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Howick Falls abseiling

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Julia Denny-Dimitriou and Jennifer Dyne go abseiling down Howick Falls in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Keywords: Over the Top, abseiling, abseil, Howick Falls, Pietermaritzburg

Moses Mabhida Stadium

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A tour of Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

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Keywords: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2010 Fifa World Cup

Harry Gwala Stadium and Alex Park Tour

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A quick look at the revamped Harry Gwala Stadium and the surrounding area of Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg.

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Keywords: Harry Gwala Stadium, Alexandra Park, Pietermaritzburg, Oval Cricket Ground

The St Nicholas School Steel Drum Band

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A profile of the St Nicholas Steel Drum band, which won the Best Primary School Band and the Best High School Band Categories as well as the Best Individual Performance at the National Steel Drum Band Competition held in Durban by the National Arts and Culture Department. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: St Nicholas School Steel Drum band, Steel Drums, Pietermaritzburg, Witness

Schabir Shaik driving home

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eThekwini DA councillor Dean McPherson expressed shock at seeing Schabir Shaik driving a luxury BMW in Durban's Musgrave area yesterday afternoon. Here is the video he took. More on http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global[_id]=26418

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Keywords: Schabir Shaik, parole, driving, Musgrave, Durban

Brian Boswell's Circus is back!

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Brian Boswell's troop of clowns, trapeze artists and animal trainers dropped in on Pietermaritzburg during June 2009. Angelo C. Lowe and Lunga Biyela caught up with the action. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Brian Boswell, circus, trapeze, artists, clowns, circus animals, Pietermaritzburg, Witness

Fire in Maritzburg CBD

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The Colonial Building in Church Street, Pietermaritzburg caught alight yesterday, and there was a shortage of municipal fire engines. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Fire, Colonial Building, Church Street, blaze, CBD, furnace, Pietermaritzburg, Maritzburg, Witness

Renee Fleming - SA performance preview

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Soprano singer Renee Fleming will be visiting South Africa in 2009, performing with the KZN Philharmonic orchestra. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Renee Fleming, opera, soprano singer, KZN philharmonic orchestra

Cars in the Park 2009

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Some of the highlights at the 2009 Cars in the Park, held at Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg on 17 May. Visit http://www.witness.co.za for more details and stories.

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Keywords: Cars in the Park, motor show, cars, Bentley, Jaguar, Mini, engines, pimp my ride, Pietermaritzburg, Alendra Park, Witnes

Car thief

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Camera footage of a calculating car thief in Pietermaritzburg. Full story on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Car thief, Aksons Inspecta car, stolen car, Witness, Pietermaritzburg

Angus Buchan Interview

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Ryan Calder interviewed Angus Buchan ahead of the 2009 Mighty Men Conference in Greytown, South Africa. Here are a few snippets from the interview. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Angus Buchan interview Mighty Men Conference 2009 Greytown Witness

Voters on Wimpys Free Coffee

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South African voters in the 2009 Elections were entitled to a free cup of coffee on presentation of their marked thumb. Ryan Calder went out and chatted to residents of Pietermaritzburg. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Wimpy coffee free election voters elections 2009 Pietermaritzburg Witness

The 20th Splashy Fen - 2009

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A slideshow of some of the goings on at this year's Splashy Fen, accompanied by Syd Kitchen's "Sure Thing" song written especially for the festival.

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Keywords: Splashy Fen 2009, Splashy highlights, Syd Kitchen Sure Thing, Splashy 2009

Splashy Fen 2009 highlights

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The 20th Splashy Fen music festival brought together a diverse group of people from around the country. Heres what some of their highlights and impressions of the festival were...

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Keywords: Splashy Fen, Splashy Fen 2009, 20th Splashy Fen, Splashy Fen videos, Splashy highlights, Witness

Drunk Cop

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A policeman charged with drunk driving and being 8 times over the legal limit is filmed immediately after flying his car over the head of a 16-year-old boy. Full story on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: drunk cop policeman Pietermaritzburg Witness

Proudly South African Video

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A video of what it means to be proudly South African, a video to make foreigners to our shores feel welcome and keep all South Africans positive about their country.

