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Jeff Dunham Touring SA again in June 2012!

Published on 2012-04-10 07:57:17

Great news for fans of stand-up comedy! American comedian Jeff Dunham is making his way to South Africa in June 2012 for a second tour. Jeff Dunham last visited South Africa in 2010. For those of you who did know or who have not discovered the power of YouTube yet, Jeff Dunham is a stand-up [...]

Magdalena Frackowiak

Published on 2012-04-09 14:49:18

Magdalena Frackowiak was born in 1984 in Gdańsk, Poland. This model was 16 when her mother sent her photos to a Warsaw agency’s modelling contest. She won and was scouted by Darek Kumosa of the Model Plus Agency. Her first paid assignment was for Machina magazine. Magdalena is currently signed with DNA Models in New [...]

David Kramer and Francois van Coke on stage @ Oppikoppi 2011

Published on 2012-04-09 14:33:50

In August 2011 I made my way to Oppikoppi Unknown Brother. One of the highlights of the Sunday at the festival was the David Kramer performance on the main stage. David Kramer (and artists like Jaco van der Merwe, Peach van Pletzen, Tamara Dey, Pierre Greeff, Karen Zoid and others) performed to celebrate David Kramer’s [...]

Natalia Velez

Published on 2012-04-08 05:46:54

Natalia Velez was born in 1985 in Ecuador, but moved to Colombia with her parents when she was only 8 months old. She is now 26 years old and an international model based in Medellin, Colombia and Miami, Florida in the USA. A beautiful Product Design engineer has allowed her to excel in her career [...]

Close Up shot of Gareth Wilson on stage at @ Tings ‘n Times

Published on 2012-04-08 04:32:24

In the middle of December 2011 I made my way to Tings ‘n Times in Hatfield (which closed a week or two afterwards) to catch to Aidan Martin, Southern Gypsey Queen and Shadowclub performing. After watching Aidan Martin and his band perform it was Southern Gypsey Queen’s turn to make their way onto the stage. [...]

Meghan Markle

Published on 2012-04-07 03:40:50

Meghan Markle was born in 1981 in Los Angeles, California in the USA. She’s a fashion model, spokesmodel and actress. Meghan Markle was formerly a model who held a case on Deal or No Deal. She also played FBI special agent Amy Jessup in Fringe. She’s currently starring the legal TV drama Suits. She actually [...]

Milwaukee Skyline

Published on 2012-04-07 03:17:42

The Milwaukee area (in Wisconsin in the USA) was originally inhabited by various native American tribes. French missionaries and traders first passed through this area in the late 17th and 18th centuries. Alexis Laframboise settled a trading post here in 1785. He was the first European descent resident of this region. Milwaukee was incorporated into [...]

Lisalla Montenegro

Published on 2012-04-06 03:00:04

Lisalla Montenegro was born in 1988 in Goiania, Goiás, Brazil. This model has appeared in advertisements for Baby Phat, Beach Bunny Swimwear ‘Rock The Casbah’, Bergdorf Goodman, Dooney & Burke, Emanuel Ungaro, H&M, L’Oréal, Levi’s ‘Curve ID’, Maybelline, Michael Stars, Neiman Marcus, Rebecca, Sephora, Target, UGG Australia, Via Marte, Wolford and Yamamay. She’s also appeared [...]

Close Up shot of Arno Carstens on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2012-04-06 02:46:06

On the 2nd of December 2011 I made my way to Arcade Empire in Pretoria to catch Springbok Nude Girls, Van Coke Kartel, Planet Joy and a few other bands live. The event was part of Van Coke Kartel’s Wie’s Bang album launch tour and Springbok Nude Girls’ Apes with Shades EP launch tour. It [...]

Lisa Marie Winther

Published on 2012-04-05 11:00:20

Lisa Marie Winther is a 25 year old model from Norway. She’s appeared in a Talero Tequila commercial, appeared in FHM magazine (in Norway, the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia and France) and also in ALFA magazine, SLITZ magazine and ViMenn Magazine. She’s had made appearances in music videos for Madcon & Tommy Tee and Basshunter. [...]

Slovak Batman

Published on 2012-04-05 05:24:38

The story behind today’s Daily Cool Photo is quite interesting if you ask me. Zoltan Kohari (also known as the Slovak Batman) patrols around his home in the town of Dunajska Streda (55 km South of Bratislava) 26 year old Kohari lives alone in an abandoned building without water, heat or electricity. For local residents [...]

Marilyn Monroe

Published on 2012-04-04 11:00:45

Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortenson but baptized and raised as Norma Jeane Baker. She was born in 1926 and died in 1962. Most of you know this already, but she was an actress, singer, model and showgirl by profession. She became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful [...]

Grímsvötn Volcano

Published on 2012-04-04 09:04:22

Grímsvötn volcano is located in Iceland and caused a disruption in Air Travel In Europe from 22 May to 25 May 2011 (when it erupted on the 21st of May 2011). A cloud of smoke and ash could be seen over the volcano. The cloud reached an altitude of 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) according to [...]

Larisa Fraser

Published on 2012-04-03 16:18:43

Larisa Fraser was born in Toronto, Canada in 1989. She moved to Alpine, Utah in the USA with her family in 1996. In 2007 she graduated from High School and then she attended the University of Utah.  In her first year at University she was discovered by Pulse Management and was quickly signed by Elite [...]

Jack Parow on stage @ MK Awards 2012 After Party

Published on 2012-04-03 16:09:53

On the 24th of March 2012 I made my way to Arcade Empire (in Pretoria East) to catch the MK Awards 2012 After Party. It was a wonderful affair with a jam packed line-up featuring Jack Parow, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Shadowclub, Bittereinder, Mr Cat and the Jackal and Gazelle. Jack Parow was the last artist [...]

Vanfokkingtasties Acoustic Album Launch and 2012 Tour

Published on 2012-04-03 13:28:20

Now this is going to be something special and I can feel it on my jean pant’s legs (and no, I’m not trying to sound like a Dutchman). It’s been a while that South African audiences have been treated to something as awesome as this. Four of South Africa’s most well-known bands are coming together [...]

Jack Parow’s “Eksie Ou” Album Reaches Gold Status

Published on 2012-04-03 10:52:25

The 2012 MK Awards are a thing of a past, but it seems that the host at Awards Ceremony, Jack Parow (who was also the winner of the 2012 MK Awards for Best Hipster) is not done with the music business yet. On the 24th of March I had the privilege to see him perform [...]

MK By Die Dam Coming End of April 2012!

Published on 2012-04-03 05:06:33

Great News for SA Music fans in the Vaal Triangle! South African Music Television Channel MK is hosting the most spectacular South African music festival at the Vaal Dam over the long weekend of the 27th to the 29th of April 2012.  Friday, 27th April, is Freedom Day, followed by another public holiday on Tuesday, [...]

My 2 Cents on the Proposed Pretoria Street Name Changes

Published on 2012-04-03 04:07:26

The Tswane Metro Council announced last week that they intend to change 25 street names in Pretoria in the coming months. I’ve been a resident of Pretoria for the past 16 years and I think this is totally ridiculous. I know the political reasons behind the proposed changes by the ANC controlled council are valid, [...]

Ninel Conde

Published on 2012-04-02 16:08:47

Ninel Conde was born in 1970 in Mexico. She’s an actress, model and Latin Grammy Award nominated recording artist. She’s best known for her performances in Rebelde, Fuego En La Sangre and Mar De Amor. In 2005 she appeared on the American Television Series Ugly Betty. She’s been acting since 1995 and singing since 2003. [...]

Shadowclub on stage @ MK Awards 2012 After Party

Published on 2012-04-02 15:57:01

On Saturday the 24th of March I made my way to Arcade Empire in Pretoria for the 2012 MK Awards After Party. It was an awesome night of tunes featuring performances by Die Heuwels Fantasties, Mr Cat and the Jackal, Gazelle, Bittereinder, Shadowclub and Jack Parow. One of the highlights on the evening were definitely [...]

Quotes Part 32 – Maya Angelou

Published on 2012-04-02 07:05:34

It’s been a while since I touched the Quotations section in the Facts category on Running Wolf’s Rant, so I thought that it was high time to revisit this subject on the blog. Today’s Quotations comes to you from the inspirational, motivational and philosophical legend that is Maya Angelou. For those of you who did [...]

Nina Agdal

Published on 2012-04-01 15:16:36

Nina Agdal was born in 1992 in Denmark. This model has been featured in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She has posed for brands like Bare Necessities and other swimsuit and lingerie brands. She’s done adverts for Billabong, Body Central, Calzedonia, Cover Style, Delia’s, Ellos, Fredericks of Hollywood, Garage, Gosh, JC Penney, L*Space, Maaji [...]

Lightning Flashes as Volcano Erupts in Chile in 2011

Published on 2012-04-01 14:57:40

I’m one of those people who truly appreciates excellent photography. In June 2011 a volcano in the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle chain of mountains in Chile erupted. Lightning flashes could be seen above the ash plume. The volcano had been dormant for decades and belched ash over 6 miles (10 km) into the sky, as winds fanned [...]

20 Most Read Blog Posts on Running Wolf’s Rant for March 2012

Published on 2012-04-01 14:33:52

March 2012 has officially seen its arse. It still feels like it was the 2nd of January yesterday though. March 2012 has been an interesting month for yours truly. I attended RAMFest 2012 in Johannesburg, my first ever MK Awards ceremony and the 2012 MK Awards After Party at Arcade Empire. I finally moved Running [...]

Photo Album: 20 Best @AXE_SA National Cleavage Day 2012 Competition Entries

Published on 2012-03-31 12:57:52

Yesterday (the 30th of March 2012) was National Cleavage Day in South Africa. The topic was highly popular on South African Social Networks. Facebook was fairly quiet, but Twitter with abuzz with the #NationalCleavageDay hashtag. AXE South Africa ran a competition yesterday via their social channels on Facebook and Twitter (@AXE_SA) in which the prize [...]

Xenia Deli

Published on 2012-03-31 12:44:12

Xenia Deli is a model from Moldavia. She was born in 1989. This brown-haired and green-eyed beauty has modelled for various brands, including Frederick’s of Hollywood and several other fashion houses. She won the 2011 Beach Bunny model search competition. I’m sure  that we’ll see and hear more of her in the future. Xenia Deli [...]

Gazelle on stage @ MK Awards 2012 After Party

Published on 2012-03-31 12:23:38

Last week Saturday I made my to Arcade Empire to catch Bittereinder, Mr Cat and the Jackal, Shadowclub, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Jack Parow and Gazelle performing live. It was one of the coolest parties that I’ve been to in 2012. Gazelle made their way on stage after excellent performances by Mr Cat and the Jackal, [...]

Melanie Iglesias

Published on 2012-03-30 12:16:09

Melanie Iglesias was born in 1987 in New York City in the United States. She’s a model, songwriter, musician and singer by profession. She’s of Filipina, Spanish, Puertorican, Italian and Brazilian descent. Her first dream was to become a comedian. She was a Maxim Magazine Hometown Hotties 2010 finalist (representing the state of New York). [...]

Die Heuwels Fantasties @ MK Awards After Party 2012

Published on 2012-03-30 12:01:17

On the 24th of March 2012 @StephanieJMPta, @BaasDeBeer, @DapperTrapper and I made our way to Arcade Empire to catch the 2012 MK Awards After Party. The evening kicked off with performances by MK Award Winners Mr Cat and the Jackal. After their set it was Bittereinder and Tim Beumers turn and then it was time [...]

Katharine McPhee

Published on 2012-03-29 11:52:34

Katharine McPhee was born in 1984 in California in the United States. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the reality show American Idol in 2006, eventually finishing as the runner-up. She’s a singer, songwriter actress, TV personality and model by profession. She’s released 3 studio albums since 2007. She made [...]

Bittereinder and Tim Beumers on stage @ MK Awards 2012

Published on 2012-03-29 11:42:07

On the 23rd of March 2012 @BaasDeBeer @Sarinatjie and @StephanieJMPta made our way to the 2012 MK Awards ceremony at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Bittereinder were one of the acts who performed on the evening. They also brought their Dutch friend and rapper Tim Beumers along to perform their song “Slechte Mensen” with them. [...]

Natasha van der Berg

Published on 2012-03-28 12:22:06

Natasha van der Berg is a 20 year old model from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. According to her FHM Modelbook page she’s the most loving girl you will ever meet. She’s got so much love to give. She loves her sport and a bit of adrenalin. She mostly enjoys watching Superbikes. She recently also started [...]

Moses Metro Man on stage @ MK Awards 2012

Published on 2012-03-28 11:55:10

On Friday night I made my way to the 2012 MK Awards Ceremony at the State Theatre in Pretoria. It was the first SA Music Award Ceremony that I’ve been to and an exciting experience. During the course of the evening 12 MK Award Winners were announced. In the end Van Coke Kartel walked away [...]

20 Funny / True #PreTwitter Tweets

Published on 2012-03-28 10:57:51

This morning Twitter was abuzz with a new trend. The brilliant folks from Activation Media had an idea to get #PreTwitter hashtag trending, and South Africans embraced it fully. The hashtag trended nationally in South Africa by mid-day today. Quite impressive and a very cool concept if you ask me. The #PreTwitter hashtag is all about stating [...]

Hatfield Carnival 2012 (Video Highlights)

Published on 2012-03-28 06:43:37

On the 11th of February I made my way to Hatfield Carnival in Pretoria. For the second year in a row Hatfield Carnival was the Pretoria leg of the Campus Invasion Tour. It was an awesome affair, featuring bands like the KONGOS (from the USA), Bittereinder, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Van Coke Kartel, The Newspapers, Frankie [...]

Oppikoppi Sweet Thing Coming in August 2012!

Published on 2012-03-28 02:30:09

Just when you thought that things could get dull and boring in the SA Music scene, something awesome like this happens. Today the organizers of the Oppikoppi Festival, Hilltop Live, revealed the theme for this year’s festival. This year’s Oppikoppi festival’s theme will be “Sweet Thing”. It’s taken from a Van Morrison song. Oppikoppi Sweet [...]

Britt Robertson

Published on 2012-03-27 15:32:13

Britt Robertson was born in 1990 in Charlotte, North Carolina in the USA. This actress is mostly known for playing roles in Dan In Real Life, Swingtown, The Tenth Circle, Life Unexpected and Scream 4. She recently also starred in Avalon High and in The Secret Circle. She has also appeared in the films Triple Dog and Cherry. She made her television acting debut in [...]

Jack Parow on stage @ MK Awards 2012

Published on 2012-03-27 14:55:35

On Friday my friends and I made our way to the State Theatre in Pretoria to catch the 2012 MK Awards Awards Ceremony. It was a fun filled affair. The who’s who of the SA Music industry was there. The host of the ceremony was Afrikaans Rapper Jack Parow. He did a decent job of [...]

Chanè Lee Storbeck Interview

Published on 2012-03-27 14:44:01

Chanè Lee Storbeck, a 26 year old babe from Johannesburg, South Africa is today’s Featured Babe on Running Wolf’s Rant. She describes herself as an  Afrikaans girl and  a Tomboy. She’s a lover of animals, Top Gear and sushi. Chane was recently featured on Gevaaalik.com, feel free to check it out. I recently had the [...]

Random Funnies – Part 2

Published on 2012-03-27 14:18:43

Today is Tuesday, one of those days that you are probably wishing away as you’re reading this post. Well, good news: Today Running Wolf’s Rant is gonna cheer you up. “Why?” You ask – well, because we can. No one deserves to be down in the dumps for some stupid reason. Here’s another collection of [...]

Alyson Michalka

Published on 2012-03-26 16:08:39

Alyson Michalka was born in California in the United States in 1989. She’s an actress, singer-songwriter and musician by profession. She gained fame for playing the role of Keely Teslow in the TV series Phil of the Future (on the Disney Channel). She is also known for her roles as Marti Perkins in Television Drama [...]

Bittereinder & Tim Beumers on stage @ MK Awards After Party 2012

Published on 2012-03-26 15:58:11

On Saturday the 2012 MK Awards After Party was held at Arcade Empire in Pretoria East. I had the privilege to experience the awesomeness of this event. After watching Mr Cat and the Jackal perform my eardrums were pleased to get a healthy dose of some Bittereinder (who happened to bring their Dutch friend Tim [...]

Barbara Palvin

Published on 2012-03-25 15:06:06

Barbara Palvin was born in 1993 in Budapest, Hungary. This model was discovered on the streets of Budapest in 2006 (when she was only 13 years old). She shot her first editorial that year for Spur Magazine. She subsequently moved to Asia where she continued a steady stream of bookings. Since then Barbara Palvin has [...]

Mr Cat and the Jackal on stage @ MK Awards After Party 2012

Published on 2012-03-25 14:55:32

Yesterday I made my way to Arcade Empire (in Pretoria East) to catch the MK Awards After Party for 2012. Gates already opened at 3 PM, but we only got there after 5 PM. After enjoying a bucket or two of Black Label I made my way to the stage (which was set up in [...]

2012 MK Award Winners

Published on 2012-03-24 14:19:00

Last night the capital city was abuzz with a lot of chatter about the 2012 MK Awards (especially on the #MKAwards hashtag on Twitter). I had the privilege to be on the guest list for the Award Ceremony this year. @BaasDeBeer @StephanieJMPta and @Sarinatjie arrived at the State Theatre (which is located in Pretoria Central) [...]

Edita Vilkevičiūtė

Published on 2012-03-13 16:50:02

Edita Vilkevičiūtė was born in 1989 in Kaunas, Lithuania. This model made her runway debut at Just Cavalli for the Spring / Summer 2007 fashion shows. Since then she has walked the catwalk for Balenciaga, Dries van Noten, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Zac Posen and Dolce & Gabbana (to name just [...]

2 Crazed Fokofpolisiekar fans @ RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-13 16:29:10

On Saturday afternoon the +/- 15,000 strong crowd at RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg were entertained by revolutionary Afrikaans rockers Fokofpolisiekar (minus Hunter Kennedy) on the main stage. The band played all their old songs, which had a large portion of the crowd singing along (something that I’ve become accustomed to at Fokofpolisiekar shows over the years). [...]

Photo Album: In Flames @ RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-13 14:08:10

Over the weekend @BaasDeBeer and I made our way to Riversands Farm on the other side of the Boerewors Curtain to attend RAMFest 2012. This one day festival has become quite popular over the last few years in Johannesburg. I still recall attending my first ever RAMFest in Johannesburg in 2010 (a one day event [...]

Alba Carrillo

Published on 2012-03-12 13:00:49

Alba Carrillo was born in 1987 in Madrid, Spain. This model has done advertisements for Alain Afflelou eyewear, Axe, Marcelino, Novissima, Oridiam, Rimmel, Sadecor, Sinequanone and Triumph. She’s walked the catwalk for Charo Peres, Devota & Lomba, Roberto Torretta, Hannibal Laguna, Petro Valverde, Jorge Terra, Mass by Matilde Cano, Alex Vidal, Elio Berhanyer, Higinio Mateu, Javier Larrainzar, Juan Vidal, Miquel Suay and TCN over the [...]

Close up shot of Newtown Knife Gang @ RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-12 05:00:39

So, on Saturday @BaasDeBeer and I made our way to RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg at Riversands Farm (as you probably know by now if you are a regular reader of my blog). The first band to perform on the day were Newtown Knife Gang. These Johannesburg rockers have been making waves in the SA Music industry [...]

Behati Prinsloo

Published on 2012-03-11 11:00:09

Behati Prinsloo was born in 1989 in Cape Town, South Africa. Her family moved to Namibia when she was only 2 years old. Her mom is from South Africa and her dad is from Namibia. She was discovered in a supermarket in Cape Town by a photographer who asked her if she was a model. [...]

Crowd at Newtown Knife Gang Set @ RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-11 05:00:29

Yesterday, me and @BaasDeBeer made our way to Riversands Farm in Johannesburg for RAMFest 2012. We arrived at the venue early, in time for a cold one and to catch Newtown Knife Gang performing at the one day festival. It was the first time that I had the opportunity to see this Johannesburg based rock [...]

Ginta Lapina

Published on 2012-03-10 09:00:30

Ginta Lapina was born in 1989 in Riga, Latvia. She began her modeling career in March 2005, when she was scouted on streets of Riga by Nils Raumanis (the founder of DANDY model management). She was placed with MC2 Model Management in New York. She has walked the runway for many designers including Anna Sui, Nina [...]

Two Door Cinema Club on stage @ #5GumExperience in Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-10 07:00:41

On Friday the 2nd of March 2012 @BaasDeBeer and I made our way to a venue in Johannesburg for the #5GumExperience. The headline act for the event were UK Band Two Door Cinema Club. They were supported by 2 local acts, Isochronous and Desmond and the Tutu’s. After watching both the local bands kick ass [...]

Full list of 2012 MTN SA Music Awards Nominees

Published on 2012-03-09 07:00:51

Yesterday (on the 8th of March) the 2012 MTN SA Music Award Nominees were announced in Johannesburg. It’s the 18th year that this prestigious award ceremony will take place. The 2012 MTN SAMA ceremony will take place on the 29th and 30th of April at Sun City. The SAMA’s are run by the Recording Industry [...]

Jessica Perez

Published on 2012-03-09 03:30:45

Today’s Daily Babe hails from Costa Rica. Jessica Perez was born in 1986. This model has done work for Victoria Secret. She’s also done advertisements for Naf Naf and Thursday Island. Jessica has also appeared in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and appeared on the cover of Bolero magazine in Switzerland. She’s been signed [...]

Desmond & The Tutu’s On Stage @ #5GumExperience in Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-09 02:00:30

Last week Friday me and @BaasDeBeer made our way to a secret venue in Johannesburg to catch UK band Two Door Cinema club live. Isochronous and Desmond and the Tutu’s were the supporting acts for the show. About 3,000 5 Gum chewing music fans crowded in front of the stage at the event. Isochronous started [...]

Katsia Damankova

Published on 2012-03-08 04:00:38

Katsia Damankova was born in 1990 in Belarus. This Victoria’s Secret model is well known for her  for appearance in adverts for Nexxus and H&M Dividend. She was the winner of the Ford Models model search in 2006. She now resides in the United States. She has the right curves in all the right places to make [...]

Isochronous on stage @ #5GumExperience in Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-08 02:00:26

Last week Friday me and @BaasDeBeer made our way to the #5GumExperience in Johannesburg. 2 local bands opened for UK based band Two Door Cinema club on the night. About 3,000 people attended the event that was promoted via a Facebook campaign. The first band to perform on the evening were Pretoria based band Isochronous. [...]

Johanna Lundback

Published on 2012-03-07 02:00:59

For those of you that did not know, Johanna Lundback is a model from Sweden. She posed for Miss Sixty last year in lingerie and bikinis. She also has a great tattoo. This black-haired and brown-eyed beauty was born in 1991. She ended up in the fourth place in a pageant but her beauty was really [...]

Black Cat Bones on stage @ Up the Creek 2012

Published on 2012-03-07 00:00:17

After watching Hot Water perform on the Bacardi Main stage and SA/DC (a South African AC/DC tribute band which featured Jorik Piennaar from Not My Dog, Jaco Mans from Tidal Waves and Wouter Reyneke from Mrs B) on the BOS Ice Tea stage at Up The Creek 2012, it was Pretoria based Blues Rock Band [...]

Aida Yespica

Published on 2012-03-06 13:00:58

Aida Yespica was born in 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela. She’s a TV personality, model, and former beauty pageant contestant.  Her career began in the Miss Venezuela pageant in 2002. As Miss Amazonas, she represented the state of Amazonas. Although she didn’t win the pageant, she became a big favorite among the press. Despite her relatively average height she captured significant [...]

Hot Water on Stage @ Up the Creek 2012

Published on 2012-03-06 12:00:48

The South African Newspaper The Citizen has said this about Hot Water “must easily be one of the most exciting musical projects to come out of South Africa…” I tend to agree with this statement. Hot Water made their way onto the stage at Up The Creek 2012 after KONGOS and Karen Zoid. Hot Water are [...]

2 Funny Gumtree Adverts

Published on 2012-03-06 07:00:20

Over the last few days some folks have pointed out some funny Gumtree adverts to me. I found 2 of these adverts really funny. I thought I’d share them with you to lighten the early week blues. The first advert (which also caught the attention of South Africa’s most popular news website News24) featured a [...]

