Bands At The Beach Musical Fest General Tickets: R250pp for adults and R150pp for kids under 11. Tickets are available on Quicket. Venue: Guidos Restaurant Parking Area next to West Beach Pier. Date: 30 March 2024 from 15:30 to 22:00. Band List: Georgetown Arno Carstens Wonderboom aKING December Streets As part of the Port Alfred Easter Festival, the Bands At The Beach Music Festwill feature some of South Africa's top bands, including Georgetown, Arno Carstens, Wonderboom, aKING and December Streets. The event aims to raise funds for Port Alfred's NSRI Station with a target of R150 000 from a portion of ticket sales and to host an exciting music fest on an action-packed weekend during the Port Alfred Easter Festival. Port Alfred will be hosting one of the biggest surfing events in the country for 2024, called the Rip Curl Cup, along with the Rip Curl GromSearch, the SA Bodyboarding Challenge, The Species Spectacular Fishing Contest, The Sports n All Marina Easter Swim, the Masibambisana Amateur Boxing Tournament and ten other events all over the town over the Easter Weekend. The Bands At The Beach Music Fest will have a kiddie's play area with childminders and a jumping castle, so you are welcome to bring the whole family along. Food, alcohol, and cold drinks will be on sale in partnership with SAB, Jägermeister, Red Bull, and Coca-Cola. Bring your camping chairs and enjoy some fantastic music from the stage while soaking up the afternoon sun by the beach and partying late into the night. Once the event finishes at 22:00, Guidos Beach Bar will be open with several local DJs playing to get you through to the early hours of the next morning. The NSRI Port Alfred Station is run by a group of selfless individuals who volunteer to help keep our rivers and seas safe for locals and visitors to our beautiful town. They also help the community by running a successful survival swimming programme, …
Gearing Up For The Port Alfred Easter Festival
Port Alfred - With just 30 days before the inaugural Port Alfred Easter Festival, Port Alfred is gearing up for a pivotal long weekend. The Port Alfred Easter Festival will take place over the Easter Weekend, March 29th - April 1st, and will showcase the vibrant sports and culture of the coastal town of Port Alfred and demonstrate all that this beautiful Eastern Cape coastal gem - situated at the mouth of the Kowie River - has to offer. The Port Alfred Easter festival will deliver unforgettable moments and attract visitors - both competitors and spectators - via the sports events and the Bands On The Beach music concert at Guido's. As a result of much public interest, there will be a Wharf Street and Van Der Riet Street Market on Saturday. The latest addition to the festival is the Masibambisana Amateur Boxing Tournament at the Jauka Hall on Saturday at 11 am. The Royal St Andrews Hotel and PicknPay Port Alfred proudly sponsor the Masibambisana Amateur Boxing Tournament. More can be found on the Port Alfred Easter Festival WEBSITE. There is also much excitement about the two surfing tournaments that are the anchor events of the Port Alfred Easter Festival. The Rip Curl GromSearch Port Alfred, presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel, is the second contest in a five-event series at prime surfing venues along our coastline. The first Rip Curl GromSearch took place in Cape Town and was a great success. This event caters for boys and girls in the U12, U14, Premier U16, and U18 divisions. The Rip Curl Cup, presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel, is a Surfing South Africa Specialty Event with two divisions - Open Men and Open Women - it is open to anyone. East Beach in Port Alfred has been host to many successful surfing events over the years and is highly regarded as a prime surf spot by surfers like 11-time world champion Kelly Slater and current fourth-ranked World Surf League Championship Tour surfer Jordy …
Ignition Encourages A Love Of Reading – One Library At A Time
February 2024: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - “Literacy is a fundamental human right and a pre-requisite for even the most basic employment,” says Samantha Botha, Head of Group Marketing for Ignition Group (Ignition). “With eight out of every 10 children unable to read properly, South Africa’s reading crisis is a reality for many of our young people and creates a stumbling block before they even get off the starting line. This situation was the impetus for Ignition Group to take action.” In 2022, Ignition together with The LEARN Project, partnered on their first Book Corners and School Library Project at Eskhululiwe Primary School in eNanda. Windy Heights Primary School in Malukazi in Umlazi followed in 2023 where 19 book corners were installed, one for every class in the foundation phase of the school. Last week, Sogidi Primary School in Ozwathini in the Ndwedwe Local Municipality, became the third school to receive book corners and a new library. The Valentine’s