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Zando Launched

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ZANDO, SA’s Largest Online Fashion Superstore, Launched

On the evening of May 8, 2012, ZANDO was introduced to South Africa as its largest online fashion superstore. The guests – among them celebrities such as Jo-Anne Strauss, Ryan Botha, Dom Peters, Lisa Cowly, Liezel van der Westhuizen, and Jeremy de Tolly; media people; ZANDO personnel and partners – enjoyed an exclusive celebration held at Cape Town’s hottest new it-spot, The Orphanage Cocktail Emporium.

The launch presented a beautiful display of ZANDO fashions, demonstrations of the website and an introduction to ZANDO and online shopping in South Africa by the MD and co-founder, Eugen Petersen. “Research has shown that there is tremendous growth in e-commerce ahead in SA. Furthermore, until now, online shopping was incomplete, insecure and didn’t really put the focus on the consumer. ZANDO strongly feels that now is the time to bring a REAL online fashion shop to SA. We give you so much more than just the latest fashion. We care about the customer and offer advice on anything”, said Petersen.

ZANDO allows consumers to shop the latest trends and cutting edge styles and enjoy fabulous benefits such as free & fast delivery and returns, multiple payment methods and naturally, the finest in local and international brands. Shoppers can easily browse through their incredibly safe website to find their favorite brands and sit back and relax while they experience the utter joy of having fashion coming to them. Offering free delivery nationwide, shoppers can enjoy in the freedom of shopping anywhere and anytime. To make the online shopping experience even easier, the ZANDO delivery team waits for the consumer while they try on their purchase, guaranteeing complete happiness and gratification. With the best in designer fashion and outstanding customer service, ZANDO is changing the way South African’s shop.

Online shoe, clothing and accessory superstore, ZANDO.co.za, promises a bouquet of conveniences to set its service level apart from the rest of the game. Their goal is to step online shopping in South Africa up to the next level, which is exactly what was proven at the launch thereof. Throughout the night, ZANDO staff was friendly and on hand, helping guests in trying out the online shopping experience on the ZANDO website.

ZANDO listens to the consumers, and with the superstore successfully launched in South Africa, consumers can expect exactly what they want out of their online shopping experience: the widest range of products, fast delivery, safe online payment facilities, and reliable and trustworthy delivery services.

To experience this shopping phenomenon for yourself, you can visit ZANDO at www.ZANDO.co.za

Fashion, Fun and Fabulosity

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The Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012

 

The Camps Bay strip was star studded in style on Friday 10 February at the Heat magazine powered Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012.

Celebrity guests Elana Afrika and Katlego Maboe took to the stage, introducing SA’s leading fashion giants KLuK, Port, Stefania Morland, Jagadi and a fresh new designer on the scene, Joanna Hedley, with BeachCult.

The Heat glam fashion event celebrated the empowerment of women through Dermalogica’s joinFITE initiative. Red Carpet Concepts handed over a cheque of R16 000.00 to the foundation. “All the hard work pays off in the end when you’re able to look back at what you’ve achieved and feel proud. We couldn’t have chosen a better initiative to back” says Red Carpet Concepts MD and Red Carpet Fashion Show event organizer Jade Allen.

Aphrodite Diamond’s also gave away a show stopping R65 000.00 pair of raw diamond chandelier earrings to Mpume Maphumulo.

The show was further topped by a debut showcasing of both online fashion super store Zando.co.za – the official shoe supplier of the Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012, and Carol Boyes’ new line of sunglasses, jewellery and hand bags.

The full house of 500 guests enjoyed incredible catering by master chef Lauden Kirk of Simply Italian, and seemingly endless complimentary drinks by Pongracz, Bernini, Peroni, Gordon’s Gin, Thin Lizzy and Vitamin Water cocktails. The event didn’t shy away from spoiling its guests for a second; the goody bags were filled to the brim with incredible products, gifts and treats from Dermalogica, Morrocanoil, Sally Williams, Lindt, Katjes, bobble water bottles, Hula Hoops and a range of other impressive gifts.

Ice Art South Africa also shone out with yet another beautiful ice sculpture welcoming guests at the entrance, leading to an Ultra Events transformed Rotanda where Carol Thorns greeted guests with a powerful performance on her cello.

“I can’t wait for the next event”, says Allen, “I’m considering doing a winter show later this year. As the show keeps growing I look forward to being able to keep giving more back to charity.”

For more information please contact:
Jade Allen / Freya Bell
082 552 4093 / 082 319 3420
jade@redcarpetpr.co.za / fashion@theredcarpet.co.za
www.redcarpetpr.co.za

LIGHTS, CAMERAS, FASHION!