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Keywords: Proudly South African positive Mango Groove Witness

Four years of YouTube

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In February 2005, youtube.com was launched. Here's a sample of the most popular and interesting videos.

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Keywords: Youtube, most popular videos, Witness

Miss Pole Dance UK at Sexpo 2009

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Tracey Simmonds took to the pole at Sexpo South Africa 2009 and gave some incredible performances. Shes very talented and a fully qualified nurse too. Galen Schultz asks her about her performance art, her family support, and her future plans.

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Keywords: sexpo, Durban sexpo, sexpo 2009, sexpo South African, Tracey Simmonds, Miss Pole Dance UK, pole dancing, sexpo pole danc

World's Greatest Amateur Strip Show

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In the spirit if audience participation, Sexpo South Africa held a competition called the World's Greatest Strip Show. Up to 10 guys and gals volunteer to get liquored up before strutting their stuff up on stage. Those that went Full Monty won some fantastically naughty prizes courtesy of some of the adult brands at Sexpo Durban. Here are a few of the brave amateur strippers that took part this year. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: strip show, worlds greatest amateur strip show, sexpo strip show, sexpo, sexpo 2009, sexpo Durban, Sexpo South Africa,

Miss Nude Australia at Sexpo 2009

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Sexpo - South Africa's largest health, sexuality and lifestyle expo is currently doing its rounds for 2009 and licked off this past weekend at Durban's ICC. Galen Schultz got the chance to hang out with Miss Nude Australia and asked her about herself, her career and how far she would go to keep herself looking as good as she does. Visit http://www.witness.co.za for more.

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Keywords: Miss Nude Australia, Arianna Starr, sexpo, sexpo 2009, Sexpo South Africa, Durban sexpo, interview

The Witness roof blows off

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The Witness Printing and Publishing company was hit by heavy winds during a storm on January 3, and the roof covering the printing press was blown off. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Witness roof blows off Pietermaritzburg storm

Dancing traffic cop

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Is that a dancer you see commanding attention in the middle of an intersection as you drive past? An orchestra conductor, perhaps? No, it's reserve Pietermaritzburg's municipal traffic officer Mthokozisi Ngubane doing what he loves best. Ryan Calder caught him on video.

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Keywords: Mthokozisi Ngubane Traffic officer dance smile Pietermaritzburg

Mike Naicker does PMB

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Kevin Perkins (better know as Michael Naicker) came to do a show at the Golden Horse in Pietermaritzburg recently. Galen Schultz interviewed the comedian and asked him about his alter ego, what his future plans are, and how he is received by his different audiences.

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Keywords: Mike Naicker Pietermaritzburg Comedy Indian fellow Witness

TV interview chair collapse

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Chairman of the finance portfolio committee... needs to lay off the slap chips.

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Keywords: TV interview chair collapse SABC2

PMB's new air monitoring system

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A tour with Clive Anthony of the new air quality monitoring station that the Pietermaritzburg Municipality has installed in Edendale. More information on www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: new air quality monitoring station Pietermaritzburg Municipality Edendale Witness

White Mountain Folk Festival round-up

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Get a taste of the adventure, relaxed vibe and good acoustic music at the third annual White Mountain Festival Festival, held from 24 to 28 September 2008.

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Keywords: White Mountain Folk Festival acoustic music adventure relaxing Witness

The ultimate festival-goer

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Meet James Liebenberg - a familiar face at festivals around South Africa. James talks about his family, how long he's been attending festivals and life in general. Song credit: Angus Burns.

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Keywords: White Mountain Folk Festival James Liebenberg music hippie Witness

White Mountain festival goers speak

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Festival goers at the White Mountain Folk Festival reflect on the festival, the music and the people. The festival was held from 24-28 September at White Mountain Lodge, and hosted top South African bands and musicians.

