South Africa Business Network

12/04/2013

The Nelson Mandela movie did great at the box office!

http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbent/1750027300-mandela-movie-smashes-south-africa-record

JOHANNESBURG - A film based on the life of Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom, has became South Africa's all-time highest grossing picture after its ...

12/02/2013

Dave Matthew's Band played their first show ever in South Africa this past weekend!

http://www.jambands.com/news/2013/12/01/dave-matthews-band-play-south-africa-for-first-time #.Up0C0dLMCE0

Dave Matthews Band returned to the stage last night for their first ever shows in South Africa. Performing at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town, the band played to many fans seeing them for the first time, along with some familiar face. Matthews, who was born in

11/19/2013

Check out this article about South Africa's richest people.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/calebmelby/2013/11/13/south-africa-tops-africas-50-richest-johann-rupert-is-countrys-richest-man/

Of Africa's 50 richest residents, South Africa has the most with 14. A dive into the country's fortunes:

11/18/2013

Check out these pictures from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom premiere.
http://www.channel24.co.za/Movies/News/5-photos-from-the-Mandela-movie-premiere-that-made-us-feel-good-inside-20131102

The film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom about former president Nelson Mandela's life was emotional to watch.

11/15/2013

Anyone preparing for the holidays should check this out.

http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/kids/hot-toys-for-christmas-1.1607808 #.UoZ1pnDMCE0

Durban - What a delight it is to see my son play with some of my old toys that my mom stored away. They might not look or feel brand new, but most of the sturdy old treasures still offer hours of pleasure.

11/13/2013

The Nutcracker will be performed from November 22-December 1 in Pretoria!

http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/9973a98041cff71891ddbd1c2eddf908/Joburg-Ballet-presents-The-Nutcracker-20131311Joburg-Ballet-presents-The-Nutcracker-20131311

A favourite for many ballet companies worldwide, The Nutcracker is a whimsical way to start off your festive season. Filled with fairies, princes and dancing snowflakes, it is magic for the eyes.

11/05/2013

The Nelson Mandela film is finally opening this month!

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/mandela-movie-open-month-south-africa-20763687

Nelson Mandela was amused by the elaborate makeup process a British actor went through to play him in a film based on his autobiography, the movie's producer said Saturday of a special screening for the former South African president last year. "Is that me?" Anant Singh, the South African...

11/01/2013

10/30/2013

Any fans of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are in luck as they are set to tour in South Africa.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24741822

Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will perform in South Africa for the first time, almost three decades after the group campaigned against apartheid.

10/28/2013

Cape Town residents be on the lookout for A-list celebrities filming the movie 'The Giver.'

http://www.channel24.co.za/Gossip/News/Hollywood-stars-take-over-Cape-Town-20131028

The Hollywood cast of The Giver are tweeting, sipping wine and partying to reggae music between film shoots in Cape Town.

10/24/2013

Congrats to South African singer Loyiso Bala on being appointed as UNAids ambassador!

http://www.channel24.co.za/News/Local/Loyiso-Bala-appointed-UNAids-ambassador-20131023

Gospel and RnB musician Loyiso Bala has been appointed as the national goodwill ambassador for the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAids), the organisation has said.