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Patron | Brett Shuttleworth
Why do people call our patron Brett Shuttleworth the ‘Rockstar of Motivational Entertainment?’ SA Celebrity Magazine asked Ruphali Mahendra Rajani to pose this question to Brett and this is what he had to say: “From a young age, I had a natural ability to hold people’s attention and entertain them. I have further evolved myself by undergoing the highest level of training with one of Hollywood’s most prominent acting coaches, John Kirby, and further going through one of the most rigorous Coaching and Trainer programs at one of the world’s leading consciousness coaching academies, of which I later became a Director. I use my life formation and background as a policeman, professional sportsman, celebrity, supermodel, actor, entrepreneur, corporate director, speaker and father to inspire, motivate and entertain audiences around the world. I have travelled or worked in 16 countries to date to make a difference in people’s lives, creating a ripple effect of love globally. The impact of my work ranges from making souls smile, to motivating sports teams to win, and making a difference on a corporate’s bottom line – this is what I’m absolutely passion about! It’s probably this level of love, passion and commitment, which touches people and leads them to refer to me as the Rockstar of Motivational Entertainment! What is my message through my talks? My message: If I could give you one gift today, I would give you the ability to see the beautiful gift of love you are already. I not only believe that you are already everything you seek… but what you are ultimately seeking for is seeking you, and that is Love, the ultimate success!”
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Ambassador | Brumilda van Rensburg
It is a superbly beautiful day in Houghton, Johannesburg: the weather is mild and gentle, the afternoon an orange and auburn glow as the sun sinks behind huge trees. Brumilda van Rensburg, iconic actress and patron of the Foxwood Theatre, is opening the Foxwood Arts Festival. She handles the occasion with the ease and aplomb that have been inculcated in her over years of public speaking. She looks stunning, dressed in a turquoise dress showing off her fine figure, a worthy and glamorous Patroness of Arts. The event is one of many she attends but tonight is special. She has forged her links with the owners of Foxwood House over many years. The circle of people listening to her are enchanted by her sincerity as she reminisces not only about the arts but also the value of friendship. Brumilda is so much more than the glamorous star of top-rated soap operas. Too few are familiar with her brilliant work as serious actress. She has brought to her interpretations of leading roles in Shakespeare and Chekhov i a razor-sharp intelligence and great innate talent. She is an accomplished artist with a sense of self-confidence that only years of experience can create. She is indeed a woman of many parts. Brumilda, brilliant actress, iconic soap star, an established and beloved member of the glitterati. Those epitaphs come to mind, but her close circle of friends know her so differently. As the candles are lit in the Foxwood House gardens, they gather closely around her. They know behind the carefully orchestrated public appearance is a woman of substance and a committed and caring friend. A worthy Patron of the Arts, certainly. Article: Pieter de Vos
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cmdc.co.za
Publicist | Clive Maistry Accomplished Television and Radio Personality | Mr. South Africa Finalist 2014 Clive Maistry, known as CM to his friends, has already done extensive work in the Entertainment Industry, ranging from On-air Presenting to Directing, Voiceovers to Acting, Radio presenting and Broadcasting. CM started out with Clearwater Productions®, as a Promo Director back in 2004, producing broadcast content for M-Net, M-Net Series channel, MNet Movies 1 & 2, M-Net Action and numerous others on the DSTV bouquet, ranging from their Sunday Night Blockbuster festivals to promoting brand-new shows - both local and international. He has worked with clients amongst the likes of Carte Blanche in assisting with content inserts as well as strategically piecing together their new look that was launched back in 2009. Other clients include broadcast brands ChannelO and Africa Magic. With his extensive, vigorous yet vibey and cutting edge outlook on the Entertainment and Broadcast Industry, he adds to “CliveMaistryDotCom aka CMDC”, a media business he started in 2010, an additional powerhouse of talent and enthusiasm. You would have heard him on the national broadcaster 5FM’s weekend breakfast show with entertainment veterans Elana Afrika and Mark Gillman. He also hosted an entertainment-based show on The University Of Johannesburg 95.4FM for a further 3 years. Visually you would have seen him on SuperSport Blitz (Channel 201 on DSTV) where he has done a multitude of things, including presenting and content production. CM also does extensive work with TellyTrack (Channel 239 on DSTV) South Africa’s Only horseracing channel, including presenting (to present) a magazine show on the channel called “The Racing Roundup with Clive Maistry”. Clive has gone on to become one of the newest presenters on The Tech Report (channel 409 on eNCA) and a brand ambassador to leading health and supplement brand McNabs #FeelGood. CM won the Face Of Desired Spirit Model Search 2014 title and also became one of the faces of Sorbet-Man SA, which launched in August 2014. This year, Clive Maistry was also hand-picked, with 15 other big named celebrities, and was partnered up with 16 horses, 16 charities and 16 media partners for the Annual running of the R2MILLION Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile 2014. He raised R30 000 for his charity on the big day – The Umkhathizwe Primary Aftercare Center . Next stop is one of the biggest events in Joburg – The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup. Clive was chosen with 19 other top celebrities in the country to ambassador the day as well as compete in the infamous annual highlight - the Celebrity Dash. Clive was recently chosen as the voice of ZeeWorld on DSTV that will be launching in February 2015. One of his biggest public accolades to date is Clive Maistry – Mr. South Africa 2014 Finalist.