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Keywords: White Mountain Folk Festival music bands musicians Witness

Wildlife in Mkhuze

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Animals scrounge for water in Mkhuze game reserve. See the full story on www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: wildlife dry water drought thirsty Mkhuze Witness

Watershed performs in Maritzburg

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South African pop rock band Watershed performed in Pietermaritzburg on September 20 at the Golden Horse Casino. The band was slightly delayed due to snow on the roads, but performed to an enthusiastic crowd.

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Watershed interview

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Keywords: Watershed rock music Pietermaritzburg Golden Horse Casino Witness

Municipal strike in PMB

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The municipal workers at Msunduzi have embarked on a strike (September 17) and managers have confirmed that electricity supply has been sabotaged, and in some parts of the city water supply has been cut off.

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Keywords: municipal workers strike electricity load shedding Witness Pietermaritzburg

N3 shootout

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Two men suspected of orchestrating the murder of a top policeman were killed during a gun battle with the police on the N3 northbound near Howick at about 11am on September 16. Police, acting on a tip-off, had allegedly tried to stop the men. The suspects however opened fired causing the police to retaliate.

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Keywords: N3 shooting thieves killed murderers police SAPS Witness Pietermaritzburg

How to use a traffic circle

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Do you know how to negotiate a traffic circle? Ryan Calder observed some drivers at a traffic circle in Pietermaritzburg.

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Keywords: traffic circle car crash roundabout Pietermaritzburg Witness

Slide Show: Wild Coast from the Sky

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Clive Dennison has had a love affair with his Garden of Eden or the Wild Coast for as long as he can remember. He has captured the brief history of this tumultuous area in his book, 'A Brief History of the Wild Coast', which gives a better understanding of who has occupied the shores of the Wild Coast and what impact this has had on the area as a whole. He also flies microlights and this is a slide show of his photographs, accompanied with audio commentary.

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Keywords: photography wild coast transkei clive dennison matthew le cordeur witness south africa

Lion greeting

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A woman in Columbia found a lion cub, who was wounded and hungry. She took him home and raised him until he was too big to keep at home. She then brought him to the local zoo, but she visits him every day. Heres how he greets her.

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Keywords: lion greeting Columbia U.S. hug kiss lion cub hand raised Witness Pietermaritzburg

Slideshow: Fire hits Pietermaritzburg

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Adam Jeske was on a walk and saw the big fire at the park where West Street crosses the river, opposite Camps Drift, and snapped a few frames.

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Keywords: fire Pietermaritzburg Camps Drift

Brian Khoza Rap

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The dream of rap artist Brian Khoza. a.k.a. Tha Playmaka, is to uplift the Pietermaritzburg township of Imbali through his music. He took Matthew le Cordeur on a tour of his home turf. This is one of Brian Khoza's rap songs about life in Imbali and accompanies a slide show from the photo shoot.

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Keywords: rap music artist band witness pietermaritzburg imbali brian khoza le cordeur playmaka rhyme pedigree south africa

Crossways reopens

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Crossways pub in Hilton (KwaZulu-Natal) relaunches on Friday, 29 August. The venue is placing emphasis on live music, building in a new stage and sound equipment along with some structural changes to the building, says manager and musician Tommy Lawson.

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Keywords: Crossways Country Pub Hilton live music open mic performances Pietermaritzburg PMB Witness

Ghandi basher

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Seems the statue of Ghandi has angered this particular gentleman, who took issue with the statue on 26 August.

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Keywords: Ghandi statue, crazy man Pietermaritzburg

Interview with Els Amics

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After 31 years in the city, Els Amics restaurant owner and chef Roy Tabernor and says it is time to relocate from 380 Langalibalele (Longmarket) Street to a more suitable location. Ryan Calder spoke to him about the move, ghosts in the old Victorian building and some of his memories of the premises.

