesque portraits and still lifes feature thickly impastoed surfaces, a bright, saturated palette, and expressive faces and figures. Until November 11. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: (today) Catch Zimbabwean artist Virginia Tayengwa’s Rural Living works. Call 031 303 8133. The Green Gallery: (today) Marion Townsend displays a new selection. Also artists Coral Spencer, Makiwa Mutomba, Andy Anderson and Sculptures by Owen Llewellyn Davies and Sarah Richards. Flanders Boutique Mall, Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757. Durban Art Gallery: Revelations is a visual dialogue between two generations of South African documentary photographers: Cedric Nunn and Samora Chapman, whose work exposes people’s daily struggles and triumphs in KZN. Until November 10. The Gallery: Collaborating with the African Arts Centre shows new and well known artists from KZN in an exciting new space. Call 072 245 8691. Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) A 2pm hike Alveston Game Reserve. Meet at the reserve for some good game viewing including wildebeest. Reserve entrance fee R30. Call David at 072 615 0559. Cycle Club: Meet every Tuesday at the Mini Town car park on North Beach at 9am for a cycle on the promenade. Call Ian at 083 675 2125. Oktoberfest is in full swing at the Westville Warehouse this weekend. Events
The Westville Warehouse: (today and tomorrow) Oktoberfest is in full swing. Saturday is music day, while Sunday is family day for chilled vibes, food, beer and entertainment. From noon. Tickets R150 from Webtickets. Radford Gardens, Hillary: (today) The Heatwave Fest, a car show and music festival featuring DJ Bongz, Tipcee, Madanon, Tyler Don, Tevin the Rapper, Jimbo Sounds, Kyle Deutsch, Verge the Rapper and more. From 10am. Tickets R50 to R150 from Webtickets. Hazelmere Dam: (today) Big Touch Africa presents an All White Picnic featuring a wide selection of food offering, water activities and live entertainment from 1pm. Tickets R300-R1 200 from Webtickets
Woodburn Stadium, Pietermaritzburg: (tomorrow) The Chilla Nathi Cookout Experience is an outdoor event for the whole family featuring good food, fashion, art, wine and craft beer mixed with good music. From 10am to 9pm. Tickets R50 from Webtickets, R70 at the door after 3pm, children under 12 free. The Independent on Saturday

Head to Durban’s many markets, live shows and events

By Frank Chemaly
Markets
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing in the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm with full Covid-19 protocols in place. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery. Call 031 777 4686. Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for good food, good music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Relaxed family market at the Golden Hours School, from 10am to 2pm. All Covid-19 protocols in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. Windermere Antique Fair: About 20 dealers selling a selection of antiques, vintage and collectibles including porcelain, glass, crystal, jewellery, silver, records, books, paintings, linen, old toys and interesting treasures of yesteryear. November 6 from 8.30am to 2pm. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241. MORE ON THIS
Shows
Rhumbelow, Tina’s: (today and tomorrow) The Great British Revolution ‒ Britannia Waives the Rules from Barry Thomson and The Reals. Today at 6.30pm, tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets from Computicket, call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Frank! Liza! Sammy! stars Anthony Stonier. After the success of Quite Frankly, Stonier has asked Sammy Davis Jr and Liza Minnelli to join Sinatra in a musical mix of their best songs. Today at 6.30pm, tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets from Computicket, call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Seabrookes Theatre: (today and tomorrow) The inaugural Cabaret and Beyond showcase brings fresh new musical theatre to Durban with a collection of songs from humorous and topical to serious and reflective. Directed by Steven Stead, the cast includes Amanda Kunene, Sam Landers, Lyle Buxton and Tshepo Kcokoane. Today at 7pm and tomorrow at 11am. Tickets R70-R100 at Webtickets. Rhumbelow, Northlands: (today) The Glitter Girls stars Lisa Bobbert, Liesl Coppin and Marion Loudon at 6.30pm. Tickets R160/ Northlands Bowling Club, members R130 from Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Rhumbelow, Pietermaritzburg: (tomorrow) Saddle Up And Rock stars the Gee Jays ‒ Grant Bell, John Didlick and Marion Loudon ‒ in an eclectic mix of rock