New York City, NY, July 12, 2019 -- Bonnie Glogover, business innovator and entrepreneur like many, is astonished and upset that former Florida school principal, William Latson, recently declared, “I can’t say that the Holocaust is a factual, historical event...” Bonnie is the daughter of Holocaust survivor, Stanley (Szlamek) Jackson Glogover, (1925 –2013) a late resident Aventura, Fl. As a teenager, Stanley lived through dangerous and brutalizing years in Auschwitz and survived by faith and prayer until the liberation of the camp in 1945. Latson has been forced resign his position as Principal of Boca Raton’s Spanish River Community High School because of the controversy and maybe reassigned elsewhere, Florida has 1994 mandate that requires Holocaust education in public schools. (Latson claims that some parents, “Don’t want their children to participate”. There are those who dispute would this.) “I want Principal Latson to know that my father’s losses began on the very first day he and his family were ordered off the freight cars at Birkenau,” says Bonnie. “His mother, two younger brothers under 12, and a baby sister named Itka, were sent to the so called showers, aka the gas chambers. These innocents were murdered that afternoon. My father and his father were remanded to the labor detail. They never saw my grandmother and her children again.” The Glogover clan of Stanley’s generation lost over 40 members to the senseless slaughter of the Holocaust. After the war, homeless and alone, he wandered through every DP camp in Europe searching for any remaining family. At the last site he looked, Stanley miraculously found his father alive! Together, they emigrated to America to begin a new life. “Holocaust deniers should have the integrity to look at the hard historical evidence,” comments Bonnie. “The Nazi regime organized the mass arrests and murder of millions of people from many European nations. This was enacted with a well-organized infrastructure …
A Double Win
Makhosazane Ntshangase who hails from Port Shepstone and now residing in Durban “galloped off” with the 2019 VDJ Young Designer of the year award as well as the Classic Racewear for Women title. Trading under the name “Sistas Felas”. This award is presented by the Durban Fashion Fair, an initiative of eThekwini Municipality. Ntshangase is also part of the 2019 Durban Fashion Fair mentorship programme, and has just had a huge boost to her career with the award. Sindi Shangase, programme manager for the BSTMU Fashion Development Programme, in the Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit as well as the 2019 DFF show convener, said she was proud of Ntshangase’s growth. “This year in terms of the competitions, they did so well to interpret the main VDJ theme, and Makhosazane Ntshangase’s work stood out. She deserved to win, and we hope to see her succeed in her career and come back and mentor other aspiring designers,” said Shangase. Ntshangase said: “I still can’t believe that I won such an award, I am only in this industry for two years. I hope to open my new studio soon.” Watch this space for more information about our DFF designer mentees journey from the classroom to the runway at the 2019 Durban Fashion Fair which takes place at the Durban ICC from September 25th to 28th follow #DFF2019 / @Dbnfashion_fair / #madeindurban / #supportlocal CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
A Broken Identity
SOUTH AFRICA'S BEST SELLER As an adopted baby, the author of this book would love to take you on a journey of adoption. Her life story will touch your heart in many different ways as she takes you from babyhood to adulthood. As she grew up many questions and thoughts flashed through her mind....... Why was I not wanted? Being raised by her adoptive parents whom she dearly loved, she often wondered who her biological parents were and why could they not take care of her? What did I do wrong? What were their reasons of letting her go? Then during her teenage years she was faced with the news that her adoptive mom had cancer. Her struggles to try and understand, after all, this sickness can be cured, not so? She didn't understand. At the age of 13 she buried her mom asking these questions once again, Why did you leave me? What did I do wrong? Still no answers and not knowing how to communicate her feelings, she ignored all these emotions that arose from time to time. Actually suppressed them to the extent of rebellion. During this time her adoptive dad remarried only to discover later his wife had an alcohol problem. Her stepmom gave her lots of love and devotion and went the extra mile. Then as a young adult she was once again faced with loss, the sudden death of her stepmom. Fears, insecurities, rejection and low esteem all took a toll on her life as she was trying to FIT IN. Her seeking and searching for her biological mother will leave you breathless. She was looking for the mother she lost at the age of 13. Meeting with her face to face she then realised: "It's not her!" This book will not only open your eyes to reality but will speak to your heart as the journey with her biological mom begins ......... Editor Amore' Osher CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Calling for Book Submissions at Imagnary House
