Friday, April 29, 2011

METRO FM and Playboy at Taboo

METRO FM Playboy 2

METRO FM, Playboy South Africa and Taboo are giving you an opportunity to be scouted this Friday at Taboo!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be the June Play mate, log on to playboy.co.za for the registration and return it to info@playboy.co.za with ONE picture – either full length or head and shoulder, Name, Cellphone number,ID number and City of residence.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mr Godoba, what's up?













































Mandoza was spotted recently posing for pics. The guy's physical appearance has changed a lot. He looks like a shadow of his former self in these images. We wonder what is eating him??????

Monday, April 18, 2011

Serena Williams Rocks An Eeny Teeny Leopard Print Bikini

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Serena Williams took a break from tennis practice to hit the beach in Miami, Florida. Serena rocks a cute eeny teeny leopard print bikini, with a coral pink bandeau top.

Serena was spotted on the beach receiving a foot massage in her beach chair. After lavishing in massage therapy, Serena decided to take a dip in the cool Miami ocean.

News24 launches isiZulu site

News24 - South Africa's largest digital news brand - has launched a Zulu language news site that will sit alongside the English and Afrikaans platforms. Found at http://isizulu.news24.com/, the site covers all major areas including news, sport and business with future developments planned for multimedia and user-generated content.The motivation behind an isiZulu News24 site was the huge success of Nuus24, which was launched in 2009. The public's demand for online news in their home language was obvious and it was decided to look at a product for isiZulu speakers.

24.com's GM, Geoff Cohen says, "Our ambition is to reach as many people in Africa as possible with technology, content and community that informs, entertains and connects. To do that effectively and at scale we have to be able to publish in multiple languages. isiZulu.News24.com is the first step towards this, with more languages from across the African continent to follow."

The site has the same functionality and social layers currently found on News24 and Nuus24 as well as a mobile platform, which can be found at http://m.news24.com/isiZulu/. "Given the mobile penetration in South Africa, we see mobile as one of the key drivers for this product," says Jannie Momberg, News24 Editor. "Going forward mobile will probably become the dominant platform for isiZulu.news24.com," he adds.

The content on isiZulu.News24.com is partially translated from News24 and partially aggregated from the news wires and contextualized internet sources.

Initially the public can expect the site to be updated during working hours, Monday to Friday.

Source: Biz-community.com

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Pic of the day!

Benny McCarthy is now +/- R16 Million richer!


Benni McCarthy is a free agent after agreeing a £1.5-million (R16-million) pay-off from English Premiership West Ham United to buy him out of the remainder of his contract.

The former Bafana Bafana striker will now be free to join any team of his choosing with no transfer fee required, opening up his options.

McCarthy failed to score a single goal for West Ham in the 14 appearances he made for the club following his move from Blackburn Rovers in January 2010.

By opting out of his contract early, he has given up an additional £800 000 (R8.8-million) in wages that would have been due to him had he opted to see out the full term of the deal, which expired in June 2012.

The 33-year-old was not registered to play in the English Premiership for the second half of the season and so has not seen action for The Hammers since January.

His much talked about weight problems have cost him around £200 000 (R2.2-million) in wages, though by all accounts he is now at the required fitness levels.

SA Music awards nominees












The nominees for the 17th Annual MTN South African Music Awards are

Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary African DVD

Benjamin Dube – Worship In His Presence with Benjamin Dube
Dorothy Masuku and Friends – Live at Mandela Theatre
Stimela – Live In Concert: 30 years
Uche – Live At Lyric Theatre
Worship House – Project 7 It Is Well With My Soul

Best Urban DVD

Nhlanhla Nciza – Live At The Joy Of Jazz
Teargas 101 – Teargas 101 Live
Thandiswa – Dance Of The Forgotten Free

Best Global Chart DVD
Locnville – Sun In My Pocket: Platinum Edition
Nadine – Live In Europe
Nataniël – Cathedral
Nianell – Sand & Water - Live & More
The Parlotones – Live Design

Best Producer
Danny K – Across the Line
DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
Goldfish – Get Busy Living
Leanne – The Journey
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde

