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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Contra.Joburg 2025 is set to break all the rules of a visual arts festival
2025 is set to break all the rules of a visual arts festival Johannesburg's most radical visual arts festival, returns under a bold new theme: 'What if art interrupts you?', and promises a curated collision of surprise interventions and unscripted artistic experiences designed to disrupt expectations and expand the possibilities of visual art. Read more: FNB Art Joburg returns for the 18th consecutive year The festival will host over 170 visual artists, designers and makers from August 30-31, across unconventional spaces in the CBD of Johannesburg from rooftops and alleyways to galleries and forgotten buildings. Founder Sara Hallatt said, 'Every artist, every location, and every moment is chosen for its ability to surprise you to feel like it could only happen here and now. We want audiences to feel like they stumbled into something maybe by accident, maybe by fate.' Expect live glitches, sonic interventions, and collaborative installations that defy categorisation. The visual arts festival will take place over two days, with selected studios being open on these two different days. The studios will be linked via a shuttle service (that is included in the cost of the ticket) that will allow visitors to safely explore the city. The shuttles will move in a loop between the buildings, with transport available every 20 minutes. Based on demand last year, the hours have been extended with the event running from 10:00 until 17:00. The festival is also an engine for the creative economy. Since its launch, has facilitated nearly R3m in direct art sales, enabling working artists to grow their practices and collectors to build meaningful collections. Tickets can be purchased on Quicket: Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Women's Day activities and more in Ballito this weekend
Women's Day activities and more in Ballito this weekend 7-10 August – Join the Philocaly Trail for four days of scenic hiking along the coastline and forests at just R300 per day. Each day offers a 15-16km adventure through beaches, lagoons and lush inland trails from Mtunzini to Zinkwazi. Find them on Facebook and Instagram. 8 August – Watch comedy classic Coyote Ugly under the stars at Sugar Rush Park from 5pm. Limited seats. Tickets R100pp and R70 for kids 13 and under at Quicket. 9 August – Beacon of Care High Tea fundraiser 'Celebrate the Superpower of Women to Care' at All Souls Umhlali at 1pm. Tickets are R200. Contact 081 393 2495. – Celebrate Women's Day at the Lyric Lounge Theatre with guest speaker Bev Mileham and music performances from 10am-12.30pm. Tickets R250pp from – Sip and Paint at Donna Modern Italian in Salt Rock at 10.30am. R390pp. Contact 063 203 7943. 10 August – Vocalist Chanelle Delpaul pays tribute to the greatest divas of all time from 2-4pm at the Lyric Lounge Theatre. Free entry. 15 August – Join the Maritzburg College Old Boys' Association North Coast branch celebration at Salt Rock Hotel from 5.30pm. Former College headmaster Alan Redfern will attend. Tickets R100pp. Contact 063 743 4965. 30 August – Tongaat Ski Boat Club's 10th annual potjie competition in Westbrook. R125pp and R50 for kids U10. Contact Shaun at 084 544 2522. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here, or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below.
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Watch Jamie Fine perform live in Johannesburg
Joburg people prepare for an evening of pure magic as international star, Jamie Fine makes her way to South Africa. The Canada-born singer and songwriter will will bring the fun to the city this spring. She will perform at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort on September 27. Fine is coming to Mzansi as part of the If This Is It Tour, which began at Markham, Ontario, in Canada, on July 1st. She will also perform in other parts of the country, including Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Brits. Tickets are sold R350pp to R995per person at can be purchased via Quicket. Fans can expect her to sing some of her songs from her latest EP, If This Is It, and her latest single, Wait For Forever. Many South Africans love the four-time Juno nominee. Her single, If Anything's Left, reached Double Platinum in South Africa. The singer's music has over 100 million global streams.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Health
- IOL News
Discover mindfulness through chair yoga with Daphne Maree at the Women's Wellness Event
Yoga instructor Daphne Mare. Image: Supplied. In a world that demands constant motion, finding stillness can feel impossible. Many women juggle the relentless pace of life, caring for others, managing work and home, and navigating emotional and physical exhaustion - leaving little time to simply breathe. However, on 30 August 2025, the Women's Wellness Experience offers a gentle pause through chair yoga. This is not yoga as performance; it is yoga as presence. 'Sitting is the most accessible posture we have,' explains instructor Daphne Maree. ' It doesn't require flexibility or strength, just a willingness to arrive. When you sit with awareness, you start to hear your body again. You remember that your breath is always here, anchoring you in the now.' Chair yoga provides a soft entry point into movement and mindfulness, especially for women who may feel disconnected from their bodies due to ageing, injury, trauma, or self-doubt. In this class, every breath becomes a moment of care and every gentle movement transforms into an act of reconnection. 'Presence is healing,' Mareeshares. 'We often live in our heads, that feeling of planning, rushing, comparing. But the body lives in the present moment. When we breathe consciously, we return to that moment. That's where resilience thrives.' Maree's teachings are deeply rooted in her five-month immersion at the Isha Foundation in India, where she learned to experience yoga not as an external performance but as an inner journey. 'With my eyes closed, distractions faded. I stopped striving and started listening,' she reflects. 'That's what I now offer to others.' Participants in her session will be guided through mindful breathwork, gentle seated movements, and embodied stillness, inviting a felt sense of safety and ease. The benefits are profound: reduced stress, increased clarity, emotiona lregulation and a renewed relationship with one's body. 'You don't need to be 'fit' to heal,' she emphasises. 'You need to feel safely, gently and with compassion.' Early bird tickets are R320 via Quicket. Come take a seat, take a breath and reclaim your power alongside a circle of women ready to return to themselves. Weekend Argus
The Citizen
31-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Kindness fuels the steps at Jeppe High School for Girls' Run for a Cause
Kindness fuels the steps at Jeppe High School for Girls' Run for a Cause Jeppe High School for Girls is calling on the community to lace up their takkies and join the annual Run for a Cause on the school's lower grounds on August 16. This year's event carries a heartfelt message: kindness fuels your energy. 'Every step is in support of the people and organisations that matter most,' said Sadé Marion from the school's marketing team. 'Whether you're walking with family or running the full route, you're part of something bigger.' The 5km run or walk is open to all, and participants are encouraged to dedicate their efforts to a cause close to their hearts. 'When we move with kindness, we move with purpose,' added Marion. After crossing the finish line, runners and supporters can look forward to the Grade 9 Market Day, a vibrant showcase of young entrepreneurship, school spirit, and community fun. Tickets are R70 and can be purchased online via Quicket (Site admin fees apply).
