The Volume Morning Show- Final Edition

It is done.

We did it! I am thankful to have been given this opportunity by UNISA radio, my career has spanned four years doing Saturday morning radio.

This weekend we do the absolutely weird and totally useless facts. We teach you how to treat your car when making funny noises as you curve to the left and around corners whilst driving, we also talk nonsensical fabulously radical moments on the station in the past four years. VusiDiva emraces our studios and chats about his label: HOGA. We take a look at LTE and it's benefits in South Africa. An incredulous show yet created......download the podcast right here>>

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This Saturday 27 October 2012- George Manyosi Interview on the Lifestyle corner

This weekend on my Saturday breakfast show I interview a veteran, he started his career on Medium Wave 540, yep! You have guessed it! Has worked with the likes of Phat Joe, Nothemba Madumo, Glen Lewis, Bob Mabena, Segale Mogotsi, hosted a breakfast show with Ben Dikobe- The Jolly Good Show, ladies and gentleman I present to you radio legend George Manyosi, now on Kayafm (sat n sun 2-6pm)- Live on The Volume Morning Edition (final) with Magiktouch Tomorrow morning 7-9am on Radio.unisa.ac.za/live

How to lose weight without ever going on a diet

Lose weight without going on a diet

 

Making small lifestyle changes can help you lose weight faster. Picture: AFP

Making small lifestyle changes can help you lose weight faster without feeling deprived of the food that you love...

Often dieting does not work and later hampers our system when we get back to our normal eating routine. We share some easy tips to help you lose those excess pounds without haunting over the strict diet charts.

Use a smaller plate

A study from the University of Cornell found out that a fixed portion of food when eaten from a larger plate, diners felt hungrier and ate more. While, the same portion of food, when eaten from a smaller plate, the meal seemed substantial and thus eaten less.

Use a bigger fork

It is established from an Italian study that there is a relationship between the fork size and the level of consumption. The research found that diners who used smaller forks ate more than those with larger ones.

Drink water before meals

Drinking water before meals cuts down the level of consumption. It is believed that those who drink two to three glasses of water before each meal lose weight faster than those who drink water after the meal is over.

Eat with men (ladies)

According to psychologists, women eat less if they are around men! Strange, but quite true. It is possible that small food portions signal attractiveness.

Hide unhealthy snacks

Keeping unhealthy snacks out of sight can benefit loads. Chocolates, crunches when out of reach reduce binge eating.

Avoid peer pressure

Be careful about your friends. Even if they insist you on indulging on those fat-filled snacks and heavy meals, refrain. Remember, at the end you will be the only person to suffer if you give into their pressures.

Don't forget to read labels

Remember to read the food labels before you pick up something. Nutrition labels on food packages eat around 5 per cent less fat than those who do not bother to read them.

Avoid snacking at night

Snacking at night often tends to increase your weight. Since there is no form of exercise done at night, this habit will land you in serious problem if you do not put an end to it instantly.

Beware of skinny friends

Thin people have large appetites. Be careful. Since you do not figure on the same chart, you should be cautious about what you eat so that you don't tend to put on more weight.

taken from www.thenewage.co.za

How to repair cracks on your driveway, UNISA updates, Africa Trotting with the Batswana -20 October show

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Hey lovers of  "the good stuff "

We have not uploaded our podcast in three weeks, that was to give you time to recuperate. In the next weekend we do our last show and in the meantime will upload all podcasts you have missed.

We take a jab at the BaTswana tribe of South Africa. We give you tips on how to fix those cracks in your drive-way and more....