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The third annual Red Carpet Fashion Show, a Red Carpet Concepts production in collaboration with Heat, welcomes 2012 with an elaborately stylish showcasing of some of South Africa’s most celebrated designers and sought after celebrity guests at the prestigious Rotanda in Camps Bay on the 10th Feb 2012.

Having raised a handsome sum of money for the Animal Rescue Organisation during the Red Carpet Fashion Show in 2011, proceeds from the next event will help to raise funds for another charity in need for 2012.

“Our goal is to host a fun and fabulous affair where guests can enjoy a glamorous fashion focussed evening whilst giving something back to charity. My vision for the annual Red Carpet Fashion Show is to combine luxury with a charitable cause,” says Red Carpet Concepts Founder and MD, Jade Allen.

With 12 years’ experience in the local and international fashion and modelling arena, coupled with her passion for PR and events, Allen naturally migrated towards heading up a fashion show brand of her own. “This year is set to raise the bar to a whole new level… we intend to put on a show like no other!”

Red Carpet Fashion Show guests are privy to complementary drinks and canapés all evening, with champagne and oysters on arrival at the exclusive after party taking place at the Sandy B Private Beach Club.  Each guest is set to receive an incredible goody bag, and one lucky guest will walk away with a gorgeous diamond bracelet.
Tickets available now through Webtickets.

For more information got to:
Website
Webtickets
Facebook
Twitter:@RedCarpetCT

Champagne, Oysters and Beautiful People at St Yves

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The doors of Cape’s Town’s most sought after Camps Bay beach club opened to media, celebs and VIP’s this October, greeting guests to a Champagne and oysters arrival.

Entertained by Ice Art SA’s live ice sculpture demonstration guests indulged in the Simply Italian tapas tasting.

Glamour fashioned the night as a bevy of beauties sashayed through the crowds for a mini-fashion show presenting the latest fashions from Diligo and jewellery by JOYA.

Special guests for the evening included Dom from Goldfish, Elana Afrika, Crazy White Boy (Kosta Karatamoglou ) and Dean Fuel to name but a few.

The first 150 guests were privy to goody bags filled with Katjes, slabs of Lindt chocolate, Diligo clothing vouchers, JOYA jewellery, Cintron energy drinks and a ticket to the official David Guetta & Akon afterparty at St Yves Beach Club the following evening.

Make a note in your diaries from 27 November – March 2012, St Yves will be bringing back St Yves Summer Sensations and Goldfish Submerged Sundays.

Upcoming Summer Sensations events:

Wednesdays:
From Cape Town With Love with Chris Jack and guests.
The very best in up-front house music with SA’s best DJs.

Thursdays:
The Good Life with pH and guests.
The sexiest Hip Hop and Bottle popping night CT has to offer.

Fridays:
Afternoon Pre Party: Everybody Loves The Sunshine with DJ Chris.

Evening: From Cape Town With Love with Chris Jack and guests.
Enjoy banging house beats while sipping on sun-downers and nibbling on light snacks.
Entrance is free until 10pm.

Saturdays:
Afternoon Pre Party: Everybody Loves The Sunshine with DJ Chris.

Evening: Showtime with Shaun Duvet and guests in the evening.
It’s about glitz and glam and the hottest tunes.

Sundays:
Goldfish Submerged Sundays.
Featuring awesome new beats from the powerhouse duo with performances by guest vocalists from their albums, and a different posse of guest DJ’s each week.

Medac branches out

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Medac, the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of performance enhancing sports products and apparel, will be launching a fast slimming belt for new mothers this October.

Medac is proud to announce their partnership with the Cocodrama brand by TV presenter and celebrity mom Zuraida Jardine, for the new Tummy Tucker post pregnancy belt that will be launched at the Baby Expo, South Africa’s largest baby and parenting exhibition taking place in Cape Town from 14-16 October.

For the past 30 years Medac has always been dedicated to continually working together with expert medical professionals and scientific institutions to improve existing products and develop new products for the local market.

Medac has now recently partnered with Eto from Denmark to manufacturer post plastic surgery garments and post-operative garments that assist with recovery. From 14-17 October, Medac will have an exhibition of their products at the prestigious APRSSA (Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa) Congress taking place at the Spier Estate in Stellenbosch.

From 7-9 October Parys will be packed as mountain bike enthusiast flock to the popular tourist destination for the Crater Cruise festival. Medac will be at the festival with a one-stop-shop of all their Rockets brand of cycling apparel and compression garments which have cutting edge designs that help your muscles recover during and after sport.