Best Engineer
CrashCarBurn – Long Live Tonight
Freshlyground – Radio Africa
Jax Panik – I am Jax Panik
Joe Niemand – Love
Stimela – A Life Time

Remix Of The Year
Danny K – Made To Love You
Flash Republic – In The Name Of Dance (Roger Goode & Tinky’s Electro Boogie Mix)
Louise Carver – These Days (Ryan Dent Mix)
Nothende – Got to Go
Stimela – Turn On The Sun

Best Album Packaging
Die See – Die See
Nomsa Mazwai – Nomisupa
Prankster – Lay Me Down
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
Versus The Wolf – Uncovering Faces

Best Afrikaans Traditional Music Album
Die Teelepeltjies – Speel Boere-Country
Hennie de Bruyn en die Kitaarkerels – Die Kitare Praat
Manie Bodenstein – Iets Ouds, Iets Nuuts
Mooiplaas Boereorkes – Boere – Lekkerkry
Theo Erasmus – Classics Gaan Sakkie Sakkie

Best South Sotho Music (SeSotho) Album
Ea Ha Makopela Nyamatsana No.4 – Ke llela Khutso
Morusu – Morusu Vol. 2
Motseki – Motseki ka Ferene kulo (Lejoe)
Tsepo Maliela – Ke Tla Loana

Best Tsonga Music (XiTsonga) Album
G.T. The Junior Chauke - Movha
George Maluleke – Byela Kgokolo
Mhan Flow – Xibombi No.1.
Mr. Jambatani Nwa Mapfotlosela Vol. 5 – Bomba Muchangana
Thomas Chauke – Shimatsatsa No.30

Best Venda Music (TshiVenda) Album
Ndivhaleni Mundalamo – Ri Funane
Sankambe – Vhadededzi Vha Milingoni
Zozo Sangere Super Beat – Tshelede

Best Mbhaqanga Album
Impumelelo – Isihlakaniphi
Soul Brothers – Thul’ Ubheke
Themba Ngwenya – Thel’umoya

Best Maskandi Album
Bhek**uzi Luthuli – Imali Yabelungu
Ichwane Lebhaca – Omama Bengani
Ihashi Elimhlophe – Isililo
Mfiliseni Magubane – Iqhalaqhala
Thokozani Langa – Sthanda Ifamily

Best Popular Classical Album
Inette Swart – Chopin Plus
Ockie Vermeulen – Arena
Peter Martens & Luis Magalhães – Beethoven Cello Sonatas
Tygerberg Children’s Choir – Champions In Song
Zanta Hofmeyr – Cantilena

Best Instrumental Album
CT Tango Ensemble –Tango Club
Greg Georgiades, Steve Newman, Ashish Joshi – In The Clouds
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra – The Boundless Music Of The Soul Brothers
Sterling EQ – Sterling Speel Afrikaans
Wouter Kellerman – Two Voices

Best Traditional Jazz Album
Kesivan & The Lights – Instigators of the Revolution
Kyle Shepherd – A Portrait Of Home
Lisa Bauer Quartet – Finding A New Way
Phillip Tabane – Live At The Market Theatre
Tutu Puoane – Mama Africa

Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Brigitte Mitchell – Don’t Explain
Carlo Mombelli & The Prisoners Of Strange – Theory
Heels Over Head – Could It Be
Jonathan Butler – So Strong
Ological Studies – OS Freedom

Best Adult Contemporary Album: English
Freshlyground – Radio Africa
John Manuel – Lost and Found
Karen Zoid - Terms & Conditions
Louise Carver – Look To The Edge
Loyiso Bala – FULL CIRCLE

Best Adult Contemporary Album: Afrikaans
Albert De Wet – Die Vensters Na My Siel
Gemaak In SA – Jakkie Louw
Romanz – Romanz – Live CD
Rudi En Corlea – Drome
Steve Hofmeyr – Duisend en Een

Best Adult Contemporary Album: African
Siphokazi – Ethembeni
Skipper Tshabalala – Bekezela
Stimela – A Lifetime
Thandiswa – The Forgotten Free – Live in concert
Vusi Mahlasela – Say Africa

