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The Citizen
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Wedding bells for Maskandi star Khuzani Mpungose
The musician is set to marry his long-term girlfriend. Musician Khuzani Mpungose is tying the knot in December this year. The Ijele hitmaker shared the news on his Facebook page, inviting his fans. He said the traditional-themed wedding will take place on 15 December in his hometown in Nkandla. 'My people, on 15 December 2025, we will be welcoming the very first makoti to ever enter my father's house… Let's meet there on that day,' the Isizulu caption reads in translation. ALSO READ: A Zulu in New York: Maskandi artist Khuzani Mpungose enjoys time in the US [PICS] Ten years of bliss The Ijele hitmaker told Daily Sun that he and his girlfriend have been dating for about ten years, adding that he would not make her name public out of respect for her and her family. According to the publication, the 35-year-old award-winning singer also revealed that he is planning to have a polygamous marriage. 'I will marry more than one wife, but I will not mention how many. When a man is building homes, he sees the need to marry more wives,' he said. Khuzani is also gearing up to headline The Music Imbizo, an international music business conference and exhibition that includes both a film and music festival. The annual event is hosted in Durban during the last week of August. This year, the event will take place on Friday, 29 August, at The Chairman in Durban. NOW READ: 'It was an awesome moment': Tshegofatso Mabasa's mother on being included in the Pirates doccie
South China Morning Post
05-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurants Amber and The Chairman team up for lunch items
At the beginning of this year's Lunar New Year, a fortune-teller told Richard Ekkebus, culinary director of the Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hong Kong, that he would reach new heights in 2025. This came as no surprise to the chef, who also happens to be a prolific mountaineer; at the time, he was already planning his next expedition. So, it was a pleasant surprise when new heights came in the form of a third Michelin star for his restaurant Amber, after 17 years of sitting on two. To celebrate the occasion and to shine a light on his industry friends in Hong Kong, Ekkebus has launched a series of crossover products with gastronomic movers and shakers – such as May Chow of Little Bao and Lorenzo Antinori of Bar Leone – that are being sold at the hotel's grab-and-go concept, LMO Freshly Baked, and will raise funds for charity. One of Ekkebus' most unexpected collaborations is with Danny Yip, owner of acclaimed Hong Kong restaurant The Chairman. The duo have created a series of East-meets-West lunch items, including Sichuan spicy peppercorn beef pie; lotus root and celtuce salad with pine nut dressing; and a char siu sauce chicken thigh sandwich with caramelised onion. The duo's Sichuan spicy peppercorn beef pie. Photo: LMO Freshly Baked Proceeds from the series will go to Mindset, a Hong Kong-based charity that supports mental health – something that is close to Ekkebus' heart.
Time Out
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Chairman x LMO Freshly Baked
For the month of July, the Mandarin Oriental's acclaimed LMO Freshly Baked is presenting one of Hong Kong's most distinguished culinary destinations, The Chairman. We've most recently heard from them when the Cantonese fine-dining venue was ranked in the annual World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. The LMO Freshly Baked's Tastemaker series gets homegrown culinary icons to reimagine some of their most distinctive dishes, and The Chairman has created three time-limited offerings that are an homage to Cantonese flavours, and exclusive to this pop-up. There's the Szechuan Spicy Peppercorn Beef Pie ($98) featuring tender beef short rib, shiitake mushrooms, and spices packed into a flaky pastry; and a Lotus Root and Celtuce Salad ($98) with lily bulb, baby corn, and shrimp in a refreshing pine nut dressing. Finally, there's also the Char Siu Sauce Chicken Thigh Sandwich ($78), where the juicy chicken is glazed in The Chairman's signature char siu sauce, served on fluffy Hokkaido milk bread with caramelised onions. This is the first time that The Chairman has ever translated their award-winning food into a casual, grab-and-go format – and a great opportunity to try out offerings from a Michelin-starred restaurant for under $100! Proceeds from LMO Freshly Baked also go to supporting Mindset, a charity that raises awareness and supports mental health. Find The Chairman x LMO Freshly Baked from July 1 to 31, on the second floor of Landmark Atrium in Central.