The highly popular Look Good Feel Good Expo is back again in Johannesburg from 7 – 9 October. Medac will be at the expo hosting live demonstrations of their Rockets Weight Bags and showcasing the Rockets range of apparel.

For more information on MEDAC contact:
Head Office – Cape Town
Telephone number: 086 163 3221
Fax:  021 706 1636
Email: sue@medac.co.za
www.medac.co.za or www.medacsport.co.za

Huisgenoot Skouspel 2011: Glam event of the year

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This year Skouspel will be more glamorous than ever. Not only will the best in Afrikaans performers be there, but a host of fashion designers will be showcasing their latest designs at the event. Taking place on the weekends of 7 to 9 October and 14 to 16 October, the Skouspel weekends offer the ideal getaway for the whole family – an adventurous setting, unforgettable music and entertainment for everyone from seven to seventy. This year there’s even more to look forward to, with the Shoprite Checkers championship boerewors competition, prizes and giveaways from Clover as well as additional performances by the Campbells on Friday 7 October and Friday 14 October. Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to at this year’s Skouspel.

Huisgenoot-Tempo and the Skouspel programme
As a reminder of this special event we’re putting together a glossy programme that will be sold at Skouspel. In it you’ll find beautiful photographs of each of the artists taking part as well as a behind-the-scenes feature on this magical production. This keepsake will be printed on glossy paper and will be sold with Huisgenoot Tempo at R50.

Skouspel Vrouedag
This year’s Skouspel Vrouedag offers something special for the ladies. The singer Nianell talks to Huisgenoot Tempo editor Wicus Pretorius about her latest book, Om te Weet Wie Ek Is, and she and Jak de Priester will perform some of their most popular songs. Revlon will do mini makeovers and each lady will go home with a pamper pack containing a gift and a copy of the latest Huisgenoot Mooi. The event starts at 9 am and includes light snacks, tea and coffee. It’s the perfect way to spend your morning while the rest of the family sets off for some entertainment at the Valley of Waves. Tickets are available at Computicket and cost R200 each. Nianell’s book will also be on sale at a special price.

Beachy offer for day visitors
If you can’t stay the weekend it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the Sun City fun. Make use of our Beachy offer for day visitors and you can enjoy the following:
-    The crowning of the Shoprite Checkers championship boerewors king, which takes place at Sun City’s Valley of Waves on Saturday 8 October. Visitors will be able to taste the finalists’ recipes.
-    Clover will be hosting a range of fun activities, competitions and giveaways on Saturday 15 October at Valley of Waves.
The Beachy offer costs R160 per person and grants you access to all of these activities as well as a free hamburger or chicken burger, chips and cooldrink. You’ll also be able to visit the Huisgenoot readers’ stall where there will be t-shirts, CDs, magazines and other products on sale. Gates open at 9 am and close at 6 pm. This offer is available for any of the days of the Skouspel weekends: 8 and 9 October and  15 and 16 October. Tickets available at Computicket.

From Skouspel to Aardklop
Only the most popular and in-demand artists perform at Skouspel, and they don’t like to disappoint their fans. That’s why we’re flying some of the artists to Potchefstroom to perform at the Treffer na Treffer concert at Aardklop on 6 October (a day before Skouspel starts). Treffer na Treffer will be the only Huisgenoot show at Aardklop this year, so if you’re going to be there it’s the ticket you should get. The show starts at 6 pm at the Clover music arena on the Aardklop festival terrain and tickets are available at Computicket. Reserved seats cost R125 and unreserved seats R95.

Sponsors
Skouspel is once again supported by a host of loyal sponsors this year. Checkers, Clover, Sun City, kykNET and Computicket are being joined by Virseker, who are also sponsoring Skouspel Vrouedag, SkouspelPlus 2012 and the Huisgenoot Tempotoekennings and Huisgenoot Tempo Liedjieskryfkompetisie.

If you’d like to attend Skouspel you’ll have to hurry! The only tickets left are for the concerts on Sunday 9 and 16 October. Tickets available at Computicket and prices range from R280 to R620.

Media24 Weeklies is the publisher of Huisgenoot, YOU, DRUM, Landbouweekblad,  Huisgenoot Tempo, TV24, FarmingSA, SA Hunter/Jagter, Finweek, NewsNow, NuusNou, tvplus and Heat.

Fun Run Fundraiser for Sunflower Foundation

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Capetonians both old and young gathered at the Mouille Point Lighthouse on Sunday, 18 September, for the Sunflower Foundation’s first ever fun run/walk.

This initiative was aimed at raising awareness for 14 year old Reza Price from Westerford High School who is suffering with leukaemia.