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Keywords: Els Amics restaurant Pietermaritzburg food dining Fort Nottingham Witness

Crowded House burns down

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Pietermaritzburg night club Crowded House was ablaze in the early hours of Monday morning on 19 August 2008. Students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal were interviewed by Ryan Calder about what they thought this would mean and asked about local night life in general.

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Keywords: Crowded House, Pietermaritzburg, night club, burn, collapse, damage, students

Culture: KZN Cultural Heritage Parade

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As a build-up to Heritage month to be held in Durban in September, Pietermaritzburg hostsed a cultural heritage parade. The aim was to identify various cultural youth groups in the area. It is hoped that this pilot project will become an annual event which Pietermaritzburg will host in 2010.

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Keywords: Cultural heritage parade, culture, parade, KZN, Heritage month, Shaka Zulu, 2010, Witness, Pietermaritzburg

Zuma: Highlights

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A few of the highlights from the Jacob Zuma gathering on August 5 outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Two speakers - Buti Manamela of the Young Communist League and seven-year-old Philani Buthelezi - are featured in this video.

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Keywords: Jacob Zuma highlights, court, Youth League, praise, Pietermaritzburg, Witness

Zuma: 'I will serve that jail term'

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ANC President Jacob Zuma addressed the crowd outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday, 5 August, saying he has not ruled out the possibility of serving a jail sentence.

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Keywords: Jacob Zuma, high court, jail, Pietermaritzburg,

Malema blames Mbeki

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ANCYL president Julius Malema blamed President Thabo Mbeki for Jacob Zuma's court appearance at yesterday's gathering in the Pietermaritzburg Market Square outside the High Court.

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Keywords: Jacob Zuma, High Court, Pietermaritzburg, corruption charges, Witness

Who was at the Zuma court hearing

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A few video clips of some of the public figures who were at the court hearing of Jacob Zuma yesterday in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.

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Keywords: Jacob Zuma, Pietermaritzburg High Court, trial, MEC, public figures, Witness

Zuma in High Court

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Jacob Zuma arrived at the Pietermaritzburg High Court under heavy guard for his court appearance against corruption charges.

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Keywords: Jacob Zuma, corruption charges, high court, Pietermaritzburg, Witness

Splashy 2008: The Music

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A taste of what was played at Splashy Fen 2008 featuring Plush, Guy Buttery, Gonzo Republic, and many more!

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Keywords: Splashy Fen videos, Dan Patlansky, Gonzo Republic, Guy Buttery, Kidofdoom, Miriam Backhouse, Plush, Rory Eliot

Splashy: In the Beginning

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Festival director Peter Ferraz, talks about the emergence of Splashy Fen, which has become South Africas largest annual music festival, as well as about plans for Splashys 20th anniversary next year.

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Keywords: Peter Ferraz, Splashy Fen, Splashy Fen videos, first Splashy, 20th anniversary, next year, 2009

Splashy 2008: Slideshow

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Hey-na Splashy Fen! This is an audio-slideshow encapsulating the fun and excitement experienced at Splashy Fen 2008.

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Keywords: Splashy Fen videos, Don Clarke, Hey-na Splashy, highlights, Splashy Fen 2008, bands, mud wresling, camping

Music: Interview with Magna Carta

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UK-based folk musicians Magna Carta were the headline act at the Botanical Gardens in Pietermaritzburg recently. Here's some of what they had to say in their post-performance interview.

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Keywords: Magna Carta, folk music, Chris and Linda Simpson, Botanical Gardens, Pietermaritzburg, Witness, bands

Art: Demonstration in wood-burning

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Some of the best African art has been created by wood-burning. Using a paraffin-fueled blowtorch, sandpaper, and simple chiseling tools, artists are able to create inspiring works such as these.