KONGOS on stage @ Up The Creek 2012

Published on 2012-03-05 14:40:34

On the weekend of 3-5 February I was at Up the Creek (a festival near Swellendam in the Western Cape). On the Saturday night KONGOS made their way onto the stage after South African rock legend Karen Zoid. It was the 3rd show on their tour that I had to privilege of enjoying. This American [...]

Chloe Pridham

Published on 2012-03-05 13:50:11

Chloe Pridham is a model from the UK. She’s appeared in advertising campaigns for Fornarina and Kocca. She posed for Triumph Lingerie for their naughtywear collection last year. Some website says that she’s 5 ft 10 inches tall, and has measurements of 32-24-35. She’s also done ads for Vidal Sassoon. She was born in London [...]

Karen Zoid on stage @ Up The Creek 2012

Published on 2012-03-04 14:14:27

On the Saturday at Up The Creek 2012 it was Karen Zoid to make her way onto the stage after No One’s Arc and Shadowclub’s performance at the festival. Karen Zoid played an exceptionally energetic set. The crowd loved her. She played old favorites like “Engel” and “Small Room” and a few of her new [...]

Crowd at #5GumExperience in Johannesburg

Published on 2012-03-03 04:43:26

Last night me and @BaasDeBeer made our way to Johannesburg (to a secret location) to catch the #5GumExperience featuring Two Door Cinema Club (from the UK), Desmond and the Tutu’s and Isochronous. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing. We must have bumped into at least 35 people that we knew from Twitter. There were also a [...]

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Published on 2012-03-02 09:00:17

The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta will replace the aging Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in the Italian automaker’s line-up after its debut on the world stage at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show (which starts on the 8th of March 2012). The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta boasts a ludicrous 740 hp V12 under its hood and is capable [...]

KONGOS SA Tour 2011/2012 Highlights (Video)

Published on 2012-03-02 03:51:27

If you are a recluse or if you are living under a rock, you might not have a heard of the KONGOS. Most of you reading this probably have. For those of you who did not know, this American band (based in Arizona) has South African roots. The band consists of the 4 brothers Kongos: Johnny, [...]

Tamara Ecclestone

Published on 2012-03-02 00:14:13

Tamara Ecclestone  was born in 1984 in Milan, Italy. This Italian born British socialite, television personality and model is the daughter of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.  She was the presenter of Sky Sports Italia’s coverage of the 2009 Formula 1 season. She has also been involved in a range of other lifestyle and glamour productions, after making her television debut in 2006 [...]

No One’s Arc on stage @ Up The Creek 2012

Published on 2012-03-01 12:35:53

After watching Shadowclub play an excellent set at Up The Creek 2012 on the Bacardi Main Stage it was No One’s Arc’s turn to entertain the crowd. For those of you who did not know, No One’s Arc are a 6 piece band from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. They have been around for more than a decade [...]

Nando’s Has A Message For Julius Malema

Published on 2012-03-01 04:03:27

So, the cat is out of the bag (so to speak). Former Leader of the ANC Youth League and outspoken politician (although some of you won’t call him that) Julius Malema was expelled from the ANC yesterday. The party’s national disciplinary committee (or NDC) expelled Malema last night. The news broke like wildfire on the [...]

Tiiu Kuik

Published on 2012-03-01 00:18:54

Tiiu Kuik was born in 1987 in Tallinn, Estonia. This 24 year old model was discovered when she was 13 years old in an Estonian supermarket by a model scout. She was first sent to Japan for modelling work, and then to Italy. In her modelling career Tiiu Kuik has walked the runways for more [...]

20 Most Read Blog Posts on Running Wolf’s Rant for February 2012

Published on 2012-02-29 14:53:43

So February 2012 is done and dusted. I seriously can’t believe it. It was a busy month for me. This month saw me taking a trip down to the Western Cape for Up The Creek 2012 – and it was also time for Hatfield Carnival in Pretoria again. Both these events were excellently planned and [...]

Shadowclub on stage @ Up The Creek 2012

Published on 2012-02-29 14:10:48

On the Saturday at Up the Creek 2012 (which took place on the 1st weekend in February this year) it was the turn of Shadowclub to make their way onto the stage (after a performance by City Bowl Mizers). Shadowclub have been making waves in the SA Music industry over the last few years. I [...]

Jennifer Finnigan

Published on 2012-02-29 12:40:23

Jennifer Finnigan was born in 1979 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She’s a 3-time Daytime Emmy Award winning actress. She’s probably best known for her role as Bridget Forester Sharpe in the popular soap opera The Bold & The Beautiful. She appeared in 501 episodes in the series between 2000 and 2004. She made her acting [...]

Van Coke Kartel on stage @ Hatfield Carnival 2012

Published on 2012-02-28 11:29:27

On the 11th of February this year I made my way to Hatfield Carnival for the Pretoria leg of the Campus Invasion. After watching legendary American act the KONGOS, Bittereinder and Die Heuwels Fantasties play, I made my way back to the Hatfield Square stage to catch Afrikaans rockers Van Coke Kartel. It was the [...]

Ivana Saccani

Published on 2012-02-28 04:43:47

Today’s Daily Babe was born in Junín, Argentina in 1984. Ivana Saccani is a model who has appeared on the cover of Hombre, Fashion TV, Para Ti, Cosmopolitan and Vanidades in Argentina. She’s also appeared in advertisements for Kosiuko, Pigalle, Tombolin and Triumph. She also did a shoot for the lingerie brand Maia in 2011. [...]

Crowd at the MK River Stage @ Up the Creek 2012

Published on 2012-02-27 13:56:53

On the first weekend in February I made my way to Up The Creek 2012 (near Swellendam in the Western Cape). On the Saturday morning at the festival, the 2,000+ festival goers were encouraged to make their way down to the Breede River with “Anything that Can Float”. There was a guy with a little [...]

My 2 Cents on the “Finalized” Tariffs for the Gauteng E-Tolling System

Published on 2012-02-27 06:08:56

A few months ago I went on a rant about the proposed Gauteng E-Tolling System (which was supposed to be implemented by the end of January 2012). Despite a public outcry and threats of strike action by COSATU, the Gauteng E-tolling system is still going to be implemented at the end of April 2012. South [...]

Heidi Cortez

Published on 2012-02-27 03:31:40

Heidi Cortez was born in 1981 in Southern California in the United States. This actress, model, producer and writer was hired by radio legend Howard Stern to be the radio host and co-writer for the show Tissue Time with Heidi Cortez on the Sirius XM satellite radio channel. The show was cancelled on August 2006. [...]

Win a ticket to RAMFest 2012 Cape Town!

Published on 2012-02-27 02:03:56

Great news for lovers of Alternative, Electro and SA Music is that RAMFest 2012 is coming to 5 cities in South Africa soon.  The first leg of this festival kicks off this weekend already (in Port Elizabeth). For those of you who have been living under a rock the last few months, 3 International acts [...]

Renault Twingo RS

Published on 2012-02-26 13:57:29

For those of you who did not know, the Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault. The Twingo was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992. The second generation Twingo was launched in the summer of 2007. The “Twingo” name is a portmanteau derived from the words “Twist”, [...]

Sandra Nilsson

Published on 2012-02-26 13:23:22

Sandra Nilsson was born in 1986 in Ystad, Sweden. This model was the Playboy Playmate of the month for January 2008. She tries to get as much out of life as she can everyday. She likes to help people and give advice. She also competed in several beauty pageants in Sweden, did promotions for Hawaiian [...]

Crowd in Hatfield Square during Bittereinder set @ Hatfield Carnival 2012

Published on 2012-02-25 13:06:32

On the 11th of February 2012 I made my way to Hatfield Carnival 2012 (which was held in Hatfield Square and the surrounding area). After watching the KONGOS on the main stage in Burnett Street I made may through the crowd gathering inside Hatfield Square to catch Bittereinder’s performance. More than 9,000 people made their [...]

Crystal McCahill

Published on 2012-02-25 02:00:59

Today’s Daily Babe is another former Playboy Playmate from the United States. Crystal McCahill was born in 1983 in River Forest, Illinois. This American model was featured as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for May 2009. Her mother Gale Olson was the Playmate of the Month for August 1968. She is the second daughter [...]

Southern Gypsey Queen on stage @ Up The Creek 2012

Published on 2012-02-24 11:47:13

I made my way to Up the Creek 2012 on the first weekend of February. This festival (which more than 2,000 people attended) is held every year near Swellendam in the Western Cape province of South Africa. On the Friday night at the festival Southern Gypsey Queen (who are originally from Molteno in the Eastern [...]

Ashley Hobbs

Published on 2012-02-24 00:59:18

Today’s Daily Babe is an American one. Ashley Hobbs was born in 1989 in Harbor City, California in the USA. She was selected as the December 2010 Playmate of the Month (the last one of that decade). The Oahu, Hawaii native loves the beach (she grew up surrounded by the sea – it’s no surprise). She [...]

Die Heuwels Fantasties on stage @ Hatfield Carnival 2012

Published on 2012-02-23 03:45:25

On the 11th of February I made my to Hatfield Carnival in Pretoria to catch some awesome bands playing. After watching KONGOS and Bittereinder tear the Pretoria crowd a new one with some awesome sets it was the turn of Afrikaans sensation Die Heuwels Fantasties. This Western Cape band has been making waves in the [...]

Marinda Engelbrecht

Published on 2012-02-22 23:53:34

Today’s Daily Babe is a South African one, who hails from Pretoria, Gauteng. 29 year old Marinda Engelbrecht was born in the capital city, raised in Thabazimbi (in Limpopo) and currently lives in Centurion. She got into modelling +/- 4 years ago and has since won a few competitions (Miss Bikini Son top 10 Finalist, Miss [...]

Taxi Violence on stage @ Up the Creek 2012

Published on 2012-02-22 09:00:04

Most of my regular readers are probably aware that I made my way to Up the Creek (near Swellendam in the Western Cape) this year. It was an awesome experience. The line-up was insane. Especially Friday night’s line-up (which included aKING, Taxi Violence, Jeremy Loops, Machineri and others). I was particularly impressed by Taxi Violence’s [...]

Helen Flanagan

Published on 2012-02-22 04:04:23

Today’s Daily Babe is an actress from the UK. Helen Flanagan is best known for playing Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She’s played this role since she was 10 years old. She was born in 1990 in Bury, England. At the 2006 British Soap Awards she was nominated for the Best [...]

Interesting Tweople: @gevaaalikdotcom

Published on 2012-02-21 08:05:04

Today’s Twitter user / person in the Interesting Tweople section on Running Wolf’s Rant is a born and bred Pretoria local named @gevaaalikdotcom. He’s one of the most renowned bloggers in Gauteng and his blog (http://gevaaalik.com) was nominated for the SA Blog Awards in 2011 for Best Music Blog. He’s gained somewhat of a reputation [...]

Win a ticket to RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg!

Published on 2012-02-21 02:00:30

By this time regular readers of this blog and lovers of Alternative, Electro and SA Music are probably well aware that RAMFest 2012 is coming to 5 cities in South Africa in March. In case you did not know, 3 International acts will be headlining the Johannesburg and Cape Town legs of RAMFest this year [...]

Bittereinder on stage @ Hatfield Carnival 2012

Published on 2012-02-21 01:30:06

On Saturday the 11th of February 2012 I made my way to Hatfield Square and its surrounding area in Pretoria to catch Hatfield Carnival (the Pretoria leg of the 2012 Campus Invasion tour). Unfortunately I missed Yesterday’s Pupil, The Newspapers and Frankie Fire in the afternoon, but I was just in time to catch AKA, [...]

Some Wise Words from Albert Einstein

Published on 2012-02-21 00:59:28

Albert Einstein might have been one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th Century, but he also had a lighter side it seems. If he was anything like the character played by Walther Matthau in the 1995 movie IQ (which also starred Tim Robbins and Meg Ryan), he must have been one hell of [...]

Jordan Leigh Airey

Published on 2012-02-21 00:30:01

Today’s Daily Babe is another South African one. Jordan Leigh Airey is a 20 year old model from Gauteng. She was born and raised in Johannesburg and got in modeling at the age of 16. She’s a natural Girly Girl / Tom Boy. She loves all things pretty and fun. She loves hanging with friends and [...]

10 Facts: Microsoft

Published on 2012-02-20 04:42:04

Most of you reading this post are probably doing it on a PC or laptop powered by a Microsoft Operation System or even reading it on the Internet Explorer browser. Yes folks, that is the impact that Microsoft has on our daily lives. The company has come a long way since it was founded 27 [...]

aKING on stage @ Up the Creek 2012

Published on 2012-02-20 02:59:46

On the weekend of the 3rd to the 5th of February 2012 I made my way to Up The Creek Music Festival in the Western Cape (near the small rural town of Swellendam). After watching Machineri strut their stuff on the Bacardi Main Stage on the Friday night I had the privilege to experience the [...]

Amanda Detmer

Published on 2012-02-20 02:33:47

Today’s Daily Babe is an actress from the USA. Amanda Detmer was born in 1971 in California. She made her acting debut in 1995 when she appeared in the TV movie Stolen Innocence. She made her silver screen debut in 1999 when she appeared in the movie Drop Dead Gorgeous (which also starred Kirstie Alley, [...]

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Published on 2012-02-19 15:50:27

The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 hypercar made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. The car features an earth shattering 700 hp V12 (the highest power to weight ratio of any car in its class). According to Lamborghini “Aventador” was the name of a bull that entered into battle on October 1993 [...]

Anna Sophia Berglund

Published on 2012-02-19 14:24:16

Anna Sophia Berglund was born in 1986 in San Pedro, California in the United States. Anna is of Swedish descent. She received a degree in Theater from UCLA in 2008 and has studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. She was named as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for January 2011 in the United [...]

The Rhino Who Survived A Dehorning

Published on 2012-02-18 13:21:46

South Africa has lost more than 400 rhino in 2011 to illegal poaching incidents. The demand for Rhino horn is fuelled by a wealthy Asian middle and upper class and used overwhelmingly as medication. Rhino horn is now worth more than gold on the international market. The rhino poaching in South Africa sickens me. It’s [...]

Rainy Day Jordan

Published on 2012-02-18 13:04:35

Today’s Daily Babe was the Playboy Playmate of the month for December 2011 in the United States. Rainy Day Jordan was born in 1991 in Abilene, Texas in the USA. Not much is written about this brunette hottie online, but she’s definitely worthy of being named the Daily Babe today (if you ask me). I’m [...]

Volkswagen Golf R

Published on 2012-02-17 12:03:47

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R has AWD and a six speed gearbox. It’s fuel economy is said to be 20 percent better than the older R32. The VW Golf R has new brake rotors and more aggressive stability-control settings. The car comes in both two and four door body styles (both of which has R-body-style [...]

Jorgie Porter

Published on 2012-02-17 04:42:30

Today’s Daily Babe is a 24 year old for ballet dancer turned actress from the United Kingdom. Jorgie Porter was born on Christmas day in 1987 in Trafford, Greater Manchester. She’s well known in the UK for her role as Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. She appeared in the November 2010 [...]

KONGOS on stage @ Hatfield Carnival 2012

Published on 2012-02-16 07:43:03

On the 11th of February 2012 (this past weekend Saturday) I made my way to Hatfield Carnival. The event was part of the 2012 Campus Invasion Tour. After catching a bit of AKA and enjoying a drink or 3 at Aandklas I made my way to the KONGOS set on the Main stage at the [...]

Samantha Adrianna Diaz

Published on 2012-02-16 06:27:42

Today’s Daily Babe hails from Arizona in the United States. Samantha Adrianna Diaz was born in 1987. She’s got the hardware to be the best, it’s just a matter of time and exposure. Samantha also enjoys writing, listening to bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and MGMT and also likes to watch movies and critique [...]

Introducing @MS_PCGuy: Your Go to PC Question / Tech Guy

Published on 2012-02-16 02:52:42

Many of you reading this post are probably not the most technological savvy persons in the world. Technology and the world of computers can be overwhelming (even to technologically savvy people like me). It’s fast paced and it changes all the time. Nowadays, people want to stay connected and up to date, but there are just [...]

Crowd at KONGOS @ Hatfield Carnival 2012

Published on 2012-02-15 10:00:57

This past weekend I attended Hatfield Carnival in Pretoria. The event was part of the 2012 Campus Invasion Tour. About 30,000 people made their way into the Hatfield area on Saturday to ring in the 2012 party season. At 7 PM it was time for the KONGOS to play the last show on their almost [...]

Bodine Koehler Pena

Published on 2012-02-15 09:00:31

Today’s Daily Babe is from Puerto Rico. Bodine Koehler Pena is a model and beauty pageant title holder. She was born in the Netherlands, but grew up in Puerto Rico. She’s of Dutch and Dominican descent. She is one of the most well-known top models on the Island. She represented Rio Grande municipality at Miss [...]

Win a R500 Groupon Voucher!

Published on 2012-02-15 02:44:14

So, some of you have been living under a rock the past year or so and you are scratching your heads and asking yourselves “What is Groupon?”. Well, for those of you who did not know. Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that is localized to major markets in the United States and Canada. Great news [...]

Machineri on stage @ Up The Creek 2012

Published on 2012-02-14 11:51:13

After watching Jeremy Loops and Albert Frost and The Blues Broers it was time for Machineri to make their way onto the Up the Creek 2012 stage. This Western Cape based band has been making waves in the SA Music industry over the last year or so. They played an excellent set and were joined [...]

Happy Single Reminder Day

Published on 2012-02-14 07:30:17

Yes folks, it’s that day again, the day where everyone in relationship reminds you that you are NOT in a relationship. Yes folks, it’s Valentine’s Day. To me, Valentine’s Day is a made-up, commercialized and bullshit holiday – and I’ve been feeling this way for a long time. I have never had much love on [...]

Win a ticket to RAMFest 2012 Durban!

Published on 2012-02-14 05:10:58

Yes folks, RAMFest 2012 is coming soon to a city near you! For those of you who have been living under a rock, RAMFest will be taking placing in five cities all over the republic in March 2012. The question you have to ask yourself is: “Am I ready for Awesomeness?” And the answer you [...]

Donate to Big Heart 750 this week! You could win a Canon Ixus 220HS Silver Camera!

Published on 2011-07-06 03:30:38

So you are asking yourself, what is the Big Heart 750 campaign? Well, this winter, eight middle-aged, relatively unfit but inspired Momentum employees, ranging from middle management to executive, ran a gruelling 750 km to benefit The Heart and Str

Chris Chameleon on stage @ Old Mutual Concert in the Gardens

Published on 2011-07-06 02:30:19

This past week Sunday me and @BaasDeBeer made our way to the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria to catch Machinery (who has performed at Arcade Empire the night before) and SA Music legend Chris Chameleon in concert. The vibe was extremely relaxe

Naomi Das

Published on 2011-07-06 01:30:15

Naomi Das was born North Wales in the United Kingdom and lived in London for quite some time. She moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where she does modelling, hostessing and she’s a brand ambassador for a lingerie brand called Luxy. Naomi has

Introducing the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray

Published on 2011-07-05 03:30:48

Sony Ericsson introduced the Xperia Ray – a stunning new smartphone alongside CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore in late June 2011. With a 3.3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a p

Taxi Violence on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-07-05 02:30:23

This past weekend I made my way to Arcade Empire in Pretoria East. Machinery, Zebra and Giraffe. Taxi Violence were the last band to make it onto the stage on the night. These Western Cape rockers band got the crowd revved up and showed just why they

Andene Thomson

Published on 2011-07-05 01:30:57

Andene Thomson is a 20 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She was born in Johannesburg and moved to Pretoria when she was just 5 years old. She describes herself as a soft-hearted, caring, passionate girl who loves laughing and is always smi

Zebra and Giraffe @ Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens This Sunday

Published on 2011-07-04 11:00:22

The Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Concert series is thrilled to host a line up of phenomenal South African artists for the month of July. The concerts are suitable for the whole family. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon in a beautiful setting with

Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother Promo Video

Published on 2011-07-04 04:30:37

It’s almost that time again. Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother is around the corner. I’m pretty psyched up and I know that there is a huge percentage of SA Music fans that feel the same way. It will be the 17th time that the festival is held

Oppikoppi 2011 to Issue “Tap ‘n Go” Cards to Festival Goers

Published on 2011-07-04 04:00:36

The rustic setting at this year’s Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother Music Festival will strike a harmonious chord with a technological payment innovation. This festival (which is scheduled to be held during the first weekend of August, will showcase N

New Logitech HD Webcam Lets You Shoot Video for Mac, PC On the Go

Published on 2011-07-04 03:30:45

Logitech recently announced the portable Logitech HD Webcam C615 for easy video calling and HD recording on the go – whether you’re at a birthday party or on a business trip, on a PC or a Mac. The webcam’s fold-and-go design, coupled with autof

Arcade Empire Presents Foto na Dans, Isochronous, Mrs B & DJ Sassquatch

Published on 2011-07-04 03:00:44

This coming Friday Pretoria music fans have an opportunity to party their socks off one more time. Foto na Dans will be back in Pretoria for the first time since the end of January 2011. Isochronous will be playing their epic set again. Their new CD

Close up shot of Zebra & Giraffe @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-07-04 02:30:09

On Saturday night I made my way to Arcade Empire in Pretoria to catch Machineri, Taxi Violence and Zebra and Giraffe in concert. The Pretoria faithful came out in full force to party like Rockstars. Having attended the Social Media Day Johannesburg e

Bronwyn Kemsley

Published on 2011-07-04 01:30:09

Bronwyn Kemsley is a 25 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She was born in Sandton and raised in Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. She’s currently based in the Capital City. She started modeling when she was 17. Since then she’s toure

Crowd at Chris Chameleon Show @ Pretoria Botanical Gardens

Published on 2011-07-03 14:00:40

Today I made my way to the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria to catch Machineri and Chris Chameleon in concert. The vibe was extremely mellowed out. Both me and @BaasDeBeer were sporting some nasty hangovers from the previous night’s gig a

Kayla Sophia Ferreira

Published on 2011-07-03 13:12:04

Kayla Sophia Ferreira is a 19 year old from Johannesburg, South Africa. She describes herself as a warm hearted person who is outgoing, spiritual and grounded. She believes in increasing the peace and having a good ass time while doing it. She enjoys

Machineri on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-07-02 16:00:31

Tonight I made my way to Arcade Empire to catch Machineri, Zebra and Giraffe and Taxi Violence at Arcade Empire in Pretoria. The vibe was electric. During the course of the evening me and @BaasDeBeer bumped into @DapperTrapper @RyanBrunyee, @JakoZor,

Marie Louise Brand

Published on 2011-07-02 08:00:57

Marie Louise Brand is a 22 year old model from Cape Town, South Africa. She was born in Fish Hoek and grew up spending a lot of time on the beach. She loves to be outdoors and she has been a horseback rider ever since she can remember. She’s a

Epic Photo

Published on 2011-07-01 03:30:30

A few weeks ago, my friends and I made our way to Arcade Empire to catch Haezer, Double Adapter, Pelussje (from Italy) and others at an electro party. The event was presented by Griet. It was a crazy night. The atmosphere was absolutely electric. The

Chantelle Hammann

Published on 2011-07-01 02:30:32

Chantelle Hammann is a 21 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s a 3rd year LLB student at North West University. She has been modeling since she was 18 and she hopes to make it big someday. With looks to kill, we doubt she’ll

Close up shot of Not My Dog @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-06-30 02:30:42

In March 2011 I made my way to Riversands Farm in Fourways (just North of Johannesburg) to catch RAMFest 2011. It was an awesome day packed with the best of local music (and some international talent too). BLK JKS, Desmond and the Tutu’s, Isochrono

Roxanne Bufton

Published on 2011-06-30 01:30:00

Roxanne Bufton is a model based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She was born in Johannesburg and raised in Durban. She got into modeling when she was 16. She considers herself to be a fun, bubbly and outgoing person who is always up for an adventure.