Imagnary House (https://imagnaryhouse.com) is a boutique publishing house for children’s books and young-adult literature in South Africa. Imagnary House is focused on building a larger market for local African children's and young-adult authors and illustrators, by both igniting the local readership and engaging with international readers, rights’ and literary agents. A Call for Submissions: As of 1 July 2019, Imagnary House has opened their submissions and are looking to build up their publication list for the next 2 years. Submissions close on 30 September 2019 at midnight. What are they looking for? Their priority this year is to find young-adult fantasy, science-fiction, and alternative history novels. They are also looking for children's chapter books and picture books that are sophisticated, fun and imaginative. However, they are not looking for educational, didactic, or moral-focused stories, definitely leaning towards manuscripts that are diverse and can travel across different cultures and countries. Imagnary House will consider submissions in the following genres: • Young-adult science-fiction, fantasy, or alternative-reality novels • Children’s picture books (junior-grade) • Children’s chapter books (middle-grade) • Teen science-fiction, fantasy, or alternative-reality novels Writers and illustrators can submit their work on Imagnary House’s submissions page: https://imagnaryhouse.com/pages/submissions. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Albert Frost Calexico Live Performance
For the past two decades the energetic performances of SAMA award-winning blues/rock guitarist/singer Albert Frost has captivated audiences attention worldwide and he will be performing at none other than Calexico Rock 'n Roll Bar and Grill. Dubbed the "South African Hendrix", Frost deftly alternates between rhythm and lead, showcasing his extraordinary skills on acoustic and electric guitars. His first love is the Blues, stemming from the influence of his long relationship with the Blues Broers, a well-known and respected group from Cape Town with whom he performed from 1994 at the age of 17. In 2000 Frost became one of the first Fender endorsees in South Africa and has been linked with the brand ever since. He has recorded with Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Chris Chameleon, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Karen Zoid, Blues Broers and many others. He has performed with every major artist in South Africa as well as international artists like Ali Farka Toure and Finley Quaye. He has toured with Simple Minds and Rem, and supported the Rolling Stones. Albert has performed at legendary and exclusive international music festivals including Isle of Wight, Hard Rock Calling and OppiKoppi. His patent enjoyment of the music he performs and his instruments as well as his charming rapport with the audience, keeps his admirers captivated and returning for more. This event happens on the 20th of July from 2pm until 3pm. Calexico's lacation: 44 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg, 2092 For bookings call 011 482 5791 or email info@calexico.co.za CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Twelve Days of Xmas in July on Smile 90.4FM!
Can you believe that it is already July? The winter cold has set in… and with a sunny Christmas still months away, Smile 90.4FM has decided to warm things up by bringing the Christmas spirit to Cape Town’s chilly winter weather once again. With just over 150 days to go, for some, Christmas does not come soon enough. So this year, Smile 90.4FM is taking the Xmas spirit to a whole new level; we’re putting up the tree, stringing the lights, draping the tinsel and hanging the mistletoe… we’re bringing enough festive cheer to last until December with Twelve Days of Xmas in July on Smile 90.4FM! To get your hands on a Xmas in July present is as easy as one, two, three… tune in to Smile 90.4FM weekdays from 6am to 6pm and listen out for a Xmas keyword in each show. Then, SMS the keyword with your name to 45729 or send a free message through the smile mobile app. If we pick your entry, we will call you live on air to unwrap your present… and you will get to keep whatever is inside! With 48 Xmas presents valued at over a quarter of a million rand, wrapped and ready to be delivered, Santa and his elves have made sure there’s a little something for everyone. So don’t forget to tune in to Smile 90.4FM from Monday, 16 July – Friday 31 July to stand a to walk away with your very own Xmas in July present. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
One Week To Go: Till Mediatech Africa Opens its Doors
The tech deployed by the media and entertainment industry is profoundly progressive with a significant degree of development in motion since the last Mediatech in 2017. As one would expect - if you look back 18 years to the first Mediatech, there’s been a world of change across each of the show verticals, with tech innovation totally transforming the way industries operate. According to Mediatech show director Simon Robinson, the show too was a very different experience in 2001 when they first opened their doors. “As we celebrate our 10th edition of the exhibition, we can guarantee that this year, visitors will experience more creativity, inspiration, and innovation than ever before. We have been working around the clock to be ready for the appointed hour of 9am on Wednesday 17 July 2017 when the expo doors open.” With hard to beat show specials, never seen before technology, live demos, instructive presentations, new product reveals, competitions, the opportunity to test drive new tech and so much more – it’s no surprise that this year pre-show registrations are already sitting at 8 000. As in years past the organisers have developed a user-friendly and easy to navigate mobile show app that’s free and available on Apple or Android devices. Robinson says that to take full advantage of everything on offer, visitors must download the 2019 mobile app. “The electronic scheduling features will help you design and optimise a seamless show experience. We have a bumper line up this year and the app will make certain you track what’s happening on the hour to avoid missing any of the exciting 2019 attractions. We have modified and built on the success of the original app - further fine-tuning its features so that all the content you need is just a tap away,” says Robinson. As the only trade show of its ilk on the continent, the Mediatech team has gone above and beyond to make sure that this the 10th edition doesn’t disappoint. Alongside its regular features, this …
Top Surfers Descend On Jeffreys Bay for the Corona Open JBay
