Ever since “OG BOBBY JOHNSON” became a Midcity classic, Lord AP has been hard at work, cooking up a follow up banger. Now he has a special ace up his sleeve. According to recent private interview, AP has inked a new single for the ladies. An overjoyed AP spoke about the new single. “I just left my engineers place,Benjamin tha Third. He called me a few weeks back with a record which he felt would be a great addition to my catalogue. I fell in love with the single from the first time i heard the vocals which he had laid down with La Rosa. What you think Midcity gonna think about this one?” AP was said to have been looking for a single with a powerful vocalist like La Rosa , who is a budding act as well as the lady behind the smash hit "What You Do To Me". AP has not revealed the expected release date of the single but the artwork has been leaked already. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
EP Cricket again posts good results and is on the front foot for next season
Eastern Province Cricket is well placed to grow both the game and the company in the years ahead, according to president Donovan May. In his president’s report to the board and members May says “our financial position has improved dramatically since 2014. We posted good results again the last financial year (2017/2018), and are a going concern, with a good unqualified audit report. “This paints a good picture for Eastern Province Cricket going forward”. On the field, “our shared franchise, the Warriors, had a great season on and off the field. “The team ended up third in the 4-day competition, making the final in the T20 and coming third in the 50-over competition. “Our senior provincial team gain enjoyed a very good season this year by sharing the 3-day format in the finals with Northerns. The Africa T20 competition is a tournament to develop cricketers for the shorter format of the game and we have done well as they won three out of their four pool games. “The head coach Piet Botha has been called up to assist with the SA ‘A’ team to India this year. “Glenton Stuurman was the CSA 3-day player of the year at the CSA awards day. “It must also be noted that our transformation targets are being met,” he says. Some 17 players will be contracted from club cricket to the provincial squad for the next season. This gives them an opportunity to enhance their skills to get into the professional teams. EPC is also investing in the development of local cricket by allocating funds in addition to the money received from Cricket South Africa. Clubs are also supported financially by not having to pay affiliation fees to EPC. “What many do not realise is that most of the revenue received from Cricket South Africa is ring-fenced for amateur programmes. This includes the salaries of those involved in the programmes”. In addition to providing balls, equipment and transport assistance, EPC assists with making sure that the grounds are …
What will it take? Driving sales and branding in a flooded market
M&C Saatchi Abel’s MWEB Fibre Campaign knows what it takes to make you switch to MWEB Fibre Building a brand message that is intricately tied to driving sales may seem like a complicated task in an always-on world where consumers are flooded with information. But not if you’re committed to brutally simple solutions, and M&C Saatchi’s MWEB “What will it take for you to switch?” campaign unleashes the persuasive power of action in a world flooded with information at a click. Brands are increasingly finding themselves in a competitive environment with information overload. None more so than the digital arena. Everyone with access to the internet knows what fibre is, and so the team at M&C Saatchi Abel asked themselves a game-changing question: if everyone knows about fibre, even those who don’t already have it, what’s keeping them from switching? Carolyn Holgate, MWEB’s General Manager says: “Smart, simple, effective. Thanks for the great work” Mark Winkler, Creative Partner from M&C Saatchi Abel says that the starting point for the campaign was to understand that the Fibre market is over-saturated with internet service providers all selling the same thing and wanting to “own internet speed”. “We wanted to rise above this messaging in order to stand out. Telling someone about your product is easy, but making someone actually think about your product is a different story.” Coaching winning behaviour Turning consumer apathy into action requires motivation. Who inspires us? Who lights a fire beneath us to unleash our potential? The MWEB campaign needed to inspire people to get out of their internet rut, to take action. People stuck watching the “loading” icon, while languishing in a pixelated world in slow motion, need that inspiration. They need a life coach. Or an actual coach. The creative masterstroke was associating the brand with the need to switch to fibre. By coaching consumers, the campaign is able to rise above the chorus …
Regency Global and Old Mutual win GOLD at the Loeries!
