SFL6 Brings You Their Most Epic Fight Card Yet

One title fight, a highly anticipated pro fight and four more incredible match-ups… and that’s just the beginning.

Prepare for kickboxing at its best, because on 29 June, the Barnyard Theatre in Rivonia will be transformed into the modern equivalent of a gladiator’s arena, showcasing all of the above as well as an action-packed All-African Eight-Man Pro Elimination Tournament!

Two formidable female fighters will also be making their mark in the SFL Ring, with former Mixed Martial Arts Champion Christine "The Edge" Wolmarans taking on multiple Kicboxing SA Champion Andrea Beneke. Both women have Third-Degree Black Belts and have proven themselves in the ring. So, prepare for a night that will keep you on the edge of your seats!

The most anticipated fight of the evening is undoubtedly the winner of the Elimination Tournament at SFL5, Keagan Rowe versus Rohan "The Raven" Erasmus. Rohan recently dominated his opponent at SFL4, putting on an impressive display of power and aggression.

Keagan convincingly proved himself at SFL5’s Super-Am Tournament, tirelessly improving with each fight and winning the tournament title with a devastating back kick that was just too much for his opponent.

This Light Middleweight title fight is likely to be an extremely tense contest, with both men determined to walk away as the new champion. Rohan has yet to be knocked out in his career and Keagan is determined to be the first man to do it.

The Pro Elimination Tournament will dominate the first half of the card. It’s the first elimination tournament for professional fighters in SFL history. Eight highly skilled Pro Kickboxers will battle it out on one night to determine who is the best in the Welter Weight division!

Four fights will see four would-be champions eliminated from the tournament. After these exciting fights there will be 3 more incredible match ups in the first half! Part two will keep the adrenaline pumping, with the Elimination Tournament building up to its epic conclusion and finally, the Light Middleweight title fight!

SFL6 won’t fail to deliver a whole lot of unparalleled kickboxing action, as seen at all the previous SFL Tournaments. Spectators will have the added luxury of being able to watch from the comfort of their seats over drinks and delicious food, all available from the Rivonia Barnyard Theatre.

To book tickets, visit https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/show.aspx?sid=874&vid=1. 

The Laundry Hub

GRETA

GRETA is a contemporary psychological thriller from Academy Award-winning director Neil Jordan and will be released nationwide on 5 July 2019.  It is distributed by Filmfinity (Pty) Ltd.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwSr1KnGPTo

Co-written by Jordan and Ray Wright, it tells the story of Frances McCullen (Chloë Grace Moretz), a young woman struggling to fit into New York life. She has a job as a waitress in an upscale Manhattan restaurant, misses her deceased mother, and feels estranged from her newly married father. Her only true friend is Erica Penn (Maika Monroe), a boisterous 20-something from a wealthy family with whom she shares an apartment. 

After discovering a handbag on a New York subway train, Frances sets about returning it to its rightful owner. This good deed places her in the orbit of an enigmatic middle-aged widow named Greta, played by the unstoppable Isabelle Huppert. 

According to Jordan he was hooked when he read the original screenplay of The Widow, written by Wright. “There was something intriguing about it,” says the director. “It’s the story of the relationship between a younger woman who has lost her mother and an older woman she befriends. It was written in that spare Hollywood style. I began to work with Ray and the script, adding different elements to it, and it became more intriguing as it went on.”

Grieving for her recently deceased mother, Frances strikes up an unusual friendship with Greta. As she tells the older woman, she is known by her friends for her loyalty. She is like chewing gum – she “sticks around”. 

In between dog-shopping and cosy dinners, Frances makes an alarming discovery that changes her perspective on her new friend. When she tries to sever ties with Greta, things get stranger and more sinister and Frances’ once innocent remarks take on a very ironic resonance as Greta unleashes her inner stalker.

“The film, at its core, deals with loss, grief, and loneliness,” explains James Flynn, one of the film’s producers. “It's about a young contemporary woman who is modern and forward-looking, and an older woman who is trapped in time.”