and country and western classics at 2pm. Tickets R160 from Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Rhumbelow, Durban: Rhumbelow Classics Cinema features 42nd Street – The Musical, filmed live at the Theatre Royal, London is a legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, "glorious“ and ”utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz“. October 26, 27 and November 3 at 6.30pm. Tickets are R100 and must be pre booked. Booking at Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Seabrookes Theatre: KickstArt’s production of Sylvia, a romantic comedy about a man… and his dog, returns from October 28 to November 14 with shows running Thursday to Saturday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm. Directed by Peter Court. Tickets R175/ pensioners R160 from Computicket. Jokers Corner features comic Simphiwe Shembe and friends next Sunday. Comedy
Riverside Hotel: Comedy night @ The Riverside sees host Cyril Basker joined by Nonto R and Darrien Asbury, in an evening of laughter. No under 18. October 30 at 7pm. Tickets R130 from Webtickets. Rooftop BBQ, uMhlanga: Jokers Corner Comedy with laughter from Simphiwe Shembe, known for his unique dance moves and his funniest of friends. October 31 at 1pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets, R250 at the door. St Annes Guest House: Mo Vawda presents Laughter in the Garden with six funny friends in an outdoor comedy event. November 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets R120-R180 from Webtickets. Andrea Balocco, Cathy Peacock, Kirsten Sayers and Jeff Robinson are the wind section of Platform Jazz at the Jewish Club. Music
Shongweni Polo Fields: (tomorrow) Music up the Hill starring Matthew Mole supported by local musicians all in a picturesque setting. Fully stocked bars and food stalls. All entrants will require a full price ticket, including children. From noon. Tickets R200 from Webtickets. The Litchi Orchard, Ballito: Music at the Orchard features Jeremy Loops and some of SA's top artists. The Shed restaurant and artisanal food vendors will be open. No chairs or umbrellas. October 30 from noon to 6pm. Tickets R250 at Webtickets. KZNSA Gallery: Acclaimed musicians Guy Buttery and Nibs van der Spuy in an exclusive concert under the stars. October 28 at 6pm. Arts Cafe bar and special menu from 5pm. Tickets R150 from Quicket or call 031 277 1700. Durban Jewish Centre: Friends of Music present The Best Of Platform Jazz. Leading the band is Cathy Peacock on trumpet with Andrea Balocco on trombone, Kirsten Sayers on clarinet, Jeff Robinson on sax and flute, top jazz drummer Bruce Baker, Melvin Peters on piano and Andreas Kappen on bass. Joining them will be singers Shelley McLean Downham, Natalie Rungan and  Grant Bell. Seating at tables so patrons may bring picnics and drinks. Each table can seat 10. Doors open at 2pm and for 2.30pm start. Tickets R100 members/ R120 for non-members from Cathy on 082 349 8362. Booking is essential. Zimbabwean artist Virginia Tayengwa’s Village Life 2 at the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery. Art
KZNSA Gallery: This Must Be The Place is a solo exhibition by Georgina Gratrix whose playfully grotesque portraits and still lifes feature thickly impastoed surfaces, a bright, saturated palette, and expressive faces and figures. Until November 11. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: (today) Catch Zimbabwean artist Virginia Tayengwa’s Rural Living works: enchanting depictions of daily activities, chores and playtime in Zimbabwe. Call 031 303 8133. The Green Gallery: (today) Marion Townsend displays a new selection of her landscapes and building paintings. Also artists Coral Spencer, Makiwa Mutomba, Andy Anderson and Sculptures by Owen Llewellyn Davies and Sarah Richards. Flanders Boutique Mall, Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757. Durban Art Gallery: Revelations, a visual dialogue between two generations of South African documentary photographers: Cedric Nunn and Samora Chapman, whose work exposes people’s daily struggles and triumphs in KZN. Until November 10. The Gallery: Collaborating with the African Arts Centre, brings an array of visual arts introducing new artists, and well known artists from KZN in an exciting new space. Call 072 245 8691. Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on October 24 hike Roosfontein Nature Reserve from Westville prison. Easy hike, mostly shaded and suitable for beginners. Call David at 072 615 0559. Cycle Club: Meet every Tuesday at the Mini Town car park on North Beach at 9am for a cycle on the promenade. Call Ian at 083 675 2125. Durban’s Green Diwali Festival lights up Mitchell Park this evening. Events