RICA Registration Deadline Tomorrow

Published on 2011-06-29 04:46:36

In 2009 the South African government announced that RICA (the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act) would be implemented. This requires that everyone with an active cell phone number or everyone who purchased a new Prepaid Starter Pack to

Introducing the Sony Ericsson txt

Published on 2011-06-29 03:30:02

Earlier in June 2011 Sony Ericsson unveiled the Sony Ericsson txt, an entertaining messaging phone. A sister phone to Sony Ericsson’s recently announced Sony Ericsson txt pro, Sony Ericsson txt has a full view QWERTY keyboard and a SMS shortcut key

Arcade Empire Presents Zebra & Giraffe, Taxi Violence and Machinery

Published on 2011-06-29 03:00:49

Pretoria music fans should brace themselves. This coming Saturday (the 2nd of July 2011) 3 of the best artists that the local music scene has to offer will be performing at Arcade Empire (formerly Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East. The line-up for

Close up shot of Isochronous on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-06-29 02:30:53

In March 2011 I made my way to Riversands Farm in Fourways (just North of Johannesburg) to catch RAMFest 2011. It was an awesome day packed with the best of local music (and some international talent too). BLK JKS, Desmond and the Tutu’s, Isoch

Marlize Liebenberg

Published on 2011-06-29 01:30:59

Marlize Liebenberg is a 21 year old from Gauteng. She was born in Cape Town, but she moved to Gauteng when she was 9 years old. She got into modelling when she was 15 years old. She describes herself as a very goal driven person who loves to take up

The Used confirmed for Oppikoppi Unknown Brother 2011

Published on 2011-06-28 13:08:33

Today Hilltop Live announced that Chevelle has postponed their South African tour. Minutes after this was announced via their Facebook and Twitter profiles online it was confirmed that The Used will be replacing them as the 2nd International Headline

Chevelle Postpones South African Tour

Published on 2011-06-28 04:54:34

About an hour ago this was posted on the Oppikoppi Festival fan page on Facebook: “It is with heavy hearts that Chevelle band management, Creative Arts Agency international and Hilltop Live announce that the forthcoming tour dates in South Afri

Nokia Announces Unique N9 All-Screen Smartphone

Published on 2011-06-28 04:30:34

I am currently using a Nokia N8 Smartphone. I’m very happy with it. I love using the phone’s camera. In some cases it has taken better pictures than my normal 12 MP click and shoot camera. The video quality is absolutely awesome too. Just

AC/DC – Thunderstruck (Live at River Plate)

Published on 2011-06-28 03:30:56

It almost seems that AC/DC have been around forever. The Australian rockers have been at it since 1973. Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd are the members of the band. After criss-crossing the globe for over 20 mo

Springbok Nude Girls Live in Hatfield Square!

Published on 2011-06-28 03:00:47

The Pretoria faithful should brace themselves. Crow Entertainment and the Vrede Foundation present a gigantic line-up of bands to chase away the winter blues. On the 9th of July 2011, Pretoria music fans have the opportunity to catch some of the best

Close up shot of Van Coke Kartel @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-06-28 02:30:04

In March 2011 I made my way to Riversands Farm in Fourways to attend RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg. It was an awesome day packed with the best of local music (and some international talent too). BLK JKS, Desmond and the Tutu’s, Bittereinder, Zebra

Shayna Daniel

Published on 2011-06-28 01:30:03

Shayna Daniel is a 22 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She was born and bred on the East Rand and has been modelling full time since the was 17. She describes herself as a busy body. She is currently studying marketing and is a hostess

Winner of Stoli Hamper Competion!

Published on 2011-06-27 12:04:11

A while ago Running Wolf’s Rant ran a competition for a Stoli Hamper. Participants had to complete the sentence “The Most Original People Deserve The….” and mail their answers to the blog owner. Various entries were received, but in the e

Chris Chameleon @ Pretoria Botanical Gardens This Sunday

Published on 2011-06-27 05:30:28

Innovative, prolific and endlessly creative, Chris Chameleon has become known in South Africa and abroad as a musical phenomenon. Besides being the BOO! frontman, he’s developed a style of his own, an irresistible stage personality and a reputa

Mbombela Music Festival 2011

Published on 2011-06-27 04:30:17

Hilltop Live in association with Amstel Lager and Ligwalagwala FM presents the inaugural Mbombela Music Festival 2011. This new festival will take place on the 9th of July at the Mbombela Stadium Precinct, in Nelspruit. Hilltop Live’s 17 years in e

Logitech Introduces Multi-Touch Lapdesk

Published on 2011-06-27 03:30:04

Recently Logitech unveiled the Touch Lapdesk N600 which features a large touchpad that makes it easier than ever to point, scroll and swipe your way through the web. “We’ve seen people using everything from pillows to pets to shield their lap

Close up Shot of Jesse Clegg on stage @ Tings ‘n Times Hatfield

Published on 2011-06-27 02:30:11

This past week Friday I made my way to Tings ‘n Times with my good friend @SniperMime to catch Jesse Clegg and Wrestlerish performing. After enjoying the awesomeness that is Wrestlerish the Hatfield, Pretoria crowd (who braved the cold to get o

Rikki Brest

Published on 2011-06-27 01:30:20

Rikki Brest is a 25 year old model based in Cape Town, South Africa. She is already making a big name for herself in South Africa. She was born and raised in Johannesburg. She has been featured in many local adverts and various music videos. In 2009,

Close Up Shot of Wrestlerish on stage @ Tings ‘n Times Hatfield

Published on 2011-06-26 12:00:34

On Friday night I made my way to Tings ‘n Times in Hatfield, Pretoria. Jesse Clegg and Wrestlerish were playing. The cold did not the prevent the Pretoria faithful to make their way to the venue for an evening filled with excellent local music.

Jessica Bowman

Published on 2011-06-26 05:00:20

Jessica Bowman is a 22 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She was born and raised in the Jacaranda City and got into the modelling scene when she was 17 years old. She’s a graphic designer and partner in a photography lab. She’s

Wrestlerish on stage @ Tings ‘n Times Hatfield

Published on 2011-06-25 10:00:35

Last night I made my way to Tings ‘n Times in Hatfield, Pretoria to catch performances by Jesse Clegg and Wrestlerish. The cold did not deter the Pretoria faithful from making their way to one of the oldest venues for live music in Pretoria. Ti

Chantel Loots

Published on 2011-06-25 07:05:12

Chantel Loots is a 19 year old model from Gauteng. She was born in Kempton Park, but she grew up all over the province. She describes herself as a hard working person who loves to accomplish her dreams. Her hobbies include part time modeling, working

Fokofpolisiekar on stage @ Oppikoppi Wired 2005

Published on 2011-06-24 02:30:36

In 2005 I made my way to Oppikoppi Wired. It was one of the most memorable festival experiences that I’ve ever had. Besides enjoying performances by the likes of Valiant Swart, Jack Hammer, Prime Circle, Karen Zoid, Matthew van der Want, The Na

Cape Winelands Scene

Published on 2011-06-23 02:30:55

In March 2011 I made my way down to Worcester via train to catch RAMFest 2011 Cape Town. It was a fun 25 hour trip on the Hotbox Express. We left Johannesburg at 2 PM on Wednesday and arrived in Worcester at 3 PM the next day. Before we reached our d

Maja Debeljkovic

Published on 2011-06-23 01:30:44

Maja Debeljkovic is a 23 year old model from Sandton, Gauteng. She was born in Serbia, but her family moved to South Africa when she was only 5 years old. She got into the modelling scene when she was 18. She has an honours degree in Psychology and i

List of South African Bloggers on Twitter

Published on 2011-06-22 02:00:03

A year ago I posted a list of Noteworthy South African Twitter Users. But I feel that this list was too broad, so I’ve decided to try something different. Over the last few years I’ve dealt with and became aware of many bloggers in South

Top 30 Daily Babes on Running Wolf’s Rant for 2010 / 2011

Published on 2011-06-22 01:30:24

So, today the Daily Babe section on Running Wolf’s Rant is exactly 2 years old. The Babes category had its first post in November 2008. The first Featured Babe was Erica Durance (of Smallville fame). The first Daily Babe, Rosie Jones (a model f

Pretoria Skyline

Published on 2011-06-22 01:00:19

This past weekend I made my way to Loftus Versfeld to catch the Bulls vs Sharks match in the 2011 Super 15 tournament. Before the match kicked off at 5 PM I made my way to the beer tent on the B-field at the stadium and eventually to my seat on the m

Zandalee Joyner

Published on 2011-06-22 00:30:31

Zandalee Joyner is a 19 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s an aspiring, very talented and striking model who is willing to do what’s needed to be done to be successful in the business. Modelling is her passion and she h

Chevelle Confirmed as 2nd International Headline Act for Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother

Published on 2011-06-21 09:45:33

Hilltop Live have confirmed that Chevelle will be the 2nd international headline act for the Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother festival. Canadian punk rock band Sum 41 were confirmed last week. The announcement was made over the Hilltop Live Facebook an

30 Funny Chris Rock Quotes

Published on 2011-06-21 03:30:37

Chris Rock was born in 1965 in South Carolina in the United States. He’s a comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director by profession.He might have been born in South Carolina, but Chris Rock’s family mov

Crowd at Loftus Versfeld during Bulls vs Sharks Super 15 Match 2011

Published on 2011-06-21 02:30:43

This past weekend my dad and I made our way to Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to catch the Bulls vs Sharks match in the 2011 Super 15 tournament. The match was sold out. Before the match I bumped into @leaville @KandiceBuys @TheCorrie21 and @Liesldb fro

Anne Putter

Published on 2011-06-21 01:30:50

Anne Putter is a 23 year old model from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She’s currently a Master’s student at the University of Johannesburg as well as a part-time model. She’s extremely passionate about literature and writing.

49 Man Preliminary Springbok Squad Announced for 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup

Published on 2011-06-20 10:43:18

It’s almost that time again. There are 81 days left before the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand. The Springboks are the current world champions and will be looking to defend their title at this year’s tournament. South Af

Bittereinder featuring Tim Beumers – Slechte Mensen

Published on 2011-06-20 09:07:34

Afrikaans Rap group Bittereinder stormed onto the SA Music scene in late 2010. The wowed the crowd with a mini performance at the 2010 / 2011 Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve Party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. For those of you who

Die Tuindwergies on stage @ Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert

Published on 2011-06-20 07:56:46

On the 16th of June (Youth Day in South Africa) I made my way to Centurion Rugby Club (which is located right next to Supersport Park in Centurion) for the Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert. One of the bands performing on the day wer

Marilies Geel

Published on 2011-06-20 07:42:28

Marilies Geel is a model from Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa. Not much is written about her online but she does have a profile at FHM Modelbook at this link. Marilies Geel has been selected as the Daily Babe on Running Wolf’s Rant for the 20th

The December Streets on stage @ Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert

Published on 2011-06-19 03:00:48

On the 16th of June I made my way to Centurion Rugby Club (right next to Supersport Park in Centurion) to catch the Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert. During the course of the afternoon my friend and I watched performances by Ekhouva

Nicolene Peters

Published on 2011-06-19 03:00:26

Nicolene Peters is a model from Pretoria, South Africa. According to her FHM Modelbook profile “I’m what you call a ball of energy. I love life and I try to live mine to the fullest!”. Check out her profile at this link. You can als

Ekhouvanjou,ok! on stage @ Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert

Published on 2011-06-18 04:00:18

On Thursday I made my way to Centurion Rugby Klub (right next to Supersport Park in Centurion) to attend the Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert. We only arrived at the venue at 2 PM (all nursing hangovers enduced by a hectic party at

Bianca Biccard

Published on 2011-06-18 03:00:11

Bianca Biccard is a 18 year old from Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa. To know her is to love her. She’s a loving and caring person with a very big heart. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves going out to different places,

Bittereinder on stage @ Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert

Published on 2011-06-17 02:30:21

Yesterday I made my way to Centurion Rugby Club (right next to Supersport Park) in Centurion to attend the Tuks FM “The Youth That Rocks” Concert. It was a nice way to spend a public holiday. I only made it to the venue at 2 PM so I misse

Sonel Luyt

Published on 2011-06-17 01:30:41

Sonel Luyt is a model from Centurion, South Africa. She’s an outgoing person, has a passion for people and loves dancing and exercising. She enjoys life and she’s a full time trainer. She’s motivated, a real go getter. She’s d

Crowd at Arcade Empire Last Night

Published on 2011-06-16 12:00:51

Last night me and a good friend made our way to Arcade Empire (formerly Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East for a GRIET production featuring Minx, BBB, Crossman and Phizicist, Double Adapter, PELUSSJE!!!! (from Italy) and Haezer. I must admit that I

Jenna Adkins

Published on 2011-06-16 11:00:23

Jenna Adkins is a 24 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. Not much is written about her online, but she does have a FHM Modelbook profile at this link. Jenna Adkins has been selected as the Daily Babe on Running Wolf’s Rant for the 1

30 Funny Mitch Hedberg Quotes

Published on 2011-06-15 05:30:17

Mitch Hedberg was born in 1968 in St. Paul, Minnesota in the United States. He was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery. He gave people like Steven Wright and Rodney Dangerfield a run for their

Revolutionary Food and Wine Pairing iPad Application Launched

Published on 2011-06-15 04:30:32

SAWi, a private initiative initially established to research the field of wine judging and its pitfalls, recently launched South Africa’s very own Digital Food & Wine Pairing Menu iPad application for restaurants at the Longridge Wine Estate in

Young Aspiring DJ Ntsako Mabasa Gets a Break

Published on 2011-06-15 03:30:28

Twenty-two year old Ntsako Mabasa (from Soweto) has been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to live his dream.  This up and coming DJ recently won the Cash Crusaders DJ Apprentice competition powered by YFM and walked away with a new set of DJ

2 Chained up Guys at Oppikoppi 2009 Smoorverlief

Published on 2011-06-15 02:30:56

In August 2009 I made my way to South Africa’s premier music festival, Oppikoppi. The festival is held on a farm near the town of Northam in the Limpopo province. Oppikoppi 2009 Smoorverlief was the 15th anniversary festival held on the farm. O

Bihanca Mulder

Published on 2011-06-15 01:30:31

Bihanca Mulder is a 21 year old model from Bloemfontein, South Africa. She’s a fun loving person reaching for her dreams. She always goes for what she wants in life and believes that if you keep on trying you will reach your goals. She will do

Jim Breuer and his 2 cents on Alcohol

Published on 2011-06-14 15:45:11

Jim Breuer is an American stand-up comedian, actor and radio host. He was born in 1967 in Long Island, New York. He started his career in 1988. He’s probably most famous for his stand-up comedy, appearances on Saturday Night Live and his appear

Sum 41 confirmed for Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother

Published on 2011-06-14 03:30:54

Great news for South African Rock Fans! Yesterday Hilltop Live announced that Sum 41 will be one of the International acts at this year’s Oppikoppi festival (on the farm near Northam in the Limpopo Province of South Africa). They will also be p

Close Up of Die Heuwels Fantasties on stage @ Hatfield Square CD Launch

Published on 2011-06-14 02:30:35

In May 2011 I made my way to Hatfield Square in Pretoria to catch Die Heuwels Fantasties live in concert. The Afrikaans electro group held this concert to promote their second album Wilder as Die Wildtuin. It was a fun night out (like most nights in

Chrisél Mouton

Published on 2011-06-14 01:30:20

Chrisél Mouton is a 24 year old model from Cape Town, South Africa. She was featured recently on the My City By Night website. She’s a very friendly, outgoing and bubbly girl. She loves watersports and doing all the things girls are not usuall

aKING – Catch Alight

Published on 2011-06-13 07:36:00

Today aKING released a new music video for their song Catch Alight. The song was released on theird 3rd studio album, Red Blooded Years, earlier this year. The music video for the song was done by Am I Collective in collaboration with Egg Films (Kevi

Tuks FM “The Youth Rocks!” Concert

Published on 2011-06-13 03:30:43

So, you are in Pretoria on this week Thursday (and not making a long weekend out of the whole “public holiday” scenario). Besides getting up at 10 AM, you will most probably be looking for something awesome to do (instead of spending the

Close up shot of Isochronous @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-06-13 02:30:36

A month or so ago I made my way to Arcade Empire (formerly known as Springbok Bar and Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East to catch Isochronous, Alan Lets Move On! and Fire Through the Window performing. It was a fun night out at one of Pretoria̵

Natalie Agostinho

Published on 2011-06-13 01:30:55

Natalie Agostinho is a 26 year old model originally from the West Rand, and is now based in Randburg (in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg) in South Africa. She took part in the FHM Homegrown Honeys competition a few years ago and she was also vot

Van Coke Kartel on stage @ Vredefest 2011

Published on 2011-06-12 06:55:59

In Late March 2011 I made my way to Vredefest in Hatfield Square in Pretoria. Van Coke Kartel got the Pretoria crowd rocking before aKING’s set on the evening. There were also excellent performances by Evolver One, Candi Black, Die Tuindwergies

Beate Brits

Published on 2011-06-12 06:38:20

Beate Brits is a model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s an aspiring model who takes her work very seriously. She hopes to someday leave her mark on the industry. Check out her FHM Modelbook profile at this link. Also, check out her Facebo

Late afternoon scene @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-06-11 05:00:42

In March 2011 I made my way down to RAMFest 2011 Cape Town via the Hotbox Express. RAMFest is one of the Western Cape’s top notch music festivals. This year was the first time that I attended this festival. It was an awesome experience. I would

Tanya Borchers

Published on 2011-06-11 03:00:35

Tanya Borchers is a 37 year old photographer from Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She enjoys sexy and sensual boudoir photography. She believes every woman should be in touch with their sensual side. One is never too old to be sexy. She’s a fr

Win a trip to Las Vegas with Stoli & Playboy!

Published on 2011-06-10 08:00:43

Las Vegas. The neon-lit capital of fast-living and high-stakes gambling. Home to the ultra swanky Palms Casino Resort, playground to the original Playboy, Hugh Hefner, and the girls of the Playboy mansion. Now is your chance to get a taste of the hig

Interesting Tweople: @BaasDeBeer

Published on 2011-06-10 03:39:00

I started meeting people from the micro-blogging service Twitter in August 2010 at Oppikoppi. Since then I’ve met about 50 people. Having partied and run a few events with @BaasDeBeer (Christo De Beer) I can truly call him one of the best chaps

Close up shot of Dance You’re On Fire on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-06-10 02:30:41

A few weeks ago I made my way to Mokha Rock Lounge (near the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria) to catch 7 Stukke Silwer, My Epic and Dance You’re On Fire performing live. Dance You’re On Fire impressed me the most on the night. The

Adeline Mocke

Published on 2011-06-10 01:30:38

Adeline Mocke is a South African singer and model best known as one of the Top 14 finalists on the sixth season of the M-Net reality competition Idols, in 2010. She is a small-town farm girl who grew up in Upington (in the Northern Cape Province of S

Jodi Bieber: Abuse is Abuse Ambassador

Published on 2011-06-09 04:30:28

“I am excited and look forward to representing the Abuse is Abuse campaign as an ambassador against abuse,” says world acclaimed South African photographer Jodi Bieber. Jodi will act as an ambassador for the campaign aimed at raising awar

View the Lunar Eclipse at the Taal Monument Next Week

Published on 2011-06-09 03:30:59

Visitors will be able to view the only total lunar eclipse visible to South Africans in 2011 at the Taal Monument on Paarl Mountain (just outside Paarl in the Western Cape) on Wednesday the 15th of June. The event is presented in collaboration with t

Interesting Tweople: @BraaiBoy

Published on 2011-06-09 03:00:27

Having met this Pretoria / Centurion based interesting individual I can proudly say that @BraaiBoy (Gareth Daniell) has become one of my good friends over the last few months. He’s probably one of the nicest people I’ve met via Twitter si

Close up shot of Desmond & the Tutu’s @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-06-09 02:30:42

In March of 2011 I made my way to RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg with @BaasDeBeer, @missbronni and @LadyRockerSA. It was excellent 1 day festival featuring the likes of Bittereinder, Dance You’re On Fire, Pestroy, Not My Dog, Zebra and Giraffe, Van

Lee-Ann Roberts

Published on 2011-06-09 01:30:33

Lee-Ann Roberts is a 23 year old model from Durban, South Africa. Nowadays she’s based in Cape Town. She has appeared on the cover of Locally Whipped, Saltwater Girl, Get It, Valentino in Indonesia, Gadget in Indonesia and Pondok Inda in Indone

Mobile Surf’s App in Cape Town

Published on 2011-06-08 13:00:01

I’m a Vaalie, not a surfer at all, but I recognize something useful when I see it or hear about. In Cape Town’s notoriously temperamental climate, planning that perfect day enjoying the city’s finest surf spots is a tricky exercise in guess

Become a National Legend in a Puma National Team!

Published on 2011-06-08 12:15:51

Are you the best Pool player out there? Have you got World Class trick shots? Can you go toe-to-toe with the best in Ping Pong? Got a quick wrist to whip everyone at Foosball or Ten Pin Bowling?  Puma are looking for a National Team. They’re even

The Emerging Sounds Challenge 2011

Published on 2011-06-08 04:00:41

The 15th annual Emerging Sounds Challenge is held in conjunction with Music Mate and got underway at the end of May 2011 in Gauteng. South Africa’s longest running Battle of the Bands competition will be spreading its musical wings around the r

The State of E-Commerce in South Africa

Published on 2011-06-08 03:30:52

South Africa has, over the years, gradually moved towards providing an enabling environment for e-commerce to take place. Regulation such as the Electronic Communications and Transactions (ECT) Act of 2002, which aims to facilitate e-commerce by crea

Close up photo of aKING on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-06-08 02:30:21

A few weeks ago I went to Mokha Rock Lounge (one of the coolest venues for live shows) in Pretoria. The Pretoria faithful were entertained on the night by Mr Cat and the Jackal and aKING. Both acts hail from the Western Cape (in case some of you did

Candice Van Der Merwe

Published on 2011-06-08 01:30:06

Candice Van Der Merwe is an 18 year old model from South Africa. This blonde has been modeling for a few years and have done many modeling jobs and castings she has done a few ramp shows for fashion and bridal wear. She has also been featured on webs

Yesterday’s Pupil, Bittereinder, Tumi Molekane & Moe Joe Live at Arcade Empire this Friday

Published on 2011-06-07 03:30:54

This week Friday, the 10th of June 2011, 4 of South Africa’s best acts will be performing live at Arcade Empire (formerly known as Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria. This venue has become one of the capital city’s best venues for live music

Close up shot of Zebra and Giraffe @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-06-07 02:30:09

In February this year I made my way to Hatfield Carnival in Hatfield Square. The December Streets, Tidal Waves, Wrestlerish, Zebra and Giraffe, Tidal Waves and Van Coke Kartel played in front of a capacity Pretoria crowd. There must’ve been 10,

Lauren Raulstone

Published on 2011-06-07 01:30:11

Lauren Raulstone is a 23 year old model from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, now living in Cape Town in the Western Cape. She has been featured on websites such as My City By Night and Bangers and Nash. She was born in 1987. She’s worked as a waitres

Gary Kirsten appointed as new Proteas coach

Published on 2011-06-06 10:59:33

Gary Kirsten is no stranger to South African cricket fans. He made his test cricket and ODI debut in 1993 for the Proteas. He played in 101 test matches and 185 One Day Internationals for South Africa between 1993 and 2004. He maintained a strike rat

Bulls vs Waratahs @ Loftus Versfeld 2011

Published on 2011-06-06 02:30:46

On Friday night my dad and I made our way to Loftus Versfeld to catch the Bulls playing against the Waratahs in a Super 15 rugby match. The Bulls have to win all their remaining matches in the tournament to stand a chance to reach the play-off stage

Lauren Mellor

Published on 2011-06-06 01:30:05

Lauren Mellor is a 26 year old model from Cape Town, South Africa. She studied Organisational Psychology at UCT. Since then she’s traveled the world. She was the star of the show in FHM Lingerie 2007. She’s not only a sophisticated intern

Close Up of Die Antwoord on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Jhb

Published on 2011-06-05 12:46:55

In March 2011 I made my way to the Johannesburg leg of RAMFest 2011. The headline act for the evening was South African Zef Rap Superstars Die Antwoord. They made their way onto the stage at Riversands Farm after International acts Funeral for a frie

Michele La Trobe

Published on 2011-06-05 12:24:51

Michele La Trobe is a 28 year old model / actress from Cape Town, South Africa. Highlights in her career include performing in shows such as Fame, Chicago, High School Musical and Grease. She also played the role of a vampire seductress in the movie