Seamus McGarvey, the film’s director of photography, adds: “It has all these things which make you think, ‘what a sweet story it's going to be.’ Then, gradually, the unsettling tributaries of unease arrive. It's done very subtly. These little harbingers of doom start appearing.”

In GRETA, Jordan delivers an entertaining melodrama, with Huppert and Moretz working exceptionally well together in the centre of it all. 

Huppert delivers a gloriously theatrical performance as a deceitful woman who becomes dangerously obsessed with Moretz’s naive and trusting Frances. As a female antagonist of very small stature, it makes what she does – and what she is capable of – even more unexpected and terrifying. As a game of cat and mouse ensues, the legendary French actress gives a masterclass in crazy. She takes all the neuroses of her troubled characters in The Piano Teacher and Elle and amps them up a notch.

Commenting on the relationship between Greta and Frances, Moretz says: “It’s always an interesting experience filming a thriller or a horror movie because you’re dealing in emotions that are very heightened, and especially with this film, Isabelle and I felt it was very important to grow that friendship in the beginning, so when it does turn, and you find out who Greta really is, it comes as a sucker punch, and almost more so a heartbreak than just the fear that you feel in that moment.”

Monroe gives a great performance as Erica, the apparently conceited and snarky roommate who becomes more and more involved as the film progresses. The film also stars Stephen Rea as a private investigator hired to investigate Greta and Colm Feore Frances’ estranged father, while Zawe Ashton plays a mysterious woman with important information about Greta’s past. 

In GRETA, Jordan is doing what he does best: subverting genre expectations and creating a unique and unexpected experience.

On his decision to direct this film, he says: “I’m more interested in stories that haven’t been told. I liked that the stalker was a sweet, middle-aged lady. That really intrigued me, and I wanted to see how I could play with that and push the stalker logic into some kind of twisted fairytale. It felt like a contemporary urban version of Hansel and Gretel; but it’s also about something quite serious. It’s about loneliness, and a character who is so lonely she’s willing to do monstrous things to keep people around. I found that desperately sad and interesting, so I just pushed it as far as I possibly could.”

GRETA is a contemporary thriller in the vein of films such as Fatal Attraction and Misery, with various twists and turns that the audience might not see coming. It is a skilfully executed psychological thriller that balances terror with elegant comedy, making it hard to resist… like an unattended bag on the subway that’s just begging you to look inside. 

List of cinemas:

SterKinekor	Cape Town	Blue Route
SterKinekor	Pretoria	Brooklyn Commercial
SterKinekor	Johannesburg	Cresta
SterKinekor	Durban	Gateway Commercial
SterKinekor	Johannesburg	Greenstone Mall
SterKinekor	Pretoria	Irene Mall
SterKinekor	Johannesburg	Rosebank Nouveau
SterKinekor	Cape Town	Somerset Mall
SterKinekor	Cape Town	Tygervalley
SterKinekor	Durban	Water Crest
Nu Metro	Cape Town	NM Canal Walk
Nu Metro	Johannesburg	NM Hyde Park
Nu Metro	Pretoria	NM Menlyn Park
Nu Metro	Pretoria	NM Park View
Nu Metro	Durban	NM Pavilion
Nu Metro	Cape Town	NM V&A Waterfront
Independents	Pietermaritzburg	Midlands Cine Centre
Independents	Johannesburg	Movies@Monte
Independents	Durban	Suncoast Cine Centre

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FIBO AFRICA GLOBAL FITNESS RETURNS, EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2019.

The ultimate health, wellness and fitness Festival, FIBO Global Fitness Africa, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies returns to the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg from 25 to 27 October 2019.