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Keywords: African art, art, wood-burning, wood-burned art, blowtorch, Siyabonga Sikosana, Basani Art Gallery

Human Cannonball

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Guinness World Record holder David Smiths son - David (The Bullet) Smith jr. blasts himself out of his family-made canon at the annual Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg.

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Keywords: Royal Show, human canonball, David Smith, the Bullet, Guinness World Record, Witness

Arts Festival: A Hitch-hikers' Guide

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The National Arts Festival is coming up next month and promises to be quite a show. Watch this video as a guide for where to stay, what to buy, and what to see.

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Keywords: National Arts Festival, Arts festival, grahamstown festival, nafest, Witness

Art: SA Artists of the 20th century

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Edendale Excels is an exhibition at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg in celebration of four great South African artists of the 20th century who lived in Edendale.

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Keywords: art, craft, sikosana, zondi, bhengu, chickenman, sculpture, linocuts, woodcuts, Edendale, South African artists

Music: 2008 Splashy Fen highlights

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What people thought of Splashy Fen 2008.

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Keywords: Splashy Fen music festival, rock, blues, bands, Underberg, Witness

Music: Interview with Bryan Crumpler

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Bryan Crumpler, the American clarinet virtuoso, performed at the second concert in the Memorable Concert series at Memorial Hall, Hilton College near Pietermaritzburg. He was accompanied by South African pianist Francois du Toit. More on http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Bryan Crumpler, clarinet, Hilton College, Francois du Toit, music, concert, Witness, Hilton College

Film: Jerusalema Pictures

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Photo stills from the South African made film 'Jerusalema', written and directed by Ralph Ziman.

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Keywords: film johannesburg durban film festival jerusalema hillbrow gangster ralph ziman matthew le cordeur witness

Film: Jerusalema Interview

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Jerusalema director Ralph Ziman on how real-life Hillbrow residents thought the police had finally caught up with them: 'We're filming [the helicopter scene in Hillbrow in which a building is raided by cops] and you just saw people were chucking stuff out of the buildings; there were people standing by stalls and they would just turn it over and just run. Local cops came to see who was being raided and all the cop vans are in our shot.' Go to www.witness.co.za to see the full video interview between Ziman, Jerusalema star Rapulana Seiphemo and reporter Matthew le Cordeur.

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Keywords: film durban festival jerusalema Ralph Ziman Hillbrow Rapulana Seiphemo Matthew le Cordeur Witness gangs Johannesburg

Cocktail King

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An interview with international cocktail expert Pari Pfupajena at Cafe Vacca Matta in Durban.

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Keywords: Pari Pfupajena cocktail expert barman Cafe Vacca Matta Durban Witness

Magna Carta at the Hillside Concert

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Clips of Magna Carta's performance at the Hillside Concert at the Botanical Gardens on July 20, organised by the Maritzburg Musicians' Club.

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Keywords: Magna Carta, folk, music, Hillside Concert, Botanical Gardens, musicians, music, bands, Witness

Motoring: Cars in the Park 2008

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Over 7000 people attended the 32nd Cars in the Park show in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, where over 1000 cars were on display ranging from mean-looking Mustangs to vintage Volvos to antique Cadillacs.

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Keywords: cars in the park, 2008, cars, car show, collectors, vintage, car exhibit, Witness

Culture: A Pilgrimage of Dance

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Ancient Southern Indian temple dancers recorded in stone at sacred temples come to life as Award winning dancer Dr Anita Shanmuganathan and her team of husband and wife perform in front of the High Commissioner of India and other distinguished guests in an event held in Durban.

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Keywords: Southern Indian dance, spiritual dance, Dr Anita Shanmuganathan, High Commission, pilgrimage of dance, Witness

Podcast: Confessions of a drug user

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The confessions of three different drug and substance users. Some Grade 9s who inhale deodorant, a current drug user dependent on acid and ecstasy, and a reformed marijuana smoker, share their stories about drug and substance abuse in the following podcast.