Best Kiddies Album: Afrikaans
Alta Joubert & Minki Burger – Lollos 2 - Bons Dat Dit Gons
Carike Keuzenkamp – Carike & Ghoempie Kuier Saam Met Ghoeghoe In Kinderland Vol.7
Graeme Sacks & Erika Strydom – Goggatjie Se Tradisionele Afrikaanse Wiegeliedjies
Kobie Coetzee – Kokkelollies

Best Country Music Album
Alan Ladd – Country - Spore
Die Campbells – Keep It Country Vol. 2
Manie Jackson – Manie Jackson
Ray Dylan – Goeie Ou Country
Various – Ons Sing Kenny & Dolly

Best Rock Album: English

John Ellis – My Own Way Home
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
The Narrow – You Don’t Get To Quit
The Parlotones – Live Design
Zebra & Giraffe – The Inside

Best Rock Album: Afrikaans
Countdown To The Red Carpet – Countdown To The Red Carpet
Glaskas – Aan Die Ontmaskerde Heldin
Straatligkinders – Lank Lank Oorlede En Ses Voet Benede
Van Coke Kartel – Skop, Skiet En Donner
Van Diens Af – Dit Wat Was

Best Alternative Music Album: English
Abbott Nu Jazz – Do The Bossa Favour
Boo! – The Three Of Us
Prankster – Lay Me Down
Wrestlerish – The Rude Mechanical
Yoav – A Foolproof Escape Plan

Best Alternative Music Album: Afrikaans
Bittereinder –‘n Ware Verhaal
Die See – Die See
Die Tuindwergies – Die Tuindwergies
Foto Na Dans – Die Vloed
Les Javan En Die Delta Vastrapgenootskap – Hiervandaan

Best Alternative Music Album: African
Mwaba Na Nseka – One World
Ndzingah – 1976
Nomsa Mazwai – Nomisupa
Rudi Mbele – Celebration In The Motherland
Uju – Free

Best Pop Album: English
Danny K – Across The Line
Jax Panik – I Am Jax Panik
Locnville – Sun In My Pocket
Louise Day – Swallowed By The City
The Arrows – Make Believe

Best Pop Album: Afrikaans
Gerhard Steyn – Als Begin Eers Nou
Jay – Solo
Juanita Du Plessis – Engel Van My Hart
Kurt Darren – Oos Wes Tuis Bes
Lee Scott – Die Enigste Manier

Best Pop Album: African
Camagu – Camagu
Patricia Majalisa – Epatini
Rhythmic Elements – Bandorondoro - Ancestors
Speedy & Stoan – Second Son Rise
Theo Kgosinkwe – Grateful

Best Urban Pop Album

Chomee – Fly The Flag
Ernie B St. Clair – I Am Universal
Howza – World Premier
Kwela Tebza – Gauteng Made In South Africa/Mzansi
Ntombi Ngcobo – African Sexy
Best Sokkie Dans Album
Die Campbells – Komaan Kom Dans
Fredi Nest – Dronkverliefverslaafaanjou
Kurt Darren – Die Beste Medisyne
Ray Dylan – Ek Wens Jy’s Myne
Various – Ons Sing Boney M
Best Urban Dance Album
DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
Giggs Superstar – Deep House Chronicles 4
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Tumelo – Arise and Shine
Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music
Best Global Dance Album
Byron Keno – Breathe In Love
Flash Republic – Killer Moves
Goldfish – Get Busy Living
Jae – Inner Voice

Best R&B/Neo-Soul Album
Blackkurrant – Urban Soul
Bryce Anderson – Music In My Life
Leanne – The Journey
TXL – Three
Verd – Verd

Best Rap Album
Amu – The Principal
Kwesta – Special Rekwest
Slikour – Ventilation Volume 3 (VV3)
Tuks Senganga - Tshwanelo
Tumi & The Volume – Pick a Dream

Best Kwaito Album
L’vovo Derrango – Irresistible
Mandoza – Real Deal
Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
Sosha – 745 Mission
Thebe – Mujomba

