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"contents": "<h4><b>GAUTENG</b></h4>\r\n<b>Markets</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesowetofarmersmarket/\"><b>Soweto Farmers Market</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover or rediscover Soweto’s vibrant social scene through local food, fashion, and music at the launch of this new market. Among the afternoon’s vendors are The Scrummy Ice-cream, Smoothello, Thesis Lifestyle, The Burger Yard, Nele Bakes, and Paintaholics, who will be running a mobile art studio. Entry costs R10 per person and can be paid at the gate. The market will run from 12pm to 6pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Soweto Barnyard, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Theatre</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.montecasino.co.za/whatson/events/sinbad-the-sailor/\"><b>Sinbad The Sailor</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch as the sea-faring adventures of beloved sailor Sinbad, and all the characters he meets along the way, come to life through song and dance. The pantomime stars Micah Stojakovic, Schoeman Smit, Murray Todd and Samantha Peo, to name a few. This family-friendly production was directed by UKZN alumni Steven Stead. Tickets cost R120 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/47806-sinbad-the-sailor/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Teatro, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 - 23 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Festivals</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Festival of Lights</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life-sized animal-figure light displays, market goodies, food and entertainment are on the agenda at th</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e annual Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo. General tickets cost R165 per person and you can buy them on </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1493977877&performanceday=01-DEC-2022#EventTicketPanel_divCalendar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The light display will be open to the public daily between Tuesday and Sunday, from 7pm to 10pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joburg Zoo, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 November - 1 January 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1463480\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ED_355626.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 14: Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" /> Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. Image: Gallo Images / Papi Morake</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1463481\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ED_355646.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 14: Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" /> Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Gallo Images / Papi Morake</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>WESTERN CAPE</b></h4>\r\n<b>Art </b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://zeitzmocaa.museum/exhibition/exhibitions/when-we-see-us-a-century-of-black-figuration-in-painting/#:~:text=Zeitz%20MOCAA%20presents%20an%20exhibition,African%20and%20pan%2Ddiasporic%20perspectives\"><b>When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This upcoming exhibition aims to explore “Black self-representation through portraiture and figuration in painting”. Through the works of various African artists from across the globe, spanning the past 100 years, each piece featured sheds light on the black experience. Among the artists featured are Zandile Tshabalala (South African), Joy Labinio (British-Nigerian) and Archibald Motley (American). Admission costs R210 per person and can be purchased via </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1467836816\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webtickets</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 November 2022 - 3 December 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1463482\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-Credit-Zandile-Tshabalala-Two-Reclining-Women-2020-Acrylic-on-canvas.png\" alt=\"Zandile Tshabalala Two Reclining Women 2020 Acrylic on canvas\" width=\"720\" height=\"532\" /> 'Two Reclining Women' 2020 by Zandile Tshabalala. Image: Zandile Tshabalala</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://thisisart.co.za/\"><b>This Is Art</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From printmaking, to textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, the second edition of the event aims to celebrate the work of South African artists. Among the artists featured are</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pieter Lessing, Karen Litson,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ian Albertyn and Godfrey Dambuleni. The event will take place from 10am to 6pm. Tickets cost R30 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/194911-this-is-art/?ref=events-list#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Entry for children under 12 is free.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 - 27 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Running</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.topevents.co.za/event/sportsmans-warehouse-winelands-marathon-2022/#1544784041129-fffaed7c-e854\"><b>Winelands Marathon 2022</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runners get ready! Choose between the 5km, 21.1km and 42.2km distance races. Entry costs between R50 and R220 and can be completed </span><a href=\"https://winelands.topevents.co.za/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fun run (5km race) entry fees can be paid in person and on the day of the event. The full marathon distance counts as a qualifier race for both the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons. The day kicks off at 5:30am. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eikestad Primary School, Stellenbosch\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 26 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=571310711660825&set=pcb.571312474993982\"><b>Fun Run / Walk at the Rondebosch Common</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In honour of World Children’s Day, the Cape Town Museum of Childhood will be hosting its second annual “Fun Walk”. Entry is free and participants are welcome to explore the museum’s exhibits or enjoy a post-race cup of coffee. The events will take place between 8am and 10pm, while the run / walk distance is 2kms.