Day event, hosted by the principal Mrs Sithole, and attended by Ignition team members Vicky Koekemoer, Chief Human Resource Officer and Sam Botha, Head of Marketing, as well as a slew of senior Education Department representatives from the Ilembe District, saw the school’s resources receive a significant boost with the donation of 1723 books. These included the installation of a Foundation Phase Book Corner of 300 books (5 book corners with 60 books per book corner), and a ?library book donation of 1423 titles (Fiction and Non Fiction books, early readers, display books, dictionaries, reference books and teacher reference books). Addressing the audience, Vicky Koekemoer from Ignition said, “Reading can enrich you, empower you and enable your success; but it’s so much more than that. Reading gives us a place to escape to. It allows us to travel all around the world, to make new friends, to live in a different time and place. A place where you can dream and a place that will inspire you with hope and …
Converse ULT.X Returns To Cape Town
After an exciting comeback to Cape Town last year, the event organisers have once again set up the premier action sports tournament at Battery Park in the V & A Waterfront. Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, will see the best local and international park BMX riders and skateboarders strut their stuff. Last year, the sold-out event had huge tricks, new faces, old school and a few slams to entertain the 2,000-plus audience. Event organisers had to bring in the initial 200 tons of gear for the relocation, including grandstand scaffolding, decks and ramps. The international contingent dominated the Men's BMX, with Anthony Jeanjean (France) taking the win from Daniel Sandoval (USA). ULT.X 2023 winner Anthony Jeanjean will be at the event to defend his title © Eric Palmer The Men's Best BMX Trick was a 360 Double Whip into Double Bar Spin from Nikita Isakov (RUS). In the Women's Skate contest, Boipelo Davatta from Kimberly won, and the Men's Skate Devandre Gallant claimed victory. The Men's Best Trick went to Cape Town's Jean-Marc Johannes. Check out the athlete list here for a full rundown of this year's athletes. ULT.X is known worldwide as a hardcore event, always focusing on athletes and thus attracting the best competitors worldwide. Video highlights reel Gates open at 11 am on Friday, and the Skate Open Qualifiers kick off at 2 pm. Saturday sees a 10 am start, and don't forget Jack Parow live and gevaarlik at 2 pm. The full ULT.X 2024 schedule can be found Right Here Tickets are available on Quicket. For the full rundown - https://ultimatex.co.za/ Video: Converse ULT.X Returns To Cape Town Boilerplate and Editor's Notes. More Info on Converse ULT.X Returns To Cape Town here: Twitter: Facebook: CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Introducing The Masibambisana Boxing Tournament at the Port Alfred Easter Festival
“Building better kids, one punch at a time.” The Masibambisana Amateur Boxing Tournament is part of the Port Alfred Easter Festival It is presented By The Masibambisana Boxing Academy in conjunction with the Sunshine Life Centre The Masibambisana Amateur Boxing Tournament Is Proudly sponsored by Royal St Andrews Hotel Date: 31 March 2024 Time: 11 am Venue: Jauka Hall Admission: Children R10; Adult R20 Catering: Food and drinks for sale at the venue Competitors: 6 clubs, 48 boxers, four age groups from 12 years to 25 years. Fights: 22 fights of 3 x 3minute rounds Main event: The Elites, 19 to 25 years old Other entertainment: DJs, traditional dancing and poetry VIP: SA Champion Vuyani “The Beast” Bungu showcasing his championship belts Tournament Description: There will be six boxing clubs from all over Sarah Baartman district. They are Modern Boxing Club from Somerset East Masibambane Boxing Club from Makanda Golden Gloves Boxing Club from Makanda Masibambisane Boxing Academy from Port Alfred Kirkwood Boxing Club from Makanda Thembalethu Boxing Club from Makanda Each club will bring two referees and one level 2 coach. Each club will bring two boxers per division as follows: Cadets: 1 x boy and 1 x girl (age 12 to 14 years) Juniors: 1 x boy and 1 x girl (15 to 16 years) Youth: 1 x boy and 1 x girl (17 to 18years) Elite: 1 x male and 1 x female (19 to 25 years) The tournament will start at 11 am. The boxers will compete in 22 bouts to determine a winner for each division. A bout has three rounds of 3 minutes each for males and 2 minutes for females. Prizes will be: Gold medal for winners of each division Silver for second positions Best bout Trophy for each division Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place The event will provide other entertainment, including DJs taking care of the music, poetry and traditional dancing by students of Kuyasa Combined School and …
AI in Contract Analysis and Management: Strategies for the Modern Era