Last year’s festival was an overwhelming success with over 6 500 attendees through its doors, and over 100 fitness and health exhibitors interacting with the public and professionals alike. The Ticketpro Dome became a playground for fitness enthusiasts and professionals to network, seek out the latest wellness concepts and innovations, and further their knowledge in the fitness industry. Throughout the three days at FIBO Global Fitness Africa 2018, 61 Free Fitness classes were hosted, 22 speakers shared first-hand experience in health, wellness and fitness, 20 delicious food demonstrations and 17 athleisure fashions brands were showcased.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Returning to FIBO Global Fitness Africa 2019 will be the universally popular MiFitness Games which last year hosted 330 competing athletes as well as the various focused Fit Zones including FitMOVE, FitFOOD and FitWEAR. We will also be introducing some new and exciting Zones to cater for the interests of individuals passionate about leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

This year’s festival will be raising the bar a few notches higher with several updated exhibits and programs including a massive Dis-Chem Village offering the best “FIBO ONLY SPECIALS” in healthy living supplements and nutrition.

WALKING THE TALK WITH THE FIBO FORCE

This year we are delighted to announce the introduction of The FIBO FORCE where FIBO Africa will be following the fitness journeys of ordinary South Africans seeking a healthier lifestyle. These will include The Bros, The Ladies, The New Mom , The Mom-To-Be and The Couple. Each will be given a FIBO Power Pack of trainers, nutritionists and life coaches to assist them to reach their fitness goals

FIBO Global Fitness Africa, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies is not just a festival for the fit-xperienced, it is the perfect platform for aspirational consumers interested in having a healthier lifestyle.  Motivation and Fitspiration is guaranteed to be around every corner at FIBO Global Fitness Africa. FIBO is here to help you find your Fit in Fitness – what works for you, and your love for fitness.

For all 2018 Festival highlights visit: https://youtu.be/h3KuX_0EXnI

For all 2018 Festival high res images go to: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dvla8ialk34la7p/AAByu7mktNyiMYr6e_9x4DWja?dl=0

Ticket Information:

Tickets to FIBO Global Fitness Africa, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies 2019 can be purchased at www.computicket.co.za

PRE-SALE Ticket Prices:

Day Pass:                  R120.00 per person

Weekend Pass:        R200.00 per person

DOOR-SALE Ticket Prices:

Day Pass:                  R150.00 per person

Weekend Pass:        R250.00 per person

Spin Music Fair presents Gunshot Blue on Sunday, 30 June

Join 14 of the country`s top vinyl record, CD and audio dealers at this month`s Spin Music Fair from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 30^thJune on The Deck at the Dunkeld Bowls Club, Hume Road in the leafy suburb of Dunkeld, Johannesburg. Browse through thousands of pre-owned and new vinyl records, CDs and cassette tapes for albums by your favourite artists-many at bargain prices ! Enjoy the tasty food and drinks in the Club bar or outside at the tables in the warm winter sun.

Chat with the knowledgeable dealers or fellow collectors and music lovers who know their stuff or just kick back and listen to the cool playlist tunes over the top end PA system. The Spin Music Fair also has some of the best live South African talent on show and this month is no exception as we take pride in presenting the blues-rock drenched magic of Gunshot Blue. Check them out on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/0Fpc8PV6-Rs . The band will perform for fans at noon and the set will be broadcast streaming live on the `Net.

Featured Vinyl/CD dealers

Vinyl Junkie

Groovy Records

Clover Records

Trogglydite Records

West Rand Vinyl

Compact Discovery

Red Dot Records

Black Wax

Record Mad

Woodstock Records

Jimmy Edgar

Bill Botes

Featured Audio specialists

Croak Audio http://www.croak.co.za/

Lint Audio http://www.lintaudio.co.za/

For more information on The Spin Music Fair please contact Benjy Mudie at fresh@icon.co.za or mobile 082-4902743.

World Class Entertainment

The 11th edition of the Diageo World Class Competition is here: a platform with a strong brand

purpose making people care about what, where and how to drink.

Founded in 2009, Diageo’s World Class Competition has been influential in changing fine drinking

and the mixed drink culture far and wide. Presently, in more than 60 countries, it has upheld,

taught, and roused more than 250,000 bartenders through its educational program. The World

Class Bartender of the Year rivalry unites the very best of the bartending fraternity from around

the globe and puts them through rounds of rigorous competition to ultimately be crowned the

world’s number one bartender.

This year the competition will focus on 5 key brands that will bring the competition to life, namely

Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Talisker, Ketel One Vodka and Bulleit Bourbon.

