Johannesburg

A day in the life of a 5-star Head Chef There is nothing more appealing than buying fresh ingredients and preparing a culinary meal while sipping on a tall glass of cabernet sauvignon.  The fulfilling feeling that rushes over you when you plate your fine creation is one of utter accomplishment and satisfaction.  The love and passion for cooking is often short lived when it is something that needs to be done every day, soon becoming mundane and boring.  But for a Head Chef the enthusiasm of conjuring up a scrumptious delight is an ongoing pleasure.  The amount of time and effort that goes into running a kitchen is something that many take for granted when frequenting a restaurant but appreciation for this demanding profession can be found in spending the day in the life of a 5-star Head Chef. The Black Bamboo restaurant at The Menlyn Boutique Hotel is managed by Head Chef Pellie Grobler who shares some insight into what a typical day in his shoes enta...

Steve Hofmeyr brings Toeka 3 to life atCarnival City The inimitable, always-entertaining, highly-versatile and often-outspoken Steve Hofmeyr is on his way to Carnival City on Saturday, 6December to promote his newest album Toeka 3 . The artist, who recently celebrated 25 years in music, has just released the long-awaited third album in the successful Toeka series, reinforcing his place as one of the hardest working, critically and commercially-acclaimed South African artists. “Steve Hofmeyr has a massive following in our region and we are delighted to give his fans the chance to see him perform live on our stage. They will be treated to fresh new material from his latest album. It is going to be a fantastic show,” says Jaco Saaiman, the Entertainment Manager at Carnival City. Hofmeyr has always been an advocate of paying tribute to great legends from the past (and present), which is what initially led to his multi-platinum award-winning Toeka -series. The latest releas...

RARE WHISKY COLLECTION AT FNB WHISKY LIVE FESTIVAL SANDTON If you are a whisky-lover you don’t mind crossing the oceans and making a few sacrifices along the way to obtain a rare whisky. But, no matter how dedicated you are in your efforts, there’s always that one whisky which remains out of reach. Now visitors to the 2014 FNB Whisky Live Festival could win such a rare collection! Only two single malts have ever been launched under the proudly South African Three Ships label. The first single malt was launched in 2003 and the most recent one released in limited-edition collectors’ tins over a three-year period – in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Very few people, if any, managed to obtain all four. And since one can’t purchase these editions anymore, no matter who you know or how much you are willing to pay, this collection must rank among the ultimate collectors’ items! Three very lucky whisky lovers visiting the 2014 FNB Whisky Live Festival in Sandton from 12 to 14 November ...

AWARD WINNING SELAELO SELOTA TO PLAY AT KENNY G SA CONCERT SA promoter, Canoc Productions in association with Mzansi Magic Music and 702, is proud to announce that the multi-talented award-winning African jazz artist and musician Selaelo Selota will be joining GRAMMY Award winning musician and songwriter, Kenny G on 20th November 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome for one concert only as the supporting bill guest artist. “Selota is a wonderfully gifted artist and we believe his style combined with the smooth jazz sounds of Kenny G will give concert-goers a unique entertainment experience,” says local promoter, Phala Letsoalo of Canoc Productions. “To host one of Africa’s finest musicians on the same bill as the world famous Kenny G is a coup for jazz lovers and we encourage fans of both artists to book now to avoid disappointment.” With a career in music spanning over 20 years, the multi-talented producer and composer Salaelo Selota has recorded and produced six award-winnin...

 Lion of Africa Music Expressions presents Wanda Baloyi – a Jazz songstress for the matured palate Born and raised in South Africa, KORA Award winner and celebrated performer Wanda Baloyi grew up in a very musical household, around a family who loved and also practiced music in its various forms. Nurtured by her father, a key influence in her musical journey who is also a well-known African and respected vocalist / musician, Wanda set off to cultivate her own story in the South African musical scene. She proudly released her first solo album, “Voices” in 2003 to critical acclaim worldwide. The album was produced by award-winning jazz guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, who is also her mentor. She followed it up in 2005 with her eagerly anticipated second album, "So Amazing”. The album "Voices" earned her a KORA Award for Best African Arrangement in 2004 along with two SAMA nominations and a Channel O music video nomination in 2005 and 2006. These accolades ope...

World Leisure Holidays and Flight Centre SA take M-Net’s hit reality series to a dream Mauritius location... Leading Mauritius travel operator World Leisure Holidays (WLH) and global travel retailer Flight Centre SA are giving M-Net’s hit  reality series #MasterChef  South Africa the luxury resort treatment. As the excitement builds towards the Top 6 phase of MasterChef South Africa Season 3, the hit cooking series is travelling again beyond the gates of the elegant Nederburg Estate in the Cape winelands. This time the remaining contestants are matching their culinary skills and kitchen expertise at WLH’s dazzling  #LongBeach  resort in  #Mauritius , one of the world’s dream holiday destinations. The R584-million, ultra-contemporary hotel combines its magnificent east coast site with the highest standards of holiday glamour and eco technology. For the  #MasterChefSA  contestants, the kitchens themselves present bold new challenges, facin...