Top Surfers Descend On Jeffreys Bay for the Corona Open JBay Championship Tour surfers arrive in town as the JBay Winterfest kicks off. JBay – With the Corona Open JBay all set to start on 9 July the best surfers in the world have begun to arrive at the fabled right-hand point of Supertubes in Jeffreys Bay. The Corona Open JBay is known as the most popular stop on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), and it is stop number 6 on the 11-event tour. Currently ranked number 1 on the Jeep Leaderboard, and a two times world champion John John Florence from Hawaii has withdrawn from the event due to injury. He suffered a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee and will not be competing for the rest of the season. His withdrawal from the event opens up the world title race for the top three surfers, and the Corona Open JBay is where the leaderboard will change and plans will be put in place for the back half of the year. Currently sitting at number 2 on the rankings, Kolohe Andino from California has had a very good competitive year and has been on-form in the first couple of events. He was a runner up at the first event of the year, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, where he lost to Italo Ferriera from Brazil in the final. He got another runner-up position at the Margaret River Pro to John John Florence, and was a third-place finisher at the Oi Rio Pro in Brazil. Third-ranked Filipe Toledo was the runner-up to a rampant John John Florence at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, and won the Oi Rio Pro. He is also the two times defending champion at the Corona Open JBay and is obviously hungry for what would be a record-breaking third win in a row here. Toledo has one of the most dynamic and exciting air games in the world of professional surfing, and his approach to the waves of Supertubes is always nothing short of phenomenal. In fourth position is South African surfer Jordy Smith. He placed third at the Quiksilver Pro Bells Beach and …
Corona JBay Open: Download the JBay Winterfest App and Stand a Chance to Win a Firewire Slater Design Gamma Surfboard and More
Corona JBay Open: Download the JBay Winterfest App and Stand a Chance to Win a Firewire Slater Design Gamma Surfboard and More JBay – The event organisers of the JBay Winterfest have developed a very cool event app for both Android and iOS, and it is now available for download in the app stores. If you download the JBay Winterfest app you stand a chance of winning a R15k surf hamper. Every person who downloads the app enters the draw for this massive prize. The hamper is one crazy pile of giveaways. Check this out! 1 x Fire Slater Design Gamma Surfboard – R8999 1 x Vissla North Seas wetsuit – R5488 1 x Firewire Slater Design Traction Pad – R550 1 x Firewire Slater Design Leash – R490 Total value of the prize – R15k. More here! http://www.jbaywinterfest.com/community/ The app is available on Android and on iOS so head on over to your app store and find it, click it, download it and get into the draw. This year the JBay Winterfest is a cashless event, and all transactions will be done with a Howler wristband. When you download the free JBay Winterfest app you automatically get your Howler wristband free, instead of having to purchase one for R10. -- The Corona JBay Open is the anchor event for the JBay Winterfest, and takes place from 9 – 22 July. The JBay Winterfest includes the Endurade JBay X Trail Run, the Funduro Moto X, the Fishing Skins Tournament, and the Winterfest Bowls Tournament. There is also the Vibe In The Park music sessions comprising a host of the best South African bands and musicians jamming for free. There is a comedy festival, pop-up surf movies from the Wavescape Film Festival, book launches, pro signing sessions and more. For more information go to www.jbaywinterfest.com The JBay Winterfest is sponsored by Kouga Municipality and Howler – cashless event solutions. The event hash tag is #jbaywinterfest The JBay Winterfest social media …
Don’t miss out on the sixth installment of 100% Design South Africa
Diarise these dates and set your reminders for this year’s 100% Design South Africa. Taking place from 7 to 11 August 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng, alongside Decorex Joburg, this award-winning event is set to deliver a design right hook with an illustrious line-up of feature designers and curated displays created by the country’s leading product and design brands. Having won the AAXO ROAR Award for Best Trade & Consumer Exhibition (under 6 000 sqm) in both 2016 and 2017, 100% Design South Africa continues to demonstrate why it is the number-one platform for sourcing high-end contemporary design products and brands on the continent. The show is part of the multiple award-winning Reed Exhibitions stable. Reed is the world’s leading event organiser, hosting over 500 events in 30 countries, including premium design and decor fairs such as Maison & Objet Paris, Wohnen and Interieur Austria and Design Tokyo, and as one of its many high-end offerings, 100% Design South Africa benefits from an international standard of production and global renown. For 2019, 100% Design South Africa presents a line-up that bursts with the brilliance of rising stars placed alongside stalwarts of the South African design landscape; all of whom will exhibit existing ranges and launch new products on show-stopping display stands. 100% Design South Africa’s Creative Director, Laurence Brick comments: ‘The show is a catalyst for creativity as much as it’s a platform for it, and over the years a huge selection of new pieces has been launched.’ Attendees can also look forward to six all-new curated features showcasing industry heavyweights such as John Vogel, Haldane Martin and Tracy Lee Lynch. Furthermore, 100% Design South Africa is excited to announce that Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa has been chosen as the 2019 Feature Designer of the Year, thanks to the launch of his new interior line. For the first time ever, 100% Design South Africa will …