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Colourful seasons

This time of year often seems to signal EP and album releases from local acts. On trend, producer and singer Timo ODV released his latest EP last Friday and Pasqua Heard had a quick Q&A with him to find out more.

In other top story news the Savanna Comics' Choice Awards winners are announced, Leigh Andrews reviews Blouberg's newest culinary gem, Homespun, and The Lumineers are announced to return to SA in 2017.

We've also got tickets up for grabs to the Color Run in Joburg!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Back to basics with Timo ODV
Back to basics with Timo ODV
[Pasqua Heard] For someone who just 'woke up one day and decided to be a musician', Timo ODV has made quite a name for himself and will undoubtedly continue to do so with his latest EP, 'Origins', being released today. read


The Lumineers return to SA
The Lumineers return to SA

Big Concerts confirmed today that The Lumineers will be coming to South Africa touring in support of their latest smash hit album, Cleopatra. They will be performing in Cape Town on 26th April 2017 at Green Point Park and 28th April 2017 at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. Read

The Savanna Comics' Choice Awards winners
The Savanna Comics' Choice Awards winners

Ten South African comedians were awarded a Waldo statuette at the sixth Savanna Comics' Awards on 1 September 2016. Read

All images © Homespun by Matt.
Spinning magical meal memories at Homespun

Leigh Andrews

Only a handful of the celebratory meals you've had in your lifetime will truly stand out. A main course here, a dessert there. But when you have a full three courses of pure taste magic, you know you're at Blouberg's newest culinary gem, Homespun... Read

Art
JoburgArtFair returns
JoburgArtFair returns
The annual FNB JoburgArtFair will return to Johannesburg's Sandton Convention Centre from 9 - 11 September 2016. read
Music
Music Exchange returns to Cape Town, 8-9 September 2016
Music Exchange returns to Cape Town, 8-9 September 2016
Celebrating its sixth anniversary, Music Exchange (MEX16) returns to Sun International's GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World to host South Africa's annual entertainment economy indaba. read
Blood Brothers are back
Blood Brothers are back
Blood Brothers will take place at Carnival City on 9 September 2016. The rock concert will raise funds for The Vrede Foundation in its fight against cancer. read
Travel
Spend a weekend in Tulbagh
Spend a weekend in Tulbagh

Pasqua Heard

Do you want an idyllic escape from the city, but only have a weekend to work with? Based on a recent visit, I recommend Schalkenbosch Wine Estate in Tulbagh, as it's only 1.5 hours from Cape Town and will exceed your expectations if you're looking for some peace and quiet. read
Love is in the air for couples and for the whole family
Love is in the air for couples and for the whole family

Brian Berkman

With jasmine and frangipani blossoms heavy in the air, this March full moon in Phuket is different. Far from the crowds and all-night parties of Patong and Karon Beach... read
10 reasons why you need to visit the Thornybush Game Reserve
10 reasons why you need to visit the Thornybush Game Reserve

Jarred Manasse

Since the Thornybush Game Reserve is private, experienced game rangers are afforded much more freedom than in a national park. Travellers can be treated to... read
Business
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The love-hate relationship between politics and economics

Dave Mohr & Izak Odendaal

The havoc politics can wreak on the economy has become patently clear locally and globally this year... read
BHF welcomes ARV protocols, but warns against costs
BHF welcomes ARV protocols, but warns against costs
The new test and treat anti-retroviral (ARV) guidelines have been endorsed by the Board of Healthcare Funders... read
Multimedia
Shortstraw - Ignorance is Bliss
Shortstraw - Ignorance is Bliss
Shortstraw release new music video for Ignorance is Bliss off new collective, Those Meddling Kids. band have boldly chosen to rather release one song on the first Friday of every month until the end of the collection. - View/Rate
BloodBrothers - Ek Sweer Op My Lewe
BloodBrothers - Ek Sweer Op My Lewe
Blood Brothers release a new music video & single in aid of The Vrede Foundation; Ek Sweer op my Lewe (I Swear on my Life). - View/Rate
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