AI in the context of contract analysis and management refers to the use of machine learning and natural language processing technologies to automate and improve various aspects of contracts, transforming the way contracts are analysed, managed, and enforced. AI has become an indispensable tool in contract analysis and management, offering significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation. While it doesn't replace the human expertise of lawyers and contract managers, AI can complement their skills, allowing them to focus on strategic aspects of their roles. How AI Improves the Contract Review Process AI can greatly increase the efficiency of contract review and management in the following ways: 1. Speed and Efficiency: AI can review contracts much faster than a human, processing large volumes of documents in a fraction of the time it would take manually. 2. Accuracy in Data Extraction: AI algorithms are adept at extracting specific data points from contracts, such as dates, monetary amounts, and party names, with high accuracy. 3. Consistency: AI provides a consistent approach to contract review, reducing the variability that might arise from multiple human reviewers. 4. Risk Identification: AI tools can be programmed to identify clauses that are risky or deviate from standard practice, thereby alerting reviewers to potential issues. 5. Advanced Analytics: AI can analyse contract terms and compare them against a large database of similar contracts, providing valuable insights and benchmarks. The Risks and Benefits of Using AI for Contract Management As with any technological tool, benefits and risks go hand in hand. 1. Enhanced Productivity vs. Over-reliance on Technology: While AI automates routine tasks, thereby enhancing productivity, it also risks creating an over-reliance on technology, potentially leading to a skills gap. 2. Cost Reduction vs. Dependence on Data Quality: AI's ability to reduce costs in …
Safeguarding Your Wealth: Asset Security in the Fintech Era
The financial technology (fintech) law and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving and could present first-mover fintech opportunities for those who keep up-to-date with these developments. In this article we delve into strategies and best practices for asset protection for those venturing into the realm of fintech investments. The Fintech Landscape Fintech has revolutionised the financial sector, introducing innovative platforms for investment, payments, and asset management. This digital transformation, while offering convenience and efficiency, also demands an acute awareness of the legal implications and risks involved in digital asset management. Threats such as cyberattacks, data breaches, and digital fraud have become more prevalent. These threats pose significant risks to digital assets, necessitating robust legal and technical safeguards to protect wealth. Asset Protection Strategies There are several practical steps that can protect digital assets, as follows: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a critical security measure. From a legal standpoint, implementing MFA can also be seen as a due diligence effort to mitigate risks, potentially limiting liability in the event of a security breach. Asset protection in fintech also involves understanding and utilizing legal mechanisms such as contracts, insurance policies, and compliance with financial regulations. These legal tools can provide an additional layer of security for digital assets. Regular compliance assessments are vital to ensure that asset management practices adhere to evolving legal standards and regulations, safeguarding assets from potential legal and regulatory risks. Data privacy and security are paramount in fintech. Phishing attacks, identity theft, and unauthorised access to financial accounts are just a few of the risks that individuals and businesses face. Legal strategies must focus on complying with data protection laws, such as GDPR and local regulations. …
Rip Curl GromSearch Kommetjie Kicks Off
16 February 2024: Ryan Schoon © Louis Wulff The Rip Curl GromSearch Kommetjie kicked off at Long Beach this morning with some excellent waves underneath an early morning drizzle. By mid-morning, the sun was out, and the action was non-stop. Some top performances from Ryan Schoon, Cooper Smith, Levi Epenetos and Matt Canning in the U18 division set the tone for the morning, with Schoon amassing the top points for the opening U18 round. The waves were predominantly left-handers in the early morning high tide, with the occasional right-handers coming through as well. The goofy-footers were in their element, with Schoon, Epenetos and Canning all right-foot forward surfers. Long Beach is renowned for its very tricky and, at times, brutal shore break, and it was those surfers who managed to master this shore-dump who were being rewarded generously by the judges. Some surfers also took to the air with impressive aerial moves and were also rewarded with big scores for these high-risk manoeuvres. Rip Curl team rider Ben Esterhuyse was on