Here's the playlist:

        1^st hour

1. UB40- Many rivers to cross
2. MiliVanili- Girl Imgonna miss you
3. BeeGees- You win again
4. Womack and Womack- Teardrops
5. Joyce Sims- Come into my life
6. Simply Red- Fairground
7. Cardigans- Love fool
8. Rick Astley- Dance mega mix
9. Chaka Khan- Love you all
10. Mariah Carey- Honey

2^nd hour

1. Phonique-  For the time being
2. David Guetta featuring Usher- Without you
3. David Joseph- You can’t hide your love
4. Foster the people- Pumped up kicks
5. Liquid People- Son of the dragon
6. Fresh Prince of Bel Air- Summer time
7. Drake featuring Rihanna- Take care
8. Adele- Fire
9. Let’s Grove
10. Ralf Gum featuring Monique Bingham- Take me to my love

Events- 20 -27 October 2012

South African Horrorfest Film Festival

When: Wednesday, 24 October 2012 to Friday, 02 November 2012
Where: Gardens, Cape Town
Categories: Entertainment / Film Festival

South African Horrorfest Film Festival

 

A scary way to spend Halloween!

The South African Horrorfest is the only all-encompassing event of its kind over Halloween season. The event screens a host of exciting Horror / Chiller movies from around the world, and also incorporates the live soundtrack performance to classic silent Horror movies by The Makabra Ensemble, Halloween dress-up competitions, a short film competition and much more.

Following the Frankenstein theme this year's event will close off with a bang to the sights and sounds of Dr Frank-N-Furter and the Rocky Horror Picture Show!

The Lounge of Horror is the place to be for the literary chapter which includes a public reading of dark tales by local authors. This has expanded to include a short story competition.

A dark / horror / fantasy art and photography exhibition is also in the works to further expand this thrilling event in 2013.

Venue: The Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street, Gardens.

The Great Ride - Western Cape Cycle Tour

When: Thursday, 25 October 2012 to Sunday, 28 October 2012
Where: Oudtshoorn
Categories: Annual Festivals / Sporting Events

The Great Ride - Western Cape Cycle Tour

 

Looking for the ultimate cycle tour to kick-start your season?

Then join us on The Great Ride – Western Cape Cycle Tour from the 25th to 28th October 2012 for a four day, on-road and fully supported road cycle tour, taking place along the breathtakingly beautiful Route 62 from Oudtshoorn to Stellenbosch.

Whether you are looking for the perfect early season training camp to kick start your summer race calendar, or simply the ultimate Western Cape cycling getaway, you will not want to miss out on this breathtakingly beautiful cycle tour taking place along the majestic Route 62.

Key attractions include accommodation, luggage, bike and rider transfer services; rolling road closures and safety escorts (Traffic safety, motorbike marshals, mechanical support, medical support and lead and sweeper vehicles). There will be training advice presentations, fantastic goody-bags and loads of lucky draw prizes ranging from a Felt road bike, kit, apparal and exciting weekends away

You can relax and enjoy lunches and refreshment stations along the route daily as well as some local entertainment and wine tastings.

So what are you waiting for, join now for a fantastic experience!

Contact: +27 (0)21 702-7880

Eden Challenge

When: Dates to be confirmed (Monday, 29 October 2012 to Tuesday, 30 October 2012)
Where: George
Categories: Sporting Events

Eden Challenge

 

The 2011 Eden Challenge (200-260km’s) is the ultimate 30 hour event for the top teams. The teams can expect classic adventure racing terrain. Real Southern Cape splendor! Expect an ’Amazing Race” experience with great mountain biking, awesome scenic hikes and brilliant paddling.

I haven’t seen an AR like this before, so expect something fresh. Navigational skills will dictate your time spent out there. All maps & seconds instructions will be compiled by GIS specialist. If you’re a multi sport guru, this one is for you! Event layout: Teams and their support crew will be separated at the start. The event starts off with a hiking section and race packs must be prepared for the first night hike. Expect a hike of 70k’s, bike 150k’s and paddle 40k’s.

Contact:

RMB WineX Wine Festival

When: Wednesday, 24 October 2012 to Friday, 26 October 2012
Where: Sandton
Categories: Annual Festivals / Food & Wine

RMB WineX Wine Festival

 

Drink wine, be fabulous.