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Keywords: drugs, weed, acid, ecstasy, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, confessions, marijuana, cannabis, partying, Witness

Eishkom - she's broken!

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A satirical audio-slideshow featuring Mike Naicker and dogs from around the country on the load shedding crisis in South Africa.

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Keywords: Michael Naicker, Eskom, Eishkom, load shedding, crisis, South Africa, Witness

Splashy Fen 2008 performances

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A taste of what was played at Splashy Fen 2008 - featuring interviews with Guy Buttery, Tree63, Miriam Backhouse, Syd Kitchen and Somebodys Child. More Splashy videos are available on www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Splashy Fen music festival videos, Guy Buttery, Tree63, Miriam Backhouse, Syd Kitchen, Somebodys Child, Witness

Mountain Biking: SA Champs

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The 2008 international series of cross-country and downhill cycling featuring former world champ Greg Minnaar, and current SA champ Amy-Jane Mundy. (Produced for the Natal Witness website). Tags:

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Keywords: Greg Minnaar Amy-Jane Mundy, cycling, international series downhill cross-country, mountain bike

Theatre: Extremities

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A St Annes senior production of William Mastrosimones play extremities. Meet the cast and hear the directors take on this poignant play. (Produced for the Witness website).

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Keywords: Extremities, St Annes, theatre, rape, William Mastrosimone Witness

Exhibit: What Women Really Want

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Sexual dance workshops, pole-dancing, and naughty sex toys for sale were all available at this year's women's exhibition held in Pietermaritzburg.

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Keywords: Women exhibition what women really want sexpo sexual dance sex toys pole-dancing naughty

Theatre: Interview with Craig Morris

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Actor Craig Morris performs his brilliant one-man play called Hero directed by Andrew Buckland at the Hexagon Theatre in Pietermaritzburg. Here is an interview with Morris and some clips from his show.

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Keywords: Craig Morris Hero Andrew Buckland Hexagon theatre Witness Pietermaritzburg

The Mudman Challenge at Albert Falls

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A day of fun outdoor activity in the sun at this year's Epworth Mudman held at Albert Falls Dam. (Produced for The Witness website).

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Keywords: Mudman challenge Albert Falls sports fun mudskippers Epworth Witness Pietermaritzburg

Bands: Interview with Zephyr

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Zephyr is a three-piece band from the Natal Midlands made up of Colin Arbuckle and the brothers Liam and Jeremy Mathias. The band will be performing at the Botanical Gardens on 20 July at the Hillside Concert. The band has played in a number of towns and cities - from Durban to Newcastle, Margate to Sodwana, often featuring in and around the Midlands. They make regular appearances at The Forgotten Falls in Howick, and at the Red Door in Pietermaritzburg and have opened for bands like Dan Patlansky, Celtis, Syd Kitchen and Roly Struckmeyer.

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Keywords: Zephyr band folk music Witness Pietermaritzburg

Bands: Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters interview

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Pietermaritzburg's longest surviving band - the Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters - were in vibrant mood (aren't they always?) after they performed recently at the Liberty Midlands Mall. The band is gearing up for the Hillside Concert at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, July 20 at 12pm. The concert also features UK folk legends Magna Carta, SA rockers Southern Gypsey Queen, Ilan Lax and Friends, acoustic rock band Zephyr (from Howick) and the Ryan Calder Band. Visit http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters folk music concert Witness Pietermaritzburg

MyWitness - getting started

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A simple guide to connecting to the Internet via your cellphone to use MyWitness - the new mobile platform which is a first for any newspaper in South Africa. Visit http://www.witness.co.za

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Keywords: MyWitness, cell phone, mobile, social networking, Witness, Pietermaritzburg

MyWitness users speak

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An interview with various MyWitness users at the 2008 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg to see what they think of the new mobile networking service - MyWitness - a first for any newspaper in South Africa.

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Keywords: MyWitness, cell phone, mobile social networking, Witness, Pietermaritzburg