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Executive Editor | Pierre de Villiers tvpierre.com
Mr Commonwealth SA 2015 candidate Pierre de Villiers is a well known South African TV personality of 20 years. Pierre is a Celebrity Self Help Speaker, TV Soap Star, TV presenter, newsreader and Foxstar Model. He is also an internationally celebrated Forbes acclaimed Reality Self Help Author of the book “Dear Pierre� with Google overflowing with both book and author title. Pierre studied Psychoanalysis added to his degree in Public Relations and lectured Life Skills at UJ - the University of Johannesburg for several years. After his academic career he set up Private Practice the last 12 years as Self Help Therapist and (after several New York magazine covers) was recently coined world self-help guru by the United States press.
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February 2015 | Email: editor@sacelebrity.com
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The SOUTH AFRICAN EX PAT Magazine saexpatuk.wix.com/saexpatuk
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SA Legend
PJ Powers ‘A part of South African history’ Can you describe the joys you experienced having been a part of something so big for South Africa? My career and the journey it has taken me on has been a privilege, with many highlights and joys along the way. In the end I suppose it is the acknowledgement and love from the ordinary people of South Africa that has given me daily joy wherever I go I am greeted warmly as Thandeka, the loved one that is very special. Then of course there are the obvious highlights representing South Africa at the insistence of Nelson Mandela at the Rugby World Cup in 1995 was a historic and incredible moment it passed by far too quickly. I have met many wonderful and many famous people, I have sung with many of the greats, I have lain on a sunbed with Sharon Stone, although that was a terrifying hour! But I am thrilled to be woven into our history and hopefully to have made a small contribution to creating a better nation. With the obvious controversy of your music for the time in apartheid South Africa, what was some of the worst opposition you received from society? I had bricks thrown through my window, my music was banned from being played on the SABC and I have been called all manner of names. The AWB, fully armed stormed one of my concerts in Welkom and threatened to close it down because the audience was multi racial. The ever present caspirs in the townships always left an uneasy feeling as often they were the ones that provoked any violence that occurred. But I stand firm in my conviction that what I did was right. Music can be a great unifier. Looking back on the time you spent fighting for the rights of our fellow countrymen, what do you think helped you the most to fight against racial division? The inspiration was my grandmother who was an ardent socialist. She was the first person to take me into the townships as a part of the African Children's Feeding Scheme she wanted me to understand how lucky I was, how fortunate my family was, and to have an awareness that there were many people worse off than us. My school, with the influence of Bishop Hurley also gave generously to the poor at my first school concerts I would charge 5c and donate that to the poor so that consciousness was ingrained from an early age.
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Under Oaks Under Oaks farm is situated on the outskirts of Northern Paarl in the Western Cape. It is a working farm and a hands-on family business situated about 50km from Cape Town in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Dating back to 1692 with the granting of farms in freehold Under Oaks is steeped in history and tradition. Boutique style wines are produced in small quantities from only the best grapes from a specific vintage. Under Oaks pride themselves in creating top quality wines and providing meticulous personal service and attention to detail.
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‘The Vineyard Suites on Under Oaks is a 4 Star graded Country House’
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Many indoor and outdoor attractions and activities for all ages are within close proximity to Under Oaks estate are available. Galleries and museums, golf courses, nature trails and hiking, mountain biking and horse-riding are just some of the endless opportunities. The Vineyard Suites on Under Oaks is a 4 Star graded Country House. It is newly built and exclusively limited to eight spacious en-suite rooms that are individually decorated and all feature a private patio with breath-taking views. Definite 5 Star quality at 4 Star prices. The Under Oaks pizzeria is housed in the original Jonkmanshuis and under majestic oak trees with magical views of the Drakenstein Mountains. Award winning wines are available for tasting and sales from our welcoming tasting room. Tingle your taste buds with pairings of chocolate and other delicacies to both challenge and compliment the wines.
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Tonya Koenderman
When did you first start singing? I have enjoyed singing since I was a kid. In junior school I had a little friend called Cathy who was soprano and I was alto. We were both in the choir so we sung beautiful duets together. We were quite adorable. The nuns would always make us sing for guests who came to the school.
Who are your musical inspirations? Ella Fitzgerald, Sting, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey (for her showmanship), Liza Minnelli (for her showmanship), Melody Gardot What kind of music do you listen to today? Very much a mixed bag. But mostly music from the 30s and 40s. Of course it's all being made trendy now by the likes of Buble, Diana Krall and others
What did your family do to encourage you? They wanted me to become a writer. Both my parents were writers, and I had a talent for it, but bright lights were calling. And they knew they couldn't stop me. They thought I might be too sensitive for show business. But they soon realized that being sensitive is essential to being a good performer.
Where would you most like to perform? Royal Carnegie Hall
Who else in your family sings? My grandmother on my father's side was a show girl. Good at acting, singing, dancing and piano.
Who would you most like to open for? Liza Minnelli. We might have to fight over who sings New York New York tho’
What embarrassing songs might I find on your MP3 player? Abba. I looooove Abba.
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