Archive for March 2015

Meet Rockville's "Owethu"...my #WCW

As much as we have so much talent in this country when it comes to acting, it’s so nice to see fresh faces on our TV screens from time to time and Vuyiseka Cawe is one of those fresh faces. You may have seen her on The Gift (Mzansi Magic), Rhythm City (eTV) and recently on the hit drama series that’s making waves every Sunday – Rockville Season 3. From playing Image Consultant to playing a "hooker", I asked her a couple of questions just to find out (for you) what tickles her fancy…

1. I wouldn’t mind having dinner with… Marilyn Monroe, if she was still alive.

2. Before I started acting I was… Doing applied Theatre, which I'm still doing.

3. My inspiration is… The beauty of life! You never know what to expect.

4. I can’t function without… My cellphone.

5. My most embarrassing moment was … Oh, no! (LOL) When I was a co-host on Bay FM and I pronounced Kylie Minogue’s surname incorrectly.

6. The best thing about me is…. I forgive easily and I don't hold grudges.

7. The craziest thing I’ve ever done was… Yhu, I'm so crazy! So I'm always doing something crazy…LOL

8. My “celebrity” crush is… He is a south African hip hop artist, raps very nicely in Zulu… That's all I can say, plus he has a mole…

9. If I could edit my past I would change…... I would not edit anything, not that everything was perfect. My past has moulded me into the Vuyiseka I am today.

10. What I would you tell the 10-year-old Vuyiseka is… make the most of every moment. Live it, feel it!.

Catch Vuyiseka on the season finale of Rockville Season 3 this Sunday, 29 March on Mzansi Magic (Channel 161 on DStv). Otherwise you can also follow her on:

Twitter – @VuyisekaCawe

Instagram - @vuyisekacawe

Be part of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

In just seven days, the Mother City (Cape Town) will play host to the largest music event in sub-Saharan Africa. Dubbed as “Africa’s Grandest Gathering”, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has seen many artists perform over two nights across five stages. Now in its 16^th year, I’m sure they’ll go even bigger with their star-studded line up.

But before you we can get all excited about that; did you know that there are FREE workshops that will be taking place before the festival kicks off? The CTIJF department of Training and Development is offering free workshops that are an interactive encounter presented by some of the top jazz and urban musicians in the world.

First up is the Music Technology workshop, introducing attendees to dynamic learning experiences in music education. These workshops will teach those attending how to effectively use common devices like Smart Phones, Tablets and PC's to control their music instruments and equipment for on-stage and recording purposes. Check the image below for more info.

The CTIJF "Music Business" workshops would benefit anyone interested in working within the music industry but in the fields of production, event management, marketing, public relations and advertising. These workshops basically focus on the business of music.

Last but not least, the CTIJF “Master Classes” are aimed at budding musicians and artists. Local and international artists who will share their experiences are:

Axel Larrieux (USA)
Wallace Roney (USA)
Purbayan Chatterjee (UK)
Talvin Singh (INDIA)
Gerald Clayton (USA)
Prophets of da City (SA)

So if you’re interested in attending any of these, book your seat by sending your RSVP to csi@espafrika.com to avoid disappointment. Seats are limited!

Stand a chance to WIN a Triumph Bonneville Motorbike worth R100,000 with Wrangler

Folks, listen up. Wrangler is running a very cool and exciting campaign. They are looking for people who will unleash their adventurous spirit with a chance to win a Triumph Bonneville Motorbike worth R100,000 as the ultimate grand prize. Yup, a MOTORBIKE!

While this may not be the actual Triumph Bonneville motorbike that's up for grabs; can you imagine yourself not just riding it, but owning it too? I wouldn't mind owning this baby. Lessons will come in at a later stage.

From Friday, March 20th, all you have to do is to share your previous traveling experiences by submitting pictures with stories on their website - www.wranglertruewanderer.com. Wrangler will then narrow it down to just five (5) finalists. These finalists will be offered R5000 towards a 3-5 days True Wanderer journey and will also be styled in Wrangler Denim gear. So they have little to worry about while taking on the Open Road! Whether they go by bike, foot or car, all they have to do is to share their experiences through photos, videos and blog about the days’ events and upload their road trip experiences on website.

Based on the quality of content submitted by each finalist, votes received and blogs validated by a panel of judges, a winner will be selected and rewarded a Triumph Bonneville Motorbike worth R100,000. Last but not the least, they have every right to brag about being the ultimate Wrangler True Wanderer.

To know more about the search for Wrangler’s True Wanderer, log on to www.wranglertruewanderer.com. Otherwise you call also follow them on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WranglerSouthAfrica

Twitter - @Wrangler_SA

Instagram - @wranglersouthafrica

All the best of luck but most importantly - ride hard, ride Proud.

Images via Total Motorcycles and Wrangler South Africa Facebook page.