Don't miss this year’s WineX. the undisputed festival of choice for the discerning wine consumer, takes over the pavilion level of the Sandton Convention Centre in a celebration of all that is good to savour and experience in the world of wine.

The three night show boasts the greatest selection of South Africa's top cellars under one roof together with an exciting array of newcomers, boutique producers, garagistes - all passionate about what they make and why it is different. Each year, the country's top cellarmasters make the trip to Gauteng to meet the province's keenest wine lovers, to share their award-winning triumphs of the winemaker's art and to introduce the latest vintages and their newest releases.

Not just a show for wine gurus, RMB WineX is a fun night in the city with boutique cheeses, artisanal olives and olive products, stemware and wine accessories to complement the vast array of tasting wines.

Sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank, WineX is the premier public event on South Africa's national wine calendar and draws thousands of wine enthusiasts every year.

The Shop@Show facility, enables wine lovers to purchase wines at competitive prices with the added benefit of door-to-door delivery.

Bookings: Bookings via Computicket
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Time: From 17h00 to 21h00 daily
Contact: +27 (0)11 482-5936

Cradock Agricultural Show

When: Friday, 26 October 2012 to Sunday, 28 October 2012
Where: Cradock
Categories: Agricultural Shows / Entertainment

Cradock Agricultural Show

Cradock is a thriving agricultural community which specializes in the production of wool and mohair and in cattle farming. Visit the annual Cradock Agricultural Show from 26 to 28 October 2012.

Stalls, entertainment and exhibitions. Several stock exhibits such as Merino, Dorper and Angora.

Contact: Suzette on +27 (0)48 881-2778.

Guest on The Volume Morning Edition- Final Edition

Hey all,

As you might have already heard, I am doing two more shows on UNISA radio and would like your help in selecting a known figure to interview on the show. Pick from the list below or suggest your own»

Vinolia Mashego, Khaya, Mamrubby, Lira, The soil, Gwede Mantashe, George Manyosi (Kayafm), Chomi, Arthur...

The Twins (yfm), Blackcoffee, Ralf Gum, BantuSoul, Yvonne Chakachaka, Proverb, Tbo-Touch (metrofm), December Streets (done b4)...

AppleJazz, TolAsMo, Dj Fistaz, Bambo Johnson, uncle Bob Mabena, old Rob Mugabe =)) , Simphiwe Dana, Kabelo Mabalane

Looking forward to your response!

Touch
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

Events 14 October - 20 October 2012

The Photo & Film Expo

When: Thursday, 18 October 2012 to Sunday, 21 October 2012
Where: Randburg
Categories: Exhibitions & Conferences

 

 

The Photo & Film Expo

 

The Photo & Film Expo to be held at the Coca-Cola Dome promises to be exactly what every South African photographer has been yearning for... Our very own dedicated expo! The Photo & Film Expo in association with PiX magazine is the largest Photographic Expo on the continent, nowhere in Africa can you see all your favourite photographic brands under one roof.

The Photo & Film Expo will highlight the excellence in Still Photography and Film Production in SA. This event will showcase the latest hardware, software, technology, lighting, techniques, facilities and courses available in these fields.

Workshops and training sessions will take place each day at the event. These sessions will be free. All visitors and exhibitors to this event will be able to participate in educating and gaining first hand knowledge from experts in their fields, of all aspects of these dynamic industries.

Venue: Coca-Cola Dome
Contact Chanti on +27 (0)11 782-1219 or Chazlee on +27 (0)11 326-2257

Out in Africa Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Johannesburg

When: Friday, 19 October 2012 to Sunday, 28 October 2012
Where: Hyde Park
Categories: Film Festival

 

 

Out in Africa Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Johannesburg

 

Out in Africa was launched in 1994 to celebrate the inclusion, in the South Africa Constitution, of the clause prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. It's now Africa's biggest Gay and Lesbian film festival.