Best Reggae Album

Denga – Reggae Hits (Sendelani)
Jah Seed – No Retreat No Surrender
Rastaman Nkushu – Mphe Sebakanyana
Rob Prophet – Jennifer
Storm – Prayer

Male Artist of the year
DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
Loyiso Bala – Full Circle
Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
Theo Kgosinkwe – Grateful
Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music

Female Artist of the year

Karen Zoid – Terms & Conditions
Louise Carver – Look To The Edge
Nianell – Sand & Water - Live & More
Siphokazi – Ethembeni
Thandiswa – The Forgotten Free – Live In Concert

Duo/Group of the year
Flash Republic – Killer Moves
Kwela Tebza – Gauteng Made In South Africa/Mzansi
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
Tumi & The Volume – Pick a Dream

Newcomer of the year
Jay – Solo
Kwesta – Special Rekwest
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Locnville – Sun In My Pocket
Nomsa Mazwai - Nomisupa

Record of the year

Alone – Liquideep
Breathing – Prime Circle
Bum Bum – Zakes Bantwini
Dreamer – Arno Carstens
Fire Is Low – Freshly Ground
Get Busy Living – Goldfish
Hobie Beach – Kinky Robot
Imoto – Professor
It’s A Party – Jozi
Lovesick – The Arrows
Love You Better (w/ Rue-Groove) – Crazy White Boy
Mama (w/ Ringo) – Black Coffee
Ngisemthanda (w/ Joocy, DJ Tira & Dr Duda) – DJ CNDO
Potoko (w/ Juice Matute) – DJ Mahoota
Show Dem (w/ HHP) – JR
Turn Up The Volume – Auriol Hays
Twisted – Crash Car Burn
Warrior – Louise Carver
Woza – Jaziel Brothers
Wrong For You – Loyiso

Album of the year
Flash Republic – Killer Moves
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee

THE ROYAL WEDDING to be broadcast live on SABC3

SABC3 announced yesterday that it has secured the rights to broadcast the full coverage of one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the century, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey. The live broadcast will be aired from 09:00 – 14:40 on Friday, 29th April only on SABC3.


This happy and momentous occasion's coverage begins 3 hours ahead of the wedding service. During this early period, we will be watching the excitement and anticipation build up around Central London as well as other key locations such as St. Andrews and Kate's home village of Bucklebury.

Presenters will be stationed around Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and The Mall. They will watch all the preparations as they unfold, report on all the movements and speak to members of the crowd who have travelled from all over to witness this little piece of history. Viewers will also be hearing from guest experts in studios, for example such as, Royal historians and correspondents, fashion experts and possibly some guests who are attending the wedding service.

Throughout the transmission viewers will see the journey of all the members of the Royal Family and the bride as they make their way to the Abbey. Audiences will see the arrivals of all the key guests and witness the full coverage of the wedding service. Following the service, viewers will observe the full procession back to Buckingham Palace and then reflect on how the wedding has made an impact all over the United Kingdom and possibly around the world. The programme will end just after we observe the historic balcony appearance by William and Kate and close members of the Royal Family.

On Saturday, 30th April from 17:00 – 19:00, the channel will be broadcasting The Royal Wedding Special. During this special Huw Edwards and Sophie Raworth look back on highlights of an extraordinary day. They will be joined by special guests to relive the key moments of the wedding, from the early morning preparations, the journey to the Abbey, the service, the procession back to Buckingham Palace and the joyous balcony appearance.

As to accommodate The Royal Wedding the following programmes will not be aired:

09:30 All My Children (the episode will be aired on Monday 2 May).
10:30 7de Laan (repeat)
11:00 Generations (repeat)
11:30 Isidingo (Repeat)
12:00 The A Team IV
13:00 News
13:30 Africa News Update
14:00 Hatch II
14:40 The Tyra Banks Show V will start 10 minutes later than its normal scheduled
time of 14:30.