The first leg of the competition began in March with Studios. This is where the Diageo Brand

Ambassadors took the opportunity to coach and upskill bartenders in various parts of South

Africa. This year’s studios comprised The Science of Smoke led by Johnnie Walker Black Label,

Tartan Tiki led by Talisker and Tech Tonics led by Tanqueray No 10.

Following Studios, competing bartenders submitted their first round of cocktail recipes using the

skills they had acquired. All in all 115 submissions were received, significantly more than the

previous year.

With 10 finalists from each region chosen, the regional finals got under way kicking off in Cape

Town on the 13th of May, making its way to Durban on the 15th of May and finally concluding in

Johannesburg on the 16th of May.

Regional Finals included two different challenges: Six in Five as well as the Your Bar or Mine

Challenge. (“Six in Five” was the challenge that got all the bartenders excited as it was a speed

round to create six original cocktails in only five minutes. “

Your Bar or Mine” was a challenge

based on the bartenders’ admiration for the bar that inspired their passion for bartending and

transported the judges to that bar through their cocktail creations). Regional Finals are the

qualifier for the National Finals which will take place in Johannesburg at the end of June. The Top

2 bartenders in each region and the four next best placed will make up the National Top 10

Finalists who will vie for the ultimate prize of competing at the Global Finals to be hosted in

Glasgow later this year.

The winner not only scores bragging rights, they are awarded the opportunity to travel the world

as a Diageo representative, judging cocktail competitions and serving drinks in locations across

the globe.

With finalists from all over the world, it will be exciting to see how the South African Winner will

fair this year and who will reign supreme in 2019.

Silverstar is flash with comedy and cash this winter

Silverstar Casino, the West Rand’s favourite entertainment destination (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino) is heating up winter with soulful Sunday music sessions, traditional Bavarian fare, hilarious comedy and a massive R2.7-million in cash to give away in the Cash is King promotion!

Bavarian Christmas Festival

The open parking area at Silverstar will be transformed into a typical Bavarian town square (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/bavarian-christmas-festival), complete with a traditional Oompah band. Warm up to mouth-watering Bavarian delicacies such as eisbein and Bratwurst, a full selection of cold beverages, and popular winter cuppas such as glühwein and hot chocolate.

A village market will be available for the townsfolk, complete with various exhibitors, an amusement park, photos with Santa and roaming buskers. This family-friendly event will take place from Thursday, 27 June to Sunday, 30 June. Tickets are R60 per person, children under 12 enter free of charge. (NOTE: Entry to the market is free for kids, but tickets for the rides are sold at the rides),

Sunday Soul Sessions

What better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than listening to your favourite classic R&B and solid gold tracks at Silverstar’s monthly Sunday Soul Sessions (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/sunday-soul-sessions). These soothing afternoons are hosted by Ernest Pillay and feature Metro FM’s Wilson B Nkosi and Msizi Shembe and Bambo Johnson from Radio 2000.

Join us every last Sunday of the month, starting Sunday, 30 June from 12h00 to 22h00. Get your tickets from Computicket at R200.00 per person – no under 18s.

Dry White – Nik Rabinowitz

Nik Rabinowitz, Africa’s funniest Jew, has toured internationally in Holland, Australia, Canada, the US and the UK, where he’s appeared at The Royal Albert Hall and on BBC2’s Mock the Week. He presented ‘The Week that Wasn’t’ on Radio 702 for eight years, starred in the International Emmy-nominated ZA News, and is internationally recognised as the world’s leading Xhosa-speaking Jewish legspinner.

Rabinowitz decided to explore Cape Town’s water crisis for his show “Dry White” (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/nik-rabinowitz), mostly because everyone thought the drought was going to last forever, which in case you missed it #SpoilerAlert, it didn’t. After mother nature rained on his parade, Nik was forced to discuss other stuff too, like love, marriage, infidelity, transphobia, staying woke post forty and when the land should be given back. After a five-year absence, Nik Rabinowitz’s return to Silverstar promises to be a comedy riot.

Show takes place on Saturday, 29 June, doors open at 19h00, show starts at 20h00. Tickets: R140 per person, no under 14s.

