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In celebration of Superwomen: heroines will rise!

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In acknowledgement of Women’s Month and in celebration of all Superwomen in KwaZulu-Natal, East Coast Radio has invited four of South Africa’s admired thought-leaders and trendsetters to share their insights in Durban. TV and media personality, Khanyi Dhlomo, entrepreneur, Vusi Thembekwyo, IT guru, Stafford Masie and FNB strategist, Yolande Steyn will address the city’s corporate elite when the FNB Business Women’s Breakfast in association with East Coast Radio takes place on 12 August 2016.

This year, the focus is on providing KZN’s Superwomen with a wider arsenal of skills to cope with a fast-paced, changing world. All four speakers will share crucial intel they have gathered along their individual journeys to success, empowering the audience with knowledge and sure-fire techniques to overcome challenges and achieve goals.

Khanyi Dhlomo will draw on her expansive role as an award-winning media personality and global businesswoman. Inspired by both the business world and women’s empowerment, Khanyi has received worldwide recognition including being named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010; Forbes magazine’s 20 Most Powerful Women in Africa under 40 in 2011; and Harvard Business School Africa Business Club Leadership Excellence Award at Harvard Business School’s 18th Annual Africa Business Conference in 2016.

Vusi Thembekwyo has attracted global recognition for delivering explosive, riveting keynote addresses. An expert in sales, strategy and leadership, Vusi is the country’s youngest director of a JSE-listed company. He has worked in 17 countries, helping business leaders shift their performance with researched content. Vusi is a professional public speaker who has riveted audiences for the past 14 years with his charisma, humour and thought-provoking content. He has the distinction of being described by former President, Nelson Mandela, as “the epitome of the South Africa for which we have fought.”

With more than two decades of experience in the IT industry, Stafford Masie is often a guest on corporate platforms, tapping into his knowledge as a technology futurist to provide insights. A self-confessed serial entrepreneur, Stafford is involved in several leading-edge technology start-ups. He launched Google South Africa’s initial local presence and has played a significant role in the open software arena. He is responsible for global partnerships and corporate tech strategy in Latin America, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Europe.

As a qualified Industrial Engineer, Yolande Steyn has worked in consulting, mobile telecoms, software development and mobile money. Now head of FNB Innovations, Yolande, a qualified industrial engineer has extensive experience in product development, strategic project management and the rollout of mobile banking in FNB's African subsidiaries. She has worked in consulting, mobile telecommunications, software development, mobile money and now innovations.

In addition to being experts in their fields, this year’s line-up of speakers is passionate about sharing their knowledge to help, guide and intellectually nurture. Guests can look forward to power-packed presentations and a breadth of ideas and inspiration during a morning of networking.

The FNB Business Women’s Breakfast in association with East Coast Radio takes place at Durban’s ICC on 12 August 2016. Tickets are R500 and are available at Computicket.

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Ndlovo Youth Choir are Back!

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Following their sold-out performances at The Playhouse in 2024, this global super-choir returns for three unforgettable shows on the weekend of 18 and 19 October 2025.

If you haven’t experienced them live yet, you’re missing out on one of the most energetic, uplifting and inspiring performances you’ll ever see. E
xpect powerful vocals, vibrant rhythms and an explosion of joy that will leave you on your feet.

Show Times:

18 October 2025 – 14:30 & 18:30
19 October 2025 – 14:30

Duration:
2 hours

Buy Tickets Here.

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Candlelight Concerts in Durban

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Durban has recently joined the ranks of cultural hotspots hosting Candlelight Concerts – an immersive live music experience famed globally for its warm glow and intimate ambiance. Fans of classical and contemporary music alike are gathering in elegant settings bathed in flickering “candles” (actually safe LED-style lighting), creating magical evenings that linger in memory.

Venues:

  • The Playhouse Company in central Durban offers a grand, historic setting—its ornate architecture and superb acoustics elevate performances like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer-inspired compilations.

  • The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks provides an intimate, colonial-era charm. Its gracious interiors set the stage for impactful tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Phil Collins, Adele, and more.

What’s Playing and When

Here’s a curated selection of upcoming (and some recent) concerts around Durban:

  • At The Playhouse Company:

    • The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)

    • Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above

    • Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290

  • At The Oyster Box Hotel:

    • Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards

    • Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm

    • Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates

    • Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600

    • Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600

For all dates and performances, click here.

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80s Friday Flashback at Westown Square

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Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Say hello to 80s Friday Flashback – your new weekly ritual at The Barn, Westown Square.

On Friday nights, we’re dialing back the clock to the decade of big hair and neon flair with a DJ on the decks every week spinning iconic 80s anthems that’ll have you moonwalking into the weekend.

 Every Friday | 16:30–21:30
DJ Spike & James VN on the decks
 Free entry
Food & Drink specials from our amazing tenants.
Bonus: Ask about the Stayin’ Alive loyalty card and start earning your free cocktail or meal discounts.

Whether you’re looking to dance, dine, or just unwind from the week — we’ve got you sorted with our 80s Friday Flashback.

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