Mitchell Park: Durban’s Green Diwali festival celebrates our common humanity and oneness with nature. It brings physical and spiritual light to dispel darkness and unite us in valuing each other and our environment. Today from 1pm events include Poets in the Park, Mitchell Park Breeding and Conservation Projects, Durban Book Fair, Lifetime Achievement Awards with entertainment from 5pm and lighting up the park at 7pm. Also Green Diwali Night Market. Sunday from 10am to 2pm. European Film Festival: (today and tomorrow) Final two days of this year’s festival, featuring a selection of 18 films, 13 of which have been directed by women. Films are free of charge and are geoblocked for South Africa. For programme and bookings see https://films.eurofilmfest.co.za
Alliance Française: Cineclub this week takes in the 2016 drama Corniche Kennedy where a group of teenagers enjoying their summer on the beach of Marseille get involved in drug trafficking. October 27 at 6pm. The Westville Warehouse: Oktoberfest runs from October 29-31. Friday night includes sausage toss, arm wrestling, stein holding, 1l beer chug, schnitzel eating competition and a polka dance. Saturday is music day, while Sunday is family day for chilled vibes, food, beer and entertainment. Friday from 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon. Tickets R150 from Webtickets. Radford Gardens, Hillary: Join the Heatwave Fest, a car show and music festival featuring DJ Bongz, Tipcee, Madanon, Tyler Don, Tevin the Rapper, Jimbo Sounds, Kyle Deutsch, Verge the Rapper and more. October 30 from 10am. Tickets R50 to R150 from Webtickets. Hazelmere Dam: Big Touch Africa presents an All White Picnic featuring a wide selection of food offering, water activities and live entertainment on October 30 from 1pm. Tickets R300-R1 200 from Webtickets
Woodburn Stadium, Pietermaritzburg: The Chilla Nathi Cookout Experience is a family outdoor event featuring food, fashion, art, wine and craft beer mixed with good music. October 31 from 10am to 9pm. Tickets R50 from Webtickets, R70 at the door after 3pm, children under 12 free. The Independent on Saturday

What’s on: Feasts and festivals

By Frank Chemaly
Markets
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing in the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery. Call 031 777 4686. Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for good food, good music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm. uMhlanga Antiques Fair: (tomorrow) KZN’s premier antiques fair for a great selection of antiques, collectables and retro items from the grand to the quirky. From 9am to 2pm at the uMhlanga Centre, Ridge Road, uMhlanga. Call Rod at 084 548 0366. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Relaxed family market at the Golden Hours School, from 10am to 2pm. All Covid-19 protocols in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. MORE ON THIS
Shows
Rhumbelow, Tina’s: (today and tomorrow) Catch The Great British Revolution ‒ Britannia Waives the Rules from Barry Thomson and The Reals. Today and October 22 to 23 at 6.30pm, tomorrow and October 24 at 2pm. Tickets from Computicket or call Roland at 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Durban: Synchronicity ‒ A tribute to the music of Sting and The Police stars Marion Loudon, Grant Halliday, Keith Fordyce, Neil Ford and  Ross Tapson. Today at 6.30pm, tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets from Computicket or call Roland at 082 499 78636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Durban: (today) Rhumbelow Classic Cinema has a Shakespeare Season screening productions from the Royal Shakespeare Company recorded live at Stratford-Upon-Avon. Ends Monday. Shows at 9.30am and 1.30pm. Full programme at https://bit.ly/Rhumbelow . Tickets R100. must be pre-booked. Booking at Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Seabrookes Theatre: (today and tomorrow) The inaugural Cabaret and Beyond brings fresh new musical theatre to Durban with a collection of songs from humorous and topical to serious and reflective. Directed by Steven Stead, starring Amanda Kunene, Sam Landers, Lyle Buxton and Tshepo Kcokoane. October 16 at 7pm, 17 at 11am, 22 to 23 at 7pm and 24 at 11am. Tickets R70 to R100 at Webtickets. Rhumbelow, Durban: Rhumbelow Classics Cinema features Three Tenors: Voices for Eternity, from October 18 to 20 at 6.30pm. Starring Luciano Pavarotti, José Carreras and Plácido Domingo, it celebrates their historic debut at the ancient baths of Caracalla on the eve of the 1990 Football World Cup