Time Out
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Two Hong Kong restaurants have ranked in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Calling all foodies: Two of our city's best restaurants have been named in the annual World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list! This year's rankings were announced during a live awards ceremony held in Turin, Italy on June 19, featuring restaurants from 22 countries across five continents, with 10 new dining venues debuting on the list. This year, two Hong Kong fine-dining stalwarts made the prestigious list, both placing higher than their 2024 rankings. Following its entry as number 24 on the 2024 list, modern Cantonese restaurant Wing landed at number 11 this year and took home the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality award. As for The Chairman, one of our city's top refined Cantonese dining venues, the restaurant climbed up seven spots and is now ranked at number 19. Going by the World's 50 Best list, Hong Kong has Asia's third-best restaurant, only outranked by Bangkok's Gaggan at number 6 and Tokyo's Sézanne at number 7. Looking at entries from the rest of the world, Maido in Peru jumped four places from 2024's rankings and clinched the top spot on the list, followed by Asador Etxebarri from Spain's Atxondo region at number two and Quintonil from Mexico City at number three. This year's special mentions include Bangkok's chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij taking home the Best Female Chef award and her restaurant, Potong, being recognised with the Highest New Entry award; London-based Ikoyi securing the Highest Climber award after moving up 27 spots from the 2024 list; Albert Adrià from Barcelona's Enigma presented with the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice award; as well as chef-restauranteur Massimo Bottura and partner Lara Gilmore being jointly awarded with the Woodford Reserve Icon Award. Other noteworthy special awards include Maxime Frédéric from Paris' Plénitude securing the World's Best Pastry Chef award; Cartagena's Celele taking home the Sustainable Restaurant Award for its environmentally friendly initiatives; Khufu in Cairo picking up the One To Watch award; and Mohamed Benabdalla from Spain's Asador Etxebarri honoured with the World's Best Sommelier award. Here's the complete list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Maido, Peru Asado Etxebarri, Atxondo Quintonil, Mexico City Diverxo, Madrid Alchemist, Copenhagen Gaggan, Bangkok Sézanne, Tokyo Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris Kjolle, Lima Don Julio, Buenos Aires Wing, Hong Kong Atomix, New York Potong, Bangkok Plénitude, Paris Iyoki, London Lido 84, Gardone Riviera Sorn, Bangkok Reale, Castel di Sangro The Chairman, Hong Kong Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico Narisawa, Tokyo Sühring, Bangkok Boragó, Santiago Elkano, Getaria Odette, Singapore Mérito, Lima Trèsind Studio, Dubai Lasai, Rio de Janeiro Mingles, Seoul Le Du, Bangkok Le Calandre, Rubano Piazza Duomo, Alba Steirereck, Vienna Enigma, Barcelona Nusara, Bangkok Florilège, Tokyo Orfali Bros, Dubai Frantzén, Stockholm Mayta, Lima Septime, Paris Kadeau, Copenhagen Belcanto, Lisbon Uliassi, Senigallia Le Cime, Osaka Arpège, Paris Rosetta, Mexico City Vyn, Skillinge Celele, Cartagena Kol, London Restaurant Jan, Munich For more information, visit Relive the moments of the World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony on this link.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
May 24: What's on in Durban
Pianist and composer Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane launches his eighth album at The Chairman next weekend. Image: Siya Meyiwa Markets Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm. Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm. Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm. Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids' entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm. Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email [email protected] Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693. Macnut Farm, Assagay: (tomorrow) Fresh produce market for locals, 11am to 2pm. Sunday lunch, drinks and bar. Call 031 765 2572 or 074 603 0000. uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. Hillcrest Antique Fair: Dealers will be selling an array of antiques and collectables including: silver, linen, books, records, porcelain, beautiful murano glass, jewellery etc at Hillcrest Corner Shopping Mall. Saturday May 31 from 9 to 3pm. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241. La Lucia Antiques Fair: Province's premier antiques fair offers a feast of fun, funky and forgotten treasures from yesteryear. From the gloriously grand to the quixotic and quirky. Sunday June 1 from 9am to 4pm on the lower ground floor of the La Lucia Mall. SHOWS Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (tomorrow) Comedian Barry Hilton, brings his signature humour to Durban. Don't miss a show full of laughter with one of South Africa's comedy legends. Sunday May 25 at 2pm. Tickets R200 from [email protected] or Webtickets. iZulu Theatre, Sibaya: Carvin H Goldstone is returning by popular demand with his hilarious family show, 'My New Debit Order'. The show humorously explores the experience of Goldstone welcoming a new baby in his 40s. Friday, May 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores. iZulu Theatre, Sibaya: KZN Bollywood Idol was founded in 2023 by Risa Raeanne Moodley to allow people to have their moment on stage showcasing their singing talent. A live band, GM Vikings, will back the contestants, as well as Raeanne and her co-singers. Saturday, May 31 at 7pm. Tickets R100 from Ticketpro. Playhouse Opera: Cape Town City Ballet and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra present Coppélia a true love triumph in this enchanting fairytale, which features three main characters - the young Franz, his fiancée Swanilda and the mysterious doll-maker, Dr. Coppelius, who creates the life-like doll, Coppélia. May 31 at 2pm at 7pm. Tickets R 150-R210 on webtickets. MUSIC Hue Cafe: Performance by celebrated jazz pianist Melvin Peters at Hue Café on May 24 at 2:30pm. This concert marks the culminating moment of the 2025 Who's Got The Map? series: a jazz initiative inspired by the questioning spirit of South African jazz legend Andile Yenana, in the year that his seminal album of the same name celebrates its 20th anniversary. Tickets from Webtickets. Amberfield, Howick: Pianist Chris Duigan presents Lives of the Piano, a thrilling and diverse selection of mostly classical piano. It features iconic pieces, such as Mendelssohn's 'Rondo cappricioso'' and Liszt's "Un Sospiro," as well as Chopin's Scherzo No 2. May 26 at 3pm. Also May 29 at 3.30pm at Woodgrove, May 29 at 7pm at Amber Valley, June 1 at 3pm at All Souls church in Salt Rock and June 3 at 7pm at St Agnes Church Kloof. Tickets R150 from The Chairman: Acclaimed South African pianist, composer, and scholar Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane is set to release his eighth album, Isigqi, live at the bird's eye, on all digital platforms on May 30. The live launch event is at The Chairman on June 1, featuring a stellar line-up of celebrated musicians. Tickets from Quicket St James Church, Morningside: Baroque 2000 features a programme dedicated with the music of Georg Philpp Telemann on Sunday May 25 at 11:30am. Trumpeter Yosuke Matsui is the soloist in a programme that includes his Suite "La Bizarre", Suite for 2 violins and Trumpet concerto in D major. Tickets at the door R180. Children free. Contact Michel at [email protected] or 082 303 5241 ART KZNSA: New exhibition opened last night. groundWork: 25 Years of Activism for Environmental Justice is a collaboration with activists and professional workers from groundWork, offering a profound exploration of the organisation's rich and impactful history. Curated by Vaughn Sadie, drawing from the extensive resources of groundWork's archive, the exhibition is a powerful testament to community resilience, activism, and advocacy. Ends June 8. Woza Moya Gallery, Hillcrest: The exhibition Behind Closed Doors opened last night. Features the work of artist Sinethemba Ndimande, and photographers Masibulele Nako and Manelisi Nene. OUTDOORS Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on May 25 hike Honey Trails, to some great views, Old Main Road Drummond. R30 entrance. Call David on 072 615 0559. Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125. Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443 Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359. Events Salt March memorial walk: Ela Gandhi, the Mahatma's grand-daughter will lead a Durban commemoration of the Salt March and all are welcome. It will start at the Gandhi Settlement in Phoenix at 8am on Sunday 25 May and the walk will move at a gentle pace for 5km to the Gandhi-Luthuli Peace Park. (Please leave your car at the Peace Park; transport will be available to take you to the starting point). Umgeni Steam Railway: Take a trip on an old steam engine as it meanders along the Valley of 1000 Hills. This 75-minute trip departs from Inchanga Railway Station to Botha's Hill and back. Browse through the Inchanga Station Craft Market with activities for the whole family and visit the Inchanga Railway Museum. Please bring cash or use Zapper as there are no card facilities. Trains run Sunday May 25 at 9am, 11.30am and 2pm. Bookings at Vuleka Centre, Botha's Hill: The third Garden Fair comes to the Vuleka Conference Centre in Botha's Hill on May 24 and 25. A selection of growers; nurseries; retailers; garden product suppliers; manufacturers; landscapers; and those involved in the garden industry will showcase their wares. Provision will be made to promote water-wise guru, Tanya Visser, will be on hand to give advice. Tickets R30, children under 13 free. Open 8.30am until 4pm daily Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. See [email protected] Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: In conjunction with the Independent on Saturday, join us for CraftFest - a celebration of craftmanship and creativity. Enjoy a taste sensation with craft beer, spirits, artisan food and crafters showcasing their skills. Live local bands all day long and Under 18 tickets include access to the Kids Zone free of charge. Join us this Father's Day for a family celebration. June 15 from 10am to 6pm. Tickets R100 adults, R50 children from Quicket. Send your event details to [email protected] by the Tuesday before publication.