Close up shot of Wrestlerish @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-06-04 03:33:45

In February 2011 I made my way to Hatfield Carnival (which was held in Hatfield Square in Pretoria). The crowd of +/- 10,000 people were treated by some of the best artists local music has to offer. The Line-up included the likes of The December Stre

Cheylene Barron

Published on 2011-06-04 03:15:01

Cheylene Barron is a 21 year old model from Benoni (in the Gauteng province of South Africa). She’s fun loving and outgoing person. She’s a junior accountant by day. She’s very career driven and recently joined the whole modeling sc

Close Up Shot of Die Tuindwergies @ Vredefest March 2011

Published on 2011-06-03 02:34:33

In late March 2011 I made my way to Hatfield Square in Pretoria for Vredefest. Candi Black, Mrs B, Die Tuindwergies, Van Coke Kartel, aKING and Evolver One played on the night. It was an awesome display of local music. And it was all for a good cause

Bianca Holmes

Published on 2011-06-03 01:30:55

Bianca Holmes is an 18 year old model from Johannesburg. Not much is written about this model online, but she does have a FHM Modelbook profile at this link. She’s definitely one of the hottest blondes around (in my opinion) She has been select

Cape Town City Skyline

Published on 2011-06-02 15:47:25

Yesterday morning I took a flight down to the Mother City to attend the Social Media World Forum Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC). It was an enlightening 2 day event featuring speakers about Social Media, Mobile Applica

Shontal Lottering

Published on 2011-06-02 15:32:08

Shontal Lottering is a 30 year old model from Centurion, Gauteng. She’s outgoing, and outrageous daredevil and mostly not afraid of doing anything exciting. She’s a sales consultant as well as the owner of her company. She’s enjoys

Close Up Shot @ Die Heuwels Fantasties CD Launch

Published on 2011-06-01 02:30:57

A few weeks ago I made my way to Hatfield Square in Pretoria to catch Die Heuwels Fantasties live for Wilder as die Wildtuin CD launch gig. The square was jam packed with SA music fans who were singing along loudly to most of their songs. I was in a

Chantelle Hopkins

Published on 2011-06-01 01:30:51

Chantelle Hopkins is a 19 year old from Pretoria, South Africa. She’s a very outgoing and friendly person who loves to experience new things and meet new people. She’s always honest and straight forward. She believes that people should em

Movie Trailers: The Zookeeper (2011)

Published on 2011-05-31 13:43:06

The Zookeeper is an upcoming Romantic Comedy movie starring Kevin James (of The King of Queens fame) in the leading role. Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Ken Jeong, Donnie Wahlberg and Joe Rogan have also been cast in the film. In The Zookeeper the anim

The Dudes of Hazard Live in the Tuks FM Studio

Published on 2011-05-31 04:00:52

On Saturday me and @BaasDeBeer escorted the Dudes of Hazard to the Tuks FM studio for their interview on the Michael Bower Show. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again “These Dudes are Insane!”. The Dudes of Hazard are an i

Valiant Swart, Isochronous, Frankie Fire and Die See Live @ Park Acoustics

Published on 2011-05-31 03:30:32

It’s that time of the month again. Park Acoustics is back this Sunday (the 5th of June 2011) with some winter warming tunes at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Once a month the capital city is given an opportunity to experience the best of

Burning Croc Stunt Still @ The Dudes of Hazard Live at Aandklas

Published on 2011-05-31 02:30:56

This past Saturday I made my way to Aandklas in Hatfield, Pretoria to catch the Dudes of Hazard (a stunt team of dudes from Ermelo in Mpumalanga) live. During the course of the evening I bumped into @stevoza, @DapperTrapper, @williehotbox, @XavierLou

Rochelle Wiegand

Published on 2011-05-31 01:30:25

Rochelle Wiegand is a 19 year old model from KZN, South Africa. She has a real passion for what she does and she’s always looking for new ideas to add to her portfolio. She’s always up for a challenge. She would also like to prove to girl

Apple 5 in 1 Keyring Concept

Published on 2011-05-30 15:09:03

Here’s an Apple Product Concept for you that was brought to my attention by Jarred Pillai (a former colleague of mine): An Apple Keyring that has has 5 tools in 1 product. Features include: The Keyring: Serves the purpose of a key ring. Also gi

Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother

Published on 2011-05-30 14:20:12

It’s almost that time of year again. Time to make the annual pilgrimage to the jewel of the bushveld that offers you excellent SA tunes. It’s almost Oppikoppi time. Oppikoppi 17′s tag line is “Unknown Brother” (which is

Nando’s: The Dubious History of Delicious Peri-Peri

Published on 2011-05-30 11:56:18

Over the years Nando’s have become famous in South Africa for their radical, awesome, hilarious and sometimes tongue-in-cheek style TV adverts. People like Vernon Koekemoer and Chuck Norris have been featured in previous campaigns.  This time

Crowd Scene @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-05-30 02:30:14

In March 2011 I attended RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg (exactly 1 week after attended the Cape Town leg of the festival). Just because this 1 day festival is a watered down version of the Western Cape edition it was still a lot of fun. The 8,000 to 10,00

Jessica Eksteen

Published on 2011-05-30 01:30:41

Jessica Eksteen is a 25 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She was 1st runner up for the International Female Model hunt contest and part of CSA Models internatonal. She hopes to become an FHM model and would appreciate any support. Check ou

RAMFest 2011 Cape Town Scene

Published on 2011-05-29 05:58:12

In March 2011 I made my way down to Worcester in the Western Cape for RAMFest 2011 Cape Town. I took the Hotbox Express train (along with about 130 other festival junkies) from Johannesburg to get there. The festival was held just outside Worcester a

Lara Heckroodt

Published on 2011-05-29 05:30:52

Lara Heckroodt is a model from Pretoria, South Africa. She was voted as the 67th sexiest woman in the world on the 2010 FHM 100 list. She participated in the FHM Models contest in 2009 and 2011. She’s a Less Is More Lingerie Show girl and the f

Crowd @ Rocking the Gardens 2010

Published on 2011-05-28 06:00:40

In October 2010 I made my way to Emmarentia Dam in Johannesbug for Rocking the Gardens 2010. This 2 day event is the Jozi version of the Western Cape’s Rocking the Daisies (which is held in Darling). I only attended the first day of the event.

Simone Lessing

Published on 2011-05-28 04:00:10

Simone Lessing is a 19 year model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She has done modelling work for FTV, FHM, News Cafe and Jose Cuervo. Check out her FHM Model Book profile at this link. She’s also on Twitter, you can follow her via @simoneless

2011 Ashtray Electric ‘Measured in Falls’ Album Launch Tour

Published on 2011-05-27 03:30:51

Brace yourself South African music fans! Cape Town rockers Ashtray Electric will be releasing their 2nd album, Measured in Falls, in June 2011. The new album will be launched with a nationwide tour of South Africa in June/July. The band have been doi

Crowd @ Park Acoustics at the Voortrekker Monument

Published on 2011-05-27 02:30:23

On the 3rd of April I made my way to Park Acoustics at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. The 2 main acts on the day were Die Tuindwergies and Die Heuwels Fantasties. These MK Award winning artists entertained the crowd to the max. The stage was s

Nadine De Lange

Published on 2011-05-27 01:30:53

Nadine De Lange is a 22 year old model from Witbank (Emahahleni) in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. She’s a blonde with a twist. She’s been to Italy and she’s done really well there. She still believes that South African gi

Tuks FM 2011 Wooly Winter Charity Drive

Published on 2011-05-26 04:30:38

Tuks FM 107.2 might be all about Rock music, but their hearts sure aren’t stone cold!  As a community broadcaster Tuks FM 107.2 aims to be at the forefront of youth orientated radio infotainment, and by doing so providing the professional media se

Noah and the Whale – L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N

Published on 2011-05-26 03:30:57

Once again Tuks FM has introduced me to an awesome tune. I first heard this song on the Bang Bang Breakfast show (which is run by Rob Forbes, PJ Van Rooyen and Carmen Du Plessis in the mornings from 6-9 AM). L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N is off the 3rd Noah an

Ashtray Electric on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-05-26 02:30:51

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I made my way to the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria for the Tuks FM Motherle$$ party. Some top South African bands were playing: Die Antwoord, Van Coke Kartel, New Holland, Pity the Fool, Frankie Fire, Yesterday&

Tazyn Lee Fini

Published on 2011-05-26 01:30:45

Tazyn Lee Fini is a 19 year old model from Sandton, Johannesburg in South Africa. She’s a University of Pretoria Drama student who is a very sporty fun loving girl. She loves to socialise and to chill. She loves music and will do anything to sp

Interesting Tweople: @Arne86

Published on 2011-05-25 03:30:33

I’ve been a Twitter user for about 2 years now. One person that has been on my timeline from the beginning is @Arne86 (Arné Dunckers). She’s a digital marketer and social media fanatic. She’s gone from working mostly with affiliate

Crowd at Die Antwoord set at Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-05-25 02:30:56

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument. Die Antwoord were the headline act for the evening. They came onto the main stage in front of 8,000 people as the 2nd last a

Marie Lourens

Published on 2011-05-25 01:30:28

Marie Lourens is a 21 year old model from Cape Town, South Africa. She is viciously flirtatious in front of the camera. She just loves striking a pose, yet she’s also into the classical elegance of more serious shoots. Glamor modeling is her ta

The Lonely Island feat Michael Bolton – Jack Sparrow

Published on 2011-05-24 10:37:22

Some of you might remember Michael Bolton (who changed his name from Michael Bolotin) from the 1990s. This American Singer/Songwriter actually started out as a hard rock singer in a band called Blackjack (who actually toured with heavy metal singer O

Jullian Gomes to play Sónar Festival in Barcelona

Published on 2011-05-24 03:30:42

The Red Bull Music Academy will once again curate a stage at Sónar in Barcelona (in Spain) from the 16th to the 18th of June this year. This musical gathering sets the benchmark for what a festival should be. Each year Sónar presents forward-thinki

Crowd at Mokha Rock Lounge during aKING set

Published on 2011-05-24 02:30:57

On Thursday night last week I made my way to the Pretoria leg of the 2011 aKING and Mr Cat & The Jackal tour at Mokha Rock Lounge (near the National Botanical Gardens). This venue is turning into one of Pretoria’s favorite nightspots in re

Yolanda Nieman

Published on 2011-05-24 01:30:22

Yolanda Nieman is a 26 year old model from Cape Town, South Africa. She was placed 2nd in the FHM Models 2011 contest. She has also appeared in the Girl ZE Calendar in 2009, The Buzz Mag and Chew Magazine. She was the 2nd princess in the Miss Tropika

The Dudes Hazard Live & Insane in PREToria!

Published on 2011-05-23 03:30:21

Good news! The Dudes of Hazard are doing Live Stunt Show at Aandklas in Hatfield, Pretoria on the 28th of May 2011 (this coming Saturday). The Dudes of Hazard is an South African stunt team. They love to entertain the masses, they love what they do!

Die Heuwels Fantasties on stage @ Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-05-23 02:30:28

On Saturday night I made my way to Hatfield Square to catch Die Heuwels Fantasties in concert after watching 2 Super 15 rugby matches at Aandklas (one of my favorite Pretoria watering holes). The concert was the Pretoria leg of their CD launch tour f

Roelien van der Merwe

Published on 2011-05-23 01:30:51

Roelien van der Merwe is a 20 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She’s a fun, outgoing chick who is game for anything. She loves a good rocking party (like a foam party). She likes to meet new people. Check out her FHM Model Book profi

2011 South African Music Awards (SAMA) Winners – Part 2

Published on 2011-05-22 05:00:39

Last night winners in another 23 categories for were announced at the 17th Annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) at the events ceremony at Monte Casino in Johannesburg. The event has been split over 2 nights this year. The 2011 SAMA Awards were al

Crowd at Die Heuwels Fantasties CD Launch in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-05-22 04:45:37

Last night I made my way to Hatfield Square to catch Afrikaans electro group Die Heuwels Fantasties CD Launch concert. The square was busier than usual. There was easily more than 5,000 people in the square. The crowd were very energetic and jovial,

Bianca Da Silva

Published on 2011-05-22 04:30:02

Bianca Da Silva is a 21 year old model from Cape Town, South Africa. Not much is written about her online but you don’t need brain surgery to tell yourself that she’s a hottie. She has a profile on FHM Model Book, check it out at this lin

2011 South African Music Awards (SAMA) Winners Part 1

Published on 2011-05-21 02:50:13

Last night winners in 38 categories for were announced at the 17th Annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) at an events ceremony at Monte Casino in Johannesburg. The event has been split over 2 nights this year. More events will be presented tonight

Mr Cat and the Jackal on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-05-21 02:10:21

On Thursday night I made my way to Mokha Rock Lounge to catch Mr Cat and the Jackal and aKING on the Pretoria leg of their 4 city tour of South Africa. The Pretoria faithful were blown away by the brilliance that is Mr Cat and the Jackal. Their blend

Mandy Hermann

Published on 2011-05-21 01:47:50

Mandy Hermann is a 20 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She enjoys the good and simple things in life: Good music, Good friends and Good wine. Dancing is her passion and her favorite quote is “Always live life one step ahead of everyo

aKING on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-05-20 02:30:19

Yesterday I made my way to Mokha Rock Lounge after work to catch aKING and Mr Cat and the Jackal performing. This gig was part of their 4 gig tour to venues in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Potchefstroom and Bloemfontein. Mr Cat and The Jackal were up firs

Roxanne Mans

Published on 2011-05-20 01:30:30

Roxanne Mans is a 21 year old model from Durban, South Africa. She loves art, music, fashion, gym, challenges and friends. She’s currently a 3rd year Civil Engineering student and she’s loving it. Check out her FHM Model Book profile at t

BMW i Born Electronic TV Advert

Published on 2011-05-19 03:30:26

BMW i is a sub-brand of the German Auto manufacturer BMW which has been created to commercialize low emission vehicles. The brand was launched in February 2011. BMW i is the beginning of a new world of mobility with visionary use of sustainable techn

Dance You’re On Fire on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-05-19 02:30:41

On Tuesday night I made my way to Mokha Rock Lounge to catch 7 Stukke Silwer, My/Epic/Vice and Dance You’re On Fire. Over the past few months this venue has become one of my favorite spots in Pretoria. One simply can not ignore the epic happy h

Nicola Breytenbach

Published on 2011-05-19 01:30:59

Nicola Breytenbach is a South African model. She was born in 1978. She’s appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan (in Mexico) in 2008, the cover of Woman (in Spain) in 2003 and the cover of She (in the UK) in 2005. She has modeled for Christian Di

My/Epic/Vice on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-05-18 10:00:04

My/Epic/Vice is a alternative / pop / rock band from Gauteng. Matthys Cronje, JP Sing, Grant Bezuidenhout, Kerran Yates and Jeff Strodl are the members of the band. They have an album out entitled A life worth livin’ in the VIP (which is on sal

Anneline Lötter

Published on 2011-05-18 04:40:03

Anneline Lötter is a 23 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. Not much is written about this model online, but she’s definitely a hottie. You can check out her FHM Model Book page at http://fhm.co.za/social/profile/Anneline/. Anneline L

Oppikoppi 2009 Crowd Scene

Published on 2011-05-17 02:30:32

In 2009 one of my friends and I made our our way to Oppikoppi 2009 Smoorverlief (the 15th annual Oppikoppi festival). It was an awesome experience (like the festival always is). One of the highlights of that year’s festival was definately Van C

Crystal Potgieter

Published on 2011-05-17 01:30:21

Crystal Potgieter is a 22 year old model based in Port Elizabeth (in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa). Her dream is to relocate to Cape Town someday. She can also be the biggest couch potatoe sometimes. She’s an accounting student and

Great Tries: Gio Aplon (2011)

Published on 2011-05-16 05:30:31

This past weekend the Stormers took on the Chiefs in Hamilton (in New Zealand) in a Super 15 rugby match. The Stormers have been performing very well this season and are probably the strongest South African team in the 2011 Super 15 tournament. The S

Cadbury’s Lunch Bar TV Advert featuring Police Academy Actor

Published on 2011-05-16 04:30:42

Remember the 1980s? That decade that most our generation grew up in? Remember Sgt. Larvelle “Motor Mouth” Jones from the Police Academy movies? Yes, that guy that used to do the funny voice overs in almost all of the films. Well, Cadbury&

Die Heuwels Fantasties Album Launch in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-05-16 03:30:47

Die Heuwels Fantasties have released their 2nd album entitled Wilder as die Wildtuin. The band recently made history in the South African music industry. They are the Afrikaans first rock group in history to reach the number 1 on SABC’s Top 20 albu

Oppikoppi Camp Scene in 2010

Published on 2011-05-16 02:30:29

So, only 2 months before South Africa’s premier music festival is on at the farm near Northam in the Limpopo province of South Africa again (for the 17th time). Oppikoppi 2011 Unknown Brother so far has a few confirmed acts: Zebra and Giraffe,

Kirsten Wilson

Published on 2011-05-16 01:30:03

Kirsten Wilson is a 21 year old model from Durban, South Africa. She’s a bubbly loud and outgoing lady and very determined. She will stop at nothing to achieve what she wants. Check out her FHM Model Book Profile at http://fhm.co.za/social/prof

Bulls vs Rebels @ Loftus Versfeld 2011

Published on 2011-05-15 04:53:56

Yesterday my dad and I made our way to our usual season ticket seats at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to catch the Bulls and Rebels playing in a Super 15 rugby match. The first half of the Match was an All-Bulls affair. They were leading by 40 points t

Candice Brink

Published on 2011-05-15 04:32:14

Candice Brink is a 21 year old model, actress and animal activist from Johannesburg, South Africa. She was she a FHM Model 2010 finalist. Check out her profile at FHM Model Book at http://fhm.co.za/social/profile/CandiceBrink/. You can also check out

Pretoria Skyline

Published on 2011-05-14 14:00:18

This afternoon my dad and I made our way to Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria to watch the Bulls take on the Rebels in a 2011 Super 15 rugby match. The Bulls completely outplayed the Rebels, beating them by 47 points to 10. The Bulls seem to be bac

Jessica Notelo

Published on 2011-05-14 08:03:15

Jessica Notelo is a 21 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s appeared in the KGB Kitchens Editorial in 2007. She was the cover girl for SA Garden magazine in July 2010. She is also a Miss Earth SA Ambassador for 2010 / 2011. She

Roxette – Charm School Album Review

Published on 2011-05-13 03:30:47

Roxette is currently on tour in South Africa. For those of you that didn’t know, Roxette are a Pop Rock duo from Sweden. Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson are the 2 members. Roxette was formed in 1986 in Halmstad, Sweden. Over the years the have

Bar Crowd at RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-05-13 02:30:00

In March 2011 I made use of the Hotbox Express to get my butt down to the Nekkies Resort near Worcester in the Western Cape province of South Africa to attend RAMFest 2011 Cape Town. The main stage bar at RAMFest (right next to the legendary Mercury

Cindy De Wet

Published on 2011-05-13 01:30:13

Cindy De Wet is a 24 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She is a fun, energetic, sexy, adventurous, sophisticated and dedicated person that’s determined to always give her best. She loves to take on new challenges and she’s more

Crowd Scene At Oppikoppi 2009 Smoorverlief

Published on 2011-05-12 02:30:18

In August 2009 my friends and I attending Oppikoppi Smoorverlief on a farm outside Northam in the Limpopo province in South Africa. It was one of the best music festivals that I’ve been to. Koos Kombuis played an epic set on the main stage. It

Jeanette Jacobs

Published on 2011-05-12 01:30:40

Jeanette Jacobs is a model based in Pretoria, South Africa. She was crowned Miss Gauteng 2010. She is always ready for any situation, whether it’s a long day of intense photo shoots, exercising outdoors or looking deliciously gorgeous for a nig

Quotes – Part 30 – Bob Marley

Published on 2011-05-11 13:57:17

Today the Quotations section on Running Wolf’s Rant honors Bob Marley. He died on this day, the 11th of May, in 1981 in Miami, Florida in the United States. Bob Marley was the frontman for Bob Marley and the Wailers from 1963 until 1981. He rem

10 Facts: Coca-Cola

Published on 2011-05-11 03:30:37

Coca-Cola is the most popular soft drink in South Africa. It’s also one of the most popular soft drinks in the world. The Coca-Cola company turned 125 years old earlier this week. Coca-Cola was first invented by a pharmacist named John Pemberto

Crowd at Arcade Empire during Isochronous set

Published on 2011-05-11 02:30:04

On Friday night I made my way to Arcade Empire to catch Alan! Lets Move On, Fire Through the Window and Isochronous. I was impressed by all 3 acts. It was the first time that I saw Alan! Lets Move On and I think we’ll be hearing more about them

Tracey Sharon Robertson

Published on 2011-05-11 01:30:37

Tracey Sharon Robertson is a 21 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She has been modelling for the past 4 years, doing many fashion shows modelling various fashions, swimwear and lingerie. She was Miss Teen Benoni 2007. She was a finalist

aKING & Mr Cat and the Jackal Tour 2011

Published on 2011-05-10 03:30:12

South African music fans in Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom can brace themselves for 4 gig tour featuring aKING and Mr Cat and the Jackal in late May 2011. Both of these bands have generated a lot of hype in the South African m

Isochronous on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-05-10 02:30:18

On Friday night I made my way to Arcade Empire (formerly Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East. The faithful (a term I like use for the Pretoria music-watching crowd) were out in full force to support Alan! Lets Move On, Fire Through The Window and Is

Lynne McCarthy

Published on 2011-05-10 01:30:28

Lynne McCarthy has been an export model and actress to the US and Europe for the past decade and originally hails from Knysna (in the Western Cape province of South Africa). Nowadays she’s based in Johannesburg. She is a POWA ambassador and hol

2011 Coldplay Tour of South Africa

Published on 2011-05-09 04:00:46

It seems that South Africa is being recognized as a major international concert venue in 2011. So far, Rammstein, U2, Faithless and Neil Diamond have had concerts here in this year already. At 6 AM this morning Big Concerts confirmed that Coldplay wi

Mrs B – Easy Way Out

Published on 2011-05-09 03:30:15

I’ve written about Mrs B quite a lot on Running Wolf’s Rant, so my regular readers will be familiar with them by now. For those of you who did not know, Mrs B are a rock band based in Pretoria, South Africa. Pedro Barbosa (on vocals and g

Fire Through the Window on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-05-09 02:30:33

On Friday night I went to Arcade Empire (formerly Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East to watch Alan! Lets Move On, Fire Through The Window and Isochronous perform. During the course of the evening I bumped into @EenJaco @rudimasjien @aneldaswart @Wr

Michelle Bosman

Published on 2011-05-09 01:30:11

Michelle Bosman is a model based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Modelling is and has been a true passion for her since she’s been a little girl. She decided to start modelling in April 2010 to pursue her hopes and dreams. She hopes that it will

Mrs B on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-05-08 10:00:07

Last night I made my way to catch Mrs B performing again at Mokha Rock Lounge. The 5 piece Pretoria based Rock Band recently recently released a new album, The Milkshake Revolution. I did arrive at the venue a bit late but was still in time to catch

Letitia de Jongh

Published on 2011-05-08 04:36:46

Letitia de Jongh is a 20 year old from Cape Town, South Africa. It was never her dream or passion to become a model but a photographer was nagging her to take her picture. She loved the experience and the photos didn’t look too bad and she hasn

Alan! Lets Move On on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-05-07 10:00:14

Last night I went to Arcade Empire (formerly Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East to watch Alan! Lets Move On, Isochronous and Fire Through the Window perform. Alan! Lets Move On were on first. It was the first time that I saw them perform live. They

Carrie-Leigh Miranda

Published on 2011-05-07 07:19:00

Carrie-Leigh Miranda is a 21 year old from Johannesburg, South Africa. She was a Top 12 Finalist in the Face of News Cafe 2010, the winner of Miss H20 2010 and a finalist in Miss World Bikini International 2010. She’s appeared on the cover of L

Crowd scene during Isochronous set @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-05-06 02:30:53

In March 2011 I made my way down to Worcester for RAMFest 2011 (the Cape Town edition). I’ve written a lot about this experience. I enjoyed every second that I was down there, no question about it. During the course of the weekend I met a lot o

Anita Ronge

Published on 2011-05-06 01:30:11

Anita Ronge is a 20 year old model from Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s a fun-loving party lady that is just having a fun time everywhere she goes and making the most of every moment. She loves life, modeling, dancing, speed, superbikes, frie

Movie Trailers: X-Men – First Class (2011)

Published on 2011-05-05 14:10:17

Good news for Comic Book film fans. The fifth X-Men film is coming. X-Men: First Class will be released in June 2011 in the United States. The film is a prequel to the first X-Men film. The movie is directed by Matthew Vaughn (who directed the 2010 f

Bulls vs Brumbies @ Loftus Versfeld 2010

Published on 2011-05-05 03:00:48

In February 2010 my dad and I went to watch the Bulls take on the Brumbies (from Canberra in Australia) at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria. The match was played in the 2nd round of the 2010 Super 14 Rugby tournament. The Bulls were the better tea

Anne-lize De Jong

Published on 2011-05-05 02:00:26

Anne-lize De Jong is a 23 year old model from Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently studying Clinical Technology at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). This self-proclaimed girlie-girl likes shopping, reading girlie mags, doing photo shoot

Happy Star Wars Day!