Final. Tickets are R100 and must be pre-booked. Booking at Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Rhumbelow, Northlands: Presents The Glitter Girls starring Lisa Bobbert, Liesl Coppin and Marion Loudon on October 23 at 6.30pm. Tickets R160/ Northlands Bowling Club members R130 from Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Seabrookes Theatre: KickstArt’s production of Sylvia, a romantic comedy about a man… and his dog returns from October 28 to November 14 with shows running Thursday to Saturday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm. Directed by Peter Court. Tickets R175/ pensioners R160 from Computicket. Comedian Cyril Basker is joined by Nonto R and Darrien Asbury at the Riverside this month. Comedy
Riverside Hotel: Comedy night @ The Riverside sees host Cyril Basker joined by Nonto R and Darrien Asbury. No under 18. October 30 at 7pm. Tickets R130 from Webtickets. St Annes Guest House: Mo Vawda presents Laughter in the Garden with six of his funniest friends in an outdoor comedy event. November 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets R120 to R180 from Webtickets. Andrea Balocco on trombone, Cathy Peacock trumpet, Kirsten Sayers on clarinet and Jeff Robinson on sax in The Best of Platform Jazz at the Jewish Club later this month. Music
Alliance Française: (today) Music in the Garden features the KZNPO performing a selection of pieces by French composers. Starts at 3pm. Tickets R100 towards the society’s refugee programme. Tickets must be reserved from [email protected]
Shongweni Polo Fields: Music up the Hill starring Matthew Mole supported by musicians all in a picturesque setting. Fully stocked bars and food stalls. All entrants will require a full price ticket, including children. October 24 from noon. Tickets R200 from Webtickets. The Litchi Orchard, Ballito: Music at the Orchard features Jeremy Loops and some of SA's top artists make for a relaxing day out. The Shed restaurant and artisanal food vendors will be open. No chairs or umbrellas. October 30 from noon to 6pm. Tickets R250 at Webtickets. KZNSA Gallery: Acclaimed musicians Guy Buttery and Nibs van der Spuy in an exclusive concert under the stars. October 28 at 6pm. Arts Café bar and special menu available from 5pm. Tickets R150 from Quicket or call 031 277 1700. Durban Jewish Centre: Friends of Music present The Best Of Platform Jazz. Leading the band is Cathy Peacock on trumpet, with Andrea Balocco on trombone, Kirsten Sayers on clarinet, Jeff Robinson on sax and flute, top jazz drummer Bruce Baker, Melvin Peters on piano and Andreas Kappen on bass. Joining them will be singers Shelley McLean Downham, Natalie Rungan and Grant Bell. Seating at tables of 10 so patrons may bring picnics and drinks. Doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm start. Tickets R100 members/ R120 for non-members from Cathy at 082 349 8362. Booking is essential. Works by Georgina Gratrix at the KZNSA. Art
KZNSA Gallery: This Must Be The Place is a solo exhibition by Georgina Gratrix whose playfully grotesque portraits and still lifes feature thickly impastoed surfaces, a bright, saturated palette, and expressive faces and figures. Until November 11. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: (today) Zimbabwean artist Virginia Tayengwa’s Rural Living works, which are enchanting depictions of daily activities, chores and playtime in Zimbabwe. Call 031 303 8133. The Green Gallery: (today) Marion Townsend displays a new selection of her landscapes and building paintings. Also artists Coral Spencer, Makiwa Mutomba, Andy Anderson and Sculptures by Owen Llewellyn Davies and Sarah Richards. Flanders Boutique Mall, Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757. Durban Art Gallery: Revelations, a visual dialogue between two generations of South African documentary photographers: Cedric Nunn and Samora Chapman, whose work exposes people’s daily struggles and triumphs in KZN. Until November 10. The Gallery, Ballito: Collaborating with the African Arts Centre, an array of visual arts from well known artists and introducing new artists. Call 072 245 8691. Alliance Française: Innocence of Childhood is a solo exhibition by self-taught artist Sibusiso Makhunga. Until October 16, 11am to 6pm. Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) Away hike this weekend, but at 2pm on October 24 hike Roosfontein Nature Reserve from Westville prison. Easy hike, mostly shaded and suitable for beginners. Call David at 072 615 0559. Cycle Club: Meet every Tuesday at the Mini Town car park on North Beach at 9am for a cycle on the promenade. Call Ian at 083 675 2125. Events