Regency Global’s Empowering People To Empower Themselves tells an award-winning story about Old Mutual Alternative Investments innovative approach to expanding access to homeownership and growing secure and inclusive communities across South Africa. The campaign won a Gold award in the Shared Value category, at the Loeries Awards held on August 25th, 2019 The Loeries aim to recognise productions that epitomise improving the African narrative. Through the story of Jealous Tshwala, who was able to purchase his first home in Karino Estate, one of OMAI’s Housing Impact Fund developments, we come to understand the important role of impact investing in solving some of our key development challenges; and the potential that exists for business to create financial returns alongside social outcomes. “People care about people. We care about the challenges they have overcome and the success they have achieved. And in doing so we will care about the brands that have helped and enabled them along the way. This is how brands are built by people and how authentic stories can be used to build a brand that matters,” says panelist Shani Kay at the Loeries 2019 Brand South Africa MasterClass. #SAINC is a 20-part series airing on local TV channels and across all social media with the objective of changing the narrative in South Africa to highlight and celebrate the country’s successes and achievements. It’s designed around a campaign of proactiveness in shifting the conversation and cutting out the negative clutter in the traditional media space. Season 2 of #SAINC launches in January 2020! Follow the link to our website: https://www.regency.global/ Check out the winning entry on the official Loeries page: https://bit.ly/2HsApfH The Shared Value category recognises companies that deliver value to shareholders, while positively impacting society through their business models and practices. The Loeries defines Shared Value as an ongoing programme that shows a …
S.Pellegrino Young Chef semi-finalists reveal their signature dishes in the run-up to the regional finals.
Top ten talented young chefs are focussing their creativity and honing their skills to perfect their signature dishes for the Africa and Middle East regional final of S.Pellegrino Young Chef, to be held in Cape Town on the 14th October 2019. Cape Town, South Africa, August 2019 - Our continent’s vibrant gastronomic scene is reflected in the signature dishes of the ten semi-finalists currently preparing for the regional final. Seven out of the ten young chefs are South African, with one each from Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. Each young talent is determined to make their mark on the global stage as they fine-tune their signature dishes. They will compete in four categories, the winners of each going through to the international Grand Finale in May next year, to be held in Milan. It’s a coveted opportunity to learn, grow and connect with the global gastronomic community in a transformative way, something that is immensely valuable to South African and Middle Eastern chefs, who can sometimes feel geographically isolated from the international food scene. Signature dishes The young chefs developed one signature dish for the competition, working with their mentors on improving and fine-tuning it to perfection. It must demonstrate their technical skills, creativity and personal beliefs, conveying a clear message and wowing judges with presentation, technique and of course flavour. Meet the young chefs and their signature dishes: Elissa Abou Tasse – chef de partie at Maroun Chedid SAL, Beirut, Lebanon - “I think gastronomy nowadays is neglecting culture over trends. The flavours of fire, the taste of wood, the erotic scene where fire is in direct contact with ingredients are all essential in my cooking.” Her dish ‘Adam’s Garden’ brings together almost forgotten ingredients from her home terroir with the flavours of the Levant, and a dramatic monochrome plating. Callan Austin – chef de partie at Le Coin Francais in Franschhoek - “This …
Global opportunities for South African chefs to travel, explore and grow with S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
S.Pellegrino is a firm believer that gastronomy can transform society. Change might happen one small step at a time, but ongoing support year after year, through sponsoring excellence at awards ceremonies and nurturing young talent in chefs’ competitions and beyond, drives a continuous evolution that can shape the future. Chef of the Year The S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the Year 2018 award went to Chef Kobus van der Merwe of Wolfgat Restaurant in Paternoster at last year’s Eat Out Awards. Since winning the award Kobus has appreciated the value of such a prestigious accolade. “It was a really big honour for us,” he says. “It really made people sit up and take notice, that we may be small country restaurant but we mean business. We’re not your typical formal fine-dining restaurant but we’re serious about the ideas that come from our small kitchen, the ingredients we showcase, and the ethos we want to share with guests. In our industry every bit of recognition helps.” Each year the Chef of the Year wins a prize sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna of a trip to a prestigious international food-focused event. In June this year Kobus flew to Singapore to attend the World’s 50 Best Awards ceremony, where chefs from the world’s top restaurants gathered in anticipation of seeing who would take the top spot. “It was quite a special thing to be invited to such a prestigious event, as a guest of S.Pellegrino,” says Kobus. “I was very happy to be there to support my countrymen and colleagues from The Test Kitchen, who were recognized as one of the Worlds 50 Best at the ceremony.” A highlight of his whirlwind 48 hours in Singapore was a welcome lunch on the rooftop observation deck of the iconic Marina Bay Sands resort overlooking the city and harbour. “It was cooked on open fires by chefs from some of the top Singapore restaurants, sampling modern fusion snacks with cocktails from a Singaporean mixologist, quite a cool …
A rare audience with Dr Adriana Marais..