The triple Oscar nominee Albert Nobbs will première at this film festival. Glenn Close received her sixth Oscar nomination for her role as a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th Century Ireland. Janet McTeer, nominated as Best Supporting Actress, also has a cross-dressing role, and the film is up for Best Makeup. Rising star Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre) is the love interest. The director Rodrigo Garcia, son of the Nobel Prize winning novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is an Emmy-nominee.

The Festival will host three international guests, Lead actress and producer Dreya Weber, Swedish actor and producer Josefine Tengblad and Belgian director Bavo Defurne. Soweto-born Fanney Tsimong is also a guest of the festival as the writer and director of The Secret (Imfhilo).

The guests will present the following interesting films 'A Marine Story', which has won 16 major awards, 'The Gymnast', 'Kyss Mig' (Kiss Me), 'North Sea Texas' which was named Best Feature Début at the Montreal World Film Festival and won the Fipresci International Press Award and 'The Secret' which will play with two South African short films: 'Anders' by Werner Coetzee and Mthokozisi Lembethe’s 'Paving Forward'.

Other festival highlights include:

• The award-winning, wickedly funny British film 9 Dead Gay Guys - the queer flick Guy Ritchie should have made…
• Christopher and His Kind, a lush drama and the real story of Christopher Isherwood’s Berlin, fabric of the cult classic Cabaret
• The award-winning Chilean My Last Round, an exquisite South American sleeper in the fashion of the runaway hit Undertow
• German must see Romeos, a trendy, unconventional and very contemporary take on the issues facing queer teens.

Venue: Nu Metro Hyde Park
Tickets: R50 - but there are lots of concessions available - Clicks, Metropolitan, NuM OAPs and half-price Wednesdays for Fanatics.

Macufe Festival

When: Friday, 05 October 2012 to Sunday, 14 October 2012
Where: Bloemfontein
Categories: Annual Festivals / Arts & Culture / Entertainment

 

 

Macufe Festival

 

Macufe, the 10-day Mangaung African Cultural Festival, showcases the cream of African and international talent.

The Makufe Festival features jazz, gospel, kwaito, hip-hop, R&B, rock and classical music, as well as dance, drama, cabaret, musical theatre, poetry, fine art and traditional arts and crafts. First held in 1997 before an audience of 30 000, Macufe now attracts over 140 000 people from South Africa, Africa and the world.



The festival is presented annually in early October by Bashomi ba Africa.

For additional information contact
Telephone +27 (0)51 447-8169 or +27 (0)51 451-2381

Sasol Marakele Birding Breakaway

When: Dates to be confirmed (Sunday, 14 October 2012 to Tuesday, 16 October 2012)
Where: Marakele Natational Park
Categories: Fauna & Flora

 

 

Sasol Marakele Birding Breakaway

 

Book now to join us for a weekend of birding, entertainment, prizes and lots more! Ian Michlery from African Geographic is our guest speaker on Friday night followed by a finger supper.

On Saturday, there will be bird ringing and ‘Birding by tractors’. To wind down from our busy but fun day there is a bring and braai in the evening. Sunday morning we start the day with a big South African breakfast and prize giving from Sasol and BirdLife South Africa.


For more information please contact:
Ampie Venter 083-258-5924 or Eddie Cassani 084-370-5255


 

Poetry Africa Festival

When: Monday, 15 October 2012 to Saturday, 20 October 2012
Where: Durban
Categories: Arts & Culture

Poets, predominantly from South Africa and elsewhere on the African continent, will participate in the 16 th Poetry Africa international poetry festival in Durban from 15 to 20 October 2012.

The extensive week-long programme includes performances, readings, music and book-launches Monday to Friday at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre (University of KwaZulu-Natal) with the Durban SlamJam and festival finale at BAT Centre. Day activities include seminars, workshops, open mic opportunities, and school visits. A schools poetry competition will also take place.

