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IOL News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Music, anime and Bluey in Joburg this weekend
Thandiswa Mazwai will perform at the Malibongwe Arts Festival's 'Tribute to Women' festival this weekend. Image: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers Malibongwe Arts Festival: Tribute to Women The Malibongwe Arts Festival's 'Tribute to Women' concert features a line-up of top musical acts. They include Keisha White, Makhadzi, Lloyiso, The Soil, Mi Casa, Thandiswa Mazwai and Ami Faku, who will all take to the stage in this picnic-style, family-friendly gathering this Women's Month. Attendees are urged to bring their picnic blankets and camp chairs. However, hard coolers and tables will not be allowed. Where: Marks Park in Emmarentia. When: Sunday, August 24, from 9am. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Cape Town International Animation Festival The final leg of the Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) will feature a range of offerings. This includes a curated short film compilation featuring the best of South African and African animation. 'Rorisang & The Gurlz', a new animated series, will also be screened at the event, which will also host panel discussions. Where: The Bioscope Independent Cinema in Milpark. When: Saturday, August 23, from 11am. Bluey in Johannesburg Youngsters in Joburg are in for a treat as Bluey, the much-loved Australian children's television character, will be visiting Design Quarter's Central Court for an interactive experience.
The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Double dose of animation for Johannesburg, and it's free
Animation aficionados in Johannesburg, get ready to welcome the travelling Cape Town International Animation Festival in your town on Thursday, 21 August. Mounting support for the showcase has convinced organisers, JHB Animation Xchange, to extend the Johannesburg leg of the festival to a second day on 23 August. The fantastic news is that the festival is free to enthusiasts. However, online booking is essential. Cape Town and Durban cumulatively welcomed hundreds of fans who experienced an insightful look into the fantastic world of animation. Dialogue and networking was the trend for the festival. The event launched in Cape Town, travelled up to Durban and will conclude in Johannesburg. ADVERTISEMENT Johannesburg will have the privilege of closing the show. Avid fans need to join the event at the Bioscope Cinema, in Milpark, Johannesburg. Wondering what to expect at the final leg of the travelling festival? Here's a run-down: An array of short films by some of the best creatives in South Africa and Africa. The launch screening of Rorisang & the Gurlz, the new animated series emerging from the Cabblow Studio. A featured talk by Kabelo Maaka, the founder, creative director and animator at Cabblow Studio Important influencers at the festival had this to say about the event: Menna Hamdy, director and art director, Giraffics, in Cairo, Egypt said: 'The moment I arrived…the festival team made everything feel easy and welcoming. I got to meet incredible people, some of whom I still catch up with and it felt like everybody, no matter where they are in the journey, was open, generous and willing to connect.' Nick Cloete, director of Minds Eye Creative said: 'It's been an incredible platform to activate homegrown shows like Moosebox and Twende, proving that South African animation has a well-earned place on the global stage. CTIAF is also where we have some of the most important conversation about policy and industry shifts, ensuring that as we create, we also shape the future of animation.' ADVERTISEMENT Kumbi Chitenderu, Writer and Development Executive, Triggerfish, Cape Town said: 'I learned a lot from other panelists and speakers, but more than that everyone shared hope and encouragement to keep pushing in this craft that we love despite constant reminders that the market currently sucks.' To join the event go to this link: What do you believe should to be done to create more opportunities for animation in South Africa? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