Published on 2011-05-04 14:36:24

Today is Intergalactic Star Wars Day. Most of you are thoroughly aware of that. The Pretoria based radio station Tuks FM’s breakfast team honored this day this morning in their show by playing some of the Star Wars theme songs on the air and ev

Bulls vs Crusaders @ Orlando Stadium 2010

Published on 2011-05-04 03:00:29

About a year ago (on the 22nd of May 2010) my dad and I made our way to Orlando Stadium in Soweto (just South of Johannesburg) to watch the 2010 Super 14 semi-final match between the Crusaders (from New Zealand) and the Bulls. We used the park and ri

Anesca Swart

Published on 2011-05-04 02:00:18

Anesca Swart is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This 22 year old model is a determined, friendly girl with a huge passion for modelling. She enjoys dancing, horse riding, playing guitar and muay thai as well. She also has an honors degree in eco

Incubus – Adolescents

Published on 2011-05-03 15:00:34

Incubus are back with a new single entitled Adolescents. Incubus are an alternative rock / alternative metal / funk rock band out from Calabasas, California in the United States. They were formed in 1991. The current members of Incubus are Brandon Bo

Xbox LIVE and Kinect Sports sets Guinness World Record

Published on 2011-05-03 12:07:51

Xbox LIVE members across the globe have created history, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous online 100m sprint featuring 10,539 participants, achieved by users of Xbox LIVE during the Xbox Nations Free LIVE Weekend on 23

Desmond and the Tutu’s, Taxi Violence, The December Streets & Fire Through The Window @ Park Acoustics this weekend

Published on 2011-05-03 11:49:08

Good news for Pretoria and Gauteng music fans is that there will be another edition of Park Acoustics this weekend (on Sunday, the 8th of May 2011). This edition of Park Acoustics will feature The December Streets, Fire Through the Window, Taxi Viole

Oppikoppi 2007 Camp Scene

Published on 2011-05-03 03:00:46

It’s almost that time of the year again. Oppikoppi 2011 Unkown Brother is coming in August. At midnight last night the first 1,000 tickets went on sale at http://www.ticketbreak.co.za/ (at R450 a piece). These 1,000 tickets qualify for a free t

Kirsten Maarschalk

Published on 2011-05-03 02:00:43

Kirsten Maarschalk is a 22 year old model based in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to her her FHM Modelbook profile page (at http://fhm.co.za/social/profile/kirsty33/) she sees modelling as a form of art, her way of expressing herself. It’

South Africa vs New Zealand Tri Nations Test @ Ellis Park in 2000

Published on 2011-05-02 13:03:08

The 2000 Tri Nations Series was contested from the 15th of July to the 26th of August between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. In the end, Australia won the tournament for the first time after a thrilling 19-18 win over the Springboks in Durb

A Photo The British Royals Won’t Put on Display

Published on 2011-05-02 08:27:00

So, this past weekend it was the Royal Wedding. I did not watch this boring 5-6 hour event on Friday because I was at work, but I my Twitter timeline was bombarded by various boring and sometimes funny tweets from folks watching the wedding ceremony

10 Facts: Osama Bin Laden

Published on 2011-05-02 06:15:06

Osama Bin Laden (the world’s most wanted terrorist and the head of al-Qaeda) was killed in Pakistan (in a compound 120 km North West of the capital Islamabad) on the 1st of May 2011 by a small US military team (which was acting under direct ord

Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs @ Loftus Versfeld 2009

Published on 2011-05-02 05:47:33

My dad and I have been Loftus Versfeld season ticket holders since 2005. I’ve been to the stadium many times over the course of the past 6 years. In 2009 we attended the 2009 Currie Cup final (which was played between the Blue Bulls and the Che

Megan Wesson

Published on 2011-05-02 05:20:14

Megan Wesson is a 22 year old model who is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. On her FHM Modelbook profile she describes herself as “a fun loving and out going girl who loves to dance and have a great time”. She also says “Life

Bulls vs Chiefs @ Loftus Versfeld 2011

Published on 2011-05-01 08:00:58

Yesterday My dad and I went to watch the Bulls (who played in a red Vodacom jersey for 1 game only) take on the Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld in a Super 15 Rugby match. The Bulls played reallly bad in the first half. At half time me (and most of the

Yolandi Malherbe

Published on 2011-05-01 07:00:42

Yolandi Malherbe is a 24 year old model based in Cape Town, South Africa. She’s also a blogger, socialite, fashionista and shoe-addict (according to her Twitter profile). She’s appeared / danced in music videos for Jax Panik, The Parlotones &

Pretoria Skyline

Published on 2011-04-30 12:00:38

Today I went to watch the Bulls take on the Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria in a Super 15 match. The Bulls won the match by 43 points to 27. Before I made my way to my usual seat on the main stand at the stadium, I snapped a few photos of Preto

Myla Radicchia

Published on 2011-04-30 05:00:27

Myla Radicchia is a model based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This 23 year old model has done advert campaigns for Wet Peach Swimwear, Tokyo Sky, Vodacom, Anat, Eastgate Shopping Mall and Foxy Clothing. She has also appeared in episodes of the The L

Late Afternoon View of the Electro Pyramid @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-04-29 02:30:22

In March 2011 I took the Hotbox Express train down to the Western Cape edition of RAMFest. It was one of the most enjoyable music festivals that I’ve ever attended. RAMFEst 2011 Cape Town was just plain awesome. The heat, vibe, people, camping

Shashi Naidoo

Published on 2011-04-29 01:30:26

Shashi Naidoo was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 1980. This actress and TV personality has co-hosted 20 Something and appeared in the soap opera Backstage on E-TV. She’s also appeared in the SABC 1 soap opera Generations and EMS Volume

Movie Trailers: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)

Published on 2011-04-28 12:42:31

The end of another film saga is approaching quickly. Yesterday Warner Bros studios released the trailer for the last Harry Potter film. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is set for release in July 2011. The new film will feature app

The Action Thrillers on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-04-28 02:30:03

This past weekend I went to a Valiant Swart gig at Mokha Rock Lounge in Pretoria East (at the entrance to the National Botanical Gardens). Besides the South African Music legend, Pedro Barbosa (of Mrs B fame) and The Action Thrillers played on the ni

Adele Segal

Published on 2011-04-28 01:30:57

Adele Segal is from Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. She has been a part of the modelling industry in South Africa for the past 12 years. She is currently in the Top Ten 2011 FHM Models list and rated the 38th sexiest woman by FHM for 2010. She was

Black Label on the Table on Freedom Day

Published on 2011-04-27 11:46:47

I’m of the opinion that the flood of public holidays at the end of April 2011 has made most South Africans quite lazy. It’s getting colder and that most of us are probably going to be home bound a lot more on the weekends (apart from a fe

Samantha Laura Kaye

Published on 2011-04-27 06:30:46

Samantha Laura Kaye was born in the London (in the United Kingdom), but is based in Cape Town, South Africa. This 24 year old model, hair and make-up artist, actress, blogger, baker, writer, adventurer and aspiring photographer has worked on the like

10 Facts: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in 1986

Published on 2011-04-26 04:30:33

The Chernobyl Disaster happened 25 years ago today (on the 26th of April 1986) in the Ukraine (which was then part of the Soviet Union / USSR). I still remember seeing the news report on the 8 O’Clock News on the SABC on the day it happened. Th

Interesting Tweople: @pfangirl

Published on 2011-04-26 03:30:49

Now this one of my favorite South African bloggers. In terms of her paying 8-5 job @pfangirl (Noelle Adams) is a copywriter in the advertising industry, with the occasional freelance columnist stints. She has been wordsmithing her entire professional

Crowd at Arcade Empire during aKING Show

Published on 2011-04-26 02:30:00

On Friday night I made my way to Arcade Empire (formerly Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East. Tim Burns, Pity The Fool and aKING played. It was an awesome gig at an awesome venue. Arcade Empire definitely has the potential to be one of the best live

Candice Accola

Published on 2011-04-26 01:30:55

Candice Accola was born in 1987 in Houston, Texas in the United States. She is best known for her role as Caroline Forbes on the television series The Vampire Diaries. She actually made her film debut in 2007 when she starred in the film Pirate Camp.

Pedro Barbosa on Stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-04-25 06:37:54

This past weekend I attended a gig at Mokha Rock Lounge (located at the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria East). Valiant Swart and his band was the main act of the evening. Before he rocked the stage with his 18 minute version of Mystic Boer the

Lily Aldridge

Published on 2011-04-25 06:09:50

Lily Aldridge was born in 1985 in Los Angeles in the United States. She has done advertising campaigns for Rocawear, Arden B., Shiatzy Chen, Bobbi Brown, Smashbox Cosmetics, Coach, JCrew, Charles David, Levi’s, J Brand, Accessorize, and Velvet

Valiant Swart on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-04-24 06:45:14

Last night I made my way to Mokha Rock Lounge to catch Valiant Swart in concert. The Action Thrillers and Pedro Barbosa (of Mrs B fame) were the opening acts on the evening. Mokha Rock Lounge is definitely one of my favorite venues in Pretoria. The v

Carmella DeCesare

Published on 2011-04-24 05:40:14

Carmella DeCesare was born in 1982 in Ohio in the United States. This model was Playboy magazine’s Miss April 2003 and Playmate of the Year for 2004. She is a former professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE as a WWE Diva. She was fe

aKING on stage @ Arcade Empire

Published on 2011-04-23 06:13:17

Last night I made my way to Arcade Empire (the old Foundry Fly Lounge) in Pretoria East to watch Tim Burns, Pity the Fool and aKING perform. During the course of the evening I bumped into @msbunnypants @stevoza @estiaanv @belindametb @JWGoosen @RyanB

Emily Browning

Published on 2011-04-23 05:53:56

Emily Browning was born in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia. She made her acting debut in 1998 in the made for TV film The Echo of Thunder. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of Thunderstone and Blue Heelers on Television. She’s also appea

Aerial View of Oppikoppi 2005

Published on 2011-04-22 07:00:06

In 2005 I attended Oppikoppi Wired in the Limpopo Province of South Africa (near the town of Northam). It was one of the most memorable Oppikoppi festivals that I’ve been to. During the course of the weekend I watched Fokofpolisiekar play two g

Katrina Bowden

Published on 2011-04-22 04:51:59

Katrina Bowden was born in 1988 in New Jersey in the United States. She is probably best-known for her role as Cerie in the television series 30 Rock. This actress has also appeared in episodes of Ugly Betty, Psych, One Life to Live and Law & Or

Interesting Tweople: @texxonfire

Published on 2011-04-21 03:00:52

In March 2011 I had the privilege of meeting @texxonfire (Tecla Ciolfi) at RAMFest in the Western Cape. She’s definitely one of the most polite people that I’ve met via Twitter. She was recently featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine as one of

Cape Town Skyline

Published on 2011-04-21 02:00:51

Cape Town is the oldest and 2nd most populous city in South Africa. It’s also the capital of the Western Cape province and the legislative capital of the country. For those of you who did not know, Cape Town was founded in 1652 (when the Dutch

Buffy Tyler

Published on 2011-04-21 01:00:02

Buffy Tyler was born in 1978 in Texas in the United States. She was the Playboy Playmate of the month for November 2000. She has appeared in a few Playboy videos and posed for several newsstand special editions. Not only did she have a small part as

Photo Album: Boobs, Beer and @BraaiBoy at Aandklas – #BBB15Apr

Published on 2011-04-20 03:00:24

This past week Friday I attended Boobs, Beer and @BraaiBoy at Aandklas in Hatfield, Pretoria. The event celebrated National Cleavage Day and @BraaiBoy’s 2nd Birthday. @BraaiBoy has been braai-ing every day since the 15th of April 2009. I marche

Johannesburg Skyline

Published on 2011-04-20 02:00:27

Besides being the world’s biggest man-made forest (with +/- 10 million trees) and being the biggest city in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa and Gauteng province, Johannesburg is also a major financial powerhouse and one of the 40 biggest metro

Hope Dworaczyk

Published on 2011-04-20 01:00:39

Hope Dworaczyk was born in 1984 in Texas in the United States. She’s a glamour model, TV host and reality TV Personality by profession. She first gained fame as Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Month for April 2009 after testing for the

Crowd @ Park Acoustics at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens

Published on 2011-04-19 02:00:14

On the 20th of February this year I attended Park Acoustics at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens in Gauteng. Short Straw, Mr Cat and the Jackal, Zinkplaat and Gang of Instrumentals performed on the day. It was the first time that I attended a P

Lieschen Botes

Published on 2011-04-19 01:00:39

Lieschen Botes was born in 1986 in Welkom in the Free State Province of South Africa. She was approached by an international modelling agency when she was just 11 years old. In 2005 she was chosen as the official Wonderbra model. Nowadays she spends

Final Countdown: 5 days until you can make history with Xbox LIVE and Guinness World Records #XboxNations

Published on 2011-04-18 11:39:52

In just five days Xbox LIVE will aim to make history and you’re invited! At 8 PM this week Saturday (the 23rd of April 2011) Xbox LIVE and Kinect Sports will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘largest online 100m sprint’. Jump

Nokia E7 TV Advert

Published on 2011-04-18 03:00:29

Nokia recently released the E7 Smart Phone in late 2010. The Nokia E7 has 16 Gb memory, a 8 Megapixel digital camera, HD video capture, a 4 inch LCD display, a flip-out QWERTY keyboard and finger touch text input support. It’s running on the Sy

Antananarivo Skyline

Published on 2011-04-18 02:00:23

Antananarivo is the capital and largest city of Madagascar (off the East Coast of Africa). The city was founded in 1625 by King Andrianjaka and takes its name (the City of the Thousand) from the number of soldiers assigned to guard it. For many years

Britney Spears

Published on 2011-04-18 01:00:43

Britney Spears was born in 1981 in McComb, Mississippi in the United States. She’s a recording artist and actress by profession. I’m a rock fan which means that I’m not a fan of her breed of pop music that has been oozing it way ont

Singapore Skyline

Published on 2011-04-17 05:07:21

Singapore is a Southeast Asian city-state off the Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometres (85 miles) North of the equator. The earliest known settlement on Singapore was in the 2nd century AD. As of 2010 there an estimated 5.1 million peo

Ana Sofia Henao

Published on 2011-04-17 04:34:43

Ana Sofia Henao was born in 1981 in Medellin, Colombia. She has a large fan base in Colombia thanks to a multitude of modeling gigs that have shared her likeness in magazines, catalogs and commercials. She has been prominent for advertising Cervesa C

Jerusalem Skyline

Published on 2011-04-16 03:59:53

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel (although not internationally recognized as such). If East Jerusalem’s population and area is included, it makes up the largest city in Israel. Jerusalem is a holy city to 3 major religions: Judaism, Christian

Chyler Leigh

Published on 2011-04-16 03:37:43

Chyler Leigh was born in 1982 in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. She is best known for her role as Dr. Lexie Grey on the television show Grey’s Anatomy. She’s appeared in various other television shows over the years, incl

15 April 2011 – National Cleavage Day

Published on 2011-04-15 03:00:02

Just a reminder that today (the 15th of April 2011) is National Cleavage Day. Being a guy I’m exceptionally glad that I live in South Africa and that I’ve got the opportunity to experience it. Unfortunately I do not have any prizes to giv

Abu Dhabi Skyline

Published on 2011-04-15 02:00:05

Abu Dhabi is the capital and second largest city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abu Dhabi has grown to be a cosmopolitan metropolis over the years. I’ve not visited this city, but I’ve been to its neighbour, Dubai. Abu Dhabi is locate

Katia Osorio

Published on 2011-04-15 01:00:55

Katia Osorio was born as Katia Del Pilar Osorio Ponce in 1984 in Lima, Peru. Not much is written about this South American model online. She is a hottie though and worthy of being named as the Daily Babe on Running Wolf’s Rant for the 15th of A

Red Music Academy 2011 moved to Madrid, Spain

Published on 2011-04-14 14:12:09

The Red Bull Music Academy 2011 will be held in Madrid, in the Matadero area, an industrial complex that is currently being transformed into the Spanish capital’s biggest centre for contemporary creation. Through Red Bull’s collaboration with

The Twitter Blanket Drive – South Africa’s Biggest TwitterThon – #TBD

Published on 2011-04-14 13:52:14

I might be running the risk of misleading the public with the title of this post. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, but it’s the biggest TwitterThon in South Africa that I’m aware of. It’s certainly the biggest I’m aware of.

Baku Skyline

Published on 2011-04-14 02:00:08

Baku is the capital, the largest city, and the largest port of Azerbaijan (which was formerly part of the USSR). The city has an estimated population of about 2 million people. The first written evidence for Baku dates to the 1st century AD. Until 19

Elisa Vincenti

Published on 2011-04-14 01:30:12

Elisa Vincenti was born in 1980 in Pisa, Italy. She is a model and television personality by profession. Not much is written about this beautiful lady online. She is a hottie though and worthy being named the Daily Babe on Running Wolf’s Rant f

2011 SAMA Nominees Announced

Published on 2011-04-13 16:00:04

The countdown to the 17th Annual South African Music Awards is on. The nominees for this year’s awards were announced tonight at La Toscano at Monte Casino in Johannesburg. Some of the big names include The Parlotones, Jax Panik, Wrestlerish, Bitte

Ashgabat Skyline

Published on 2011-04-13 11:00:32

Ashgabat is the capital city of the country of Turkmenistan (formerly part of the USSR). The city is also known as Ashkhabad. Directly translated from Persian, the city’s name literally means “City of Love”. Ashgabat was also known

Christian Serratos

Published on 2011-04-13 10:00:49

Christian Serratos was born in 1990 in the United States. She’s an actress, model, & singer by profession. She is known for portraying Suzie Crabgrass on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide and Angela Weber in the Twilight films

Virginia Gallardo

Published on 2011-04-12 11:00:33

Virginia Gallardo was born in Corrientes, Argentina. This Argentine has no qualms baring her skin and much more for the cameras. But surprisingly, she claims that she’s still a virgin. Hard to believe but she considers herself an introvert. In 2006

New York City Skyline

Published on 2011-04-12 08:00:36

New York City consists of 5 borroughs. Manhattan is the most populated of them. Manhattan is situated on Manhattan Island. The borrough boasts some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Bank of America

The December Streets – My Name

Published on 2011-04-11 03:00:28

The December Streets (a band from Pretoria, South Africa) have been crooning, plucking and pounding out tunes since early 2009. Eclectic rhythms, a symphonic trio of guitars, a voice to match, unique drumbeats and a pumping trumpet make this is a ban

Cape Town City Hall

Published on 2011-04-11 02:00:56

Cape Town City hall was built in 1905. It is located on the Grand Parade to the West of the Castle (the oldest structure in South Africa) in Cape Town and is built from honey-coloured oolitic limestone imported from Bath (in the United Kingdom). The

Petra Cubonova

Published on 2011-04-11 01:00:27

Petra Cubonova was born in 1982 in the Czech Republic. Not much is written about this hot model online. She’s definitely one of the hottest models around and that’s good enough reason to be featured as the Daily Babe on Running Wolf’

Crowd @ Die Antwoord at Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-04-10 09:39:03

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Before Haezer started jamming into the early hours of the morning Afrikaans Zef Rap superstars Die Antwoord play

Danni Wells

Published on 2011-04-10 05:00:36

Danni Wells was born in 1986 in Coventry in the United Kingdom. This British model first caught the attention of males everywhere as a Page 3 girl in December 2004. Since then, this all-natural hottie has become the number-one cause of rubber-necking

Introducing Flexicell

Published on 2011-04-09 10:00:30

Based in Cape Town, Flexicell is part of the Longain Group and is effectively a call center and marketer of mobile airtime and services. The idea behind Flexicell is to make telecommunications affordable and accessible throughout the African continen

Wrestlerish on stage @ Rocking the Gardens 2010

Published on 2011-04-09 07:00:02

In October 2010 I attended Rocking the Gardens at Emmerentia Dam in Johannesburg. It was the first time that I was given media accreditation for an event. It was an extremely hot day in Jozi. Many top South African artists performed on the day. Wrest

Imogen Thomas

Published on 2011-04-09 05:00:25

Imogen Thomas was born in 1982 in Wales in the United Kingdom. She is a Welsh model and television personality. She rose to fame in 2006, when she appeared, and lasted three months, in the seventh series of reality TV series Big Brother in the United

Kansas City Skyline

Published on 2011-04-08 02:00:38

Kansas City is located in the state of Missouri in the United States. The city was incorporated in 1853. Today about 456,000 people live in the city’s urban area and almost 1.6 million people live in its metropolitan area. Kansas City is often

Mia Aegerter

Published on 2011-04-08 01:00:04

Mia Aegerter was born in 1976 in Switzerland. She is a pop singer and actress by profession. In 1998 she won an imitation contest on the program “Lass Dich überraschen” (moderated by Rudi Carrell) by mimicking Natalie Imbruglia’s &

Movie Trailers: Captain America: The First Avenger

Published on 2011-04-07 13:22:34

Good News! There’s another superhero movie on the way! Captain America: The First Avenger is an upcoming 2011 film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for

Koos Kombuis on stage @ Oppikoppi 2009

Published on 2011-04-07 02:30:59

In August 2009 I attended Oppikoppi 2009 Smoorverlief (just outside the town of Northam in the Limpopo province of South Africa). It was the 11th Oppikoppi that I attended and certainly one of the most memorable ones that I’ve been to. It was t

Jasmine Sinclair

Published on 2011-04-07 01:30:00

Jasmine Sinclair was born in 1982 in London in the UK. She is a glamour model and bondage model by profession. She has featured in a large number of publications including The Sun, News of the World and The Daily Sport newspapers, Playboy magazine, T

Fulka – Dancing in our darkest days

Published on 2011-04-06 03:30:10

Some of you reading this blog might think that South African music is boring and uninteresting, well think again. Fulka are a South African band based in Pretoria. Ola Kobak, Jacob Israel, Corne Roodt, Christian Henn and Jean-Louise Nel are the membe

Red Bull Music Academy 2011: Not to be held in Tokyo

Published on 2011-04-06 03:00:00

Some sad news. The Red Bull Music Academy has been in close contact with their Japanese team and friends since the terrible earthquake and tsunami that struck on March 11 of this year. After a thorough evaluation they have decided to relocate this ye

Die Heuwels Fantasties on stage @ Park Acoustics

Published on 2011-04-06 02:30:50

On the 3rd of April 2011 (this past Sunday) I attended Park Acoustics at the Voortrekker Monument. Tim Burns, Toby Benko, Die Tuindwergies and Die Heuwels Fantasties played at the event on the day. Die Tuindwergies played a brilliant set and were fol

Bianca Rinaldi

Published on 2011-04-06 01:30:00

Bianca Rinaldi was born in 1974 in São Paulo, Brazil. This actress is best known for her roles in telenovelas, especially A Escrava Isaura. She trained as a gymnast from age 8 to 13. She began her TV career in 1990 when she was chosen to be a “

Quotes – Part 29 – Kurt Cobain

Published on 2011-04-05 13:00:37

Kurt Cobain was born in 1967 in Aberdeen, Washington in the United States. His dad was a mechanic and his mom was a waitress. According to his Aunt Mari, he began singing when he was 2 years old. At age 4 he started playing the piano and singing, wri