Contact: Centre for Creative Art on +27 (0)31 260-2506

Events 06 October 2012- 13 October 2012

McGregor Open Gardens

When: Saturday, 06 October 2012
Where: McGregor
Categories: Fauna & Flora

McGregor Open Gardens

 

Come through to the wonderful and popular town of McGregor this October for their Open Gardens.

This year garden lovers will be treated to gardens featuring ten water wise / indigenous gardes. If you didn't know that the succulent Karoo is a challenge for gardeners so this is a perfect opportunity to come and see how others have done it.

The gardens also range from being quite formal to a rather informal rambling indigenous garden. So all tastes will be catered for - you may even get some wonderful ideas for your own garden. There will be plants for sale.

Entrance is free of charge however donations are requested for a charity of choice by the owner. You can collect brochures from the tourist office with a map of all of the gardens to be visited.

Times: 10h00 to 16h00 daily
More Info: Telephone the tourism office on +27 (0)23 625-1111

Berg & Beach Trail Run

When: Saturday, 06 October 2012 to Sunday, 07 October 2012
Where: Hermanus
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events

Berg & Beach Trail Run

 

The Berg & Beach Trail Run is a 23km Coast / beach and 27km Mountain trail run completed over two days. The run takes place in during the Southern Right Whale breeding season, so you are bound to see them close inshore during the run.

On Day 1 the run starts out on an old 4x4 track along the cliffs overlooking the bay for about 4km before dropping down toward the beach itself. After a couple of crossing over some rocky sections, the beach opens up and runners will be wedged between sand dunes and the water on hard packed sand. The 2 hours before and after low tide will provide enough time for the slowest runners to get to the end of the run before high tide. The area is pristine and runners will often see the "Toby" or Oyster Catcher bird which uses the areas above high tide to nest. Runners are urged to stay on the low tide sand area for this reason. There are numerous other bird species nesting along the coast here.

The river mouth may or may not be open. Right now it is not - rain dependant. If it is, you would need to cross the mouth at around low tide. A safety paddle boat is provided to monitor your crossing. The run will then continue along the beach for another 3km along the cliff path to the Mossel River. The path then follows the river trail under and passing the main road - eventually finishing at Fernkloof Nature Reserve botanical garden.

The Day 2 run starts on a 800m section of tarred road, leading into single track hiking trail for 99% of the remainder. The tracks will contour up toward the top of the Mountain and Fernkloof Nature Reserve, making it possible to actually "run" most of this climb. The views are 2nd to none and you will be traversing valleys, ridges and plateaus rich in fynbos, bird life and higher up, the Klipspringer! Kilometer for kilometer this is one of the best trails you'll ever run along with all its vistas.

Venue: Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Contact: For more information call +27 (0)21 789-0188.

The Bierfest Sandton

When: Thursday, 11 October 2012 to Sunday, 14 October 2012
Where: Fourways
Categories: Annual Festivals / Entertainment

 

The Bierfest Sandton

The Bierfest launches in South Africa!

More than 200 years old and attracting more than five million people from around the globe to Germany each year the annual Oktoberfest in Munich has been a defining part of Bavarian culture and has grown to become the world’s largest festival. “The Bierfest is a recreation of traditional Bavarian beer festivals,” says Andrew Douglas, Director of The Entertainment Group (TEG), producers of the event. “Halls will be draped in traditional style and guests can enjoy an array of Bavarian cuisine supplied by the finest local purveyors of German food, be served by Fraulein while listening to an entertainment lineup.”

Closely resembling the Oktoberfest in Munich, The Bierfest in Sandton, Johannesburg promises to be an authentic Bavarian festival complete with limited edition beers brewed exclusively for the event, German food and even Oompah bands!

Venue: Montecasino, Fourways, Sandton, Gauteng
For More Information: phone +27 (0)74 193-8160