“Unfortunately he is unable to find a donor and his quality of life will not improve unless a donor match is found.  It is imperative that we make awareness around getting more people to join the registry of donors.” said Sunflower Foundation CEO, Tina Botha.

The fun run along the Sea Point promenade, kicked off at the Light House and carried on to Saunders Rock and back. All of the entrants sported bandanas to show solidarity for those leukaemia sufferers who have lost their hair.

Medac and Rockets sponsored sunflower branded yellow UV protective arm sleeves for the first 400 that entered.  Medac and Rockets merchandise was also sold on site in a bid to raise more funds for the foundation while each of the runners made a contribution of R50 towards the cause.

“Despite the wind and rain on Sunday over 1000 entrants partook in the occasion, and together with Medac we managed to raise a considerable amount of funds for the Sunflower Foundation” said Botha.

The Sunflower Fund is a non-profit organisation that educates and recruits potential bone marrow stem cell donors in an effort to prevent suffering and save lives from life-threatening blood disorders like leukaemia.


For more information on the Sunflower Fund please contact:
Head Office – Western Cape
Telephone:         021 701 0661
Call Centre 088 12 10 82
Fax:        021 701 6790
www.sunflowerfund.org.za

http://www.medacsport.co.za/

Diligo Springs to the Runway

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Exclusivity coined the Diligo Summer Fashion Show at Camps Bay’s Bay Hotel this Thursday, with Cape Town’s fashionistas setting the scene.

Diligo, meaning for the love of things, is one of SA’s leading online clothing boutiques, founded by Lauren Graham & Kimberley Wood.

The glitzy Diligo fashion affair, organised by Red Carpet Concepts, was proudly sponsored by Dermalogica, Princess Diamonds, Essie, Incoco, Pongracz, Evian, Nederburg, Suntra Spa, 360 Gym, Celestial Gifts, Lindt Chocolate and Katjes.

“We are so thrilled with the fabulous turn out for the show. We’re hoping everyone loves the garments, and we really look forward to next season’s show” says Diligo co-founder Lauren Graham.

For more information go to http://diligo.co.za

Cape Town CBD Welcomes SAcamera Superstore

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Guests gathered in anticipation of the exclusive SAcamera superstore launch that took place on Cape Town’s trendy and bustling Loop Street, on Monday 25 July 2011.

The seven year strong online retailer recognised a gap in the market for a CBD based professional camera showroom store. The signature shop’s concept boasts unique features including the first active lighting display of its kind in the Mother City, the widest range of photographic products in the country, and is the first official state of the art Leica boutique store in South Africa.

Guests were privy to a bouquet of camera flashing entertainment, including interactive guest photography using Lomography equipment, GoPro action camera display (these can be attached to surf boards/motorbikes and anything else really that moves), an Olympus Tough Camera ice sculpture display, 40x Sandisk 8 Gig Contour flash drives hand-outs, and a showcase of the SAcamera Facebook photo competition winner’s work.

Rounding up the evening was a prize draw for two pairs of Bushnell Binoculars, which were handed over to lucky winners Danny Danijibrail and Darryn van der Walt. “Super exciting” says Danijibrail, “Thank you so much for this SAcamera!”

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to be one of the retailers who supply aspiring photographers, film studios and professional photographers in the city centre. I believe we will become the go to store for friendly service, the best prices and widest selection of photo, imaging and video products in the market.” says co-founder of SAcamera, Jesse Hemson-Struthers.

For more information on SAcamera go to:

http://www.sacamera.co.za/content/about/

YOU Spectacular Awards 2011

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VOTE NOW: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THIS YEAR’S YOU SPECTACULAR CELEBRATING SA’S BEST LOVED ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT STARS

Nominations for the annual highlight on the South African celebrity calendar, the YOU Spectacular (which celebrates SA’s best loved entertainment and sport stars) were announced with singing sensation and Idols winner Elvis Blue together with bubbly TV presenter and fashion line owner Jeannie D leading the pack with three nominations each.

Celebrating its seventh year of success, the public can now vote for their favourite stars before the overall winners will be announced at a prestigious awards function taking place on 16 July at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

Linda Peterson, Editor of YOU magazine, says that it is exciting to see some new names on this year’s nominations list. “It’s hard to believe that a year ago the public didn’t even know who Elvis Blue was. Here he is in 2011 as one of the top stars, nominated in three categories. It’s going to be interesting to see whether the public will choose new stars over favourites from the last couple of years.”