Die Tuindwergies on stage @ Park Acoustics

Published on 2011-04-05 02:30:37

Over the weekend I attended Park Acoustics at the Voortrekker Monument for a show featuring Toby Benko, Tim Burns, Die Tuindwergies and Die Heuwels Fantasties. Unfortunately I only made it to the show just before Die Tuindwergies started playing. Pie

Alexis Bedel

Published on 2011-04-05 01:30:27

Alexis Bedel was born in 1981 in Houston, Texas in the United States. She made her acting debut in 1998 in the film Rushmore. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of Gilmore Girls and ER on television. Besides this she’s also appeared in

Zebra & Giraffe – The End of The Road

Published on 2011-04-04 03:30:10

Zebra and Giraffe have released a music video for their song The End of The Road (which is on their 2nd album The Inside). The video is directed by Rob Malpage and produced by Cat Lindsay for Elfstone Pictures. I think that both the song and the musi

Crowd @ Park Acoustics Gig at the Voortrekker Monument

Published on 2011-04-04 02:30:51

Yesterday I attended Park Acoustics (which featured Tony Benko, Tim Burns, Die Tuindwergies and Die Heuwels Fantasties) at the Voortrekker Monument (just South of Pretoria). Unfortunately I only arrived at the gig during the Tim Burns set. The vibe w

Agnes Bruckner

Published on 2011-04-04 01:30:06

Agnes Bruckner was born in 1985 in Hollywood, California in United States. This actress made her acting debut in 1997 in a short film called Girl. Over the years she’s appeared in episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Pacific Blue, The Fugiti

Mrs B on stage @ Mokha Rock Lounge

Published on 2011-04-03 12:14:35

A while ago a new venue opened at the Botanical Gardens in Pretoria. Mokha Rock Lounge is one of the coolest venues in Pretoria. Last night Mrs B (one of the up and coming rock bands in South Africa) held the launch party for their upcoming album The

Chisato Morishita

Published on 2011-04-03 11:34:47

Chisato Morishita was born in 1981 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan. She is an idol, tarento, actress, and former race queen. Not much more is written about her online. She is gorgeous though. Chisato Morishita has been selected as the Daily Babe

Evolver One on stage @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-04-02 07:00:26

Last weekend I attended Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square in Pretoria. After watching Candi Black, Die Tuindwergies and Mrs B rock the Pretoria crowd Evolver One made their way onto the stage. Evolver One are a rock band from Johannesburg. Pete

Ania Draganska

Published on 2011-04-02 05:24:22

Ania Draganska was born in 1978 in Poland. She is more commonly known as Anna Draganska (Anglicized name). She has appeared in advertisements for Chanel Précision, Molton, Simone Pérèle, Verde Veronica, Vichy and Zenith. This model has been select

Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man

Published on 2011-04-01 03:30:53

A while ago I featured a song by English folk band Mumford & Sons. Their song The Cave got me completely hooked on their tunes. They released Sigh No More (their debut album) in October 2009. Local station Tuks FM started playing the 2nd single

Candi Black on stage @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-04-01 02:30:20

This past weekend I attended Vredefest 2011 in Hatfield Square (in Pretoria). The first band that I saw performing was Candi Black. This Pretoria-based band consists of Babette Labuschagne (on vocals), Lizzy-Love “Lizette” Mills (on vocal

Kirsten Storms

Published on 2011-04-01 01:30:05

Kirsten Storms was born in 1984 in Orlando, Florida in the United States. This actress is probably best known for role as Belle in soap opera Days of Our Lives. She actually made her acting debut in 1996 when she appeared in 2 episodes of Second Noah

Jack Parow – Byellville

Published on 2011-03-31 16:58:00

Jack Parow is back with a new music video for his song Byellville. The Afrikaans Rapper has become almost a household name in South Africa since he burst onto the scene in late 2009 with his song Cooler As Ekke. Apparently “Cooler as Ekke”

Mrs B on stage @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-03-31 03:00:56

Last weekend I attended the Pretoria edition of Vredefest 2011 in Hatfield Square. Mrs B were one of the bands that were part of the line-up on the evening. They came on stage after Die Tuindwergies at about 7 PM. Frontman Pedro Barbosa and his band

Dominique Swain

Published on 2011-03-31 02:00:55

Dominique Swain was born in 1980 in Malibu, California in the United States. She made her acting debut in the 1997 remake of Lollita. She also starred in the 1997 film Face Off, the 2000 film The Intern, the 2001 film Happy Campers, the 2005 film Jou

Van Coke Kartel on stage @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-03-30 03:00:32

This past weekend I attended Vredefest March 2011 in Pretoria. Hatfield Square was the venue once again. The concert showcased some of the best local music. Candi Black, Die Tuindwergies, Mrs B, Evolver One, Van Coke Kartel and aKING performed. Van C

Dichen Lachman

Published on 2011-03-30 01:00:15

Dichen Lachman was born in 1982 in Katmandu, Nepal. She was 8 years old when her family moved to Adelaide in Australia. Her acting career started in 2005 when she appeared in the Australian Soap Opera Neighbours. She starred in 106 episodes of the se

Boobs, Beer and @BraaiBoy at Aandklas Hatfield

Published on 2011-03-29 04:00:50

Aandklas Hatfield brings you THREE of the most AWESOME things on earth, all in one LEGENDARY night! (On the 15th of April 2011) Who doesn’t like Boobs, Beer and to Braai? It’s National Cleavage Day, and BraaiBoy (http://www.braaiboy.co.za

Die Tuindwergies on stage @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-03-29 02:00:23

This past weekend I attended the Hatfield Square edition of Vredefest 2011. Die Tuindwergies made their way onto the stage after Candi Black (and before Mrs B, Evolver One, Van Coke Kartel and aKING). They played an excellent show to a growing crowd.

Emmy Rossum

Published on 2011-03-29 01:00:47

Emmy Rossum was born in 1986 in New York City in the United States. She made her acting debut in 1996 in the made for television film Grace & Glorie. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of Law & Order, Snoops, As the World Turns, Th

Park Acoustics This Sunday!

Published on 2011-03-28 11:00:45

So, this past weekend the Park Acoustics gig at the Botanical Gardens (which was supposed to be a show featuring Bittereinder and aKING) sadly rained out. The event had to be postponed. Good news for the local music fans is that there will be another

aKING on stage @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-03-28 03:00:11

This past weekend I attended Vredefest 2011 in Hatfield Square (in Pretoria). The line-up consisted of aKING, Van Coke Kartel, Evolver One, Mrs B, Die Tuindwergies and Candi Black. aKING were the last band to perform on the evening. They released the

Angel Locsin

Published on 2011-03-28 02:00:24

Angel Locsin was born in 1985 in Bulacan in the Philippines. She is a television and film actress and commercial model by profession. She won the FHM Award for the sexiest woman in 2005 and the sexiest and the Maxim sexiest and hottest woman award in

Crowd @ Vredefest March 2011 in Hatfield Square

Published on 2011-03-27 04:00:43

Last night I attended the Pretoria leg of Vredefest 2011. The Hatfield Square stage showcased Candi Black, Die Tuindwergies, Van Coke Kartel, Mrs B, Evolver One and aKING on the evening. The venue got real packed after about 9 PM. I snapped this phot

Chloe Maxwell

Published on 2011-03-27 03:00:28

Chloe Maxwell was born in 1976 in Australia. She started her modelling career which saw her make the transition to hosting as a television presenter. She is the television presenter for The Matty Johns Show in Australia. She also appeared in the Aust

Bittereinder on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-26 04:29:31

On the 12th of March I attended the Johannesburg edition of RAMFest 2011 at Riversands Farm in Fourways. Alkaline Trio (from the USA), Funeral for a friend (from Wales), Not My Dog, Van Coke Kartel, Die Antwoord, Dance You’re On Fire, Knave, De

Jessica Leandra

Published on 2011-03-26 02:45:36

Jessica Leandra is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is the winner of FHM Top Models 2011. I’m sure that we’ll see and hear more about this model in the future. Jessica Leandra has been selected as the Daily Babe on Running Wolf’

Check out the Red Bull F1 Showcar in Cape Town this weekend!

Published on 2011-03-25 03:30:26

When Red Bull Racing was formed back in 2005, a separate squad was established to take a full-spec Formula One car around the globe to give international audiences a taste of F1. From Panama to Russia, from Japan to Jamaica, the team’s drivers have

Die Tuindwergies on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-03-25 02:30:29

I attended the Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival (near Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng) on the weekend of the 25th and 26th February 2011. We only arrived at the festival at 9 PM on Friday night but were in time to catch the Klopjag, Die Tuindwergies, Van

Magnolia Dos Santos

Published on 2011-03-25 01:30:06

Magnolia Dos Santos was born in 1989 in Brazil. She is now living and working in Peru as a model. Not much is written about this beauty online but that does not mean that she can’t be featured on this blog. Magnolia Dos Santos has been selected

Lancet #WorldTBDay Campaign

Published on 2011-03-24 02:00:42

Every minute, three people around the world die from Tubercolosis / TB. In South Africa alone, 400,000 South Africans were known to be infected with TB in 2009 and a further 490,000 were diagnosed with TB in the same year. Just imagine, that’s

View of Mountains near Worcester @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-24 01:30:45

A few weeks ago I attended the Cape Town edition of RAMFest 2011. I took the trip down to the Western Cape on the Shosholoza Meyl from Johannesburg as part of “Die Snorre Gaan See Toe” / Hotbox Express tour. We arrived at Nekkies Holiday

Franziska Van Almsick

Published on 2011-03-24 01:00:35

Franziska Van Almsick was born in 1978 in East Berlin, Germany. She is a swimmer by profession. This sportswoman won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged 14. In 1993, she was named by Swimming World magazine as the Fem

Mr Cat and the Jackal – The Devil Always Wants to Dance

Published on 2011-03-23 14:13:26

Mr Cat and the Jackal are an experimental / folk / acoustic band from Durbanville in the Western Cape. Gertjie Besselsen, Jacques du Plessis, Pierre-Arnold Theron, Johan Roos and JC Visser are the members of the band. Mr Cat and the Jackal released t

Crowd scene during Not My Dog set @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-23 02:30:45

On the 12th of March 2011 I attended RAMFest 2011 in Johannesburg (at Riversands Farm in Fourways). There were some excellent bands playing on the day. Besides Funeral for a Friend (from the UK), Alkaline Trio (from the USA), Afrikaans rockers Van Co

Louise Cliffe

Published on 2011-03-23 01:30:18

Louise Cliffe was born in Greater Manchester, England in the UK in 1986. She is an actress, singer, writer and model by profession. Although much of her career has been in the UK, she has started to appear in US productions in 2009. She competed in t

Movie Trailers: The Bang Bang Club (2011)

Published on 2011-03-22 14:13:46

The Bang Bang Club is an upcoming drama film based on the true-life experiences of four combat photographers capturing the final days of apartheid in South Africa. The film is scheduled for release in April 2011 in the United States (although it had

Foo Fighters – Rope

Published on 2011-03-22 11:00:05

Great news for rock fans all over the world, Foo Fighters will be releasing their 7th studio album in April 2011. I’m really looking forward to this. I’ve been listening to this alternative / post-grunge rock band since they released thei

Knave on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-22 02:30:28

On the 12th of March 2011 I attended the Johannesburg leg of RAMFest 2011 at Riversands Farm in Johannesburg. There were some excellent bands playing on the day (Van Coke Kartel, Funeral for a friend, Alkaline Trio, Dance You’re on Fire, Bitter

Marion Cotillard

Published on 2011-03-22 01:30:53

Marion Cotillard was born in 1975 in Paris, France. This actress appeared in the 2010 film Inception (opposite Leonardo Di Caprio), She actually made her acting debut in 1994 in the French language film L’Histoire du garçon qui voulait qu̵

Bulls vs Stormers @ Loftus Versfeld 2011

Published on 2011-03-21 03:57:25

This past weekend I attended the Super 15 match between the Stormers and the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. I must say that I expected a better performance by the Bulls in this rugby match. They were outplayed by the Stormers and lost the matc

Kitana Baker

Published on 2011-03-21 03:18:12

Kitana Baker was born in 1982 in Queensland, Australia. This model and actress has appeared in numerous films, videos and television shows, and has worked for both E! and Playboy. Her biggest claim to fame has been her series of cleavage-intensive Mi

Funny Toyota Corolla Commercial

Published on 2011-03-20 15:00:22

The most popular of all Toyota cars ever produced by the innovative Japanese auto maker. The Toyota Corolla is currently being manufactured in Japan, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Phillipines, South Africa, Taiwan,

Funeral for a friend on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-20 05:44:17

Last week Saturday I attended the Johannesburg edition of RAMFest 2011 at Riversands Farm in Fourways. 2 international acts played at the festival. Funeral for a Friend (from Wales in the UK) was one of them and Alkaline Trio was the other one. Funer

Jessica Paré

Published on 2011-03-20 05:33:33

Jessica Paré was born in 1982 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This actress made her debut in the 1999 film Bonanno: A Godfather’s Story. Since then she’s appeared in various films and in episodes of various TV shows. She’s appeared in

Crowd @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-19 04:57:56

Last week Saturday I attended the Johannesburg edition of RAMFest 2011. It was a fun filled day with lots of sun (and a lack of sunscreen for your’s truly). The 8,000 – 10,000 strong crowd that attended the 1 day festival were not disappo

Lizzy Caplan

Published on 2011-03-19 01:30:37

Lizzy Caplan was born in 1982 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. This actress made her acting debut in the television series Freaks and Geeks. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of Smallville, True Blood, The Class, Tru Calling

Crowd scene during Van Coke Kartel set @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-18 02:00:04

This past weekend I attended the Johannesburg edition of RAMFest 2011 (1 week after I attended the Cape Town edition in the Western Cape). It was a fun filled day spent with 3 of people that have become very good friends of mine (thanks to the popula

Kirsty Bisset

Published on 2011-03-18 01:00:25

Kirsty Bisset was born in the late 1980s in South Africa. This 23 year old FHM model describes herself as “Distinctly average attitude towards conformity. Patron Princess. Very much in love with the Sharks, LFC and Italian cars. Want to know wh

St Patrick’s Day Reminder

Published on 2011-03-17 03:00:02

Today is St Patrick’s Day. The day was made an official feast day in the early 17th century, but has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Irish culture. St Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Norther

Wrestlerish on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-17 02:30:01

Most of the regular readers of Running Wolf’s Rant know by now that I was at RAMFest 2011 (the Cape Town edition) at Nekkies Holiday Resort (near Worcester in the Western Cape) a few weeks ago. Besides seeing brilliant acts on both Friday &

Chandra West

Published on 2011-03-17 01:30:37

Chandra West was born in 1970 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She made her acting debut in 1991 in the made for TV movie True Confections. Since then she’s appeared in the 1996 film A Face To Die For, the 1998 film Universal Soldiers II: Brothers

Die Antwoord on Stage @ RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-16 02:30:41

This past weekend I attended the Johannesburg edition of RAMFest 2011 (which was held at Riversands Farm in Fourways). Die Antwoord were the last act to perform on the main stage. I’m not a huge fan of their music, but they are definitely one o

Amy Bridger

Published on 2011-03-16 01:00:08

Amy Bridger will be the first ever South African Playboy Playmate. She was born in Welkom in the Free State in the late 1980s. She started modelling in Grade 7. She has been listed in the FHM Home Grown Hunnies Top 100 and she’s also walked the

Photo Album: RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg

Published on 2011-03-15 12:00:35

So, about a week after venturing to Worcester for the Cape Town edition of RAMFest 2011 I made my way to Riversands Farms in Fourways (just North of Johannesburg). Me, @SimoneFourie7 @BaasDeBeer and @missbronni arrived at the venue at about 10 AM. I

Nissan NP 200 Resident Challenge

Published on 2011-03-15 03:00:19

Do you have what it takes to set a new World Record? “The NP200 Resident” will attempt to set a new World Record by living in the sporty Nissan NP200 bakkie for 200 hours . . . . If you think you have what it takes to be “The NP200

Alkaline Trio on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-15 02:30:15

2 weekends ago I attended the Cape Town edition of RAMFest 2011 (at the Nekkies holiday resort just outside Worcester). After watching Isochronous and Van Coke Kartel on Saturday night the Nekkies crowd were introduced to American Punk Rock / Alterna

Chandra North

Published on 2011-03-15 01:30:43

Chandra North was born in 1973 in Texas in the United States. In 1995 she was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in which she wore a grass bikini. Since then she has been featured in advertisements for Alberta Ferretti, Versace, Saks

Ashtray Electric on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-14 02:00:14

After watching BLK JKS on Friday night at RAMFest 2011 (the Cape Town edition) I had the privilege to see Ashtray Electric perform again on the main stage. It was the first time I saw them perform since their performance at the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New

Alicia Hall

Published on 2011-03-14 01:00:36

Alicia Hall was born in 1985 in the USA. This model was the winner of NBC’s 2005 reality TV show Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search. She has modeled for Skechers and is currently signed with Elite Model Management in Miami and Los Angeles

BLK JKS on stage @ RAMfest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-13 04:00:23

2 weekends ago I attended RAMFest 2011 (the Cape Town edition) at the Nekkies Holiday Resort (just outside Worcester in the Western Cape). After a party of epic proportions on the Thursday night the bands finally started performing on at 6 PM on the

Daniella Sarahyba

Published on 2011-03-13 03:00:42

Daniella Sarahyba was born in 1984 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sarahyba has appeared in every edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue since 2005 and is currently contracted under H&M, Spiegel and Benetton. She began entering modeling con

Electronic Pyramid @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-12 03:00:28

The weekend of the 4th of March 2011 I made my way down to RAMFEst 2011 Cape Town (which was held at the Nekkies Holiday Resort just outside Worcester) on the Hotbox Express. I am not a huge fan of electronic music. There were 3 stages at RAMFest 201

Melissa Haro

Published on 2011-03-12 02:00:40

Melissa Haro was born in San Jose, California in 1987. She is a model by profession. She appeared in the 2008 & 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has been modeling since the age of thirteen. Nowadays she mainly models in New York City

Isochronous on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-11 01:00:16

Last weekend I attended the Cape Town edition of RAMFest 2011. After watching Die Antwoord, Gazelle, Ashtray Electric, Desmond & the Tutus, BLK JKS on Friday night and others during the day on Saturday I had the privilege to see my 2nd Isochrono

Aline Nakashima

Published on 2011-03-11 00:00:28

Aline Nakashima was born in 1982 São Paulo, Brazil. This model was discovered at a modeling tryout in Brazil at the age of 17. She’s made 2 appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, in 2006 and 2007. She has also modeled for ALDO

Funeral for a Friend on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-10 01:00:49

This past weekend I attended the Cape Town / Worcester edition of RAMfest 2011. After watching performances by Isochronous, Van Coke Kartel, Alkaline Trio and Not My Dog on Saturday night, UK band Funeral for a Friend made their way onto the Nekkies

Bethany Joy Galeotti

Published on 2011-03-10 00:00:10

Bethany Joy Galeotti was born in 1981 in Hollywood, Florida in the United States. Over the years she’s appeared in episodes of The Guiding Light, One Tree Hill, Off Centre, Charmed, Felicity, The Guardian and Life Unexpected. She also appeared

Photo Album: RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-09 01:00:14

So, last week Wednesday I hopped onto the Hotbox Express, bound for Worcester (in the Western Cape) for my first ever multi-day RAMFest experience. Thanks to @XavierLoubser I managed to make it to Johannesburg Park Station on time. I must say that Jo

Van Coke Kartel on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-03-09 00:30:31

About 2 weeks ago I attended the Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival (near Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng). We only arrived at the festival at 9 PM on Friday night but were in time to catch the Klopjag, Die Tuindwergies, Van Coke Kartel & The Fake Leat

Lana Tailor

Published on 2011-03-09 00:00:40

Lana Tailor was born in 1987 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has appeared in the television series Lingerie (a TV series featuring an ensemble cast of beautiful people who design, photograph and model lingerie in New York City’s fashion indust

Finding SA Music Talent and Taking it Global: Where it all begins

Published on 2011-03-08 11:00:13

Take note music magicians, beat-makers, dance-floor movers, prodigious producers and soulful singers keen to take their craft to the next level.  As part of the application phase to the Red Bull Music Academy 2011, three free workshops will be hoste

Some People’s View About Facebook

Published on 2011-03-08 02:00:59

Facebook currently has more than 600 million users. Thats about 10% of the earth’s population. If Facebook were a country it would be the 3rd largest country in the world (behind China and India). Sadly there are still people out there that liv

Gazelle on stage @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-08 01:00:13

This past weekend I was at the Cape Town edition of RAMFest 2011. I saw Gazelle performing for the first time ever on the night. I must say that it wasn’t quite what I expected, but it was definitely brilliant. The electronic duo consisting of

Kristin Cavalleri

Published on 2011-03-08 00:00:48

Kristin Cavalleri was born in 1987 in Denver, Colorado in the United States. She is a TV personality, celebutante, socialite and actress. She is best known for her starring roles on the former MTV programs Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and

Crowd scene at Zebra and Giraffe @ RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

Published on 2011-03-07 01:00:55

Today I arrived back on the Hotbox Express from Worcester. I attended the Cape Town edition of RAMFest 2011 (which was held at the Nekkies Holiday Resort just outside Worcester). It was a brilliant festival. I enjoyed it extremely. On Friday night Ze

Kelly Hu

Published on 2011-03-07 00:00:32

Kelly Hu is an American actress and former fashion model. She was Miss Teen USA 1985 and Miss Hawaii USA 1993. She was born in 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has appeared in episodes of NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Growing Pains, CSI: New York, Army Wives

Albert Frost on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-03-06 01:00:24

Last weekend I attended the Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival (which was held just outside Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng). After watching Klopjag, Die Tuindwergies, Van Coke Kartel and the Fake Leather Blues band on Friday night I had the privilege of wa

Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Published on 2011-03-06 00:00:57

Maria Grazia Cucinotta was born in Italy in 1968. This actress (who has featured in many films and television series since 1990) has also worked as a producer, screenwriter and model. Most of her roles were in Italian language television series and f

Albert Frost and Gerald Clark on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-03-05 01:00:49

Before watching Piet Botha, Karen Zoid, Valiant Swart, The Black Cat Bones, Mr Cat and the Jackal and Tidal Waves on Saturday night at Where BLUES Meets ROCK I had the privilege and honor of seeing Albert Frost and Gerald Clark performing. They were

Keegan Connor Tracy

Published on 2011-03-05 00:00:16

Keegan Connor Tracy was born in 1971 in Ontario, Canada. This actress has appeared in episodes of Beggars and Choosers, Stargate SG-1, Jake 2.0, Psych, Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci’s Inquest and Supernatural. She’s also appeared in the

Piet Botha on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-03-04 01:00:06

Before watching Karen Zoid, Valiant Swart, The Black Cat Bones, Mr Cat and the Jackal and Tidal Waves perform at the Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival last weekend, I saw SA Rock legend Piet Botha playing a very cool set. Piet Botha has been in the mus

Mr Delivery Fires Chef

Published on 2011-03-01 09:00:50

The folks at Mr Delivery were nice enough to send me a very interesting package yesterday. It seems that they have fired the Mr Delivery Chef.  They’ve included a radio (which was loaded with a cassette tape with recordings of their former Che

Nokia launches dedicated channel to support operators and corporate customers

Published on 2011-03-01 02:00:55

As of 1 December 2010, Nokia has launched MSupport, a customer support service dedicated to operators and corporate customers. The service will focus on support around Nokia’s full range of Series 60 smartphones and business focused solutions and a

The Black Cat Bones on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-03-01 01:00:25

This past weekend I attended the Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival (near Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng). Before seeing Mr Cat & The Jackal and Tidal Waves perform, I saw Pretoria based Blues Rock band the Black Cat Bones perform. It was quite an int

Kristina Apgar

Published on 2011-03-01 00:00:41

Kristina Apgar was born in 1985 in Morristown, New Jersey in the United States. This actress made her acting debut in 2004 when she appeared in the TV series As the World Turns. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of Rescue Me, Law & Ord