This Woman's Month Benchmark International is proud to be hosting a talk by the internationally renowned speaker on exploration-driven innovation as she unpacks the Off-World simulation experiment. Thursday 29 August 15h00 SAST - Be part of a team supporting innovators and researchers that are developing the technology to sustainable living on and above earth a reality. Funders, sponsors and investors please register by emailing Kim Harris on harris@benchmarkcorporate.com. Venue: Benchmark International Cape Town Offices, Airport Office Park, Freight Road, Ground floor, Runway01, Cape Town International Airport (Digital streaming will available) CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Lord AP Confirms 2019 New E.P. on the Way
The new kid on the block, Lord AP has made it clear that he is will not back down from a fight, despite the over melodic sound of Hip Hop. Aside from releasing a debut project titled "The First Quarter'' on the first day of 2019, AP has applied pressure on dropping singles such as ''Fashion'' featuring Mish and ''Mission'' . Apart from being involved in the corporate world, the Port Elizabeth born artist has found time to harness his God-given talent and feed music addicts with an infectious sounds. However, as the dust settled on the ''First Quarter'' EP , AP confirmed this week that new music was is in the pipeline. In the beginning of the year, he released a video for “OG BOBBY JOHNSON” and featured on the ''Understanding Purple'' project, which has been teased by So Fresh and iBlind Creative Media . Fortunately, AP has managed to keep the ace up his shelve and craft a new age sound with the assistance of the super producer "Ray-Kola''. Look for details to surface in the coming weeks regarding the name of the new project. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
On-trend designs dominate this year’s Decorex Joburg Exhibitor Stands Awards
The innovative design by Xperience Luxury in partnership with Max Fine, Theo Bothma Architect Designs and Luxury Living, saw the team taking home the coveted ‘Best Overall Stand’ at this year’s Decorex Joburg Exhibitor Stands’ Awards which took place on Wednesday, 7 August. The interesting use of materials, authentic design and accessibility through a multitude of entrances created a really impressive overall feel at the Xperience Luxury Stand. Through clever architectural design, visitors felt as though they were transported into another space, completely outside of an exhibition setting. “This year’s exhibitors really set the bar in terms of innovation in stand design in a way that both caught the eye and encouraged audience engagement,” said Anita Bloom, the Creative Director of Decorex SA. “I’d like to thank the judges for their time and expertise shared; and congratulate the winners of this year’s Decorex Joburg Exhibitor Stands Awards, with a special mention of the 2019 Best Overall Stand winner – Xperience Luxury.” The annual exhibitor awards, hosted on the first evening of Decorex Joburg, honour the leading exhibitors for their ingenuity in stand design. This year the awards welcomed an exclusive panel of judges tasked with selecting the top exhibitors in 15 awards’ categories. This year’s judging panel consisted of Dave Nemeth of Trend Forward; renowned South African designers, Abiah Mahlose and Brad Muttit; interiors’ photographer, Elsa Young; and award-winning designer, Deborah Garth. The shortlisted awards’ candidates are put forward for the Excellence Awards which were assessed by the judging panel. The Decorex marketing team, led by Zoe van Niekerk, was then tasked with selecting the winner of the Marketing Award. Criteria for this particular winner included engagement with the show and exhibitors through various platforms. This year’s recipient produced a phenomenal social media campaign that included pre-show and on-show competitions, …
Project Dignity celebrates Women’s Wellness Day @ Sage
Joining a panel of empowering female speakers, Sue Barnes, founder of Subz Pants and Pads – and its NPO, Project Dignity – will address the educational challenges faced by thousands of schoolgirls daily, because of a lack of access to sanitary wear. This will form part of the inaugural Women’s Wellness Day @ Sage on Women’s Day, 9 August in Salt Rock. “Sage Centre has a predominately female demographic and the majority of the centre’s businesses are women-owned,” said Lara Warr, Centre Manager. “With this in mind, we want to host a Women’s Day event that celebrates women and their wellness. Knowing Sue Barnes and the wonderful work she is doing with Subz Pants and Pads, we decided that we would like to support this organisation which focuses primarily on women’s health and education.” Barnes, a KwaZulu-Natal resident with a background in food technology and fashion design, was concerned about the difficulties young women in impoverished communities faced every month. A lack of funds for sanitary wear meant thousands of young women were missing up to a week of school monthly, costing them in vital classroom time and setting their education back profoundly. She was driven to find a solution to the problem, one that was both economically viable and environmentally sustainable, so she set about designing a reusable sanitary pad and clip-on panty. In 2010, Subz Pants and Pads was established, followed by the non-profit extension, Project Dignity, which provides sponsored packs of pads to schoolgirls across the country and beyond its borders. Every school or community activation includes donations of packs and is accompanied by an open, educational talk on young women’s health and wellbeing. The five-year longevity of the product means that a girl entering Grade 8 will be able to use the same Subz pack throughout high school. There is no need for monthly donations, or massive storage space on school premises to hold all the products. However, pack donations are …