In the opening lines of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Official Programme, FIFA president, Sepp Blatter makes bold promises: “(t)he FIFA World Cup™ will leave a lasting legacy throughout Africa. Our priority is the continued fight against poverty, illiteracy and health-care problems”. It is in the aftermath of the World Cup that South Africans are [...]
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Cape Town: A mecca for jazz cats
Whether it’s the liveliness of the 1920’s Swing hits, the sexiness of sultry Blues tunes or the beat of Afro-jazz that quickens your pulse, one thing is for sure- if you love jazz, Cape Town is one of your best bets. In case you were interested, Capetownian jazz originated in the late 1800’s during South [...]