Photo Album: Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-02-28 09:30:49

This past weekend I attended the Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival (which was held near Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng). For starters, I almost did not make it to the festival. I can honestly say that I’ve experienced the power of Social Media (more

2011 MK Award Winners

Published on 2011-02-28 02:00:29

This past weekend the 2011 MK Awards Ceremony was held at the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre). The Mother City crowd were treated to some excellent performances by Foto na Dans, Zebra and Giraffe, Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Thieve,

2011 Academy Award Winners

Published on 2011-02-28 01:30:33

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards Ceremony was held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California (in the USA) yesterday. There were absolutely no surprises (in this blogger’s opinion). The King’s Speech was nominated for Oscars in 12 catego

Mr Cat & The Jackal on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-02-28 01:00:15

I got back from the Where BLUES Meets ROCK Festival (which was held near Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng) yesterday. The festival was absolutely awesome. It was the first music festival I attended in 2011. I know I say this a lot on the blog, but South A

Kate Winslet

Published on 2011-02-28 00:00:45

Kate Winslet was born in 1975 in Reading, Berkshire in the United Kingdom. She made her acting debut in 1991 in the British TV series Dark Season. Since then she’s appeared in films like Heavenly Creatures (in 1994), Sense & Sensibility (i

2011 Golden Raspberry Award Winners

Published on 2011-02-27 15:14:22

The Golden Raspberry Awards ceremony was held yesterday in Los Angeles in the United States. The awards recognize the worst that the world of film has to offer and is commonly referred to as “The Razzies”. This award ceremony is held 1 day before

Tidal Waves on stage @ Where BLUES Meets ROCK

Published on 2011-02-27 13:53:43

I’m feeling quite tired today. I’ve literally had 12 hours sleep in the last 3 days. I went to bed at 2:30 AM after enjoying the last act for Saturday night at the Where BLUES Meets ROCK Festival (just outside Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng)

Kate Upton

Published on 2011-02-27 04:44:05

Kape Upton was born in 1993 in the United States. She has always dreamed of being a model. Fantasy became reality 3 years ago when she walked into an open call and booked her first job. Since then she has been the face for Guess Lingerie and she has

World’s Biggest TV Screen

Published on 2011-02-26 11:00:10

The World’s Biggest TV screen is in Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas in the United States. The screen is sometimes referred to as “Jerry-Tron”. Its a 152 x 72 feet (46m x 22m), 175 ft (53.34m) diagonal, 11,520 square foot (1,070 squ

Shannan Click

Published on 2011-02-26 03:42:35

Shannan Click was born in 1983 in San Dimas, California in the United States. This model has appeared in a variety of international editions of Vogue and the 2008, 2009 & 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She has done campaign work for

New Orleans Skyline

Published on 2011-02-25 10:00:57

New Orleans is located in the Southern United States and was founded in 1718. The city is named after Philippe d’ Orléans, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France, and is well known for its distinct French Creole architecture, as well as its cross

Alyssa Miller

Published on 2011-02-25 09:00:37

Alyssa Miller was born in 1990 in California in the United States. This model was included in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was one of five rookies (along with Shannan Click, Kenza Fourati, Izabel Goulart, and Kate Upton) in the 201

Guinness Penguin TV Advert

Published on 2011-02-24 02:00:38

Guinness is a popular Irish dry stout. This alcoholic beverage originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James Gate in Dublin, Ireland. Arthur Guinness started brewing ales in 1759 and was his product was first exported from Ireland to Engl

Liverpool Skyline

Published on 2011-02-24 01:00:56

Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England in the United Kingdom. Liverpool was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880. Liverpool is the 4th largest city in the United Kingdom and the 3rd largest cit

Natasha Hamilton

Published on 2011-02-24 00:00:25

Natasha Hamilton was born in 1982 in Liverpool in the United Kingdom. She is a singer-songwriter, dancer and occasional stage actress by profession. She is a former member of British Pop group Atomic Kitten. Natasha Hamilton has been selected as the

Great Tries: Gerhard van den Heever (2011)

Published on 2011-02-23 10:12:06

The 2011 Super 15 tournament kicked off this past weekend in the Southern Hemisphere. On Friday the Melbourne Rebels got off to a bad start when they lost their first match at home against the Waratahs by 43 points to 0 and the Highlanders narrowly b

Hawaii Sunset

Published on 2011-02-23 01:00:19

Hawaii is the newest state in the United States. Hawaii became part of the USA in 1959. It’s the only state to be made up completely out of Islands. Hawaii is the only state of the United States that is not geographically located in North Ameri

Maria Sharapova

Published on 2011-02-23 00:00:15

Maria Sharapova was born in 1987 in Nyagan in Russia (then known as the Soviet Union). This sportswoman is a former World No. 1 tennis player. She has won 22 WTA singles titles, 3 WTA doubles titles and 3 Grand Slam singles titles (consisting of the

Young the Giant – My Body

Published on 2011-02-22 00:30:56

Young The Giant was formed in 2004 in California in the United States. Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilley, Eric Cannata, Payam Doostzadeh and Francois Comtois are the current members of the band. Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and

Zinkplaat on stage @ Park Acoustics

Published on 2011-02-22 00:00:55

This past Sunday I made my way to the first Park Acoustics concert of 2011 (which was held at the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria). Short Straw, Zinkplaat, Gang of Instrumentals and Mr Cat & The Jackal were part of the line-up on the day.

Tal Berkovich

Published on 2011-02-21 23:00:29

Tal Berkovich was born in 1984 in Haifa, Israel. This stunning model has been on the cover of T3, Clara, FHM, Men’s Health and Conde Nast (to name but a few magazines). She has done advertisements for Nike, Sony, Panasonic, Veet and Agent Provocate

Mr Cat & The Jackal on stage @ Park Acoustics

Published on 2011-02-21 02:00:40

Yesterday I made my way to the first Park Acoustics concert of 2011 (which is held at the Botanical Gardens in Pretoria). Short Straw, Zinkplaat, Gang of Instrumentals and Mr Cat & The Jackal were part of the line-up. I’ve been living in P

Belinda Chapple

Published on 2011-02-21 01:00:01

Belinda Chapple was born in 1975 in Australia. She is a singer and former member of female pop group Bardot. Since the group split up she has released 2 solo singles; the Olympic Games ballad “Where It All Began” in August 2004 and in Apr

Northern Lights over Alaska

Published on 2011-02-20 03:00:19

The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are coloured and white flashing lights in the atmosphere north of the Northern Hemisphere. The lights are the result of the ionization of atmospheric molecules, at low temperatures, by solar and cosmic radiation

Alexz Johnson

Published on 2011-02-20 00:46:35

Alexz Johnson was born in 1986 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. She is a singer-songwriter, record producer and actress by profession. She has appeared in episodes of So Weird, The Chris Isaak Show, Instant Star, Falcon Beach, Smallville

Bloodhound Gang – Altogether Ooky

Published on 2011-02-19 04:00:54

Bloodhound Gang are a comedy alternative / punk band from Collegeville, Pennsylvania in the United States. The current members of the band are Jimmy Pop, DJ Q-Ball, Jared Hasselhoff, The Yin and Daniel P. Carter. Over the years Bloodhound Gang have r

Egyptian Protestors

Published on 2011-02-19 03:00:03

Hosni Mubarak was appointed Vice President of Egypt in 1975 and assumed the presidency on 14 October 1981 (following the assassination of President Anwar El Sadat). The length of his presidency made him Egypt’s longest-serving ruler since Muham

Krista Allen

Published on 2011-02-19 02:00:56

Krista Allen was born in 1971 in Ventura, California in the United States. This actress has appeared in numerous television shows including Days of Our Lives, The X-Files, CSI, Baywatch, Spin City, Charmed, Friends, Mutant XSmallville, Andromeda, Jus

LG Optimus 3D Smartphone Revealed

Published on 2011-02-18 02:00:21

LG Electronics officially unveiled the eagerly-awaited LG Optimus 3D smartphone along with the partnership of the newly dedicated YouTube 3D channel, at the Mobile World Congress. This high-performance smartphone offering the world’s first full 3D

Crowd Scene @ Oppikoppi Sexy. Crooked. Teeth

Published on 2011-02-18 00:30:22

In August 2010 I attended Oppikoppi. Sexy. Crooked. Teeth (near Northam) in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It was one of the most memorable Oppikoppi festivals out of the 12 that I’ve ever attended over the years. Besides attending my fi

Roxy Ingram

Published on 2011-02-18 00:00:44

Roxy Ingram was born in 1982 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This model has appeared on the cover of Shape, Health & Fitness, SL, SA Sports Illustrated and FHM Collections. She has also appeared in the 2003, 2004, and 2005 South African Sports

Dance you’re on Fire – Boxes of Tigers

Published on 2011-02-17 11:09:39

Local Indie-pop band Dance You’re On Fire has just signed a deal to release their debut album Secret Chiefs in Europe on the 10th June 2011. Brokered and administered by the new European office of Southern Pulse Music, the deal will see the release

Van Coke Kartel on stage @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-02-17 01:00:00

Over the weekend I watched Van Coke Kartel perform in Hatfield Square at Hatfield Carnival (as part of the 2011 Campus Invasion tour of South Africa). It was the first time since the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve Party that I saw them perfo

Landi Swanepoel

Published on 2011-02-17 00:00:00

Landi Swanepoel was born in 1979 in Cape Town, South Africa. She is known for her campaigns for Guess?. Her highest accolade was her selection as the Sylvia character in Peroni’s Nastro Azzurro beer commercial that pays homage to Federico Felli

Vredefest 2011

Published on 2011-02-16 01:15:48

Great news for South African music fans! Vredefest will be back in March 2011. Vredefest 2011 is proudly sponsored by Jagermeister and Oxydo sunglasses. The Johannesburg leg of Vredefest will be hosted at Stones in Edenvale (on the corner of Modderfo

Photo Album: Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-02-16 00:45:49

On Saturday I attended Hatfield Carnival at Hatfield Square in Pretoria. The event was part of the 2011 Campus Invasion tour of South Africa. Campus Invasion is brought to South African music fans by Hilltop Live, Vodacom & Smirnoff Spin and is

Zebra and Giraffe on stage @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-02-16 00:30:00

Over the weekend I watched Zebra and Giraffe perform in Hatfield Square at Hatfield Carnival (as part of the 2011 Campus Invasion tour of South Africa). They played a very energetic set and got the crowd going. It was the first time since Rocking the

Ada Nicodemou

Published on 2011-02-16 00:00:17

Ada Nicodemou was born in 1977 in Larnaca, Cyprus. This actress is best known for her role as Leah Patterson-Baker in the Australian Television soap opera Home and Away. She has been an Australian resident since 1987. She appeared in the 1999 film Th

2011 BRIT Award Winners

Published on 2011-02-15 18:05:43

The 2011 BRIT Awards ceremony was held last night (the 15 February 2011). It was the 31st edition of the British Phonographic Industry’s annual pop music awards. The award ceremony was held at The O2 Arena in London for the first time in its hi

aKING – The Runaround

Published on 2011-02-15 12:53:30

aKING are back with a new single. The Runaround is the first track to be released off the upcoming aKING album,Red Blooded Years (which is scheduled for release on the 1st of March 2011). aKING are definately one of the hottest South African rock act

Photo Album: Rammstein @ The Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg

Published on 2011-02-15 02:00:20

As most of my Twitter followers and other folks that know me already know I went to watch the Johannesburg concert of the 2011 Rammstein Tour of South Africa on Friday. I took a bus organized by Pretoria pub / restaurant Aandklas to get there. The vi

Wrestlerish on stage @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-02-15 01:00:16

On Saturday this past weekend I attended Hatfield Carnival at Hatfield Square in Pretoria.The line-up for the day included Fire Through the Window, The December Streets, Tidal Waves, Wrestlerish, Zebra and Giraffe and Van Coke Kartel. After The Decem

Jessica Stam

Published on 2011-02-15 00:00:14

Jessica Stam was born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada in 1986. She’s a model by profession. Jessica Stam has appeared on the cover of UK, Turkish & German Vogue and in advertisements for Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Giorgio Armani, Vera Wang, Val

Valentine’s Day Reminder Demotivational

Published on 2011-02-14 02:00:58

I’ve never been big on Valentine’s Day. I’m of the opinion that its a made up holiday which has just become way too commercialized over the years. I’ve been single for more than 6 months now. To me (and many other single peopl

2011 Grammy Award Winners

Published on 2011-02-14 01:30:38

The 53rd annual Grammy Awards was held on February 13, 2011 (yesterday) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was broadcasted on CBS. 109 Awards were presented at this year’s ceremony. The Grammy Awards were originally called the Gramophone

Tidal Waves on stage @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-02-14 01:00:07

Over the weekend I attended the Hatfield Carnival (which was part of the Campus Invasion tour). The line-up for the day included Fire Through the Window, The December Streets, Tidal Waves, Wrestlerish, Zebra and Giraffe and Van Coke Kartel. Tidal Wav

Torrie Wilson

Published on 2011-02-14 00:00:32

Torrie Wilson was born in 1975 in the Idaho in the United States. She’s a retired American professional wrestler, fitness competitor and model. She is best known for her tenures in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertai

The December Streets on stage @ Hatfield Carnival

Published on 2011-02-13 06:00:44

I first watched The December Streets perform at the KFC Sessions 2010 Finals in Hatfield Square in Pretoria. They were the first act I saw at the Hatfield Carnival at Hatfield Square yesterday. The Hatfield Carnival was part of the Campus Invasion to

Koena Mitra

Published on 2011-02-13 04:00:25

Koena Mitra was born in 1984 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. This Bollywood actress made her debut in the 2002 film Road. Some of her other credits include the 2005 film Shaadi No. 1, the 2006 film Apna Sapna Money Money, the 2007 film Cash, the 2008

Rammstein on stage @ Coca-Cola Dome

Published on 2011-02-12 06:00:47

Yesterday the 2011 Rammstein Tour of South Africa ended with a sold-out show at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. I had the privilege of being of the Golden Circle ticket holders for the concert. I left Pretoria on the Aandklas Party bus at about 3

Ana Hickmann

Published on 2011-02-12 03:17:40

Ana Hickmann was born in 1981 Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This model who has worked for Victoria’s Secret, Nivea, L’Oreal, Clairol and Bloomingdales. She has appeared in the South African version of the Sports Illustrate

Interesting Tweople: @AlexCaige

Published on 2011-02-11 00:50:25

Today the Interesting Tweople section on Running Wolf’s Rant features @AlexCaige (of Tuks FM fame). Besides being one of the best DJs at the only rock station in South Africa and being revered for his excellent skills as a master of ceremonies,

Scene at Rock Am Ring 2010 during Rammstein set

Published on 2011-02-11 00:30:40

Tonight I will be heading off to the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg for the sold-out Rammstein concert. Apparently the Cape Town concert of the 2011 Rammstein South Africa was a huge success (according to some people on my Twitter feed). I’m re

Mia Maestro

Published on 2011-02-11 00:00:58

Mia Maestro was born in 1978 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is best known for her role as Nadia Santos in the television drama Alias. She actually made her acting debut in the 1998 film Tango. Since then she’s appeared in Picking Up the Pieces

Karlen Kloppers Interview

Published on 2011-02-10 02:30:29

Karlen Louise Klopper was born in 1988 and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently a 2nd year BCom Marketing and Communication Management student at the University of Pretoria and one of the finalists for the Tuks Rag Queen 2011. She has b

Beijing Skyline

Published on 2011-02-10 01:30:26

Beijing is a city in Northern China. Peking is the name of the city according to Chinese Postal Map Romanization and the traditional customary name for Beijing in English. The earliest remnants of human habitation in the Beijing municipality are foun

Minka Kelly

Published on 2011-02-10 00:30:42

Minka Kelly was born in 1980 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. She is probably best known for her role as Lyla Garrity in the television series Friday Night Lights. This actress has also appeared in episodes of American Dreams, Entoura

Doritos Pug Attack Superbowl 2011 Advert

Published on 2011-02-09 02:00:49

South Africans do not need to be introduced to Doritos. This corn chip brand has been around in SA for a while now. Doritos introduced a new advert during the broadcast of the 2011 Superbowl in the United States. The Doritos TV Adverts are usually qu

Die Heuwels Fantasties on stage @ Trademarx

Published on 2011-02-09 01:30:56

This past weekend I attended the Pre Jool Party at Trademarx (near Loftus Versfeld) in Pretoria. Heroes Wear Red, Wonderboom, aKING and Die Heuwels Fantasties were playing on the day. All of them played excellent shows. Die Heuwels Fantasties were th

Anne Hathaway

Published on 2011-02-09 00:30:25

Anne Hathaway was born in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York in the United States. She made her acting debut in the 1999 Television series Get Real. Since then she’s appeared in The Princess Diaries (in 2001), Ella Enchanted (in 2004), Brokeback Mounta

Win a Trip to watch Man United Play at Old Trafford!

Published on 2011-02-08 03:30:13

Today I received an interesting message from @mtnmanunited on Twitter. I was completely surprised when I received it. Pretty clever piece of MTN marketing to get my attention (if you ask me). And you know what, it worked! Enter the MTN Manchester Uni

2011 MK Awards Ceremony

Published on 2011-02-08 02:30:42

The MK Awards is the biggest rock event of the year. Only the hottest South African artists and international acts will walk away with the coveted MK Award. Boasting thirteen categories and 61 nominations, the voting lines closed on 31 January 2011.

aKING on stage @ Trademarx

Published on 2011-02-08 01:30:21

This past Saturday I attended the Pre Jool Party at Trademarx (near Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria). Heroes Wear Red, Wonderboom, Die Heuwels Fantasties and aKING were part of the line-up on the evening. After being introduced to Heroes Wear Red’s

Lynn Collins

Published on 2011-02-08 00:30:39

Lynn Collins was born in 1977 in Texas in the United States. She is best known for her role as Kayla Silverfox in the 2009 live-action film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. She actually made her acting debut in 1999 when she appeared in an episode of Law &#

VW Darth Vader Superbowl 2011 Advert

Published on 2011-02-07 03:30:11

This Volkswagen advert entitled “The Force” features a pint-sized Darth Vader who uses the Force when he discovers the all-new 2012 Passat in the driveway. It leverages humor and the unforgettable Star Wars music to create an emotional co

Tokyo Yo! Red Bull Music Academy 2011

Published on 2011-02-07 02:30:49

Between February 2 and April 4, 2011, South African producers, instrumentalists, vocalists, and DJs are invited to apply to be part of the Red Bull Music Academy, a life-changing experience for those lucky enough to be selected.  Having circumnavig

Wonderboom on stage @ Trademarx

Published on 2011-02-07 01:30:51

This past Saturday I attended the Pre Jool Party at Trademarx (near Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria). Heroes Wear Red, aKING, Die Heuwels Fantasties and Wonderboom were lined up for the evening. During the course of the day I bumped into @SimoneFourie7 a

Scarlett Johansson

Published on 2011-02-07 00:30:46

Scarlett Johansson was born in 1984 in New York City in the United States. She made her acting debut in the 1994 film North. Since then she’s appeared in the 1995 film Just Cause, the 1996 film If Lucy Fell, the 1998 film The Horse Whisperer, t

Heroes Wear Red on stage @ Trademarx

Published on 2011-02-06 03:00:17

Yesterday I attended the Pre Jool Party at Trademarx (near Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria). The line-up for the day included Wonderboom, aKING, Die Heuwels Fantasties and Heroes Wear Red. Heroes Wear Red are Rock band based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It

Elizabeth Banks

Published on 2011-02-06 02:00:20

Elizabeth Banks was born in 1974 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in the United States. She made her acting debut in 1998 in the film Surrender Dorothy. Since she’s appeared in 2000 film Shaft, the 2002 film Spider-Man, the 2002 film Catch Me If Yo

Sydney Skyline

Published on 2011-02-05 01:07:32

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. Sydney has hosted major international sporting events over the years, including the 1938 British Empire Games, the 2000 Summer Olympics, and the final match of the 2003

Sarah Chalke

Published on 2011-02-05 00:00:11

Sarah Chalke was born in 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is probably best known for her role as Dr Elliot Reid in the television series Scrubs and her role as Stella Zinman on How I Met Your Mother. She actually made her acting debut in 1992 in

Study says mobile apps might reveal the ‘Real You’

Published on 2011-02-04 03:00:41

Nokia has worked alongside Cornell University’s leading sociologist and professor of science and technology studies, Trevor Pinch, to analyse the study of more than 5,200 smartphone users in 10 countries (including South Africa). Analysis of data i

Havana Skyline

Published on 2011-02-04 01:30:39

Havana is the largest and capital city of Cuba. Havana was founded by the Spanish in 1515 and gained city status in 1592. The city was captured by the British during the Seven Years War in 1762. Today Havana has an estimated population of 2.1 million

Natasha Mealey

Published on 2011-02-04 00:30:19

Natasha Mealey was born in 1982 in Torquay, England in the United Kingdom. She’s former architecture student who dropped out of her course to become a Page 3 / glamour model. She has appeared topless and modelled lingerie in The Sun, Daily Star

Louisville Skyline at night

Published on 2011-02-03 01:30:59

Louisville was founded in 1780 and is named after King Louis XVI of France. Today Louisville is the largest city in the state of Kentucky in the United Stated. The city has an estimated population of 1.2 million in its metropolitan area. This photo o

Emanuela Folliero

Published on 2011-02-03 00:30:16

Emanuela Folliero was born in 1965 in Milano, Italy. She’s a popular Italian anchorwoman / TV Personality. She’s been working in television since the mid 1980′s. She’s worked on various television shows in Italy. Emanuela Foll

Bujumbura Skyline

Published on 2011-02-02 01:30:48

Bujumbura is the capital, largest city and main port of Burundi. The city ships most of the country’s chief export, coffee, as well as cotton, skins and tin ore. It is located on the North Eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Bujumbura grew from a

Katie Cassidy

Published on 2011-02-02 00:30:22

Katie Cassidy was born in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. She’s appeared in episodes of The Division, Listen Up!, 7th Heaven, Sex, Love & Secrets, Supernatural, Harper’s Island, Melrose Place and Gossip Girl. She’s also appear

Movie Trailers: Rio (2011)

Published on 2011-02-01 02:30:01

20th Century Fox and the creators of Ice Age are releasing new computer-animated film in April 2011. The film entitled Rio tells the story of Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, who meets the fiercely independent Jewel and takes off

2011 Kings of Leon Tour of South Africa

Published on 2011-02-01 02:00:28

It seems that South Africa is turning into a popular destination for international artists. There will be already be a 2011 Rammstein Tour of South Africa, a 2011 U2 Tour of South Africa and a 2011 Faithless tour to South Africa this year. Kings of L

Ankara Skyline

Published on 2011-02-01 01:30:14

Ankara is the capital and second largest city of Turkey. The oldest settlements in and around the city centre of Ankara belong to the Hatti civilization which existed during the Bronze Age. The city was subsequently conquered by Augustus in 25 BC and

Alona Tal

Published on 2011-02-01 00:30:27

Alona Tal was born in 1983 in Herzliya, Israel. This actress made her acting debut in 2003 when she starred in the Israeli film Pim Pam Po BeArmon HaKsamim (meaning “Pim Pam Po In the Magic Castle”). Since then she’s appeared in var

Campus Invasion: Harmony Coalition Tour 2011

Published on 2011-01-31 03:30:56

It’s that time of the year again. The annual Campus Invasion: Harmony Coalition tour is exploding this month across 6 major universities in South Africa. This tour is brought to you by Hilltop Live, Vodacom, Smirnoff Spin and is supported by MK

2011 Screen Actor’s Guild Award Winners

Published on 2011-01-31 02:30:30

The 17th Annual Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG) Award ceremony was held yesterday at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California in the United States. The 2011 SAG Awards honored the best achievements in film and television performances

Kings of Leon – Pyro

Published on 2011-01-31 02:00:14

Kings of Leon are back with a brand new single. Pyro is taken off their 2010 album Come Around Sundown. Kings of Leon are definately one of my favorite artists at the moment. The band has been around since 1999. They have their origins in Nashville,

Tidal Waves on stage @ Hotbox Studios

Published on 2011-01-31 01:30:50

On Friday night I was at Hotbox Studios in Hatfield, Pretoria to watch Tidal Waves, Foto Na Dans and Desmond & the Tutus perform. The vibe was electric. The crowd was treated to excellent sets by all 3 bands. It was the first time since Rocking