Centre for Creative Arts: (today) Final day of the Poetry Africa Festival with South African poet, playwright and producer, Siphokazi Jonas the featured poet in a festival themed Unmute: Power to the Poet. Free at www.facebook.com/poetryafrica and www.youtube.com/centreforcreativearts
Alliance Française: Cineclub this week takes in the 2017 drama La Villa (House by the Sea) where three siblings gather by their father's side for his last days. Directed by Robert Guédiguian. October 20 at 6pm. The Westville Warehouse: Oktoberfest runs from October 29 to 31. Friday night includes sausage toss, arm wrestling, stein holding, 1l beer chug, schnitzel eating competition and a polka dance. Saturday is music day, while Sunday is family day for chilled vibes, food, beer and entertainment. Friday from 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon. Tickets R150 from Webtickets. Radford Gardens, Hillary: Join the Heatwave Fest, a car show and music festival featuring DJ Bongz, Tipcee, Madanon, Tyler Don, Tevin the Rapper, Jimbo Sounds, Kyle Deutsch, Verge the Rapper and more. October 30 from 10am. Tickets R50 to R150 from Webtickets. Woodburn Stadium, Pietermaritzburg: The Chilla Nathi Cookout Experience is a family outdoor event with good food, fashion, art, wine and craft beer mixed with good music. October 31 from 10am to 9pm. Tickets R50 from Webtickets, R70 at the door after 3pm, children under 12 free.

What’s On: Cabaret time in Durban

Markets
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing in the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm, with full Covid protocols. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery. Call 031 777 4686. Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for good food, good music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Relaxed family market at the Golden Hours School, from 10am to 2pm. All Covid-19 protocols in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. Shows
Rhumbelow, Durban: (today and tomorrow) The Great British Revolution ‒ Britannia Waives the Rules from Barry Thomson and The Reals looks at the musical revolution of the 1960s. Today at 6.30pm, tomorrow at 2pm. Also at Tina’s October 16 to 17 and 22 to 24. Tickets from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Until October 18, Rhumbelow Classic Cinema has a Shakespeare Season screening of productions from the Royal Shakespeare Company recorded live at Stratford-Upon-Avon. Shows include Hamlet, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Twelfth Night and Coriolanus. Shows at 9.30am and 1.30pm, except on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. For the full programme see https://bit.ly/Rhumbelow . Tickets are R100 and must be pre booked. Teachers accompanying school groups are free. Booking at Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Rhumbelow, Tina’s: (today and tomorrow) As part of the Rhumbelow Classic Cinema series catch Kinky Boots, the feel-good hit musical. Starting at 2pm. Tickets R100 from Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Rhumbelow, Pietermaritzburg: (tomorrow) The Golden Days of Springbok Radio starring Frank Graham at 2pm. Tickets R160 from Computicket or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636. Seabrooke’s Theatre: The inaugural Cabaret and Beyond showcase brings fresh new musical theatre to Durban with a collection of songs from humorous and topical to serious and reflective. Directed by Steven Stead, the cast includes Amanda Kunene, Sam Landers, Lyle Buxton and Tshepo Kcokoane. October 15 at 7pm, 17 at 11am, 23 at 7pm and 24 at 11am. Tickets R70 to R100 at Webtickets. Seabrooke’s Theatre: KickstArt’s production of Sylvia, a romantic comedy about a man… and his dog, returns from October 28 to November 14 with shows from Thursday to Saturday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm. Greg is on the brink of a mid-life crisis. Then he finds and falls head-over-heels in love with an adorable stray mutt named Sylvia. But Greg’s wife is not happy: Sylvia is no ordinary dog and she’s about to chew a hole in a 20-year old marriage. Starring Cara Roberts as Sylvia; Bryan Hiles and Liesl Coppin as husband and wife Greg and Kate. They are supported by Greg King in a triple cameo appearance. Directed by Peter Court. Tickets R175/ pensioners R160 from Computicket. Comedy
Deli Station, Hillcrest: Comedy and Dinner on October 9 from 8pm features a three-course meal by Chef Hatem from Morocco and comedy by Carvin H Goldstone. Call Mitch at 064 980 9510. Matthew Mole will be playing at the Shongweni Polo Grounds. Music