fire in the U14 Boys division, with the highest heat score of this division, as the waves dropped off slightly with the lower tide. Valdemar Gwenin, Liam Le Roux and Harry Walton were other surfers performing well in this division. Ben Esterhuyse © Louis Wulff The forecast for the next few days looks promising, and the tournament will start tomorrow morning at 7:30. The Rip Curl GromSearch Kommetjie is the first in a 5-event series and finishes on Sunday afternoon. The Rip Curl GromSearch contests are all premier SAST events, with 1,000 points going to the winners as well as prizemoney per all premier events. For the complete set of results, please go to the LiveHeats Page. Downloadable photos here - Grom Downloads The Rip Curl GromSearch Kommetjie is a Surfing South Africa event and supported by Sea Harvest. www.ripcurl.co.za Video: Rip …
Founders Foundation announces collaboration with Silulo Foundation and Zoho to equip and upskill township businesses
Cape Town, 13 February, 2024—Founders Foundation today announced that it has partnered with the Silulo Foundation and global technology company, Zoho to train and equip township entrepreneurs enrolled in the Silulo Foundation entrepreneurship programme throughout the greater Cape Town area. As part of this collaboration, a group of entrepreneurs attended specialised training at the Zoho campus in Cape Town on 29 January 2024. Entrepreneurs were introduced to the Zoho ecosystem of 55+ integrated business applications and explained the benefits of using a unified customer experience platform like Zoho CRM to manage customers and track sales. Over the next year, Founders Foundation will help these entrepreneurs set up systems to capture and manage their customer database on the CRM and to aid in monitoring the performance and profitability of their businesses. Zoho, through its Zoho for Startups programme, has committed to providing each entrepreneur covered under the partnership with up to R27,000 worth of Zoho Wallet Credits, which can be utilised to access any of Zoho's applications, including Zoho One. Zoho One is the operating system for business, which provides companies with a unified platform for managing, customising, and automating business processes from a single interface. Founders Foundation, as Silulo's tech partner, will do the implementation and training, which will be sponsored by the Western Cape Government’s SMME Booster Fund. Luvuyo Rani, Director of the Silulo Foundation, enthusiastically conveyed, "I am excited today to see the collaboration between us, Founders Foundation, and the Western Cape Government to work with Zoho to provide entrepreneurs with access to the best tools available to help their businesses grow.” By supporting and uplifting businesses inside townships, Silulo aims to stimulate the growth of hyper-local economies. Equipping local entrepreneurs inside townships therefore translates into tangible economic …
Tiger Brands donates school shoes to Free State primary school learners
Tiger Brands donates school shoes to Free State primary school learners Johannesburg. 7 February 2024. Tiger Brands delivered more than 1 000 pairs of school shoes to learners who are unable to afford them at eight schools across the Free State province. The shoes were donated by Tiger Brands employees under the company’s Tigers Care employee volunteer initiative. The participating schools are beneficiaries of the Tiger Brands Foundation School Breakfast programme. • Calendon Park Primary School - Ficksburg • Kweetsa Primary School - Hennenman • Masaleng Primary School - Ficksburg • Mehopung Primary School – Ficksburg • Meqheleng Primary School - Ficksburg • Phomolong Primary School - Hennenman • Qhowaneng Public Primary School - Ficksburg • Seithati Primary School – Botshabelo Millions of children in South Africa attend school without school shoes and this can have a negative impact on academic achievement with some children opting out of school as a result. “Many of us take for granted the difference a pair of school shoes can make in the life of a child who ordinarily goes without. We hope to bring back pride and dignity to our children with a reliable and beautifully made pair of school shoes,” says Mary-Jane Morifi, Tiger Brands Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer. Tiger Brands sourced the school shoes from MyWalk, a non-profit organisation that recycles non-contaminated PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and associated tubing to manufacture durable and fully recyclable school shoes. Tiger Brands called on its employees to purchase as many pairs of school shoes as possible with the company matching the final number which was donated. “At Tiger Brands, we actively encourage our employees to get involved in community projects which the company supports. This is always met with great excitement and willingness across the business,” says Morifi. A further 1 000 school shoes will be donated to deserving children in the …