Stay entertained, Stay with SABC3 and be captivated by what will happen during the live broadcast of The Royal Wedding Spectacular.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Finding a new name for Bafana Bafana continues

In response to the Stanton Woodrush statement on the Bafana Bafana trademark saga, the president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Kirsten Nematandani, has reconfirmed that the association has appointed a three-member committee comprising the president, VP Danny Jordaan and Alpha Mchunu to look at changing the team's nickname.
"We look forward to engaging the nation in finding a new name. However, with respect to the current name, we will also look at any reasonable proposals from anyone, but the committee will continue with its work as mandated by the SAFA National Executive Committee on 5 February 2011," said Nematandani.

"The Association has directed a letter to all interested parties and we await a response to our communiqué to them in this regard. It is in the interest of SAFA to ensure that it receives an income from the exploitation of the trademark and we would not want to delay this process any further."

For more:Daily Maverick: Analysis: Safa screwed up on Bafana name and no amount of spin will help

Win tickets to the Durban Hansa "Legends in the Making" Tour

Tickets for these concerts will NOT go on sale – they can only be won or given. No amount of money will get you in…

Sowetan LIVE has managed to secure 2 VIP Backstage double tickets for 2 lucky readers and 6 sets of double tickets for an additional 3 readers to attend the concerts on one of the two days listed below.

In celebration of the beer with a special ingredient, Hansa Pilsener presents the second Hansa Legends in the Making tour. The tour features some of South Africa’s hottest music legends in the making, and will visit 13 cities over the next few months.

This Durban concert will feature Liquideep, known for the chart topping hit single Fairy Tale, the ever popular performer and actor Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP), and multi-award- winning band Teargas.

Please note that this prize does not include transportation and accommodation, and is for KwaZulu-Natal residents only.

WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER?

Tickets for these concerts will NOT go on sale – they can only be given away. No amount of money will get you in…

VIP WINNERS RECEIVE:

Two lucky readers will win a double set of VIP backstage tickets (for either the 15th April or 16 April 2011).** The VIP prize includes: Hansa hamper including back pack, lanyards, 6 pack of Hansa beer, CD, t shirt, key rings.

RUNNER UP WINNERS RECEIVE:

Three lucky readers will win double sets of Standard Entry tickets for (for either the 15th April or 16 April 2011).** The prize also includes a 6-pack of Hansa Pilsener and an additional Hansa promotional goodie!.


Send an email to competitions@sowetanlive.co.za with “Hansa Pilsener DURBAN competition” as the subject. Please include your FULL NAME, address, contact details and the date you'd like to attend the concert (15 or 16 April 2011)

If you are able to make both days – please include this in your email and it gives you more chance to WIN.

Visit www.sowetanlive.co.za for terms and conditions.

Follow Hansa Legends in the Making Tour 2 on:

Facebook: Hansa Pilsener Legends in the Making Tour

Youtube: Hansa Pilsener SA (channel)

Twitter: @Hansalegends

Monday, April 11, 2011

The oldest gay in the village: 5,000-year-old is 'outed' by the way he was buried





















Kamila Remisova Vesinova and her team of researchers from the Czech Archeological Society believe they have unearthed the remains of an early homosexual man. The remains date from around 2900-2500 B.C., on the outskirts of Prague.

Read more on TimesNewsFeed

Billionaire Stan Kroenke Takes Controlling Stake In Arsenal FC


















The American billionaire Stanley Kroenke has upset his stalemate with Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov over the ownership of Arsenal FC and taken a controlling stake in the Premier League soccer club. His investment vehicle Kroenke Sports Enterprises announced this morning that it was paying £11,750 a share to increase his stake to 62.9% from 29.9%, buying out key shareholders Nina Bracewell-Smith and Danny Fiszman. The offer values the share capital of Arsenal at approximately £731 million (R7.9 Billion).

Read more on Forbes

Study: Abstaining from alcohol significantly shortens life
















A newly released study shows that regular drinkers are less likely to die prematurely than people who have never indulged in alcohol. You read that right: Time reports that abstaining from alcohol altogether can lead to a shorter life than consistent, moderate drinking.

Read more on Mother Nature Netwrok

63 License Plates to consider when personalizing your car registration number in SA

Check out these 63 hilarious license plates.