Playhouse, Drama: (today and tomorrow) Music in the Air is a vibrant musical production that relives the South African story of the ’80s and ’90s. It pays tribute to artists such as Brenda Fassie, Chicco, Soul Brothers, Mango Groove, PJ Powers, Stimela and Lucky Dube. Today at 2.30pm and 6.30pm, tomorrow at 2.30pm. Tickets R150 from Webtickets. Bat Centre: (today) Abahlabeleli and GMX Live is a Gospel show from Church Abahlabeleli baseWeseli. October 9 at 4pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets. Alliance Francaise: Music in the Garden features the KZNPO performing a selection of pieces by French composers on October 16 at 3pm. Tickets R100 towards the society’s refugee programme. Tickets must be reserved from [email protected]
Shongweni Polo Fields: Music up the Hill starring Matthew Mole supported by musicians in a picturesque setting, making it a fun day out for everyone. Full bars and food stalls. All entrants will require a full price ticket, including children. October 24 from noon. Tickets R200 from Webtickets. The Litchi Orchard, Ballito: Music at the Orchard features Jeremy Loops and some of SA's top artists make for a relaxing day out. The Shed restaurant and artisanal food vendors will be open. No own food or drink allowed. No chairs or umbrellas. October 30 from noon to 6pm. Tickets R250 at Webtickets. Art
KZNSA Gallery: Remembering, an exhibition by Clive van den Berg, who held his first solo exhibition at KZNSA gallery in 1983. The theme of the violence of nationalism is a rich area of interest for Van den Berg as he returns to the place where much of this inquiry began. Ends tomorrow. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: (today) Lisa-Jane Hamlin is a Durban photographer known for her wonderful black and white images of indigenous trees. Call 031 303 8133. The Green Gallery: (today) New selection of floral paintings in fresh and bright colours by artists Nicole Pletts, Janine Jollands, Val Wilson, Shirley Brandon, and Nicky Firth. Flanders Boutique Mall, Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757. Durban Art Gallery: Revelations is an exhibition offering a visual dialogue between two generations of South African documentary photographers, Cedric Nunn and Samora Chapman, who focus on people’s daily struggles and triumphs in KZN. Until November 10. The Gallery: The Studios at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre have reopened. Collaborating with the African Arts Centre, it brings an array of visual arts. Call 072 245 8691. Alliance Francaise: Innocence of Childhood is a solo exhibition by self-taught artist Sibusiso Makhunga mentored by established Congolese artist Thonton Kabeya. Until October 16, 11am to 6pm. Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm enjoy a new hiking trail at the top of Giba Gorge to the Bushman caves and two waterfalls from the golf driving range, Waterberry Close/Shongweni Road off-ramp from the M13, Hillcrest. Call David at 072 615 0559. Cycle Club: Meet every Tuesday at the Mini Town car park on North Beach at 9am for a cycle on the promenade. Call Ian at 083 675 2125. Events
Crocworld Conservation Centre: (today and tomorrow) A daily programme of animal feedings and demonstrations for the school holidays running October until 10 from 10am to 3.30pm. Snake demonstration and interaction at 10am. Nile Crocodile feedings at 11am and 3pm, and juvenile crocodile handling half an hour later. At 2pm is the Marabou stork feeding (Sunday) or vulture feeding (Saturday). For more, see www.crocworld.co.za or call 039 976 1103. Centre for Creative Arts: Poetry Africa Festival from October 11 to 16 with South African poet, playwright and producer, Siphokazi Jonas as the featured poet for the 25th edition of the festival themed Unmute: Power to the Poet. Poet Dr Stella Nyanzi, an award-winning medical anthropologist, specialising in sexual and reproductive health in Uganda and The Gambia, will deliver the keynote speech. The virtual festival is free at www.facebook.com/poetryafrica and www.youtube.com/centreforcreativearts. uMhlanga Villa: (today) Unlinked Fashion Show by Bell Noir is a high-class event for the release of its latest seasonal collection. Black tie. Starts at 4.30pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets. The Independent on Saturday

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Date	4/24/2017
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Companies	Entry Ninja
Valuation	$99M
Total Funding
Note	Acquired
Sources	1

Name	Graeme Victor
Work History	Tiscali, and Vodacom - Business
Title	Chief Executive Officer
Status	Former

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