Cash is King

Silverstar is making more winners in more ways with over 2 300 guaranteed slots and table winners during our Cash is King (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/gaming/cash-is-king) gaming promotion! A grand R2.7-million in instant cash is up for grabs in this promotion. Cash is King promotion ends on Saturday, 29 June with R100 000 up for grabs by one lucky winner – it can only be you if you play!

Rules and the complete offer are available our website or visit Silverstar’s Customer Service Desk.

Beer Price Drop

Because you love beer, draft and spirits, Silverstar Casino is bringing you another mind-blowing bargain on our casino floor. The price of selected beers (including Castle, Hansa, Windhoek, Amstel, Black Label) is being dropped to only R20 each (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/offers/casino-floor-beer-offer). And there’s more…Silverstar has frozen the price of select drafts which are flying off the counter at only R30 each (. No, we haven’t forgotten about the ladies! Savanah Dry, Hunters Dry and Brutal Fruit are selling at a crisp and cool R30 each. Not for sale to persons under 18. Drink responsibly.

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Silverstar – West Rand’s Favourite Entertainment Destination! For more information go to www.silverstarcasino.co.za or call +27 11 662 7300.

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Sorbet Man Clearwater launches with skin and haircare solution for winter

Winter doesn’t only bring relief from the scorching sun, or exiting new offerings onto the Sorbet Man Menu, it also brings a few festivities too. After a 8 months in business, Sorbet Man Clearwater is officially celebrating the store opening by toasting the success of the store and its citizens. Since opening in September 2018, guests have found a home at Sorbet Man and Clearwater, the premier shopping destination in the West Rand.

By collaborating with suppliers like Dermalogica and Blue Beards Revenge, Sorbet Man Clearwater offers the best in service and expertise for all your hair and skin needs. As their offering and skillset grows, so does the need to counter all the seasonal concerns like dry skin and sculpts as well as the need to find the right products for everyday use.

Blue Beards Revenge is determined to ensuring you have an eye-catching finished look that is pulled together by their Hair Tonic, an underrated product which gives you a natural shine and super-light hold. Massaging it into the sculpt promotes a healthy head of hair with less dandruff, and less split ends and you can choose between the Classic or Cuban scent.

Dermalogica wants to provide some TLC for your skin this season as the cold, lower humidity levels and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures take their toll on your face. But these easy tips are bound to get your routine back on track!

•          Switch out your foaming cleanser for a soothing gel cream instead to replenish lipids and soothe sensitivity. Try Dermalogica’s UltraCalming Cleanser.

•          Sweep away flakey, dull skin cells with Daily Resurfacer that gently smoothes and brightens while hydrating the skin at the same time.

•          Layer on hydration and reduce tightness by spritzing after cleansing and throughout the day over make-up. Choose from Antioxidant HydraMist or UltraCalming Mist.

•          For sore, red, irritated skin, comfort with a generous application of UltraCalming Serum Concentrate and use UltraCalming Relief Masque a few times a week to soothe and calm.

•          Change to a heavier weight moisturiser for more nourishment and protection like Super Rich Repair for day and night.

•          If it’s super cold, try a healing balm like Climate Control on exposed areas like lips, nose and cheekbones for extra protection and healing.

•          Repair and diminish dry skin and lines by gently patting Intensive Eye Repair around your eyes.

Everyones skin and hair type is different, that’s why Sorbet Man Clearwater is the perfect place to sit down and have a chat with one of the highly trained therapists or barbers about your specific needs. They are able help you identify the problem areas and easily recommend the right product or treatment to bring back your glow this season.

The exciting offering doesn’t stop there. Sorbet Man has an array of combos, specials and exciting new offers that will take your look to the next level. Visit Sorbet Man Clearwater at Shop at Clearwater mall.

For more information please contact:

Martin Headger 

email: editor@thevibeza.com

cell: 076 971 5329

To make Bookings:

Sorbet Man Clearwater

Shop UM 027A Clearwater mall

Tel: 011 675 1163

Open daily from 9am