Featuring on YOU Spectacular’s Sexiest Woman list are last year’s winner in this category Lee-Ann Liebenberg (who was also crowned FHM’s Sexiest Woman in The World in 2005, amongst many other similar titles), leading South African actress Kim Engelbrecht of Isidingo fame, the media queen of all Africa Bonang Matheba (YFM DJ, SABC Live TV presenter, fashion entrepreneur and social media phenomenon), SA’s very own Paris Hilton – socialite and actress Khanyi Mbau, and the always adorable Top Billing presenter Jeannie D, who has walked away with multiple YOU Spectacular awards the last couple of years. Their male counterparts joining them on the Sexiest Man nominees list are 2010 Idols winner Elvis Blue, TV presenter and 2010 winner in this category Janez Vermeiren who is hoping for a repeat win, TV presenter Sizwe Dhlomo best known for his work on MTV as a VJ, Isidingo hottie Sisa Hewana, and rugby phenomenon Morne Steyn.

Elvis Blue is also nominated in two additional categories, including Favourite Music Star and Favourite Newcomer. Prime Circle, the Parlotones (2010 winner), Lira and Liquideep also join him in the former category, while singing duo Crazy White Boy, Top Billing’s Simba Mhere, 7de Laan’s Hildegardt Whites and Isidingo actor Ashish Gangapersad feature on the latter list.

Morning Live co-anchor Leanne Manas is back again this year to defend her 2010 win in the Favourite TV Presenter category. She faces some stiff competition from Survivor SA’s Nico Panagio, as well as from Proverb who won over the hearts of adoring fans with his highly successful presenting gig on Idols. The always popular Top Billing presenter Jeannie D and the multi-talented Pabi Moloi of All Access are also nominated.

Nominated in an impressive third category, the unstoppable Jeannie D might also walk away with the Most Popular Female Celeb award, unless Khanyi Mbau (who even had her very own reality TV show recently) or 5fm’s larger than life personality Andele Mdoda walks away with top honours. However, the award can just as easily go to Isidingo’s Michelle Botes who portrays the ever popular villainous Cherel de Villiers-Haines or Generation’s Sophie Ndaba best known for her role as Queen Moroka on the leading South African Soapie.

Radio personalities seem to reign supreme in the Most Popular Male Celeb category, with Darren “Whackhead” Simpson (94.7 Highveld Stereo), DJ Fresh (5FM) and Gareth Cliff (5FM) all finding themselves on the sought after list. They are joined by award-winning Generations actor Menzi Ngubane and Isidingo star Arno Marais.

Simpson, DJ Fresh and Cliff are also all nominated for Favourite Radio Personality, joined by Redi Direko (Radio 702) and Unathi Nkayi & Glen Lewis (Metro FM).

It seems it will be a Generations vs. Isidingo match off this year in the Favourite Actress and Favourite Actor categories, as Sophie Ndaba and Sonia Sedibe from Generations are joined by their co-stars Zolisa Xaluva and Menzi Ngubane to prove their popularity against Isidingo’s Michelle Botes, Kim Engelbrecht and Robert Whitehead in their respective categories. However, the ladies should not underestimate 7de Laan actress Vinette Ibrahim’s public following, while the gentlemen could easily lose out to Jacques Blignaut (7de Laan) or Sello-Maake Ka Ndube (Scandal). The overall Favourite Soapie contenders this year are 7de Laan (last year’s winner), Isidingo, Generations, Scandal, Rhythm City, Binnelanders Sub Judice and newcomer The Wild.

Making it onto the Favourite Couple nominees list are Connie and Shona Ferguson, Lee-Ann Liebenberg and Nicky van der Walt, Nico and Christi Panagio, Sonia and Leslie Sedibe, and Dianne Lawrenson and Jody Abrahams.

Hoping to walk away with the prestigious title as Favourite Sport Star are professional golfer Charl Schwartzel, cricketers Imran Tahir and Hashim Amla, footballer Siphiwe Tshabalala and rugby player Pat Lambie.

“We’re looking forward to rewarding the best loved celebrities on the 16th of July at Emperors Palace, but rely on the public to determine exactly who is the most deserving,” Peterson concluded.

The public can vote until 12 July 2011 via SMS, Facebook (youmagazinesa), online (www.you.co.za), via MXit or on YOU’s mobisite (m.you.co.za). For more information, get the latest issue of YOU, on sale now, or visit www.you.co.za.

VOTE NOW:

•    Voting via SMS takes place in the following way: A text message should be sent with the following information – YS, followed by the code next to the celebrity’s name as featured in YOU magazine or on www.you.co.za, plus the full name and surname of the person voting, together with where they live. The SMS should be sent to 32113. Each SMS costs R1.
•    The public may vote as many times as they wish, and for more than one person.