Kelly Carlson

Published on 2011-01-31 00:30:35

Kelly Carlson was born in 1976 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States. She is best-known for her role as Kimber Henry in the television series Nip / Tuck. Besides this she’s appeared in episodes of Everwood, Castle, Supernatural, Melros

2011 Screen Actor’s Guild Award Nominees

Published on 2011-01-30 15:00:24

These annual awards are given by the Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG) to recognize outstanding performances by members. The SAG Awards have been a major Hollywood event since 1995. Julianna Margulies has won 7 SAG Awards (more than any other artist)

Countdown to U2 360° Tour in SA

Published on 2011-01-30 13:11:56

Most of you are well aware of the upcoming 2011 U2 tour of South Africa. Tickets for both the shows (in Johannesburg at FNB Stadium and Cape Town at Cape Town Stadium) have been sold out. Exciting news for those who do not have tickets! From tomorrow

Desmond & the Tutus on stage @ Hotbox Studios

Published on 2011-01-30 07:29:19

On Friday night I attended a gig at Hotbox Studios in Hatfield, Pretoria. It was my first time there and the first gig I attended in 2011 and I was absolutely impressed with the vibe and good tunes. Tidal Waves, Foto Na Dans and Desmond & The Tu

Tara Conner

Published on 2011-01-30 06:59:49

Tara Conner was born in 1985 in Dallas, Texas in the United States. She’s a beauty queen and model by profession. She was Miss USA in 2006. She was a featured model on the HDNet series Bikini Fantasies in 2004, posing for the cameras in Lake Ta

Foto Na Dans on stage @ Hotbox Studios

Published on 2011-01-29 03:00:10

Last night I made my way to Hotbox Studios in Hatfield, Pretoria for the first time ever. Tidal Waves, Foto Na Dans and Desmond & The Tutus were lined up for the evening. I was truly impressed by this venue. The vibe was electric and the venue w

Becki Newton

Published on 2011-01-29 02:00:57

Becki Newton was born in 1978 in New Haven, Connecticut in the United States. She made television acting debut in 2003 when she appeared in an episode of the television series Cold Case. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of Guiding Light, A

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Published on 2011-01-28 02:30:48

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was born in Plymouth, Devon in the United Kingdom in 1987. She has appeared in adverts for Abercrombie & Fitch, Bloomingdale’s, Clinique, DKNY, French Connection, LAMB, Pepe Jeans, Shiatzy Chen, Ralph Lauren and Top S

Global Texting Champions Crowned at LG Mobile Worldcup Championship 2010-2011

Published on 2011-01-28 02:00:29

LG Electronics crowned the winners of the second annual LG Mobile Worldcup Championship recently. The event was held in New York City in the United States. 20 year old Cristina Sales Ancines and 15 year old Jennifer Sales Ancines (from Panama) now ho

Minneapolis Skyline

Published on 2011-01-28 01:30:49

Minneapolis is located in the state of Minnesota in the United States. The city was incorporated in 1867. Minneapolis’ nickname is “The City of Lakes”. Today more than 385,000 people live in the Minneapolis urban area and more than

Sherilyn Fenn

Published on 2011-01-28 00:30:45

Sherilyn Fenn was born in 1965 in Detroit, Michigan in the United States. She is well-known for role as Audrey Holmes in the 1990s TV series Twin Peaks. Her acting career actually started in 1984 when she appeared in the film The Wild Life and the ma

Facebook and Twitter now available on Xbox LIVE in South Africa

Published on 2011-01-27 11:00:56

Just months after the launch of Xbox LIVE in South Africa it was announced this week that Facebook and Twitter will be available on Xbox LIVE in South Africa. The service launched on the 26th of January (Wednesday). At the same time a ‘My Comm

2011 Academy Award Nominees

Published on 2011-01-27 09:30:28

The Academy Awards (commonly referred to as the Oscars) are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The 2011 Academ

San Francisco Skyline at Night

Published on 2011-01-27 01:30:12

San Francisco was founded in 1776 and incorporated as a city in 1850. The earliest archaeological evidence of human habitation of the territory of the city of San Francisco dates to 3000 BC. Spanish explorers first visited the San Francisco Bay area

Jenn Sterger

Published on 2011-01-27 00:30:51

Jenn Sterger was born in 1983 in Miami, Florida in the United States. She’s a model and television personality and a former online columnist for Sports Illustrated. She has posed in both Maxim and Playboy magazines. She is also the “Sport

Interesting Tweople: @BarryTuck

Published on 2011-01-26 01:30:40

Today’s post in the Interesting Tweople section features @BarryTuck. Over the past decade @BarryTuck has developed a reputation as one of the most respected and accomplished action sports photographers in the world. His images have been feature

Zurich Skyline

Published on 2011-01-26 01:00:36

Today Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. The city is located at the North Western tip of Lake Zurich. The area where Zurich is today has been permanently settled for around 7,000 years. The Romans founded a settlement here in 15 BC and called

Sarah Jessica Parker

Published on 2011-01-26 00:30:10

Sarah Jessica Parker was born in 1965 in Nelsonville, Ohio in the United States. She is probably best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the television series Sex and the City (which aired from 1998 – 2004). She actually made her acting d

Interesting Tweople: @mikesharman

Published on 2011-01-25 02:00:07

In his 10 years out of school, @mikesharman has earned a degree in marketing, done standup comedy in LA and South Africa, written and produced a one-man show for the National Art’s Festival Fringe edition and National School of Arts’ Fest

2011 Golden Raspberry Award Nominees

Published on 2011-01-25 01:30:50

Award season is upon us. Last week the 2011 Golden Globe Award Winners were announced. Yesterday the 2011 Golden Raspberry Award Nominees were announced. The Golden Raspberry Awards (generally referred to as “the Razzies”), is an award ceremony t

Dusseldorf Skyline

Published on 2011-01-25 01:00:55

Dusseldorf is the 7th most populous city in Germany. It’s part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. In the 7th and 8th centuries, the odd farming or fishing settlement could be found at the point where the small river Düssel flows into the R

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Published on 2011-01-25 00:30:30

Sarah Michelle Gellar was born in 1977 in New York City in the United States. She made her acting debut in 1983 in the film An Invasion of Privacy. Over the years she’s appeared in various films including Funny Farm (in 1988), I Know What You D

Cage the Elephant – Shake Me Down

Published on 2011-01-24 00:30:00

Cage the Elephant are back with a new album. This Alternative Rock band was formed in 2006. Cage the Elephant hail from Bowling Green, Kentucky in the United States. The 5 members of the band are Matthew Shultz, Brad Shultz, Lincoln Parish, Daniel Ti

Gothenburg Skyline

Published on 2011-01-24 00:00:13

Gothenberg is the 2nd largest city in Sweden (behind the capital city Stockholm). The City of Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. Gothenburg was heavily influenced by the Dutch. Dutch city planners were contracted to b

Susanna Kallur

Published on 2011-01-23 23:30:40

Susanna Kallur was born in 1981 in the United States. She has dual citizenship and she is a sportswoman & athlete who competes mainly in the hurdles event (in athletics) for Sweden. She has won several international medals including the gold med

Tokyo Skyline at Night

Published on 2011-01-23 03:03:38

Tokyo is the defacto capital city and largest city of Japan. Tokyo was originally known as Edo (meaning “estuary”). Edo was a fishing village and it was first fortified by the Edo clan in the late 12th century. Tokyo survived the 1923 Gre

Audrey Tautou

Published on 2011-01-23 02:28:55

Audrey Tautou was born in 1976 in Beaumont, Puy-de-Dôme, France. This actress is probably most famous for her role in the 2001 film Amelie. Besides this she’s also appeared in Not on the Lips (in 2003), The Da Vinci Code (in 2006) and Coco Bef

Taipei Skyline

Published on 2011-01-22 04:00:09

The region where Taipei is located in Taiwan was first settled in 1709. Taipei became an important center for overseas trade in the 19th century. The Qing Dynasty in China, made Taipei the provincial capital of Taiwan in 1886. The Republic of China t

Juliette Binoche

Published on 2011-01-22 03:00:07

Juliette Binoche was born in 1964 in Paris, France. She has starred in more than 30 films since 1983. She’s starred in various French and English language films over the years. She is probably best known for her appearances in The Unbearable Li

Dhaka Skyline

Published on 2011-01-21 01:30:31

Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Dhaka was formerly known as Dacca & Jahangirnagar. The area where Dhaka is in Bangladesh was first settled in the 7th Century. After India gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 D

Juliette Lewis

Published on 2011-01-21 00:30:54

Juliette Lewis was born in 1973 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. This veteran Hollywood actress made her television acting debut in 1987 in the television series I Married Dora and her film acting debut in 1988 in the film My Stepmoth

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Match Schedule

Published on 2011-01-20 13:00:59

The South African 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Squad was announced 2 days ago. For those of you who did not know, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup will be hosted by India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.  The tournament is scheduled to start on the 19th of

Black Era – Ooh La La

Published on 2011-01-20 12:16:07

MK has released a new Black Era music video for their song Ooh La La (which was released on their debut album Feel Good). Black Era have been around since 2006 and hail from Gauteng. The members of the band are Karlo de Villiers (on lead vocals and g

Mumbai Skyline

Published on 2011-01-20 01:30:47

Mumbai was formerly known as Bombay. The area where modern Mumbai is today might have been inhabited for the first time about 2000 years ago. Mumbai’s population is estimated at about 13,8 million. Mumbai is one of the host cities for the 2011

Emily Deschanel

Published on 2011-01-20 00:30:45

Emily Deschanel was born in 1976 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. She is the older sister of actress, model, songwriter and musician Zooey Deschanel. This actress made her acting debut in the 1994 film It Could Happen To You. Since th

Thornfest 2011

Published on 2011-01-19 11:18:55

Summer is in full swing and music festival season is almost upon us. Thornrose Music & Cool Runnings Africa proudly present Thornfest 2011 – South Africa’s Premier Outdoor Music Festival. The festival takes place at the Route 28 Reso

South African 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Squad Announced

Published on 2011-01-19 02:30:06

South Africa will be participating in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The tournament is jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh. The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup will use cricket’s One Day International format. 14 national cricket tea

Anchorage Skyline

Published on 2011-01-19 01:30:53

Anchorage is the Northern most city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Alaska. The city was founded in 1914. Anchorage has an estimated population of 290,000 people. Anchorage has been named All-America City four times, in 1956

Parker Posey

Published on 2011-01-19 00:30:19

Parker Posey was born in 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. This actress made her acting debut in 1991 in First Love , Fatal Love. Since then she’s appeared in episodes of various television shows including As the World Turns, Tr

Mrs B on stage at Rock in the Square

Published on 2011-01-18 01:30:58

For those of you who did not not know, Mrs B is a rock band based in Gauteng. They have been around for the past 5 years. Pedro Barbosa, Bradley Carradus, Wouter Reyneke, Shawn van Staden and Heinie van der Walt are the members of the band. In Octobe

Lucy Lawless

Published on 2011-01-18 00:30:50

Lucy Lawless was born in 1968 in Auckland, New Zealand. She is best known for playing the title character of the internationally successful television series Xena: Warrior Princess (which ran from 1995 to 2001). She actually made her acting debut in

Alkaline Trio & Funeral for a Friend announced as RAMFest 2011 International Headliners

Published on 2011-01-17 13:00:04

Last week Running Wolf’s Rant posted the details about RAMFest 2011 (which will have Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg editions this year). RAMFest announced earlier tonight that Alkaline Trio and Funeral for a Friend will be joining the jam p

2011 Golden Globe Award Winners

Published on 2011-01-17 03:30:26

Yesterday the Award Ceremony for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The awards are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The first Golden Globe Awards ceremony was he

Mumford & Sons – The Cave

Published on 2011-01-17 02:30:08

Mumford & Sons are an English folk band formed in October 2007 in London in the UK. Multi-instrumentalists Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall and Ted Dwane make up the members of Mumford & Sons. The band released their debut album

Kings of Leon on stage at Bonnaroo Music Festival

Published on 2011-01-17 01:30:46

The Bonnaroo Music Festival was first held in 2002. This festival is held at the 700 hectare Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee in the United States. In 2008 Bonnaroo was named the “Best Festival” by Rolling Stone magazine, calling

Margie Viljoen

Published on 2011-01-17 00:30:26

Margie Viljoen was born in 1987 in Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province in South Africa, but she grew up in Kempton Park (on the East Rand). She’ll mesmerize you with her beauty before she blasts you away with her tunes. Margie Viljoen is a South Afr

Doha Skyline

Published on 2011-01-16 02:17:00

Doha is the capital city of Qatar. In 1825, the city was founded under the name Al-Bida. The name “Doha” is derived from the Arabic ad-dawha, “the big tree.” The reference is to a prominent tree that must have stood at the sit

Kenita Larrain

Published on 2011-01-16 01:58:36

Kenita Larrain was born in 1973 in Santiago, Chile. She’s a model and socialite. In 2008 Kenita participated in the Argentinian television show Bailando por un Sueño and in 2009 she joined the Chilean reality show Pelotón VIP along with her t

Rammstein on stage at Brixton Academy

Published on 2011-01-15 15:27:17

Rammstein are an industrial / metal / rock band from Germany. They have been around for more than 15 years. They’ve released 6 studio albums since they formed in 1994. As of 2009, they have sold over 15 million records worldwide. I was one of t

Sharae Spears

Published on 2011-01-15 15:15:03

Sharae Spears was born in 1984 in Tennessee in the United States. She was Playboy’s Cyber Girl of the Month for August 2008 and Cyber Girl of the Year for 2009. She was also featured by Maxim magazine in the USA as one of their Hometown Hotties

RAMFest 2011

Published on 2011-01-14 02:30:25

It’s almost that time of the year again. RAMFest 2011 is around the corner. This will be the 5th annual edition of one of South Africa’s premier rock festivals. This year’s RAMFest is going to bigger than 2010. RAMfest 2011 will hav

Crowd @ South Africa vs Australia at Loftus Versfeld in 2010

Published on 2011-01-14 01:30:26

In August 2010 I attended the Tri Nations rugby match between the Springboks and the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. South Africa beat Australia on the day. Despite this victory South Africa did not win the tournament. New Zealand were crow

Mirjam Weichselbraun

Published on 2011-01-14 00:30:26

Mirjam Weichselbraun was born in 1981 in Innsbruck, Austria. She’s a TV personality. Her first experience in broadcasting was with the regional radio station Antenne Tirol in 1999 and she first appeared in front of the camera in 2001 on the cul

Crowd at Ashtray Electric gig @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-13 01:30:22

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. About 8,000 people gathered to witness Pity the Fool, Frankie Fire, Yesterday’s Pupil, Oorlog Frankenstein

Clémence Poésy

Published on 2011-01-13 00:30:06

Clémence Poésy was born in 1982 in Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine in France. She is well known for role as Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. She made her acting debut in 1999 and has mostly appe

Super 15 Rugby Match Schedule for 2011

Published on 2011-01-12 04:00:01

Rugby fans in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are patiently waiting for the start of the 2011 Super Rugby season. The Bulls are the defending Super 14 champions at the moment. They beat the Stormers in May 2010 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto to

Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom!

Published on 2011-01-12 03:00:56

Afrikaans rockers Van Coke Kartel were definitely one of the most active live acts of 2010 (in my opinion). They are also one of my favorite South African bands. Their 3rd album Skop, Skiet & Donner was released in the first half of last year. I

Venice Skyline

Published on 2011-01-12 02:00:10

Venice is a city in Northern Italy. The city has an estimated population of 270,000. Venice has captured the impression of a magical floating city by setting wood pilings on the 118 submerged islands in the Northern end of the Adriatic Sea. 400 foot

Shannon James

Published on 2011-01-12 01:00:35

Shannon James was born in 1987 in Holland, Pennsylvania in the United States. She was the Playboy Playmate of the Month for May 2007. James has also appeared on Hooters billboards, their calendar (She was the cover girl for May 2008.), and in the 200

Interesting Tweople: @musicalmover

Published on 2011-01-11 03:00:13

It’s been a while since Running Wolf’s Rant has featured some interesting Twitter folk. @musicalmover has been selected to be featured today on Running Wolf’s Rant as one of the Interesting Tweople in the Technology category. This C

Penguins at Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town

Published on 2011-01-11 02:00:08

I spent 7 days in December in Cape Town in 2009 with my dad and my brother. It was the first time in 5 years that I’ve made the trip to the mother city. It was a very nice holiday and a good change of scenery for me. The one day my brother and

Patricia Manterola

Published on 2011-01-11 01:00:19

Patricia Manterola was born in 1972 in Mexico City, Mexico. She is a singer, actress, model and fashion designer by profession. Since 1994 she has released 8 studio albums. She has also appeared in advertisements for Vanity Fair, Pepsico, Miller Lite

Where BLUES meets ROCK Festival

Published on 2011-01-10 04:00:18

So, you thought that 2011 was going to be a boring year music wise in South Africa, did you? Well, think again! The Where BLUES meets ROCK Festival is around the corner. This event (which features an excellent line-up of awesome 19 local Blues &

10 Facts: Japan

Published on 2011-01-10 03:00:26

Today’s 10 Facts topic on Running Wolf’s Rant is Japan. There’s a lot that can be said about this island nation in the Far East. This country is definately on the list of destinations that I want to visit one day. Japan is one of th

Bacchus Nel on stage @ Krazee 4 Kripples

Published on 2011-01-10 02:00:07

Bacchus Nel is a blind Afrikaans poet and song-writer. He’s a former part-time insurance salesman from Standerton in Mpumalanga. He was involved in a motor vehicle accident (in which he lost his sight) when he was 21 years old. To find a releas

Faerne Cotton

Published on 2011-01-10 01:00:25

Faerne Cotton was born in 1981 in Northwood in Greater London in the United Kingdom. She’s a television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes on British television (such as Top of the Pops and the Red

Crowd @ BOO! at RAMFest 2010 Jhb

Published on 2011-01-09 03:07:57

In March 2010 I attended RAMFest 2010 Jhb at Emmarentia dam in Johannesburg. It was a fun filled day with a kick-ass line-up which included The Sick Leaves, Isochronous, Wrestlerish, Jack Parow, Die Heuwels Fantasties, aKING, The Narrow, Boo!, Lark a

Stephanie Pratt

Published on 2011-01-09 02:34:34

Stephanie Pratt was born in 1986 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. She’s mainly gained fame for her appearance in the MTV Television series The Hills. She’s become quite a popular TV personality over the past few years. Ste

Haezer on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-08 03:00:48

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party which was staged at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. The line-up included Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, New Holland, Frankie Fire, Van Coke Kartel, As

Kimberley Joseph

Published on 2011-01-08 02:00:38

Kimberley Joseph was born in 1973 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She was raised in Australia and is now based in the United States. She made her acting debut in 1992 when she appeared in the television show Paradise Beach. Over the years she

Movie Trailers: Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides (2011)

Published on 2011-01-07 02:45:36

Jack Sparrow will be back on the Silver Screen in July of 2011. The 4th installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean saga is on its way. The Action / Adventure / Fantasy film entitled Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is directed by Rob Mars

Scene @ Tuks FM Motherless during Yesterday’s Pupil set

Published on 2011-01-07 02:00:12

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party which was staged at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. The line-up included Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, Heazer, New Holland, Frankie Fire, Van

Natassia Malthe

Published on 2011-01-07 01:00:57

Natassia Malthe was born in 1974 in Oslo, Norway. She’s an actress and model by profession. Over the year’s she’s appeared in episodes of Viper, Millennium, First Wave, Dark Angel, The Dead Zone, Andromeda, Fallen, The Assistants an

Movie Trailers: Transformers – Dark of the Moon (2011)

Published on 2011-01-06 02:45:59

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is set for release in July 2011. It’s the 3rd Transformers film to be released. The film is directed by Michael Bay (who directed both Bad Boys films, Armageddon, Pearl Harbour and The Rock) and produced by Steven

Die Antwoord on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-06 02:00:20

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, Heazer, Yesterday’s Pupil, New Holland, Frankie Fire, Van Coke Kartel, Ashtray Ele

Courteney Cox

Published on 2011-01-06 01:00:52

Courteney Cox was born in 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. She is best known for her role as Monica Geller in television series Friends (which was on air from 1994 to 2004). She is currently starring in the television series Cougar T

New Holland on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-05 02:00:26

On New Year’s Eve I attended the 2010 / 2011 Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve Party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Die Antwoord, Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, Heazer, Yesterday’s Pupil, Frankie Fire, Van Coke Kartel, As

Camille Anderson

Published on 2011-01-05 01:00:43

Camille Anderson was born in 1977 in Dallas, Texas in the United States. She’s an actress and model by profession. Over the years she’s appeared in various TV shows, including Las Vegas, Diagnosis Murder, Dharma & Greg, Regular Joe a

Damascus Skyline

Published on 2011-01-04 02:00:13

Damascus is also known as the “City of Jasmine”. The around Damascus in modern day Syria was first settled in the 2nd millennium BC. Damascus is the capital and largest city in Syria today with an estimated population of 1,7 million peopl

Lisa Kudrow

Published on 2011-01-04 01:00:58

Lisa Kudrow was born in 1963 in Encino, California in the United States. She’s most famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the television series Friends. She made her acting debut in 1989. The first film she starred in was L.A on $5 a Day. She

Photo Album: Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve Party

Published on 2011-01-03 05:45:53

Over this past weekend I made my way to the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Over the years the Tuks FM New Year’s Eve party has become one of the annual must-attend events on the Pretoria m

Frankie Fire – Pretty Girls

Published on 2011-01-03 03:00:07

On New Year’s Eve I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. One of the bands that truly impressed me were Pretoria based act Frankie Fire. The group were formed in 2009. Former Tuks FM DJ F

Ashtray Electric on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-03 02:00:15

On New Year’s Eve 2010 / 2011 I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Die Antwoord, Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, Heazer, Yesterday’s Pupil, New Holland, Frankie Fire, Van Co

Jennifer Aniston

Published on 2011-01-03 01:00:09

Jennifer Aniston was born in 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California in the United States. She’s most famous for her role as Rachel Greene in the popular 1990s television sitcom Friends. This sitcom ended in 2004, but this is not the only acting work

Van Coke Kartel on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-02 03:34:05

On New Year’s Eve I attended the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party. Die Antwoord, Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, Heazer, Yesterday’s Pupil, New Holland, Ashtray Electric, Frankie Fire and Van Coke Kartel were part of the line

Shanna McLaughlin

Published on 2011-01-02 03:24:16

Shanna McLaughlin was born in 1985 in West Palm Beach, Florida in the United States. She was the Playboy Playmate of the month for July 2010. She’s a model and actress by profession. She was also the winner of Playboy Shootout (a Playboy TV rea

Frankie Fire on stage @ Tuks FM Motherle$$

Published on 2011-01-01 11:00:42

Last night I went to the Tuks FM Motherle$$ New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. The line-up for the gig included Die Antwoord, Van Coke Kartel, Oorlog Frankenstein, Pity the Fool, Heazer, Yesterday’s Pupil, New Holla

Irina Voronina

Published on 2011-01-01 09:46:36

Irina Voronina was born in 1977 in Dzerzhinsk, Russia. This model was the Playboy Playmate of the month for January 2001. She has also modeled for another adult magazine, Perfect 10. Irina Voronina also appeared in the 2005 Playmates at Play at the P

20 most read posts of December 2010

Published on 2010-12-31 10:00:18

December 2010 has come and gone and so has the year 2010. It has been an interesting month overall. The whole of South Africa has really gotten into the festive season. I spent Christmas with family at Hartebeespoort dam after I spent a week in my ol

View of Soweto from Orlando Stadium

Published on 2010-12-31 03:00:27

In May 2010 my dad and I attended the Super 14 match between the Bulls and the Crusaders at Orlando Stadium in Soweto (just outside Johannesburg). It was a close match but the Bulls won the match fairly easily and went on to win the 2010 Super 14 tou

Anna Semenovich

Published on 2010-12-31 02:00:28

Anna Semenovich was born in 1980 in Moscow, Russia. This babe is a retired competitive ice dancer, a singer, actress and model. She was teamed up with Vladimir Fedorov in 1995. They won the Finlandia Trophy twice and competed on the Grand Prix of Fig