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town Museum of Childhood, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Film screening</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Run to the Source</b>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1463483\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patagonia.png\" alt=\"Still from 'Run to the Source'. Image: Patagonia\" width=\"720\" height=\"329\" /> Still from 'Run to the Source'. Image: Patagonia</p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t miss a screening of the short film made in 2022 for the “designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports”, Patagonia: </span><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5IG9IjqpnA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Run to the Source”</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The film documents the journey of English ultrarunner </span><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/insearchofmj/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Johnson</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as he tries to break the record of the fastest run along the 184-mile (296.1km) Thames Path. Johnson is a special guest at the evening and the screening will be followed by a panel discussion about “inclusivity in trail running”. Tickets cost R50 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/191494-run-to-the-source-film-screening-panel-discussion/?ref=events-list#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event begins at 6:30pm and ends at 9pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gone. Outdoor Supply Co., Shop 7, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23 November 2022</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>KWAZULU-NATAL</b></h4>\r\n<b>Music</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Q Twins Live In Concert</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African musicians Q Twins will be performing live at The Playhouse Company. You may recognise the sister duo from season 15 of Idols South Africa. They are best known for their 2020 singles </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamba</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laba Abantu</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The twins will be joined by R&B musician Mondli Ngcobo. Tickets cost R200 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1520358273\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webtickets</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event begins at 8pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Playhouse Company, Durban\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 November 2022</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>EASTERN CAPE</b></h4>\r\n<b>Market</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/3159556174260260/3271626306386579/?ref=newsfeed\"><b>Marketfees: Christmas Wonderland</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to begin shopping for the festive season. Enjoy this Christmas-themed edition of Marketfees and expect to see goods from local vendors such as Inge’s Artisan Kitchen, Salt & Light Co., Waterleaf Workshop and more. From décor, to clothing, drinks, live music and food, there’s something for everyone. Entry costs R20 per person and can be paid at the door.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tramways Building, Gqeberha\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 - 26 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Workshop</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/681554030231815/681554036898481/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\"><b>Emonti Creative Circle Writing Workshop</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush up on your creative writing skills. At this upcoming workshop, participants will receive feedback on their work from published authors and coaches. The event will focus on self-publishing. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the writing and publishing world, this is your chance! The workshop will run from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets cost R150 per person and bookings can be made through Jen on 0745384438. </span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Where:</strong> Trade Winds, East London\r\n<strong>When</strong>: 26 November 2022 <b>DM / ML</b>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nVisit <a href=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=in_article_link&utm_campaign=homepage\"><em>Daily Maverick's</em> home page</a> for more news, analysis and investigations\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n ",
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"description": "<h4><b>GAUTENG</b></h4>\r\n<b>Markets</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesowetofarmersmarket/\"><b>Soweto Farmers Market</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover or rediscover Soweto’s vibrant social scene through local food, fashion, and music at the launch of this new market. Among the afternoon’s vendors are The Scrummy Ice-cream, Smoothello, Thesis Lifestyle, The Burger Yard, Nele Bakes, and Paintaholics, who will be running a mobile art studio. Entry costs R10 per person and can be paid at the gate. The market will run from 12pm to 6pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Soweto Barnyard, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Theatre</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.montecasino.co.za/whatson/events/sinbad-the-sailor/\"><b>Sinbad The Sailor</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch as the sea-faring adventures of beloved sailor Sinbad, and all the characters he meets along the way, come to life through song and dance. The pantomime stars Micah Stojakovic, Schoeman Smit, Murray Todd and Samantha Peo, to name a few. This family-friendly production was directed by UKZN alumni Steven Stead. 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The light display will be open to the public daily between Tuesday and Sunday, from 7pm to 10pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joburg Zoo, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 November - 1 January 2022</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1463480\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1463480\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ED_355626.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 14: Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" /> Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. Image: Gallo Images / Papi Morake[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1463481\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1463481\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ED_355646.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 14: Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" /> Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Gallo Images / Papi Morake[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>WESTERN CAPE</b></h4>\r\n<b>Art </b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://zeitzmocaa.museum/exhibition/exhibitions/when-we-see-us-a-century-of-black-figuration-in-painting/#:~:text=Zeitz%20MOCAA%20presents%20an%20exhibition,African%20and%20pan%2Ddiasporic%20perspectives\"><b>When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This upcoming exhibition aims to explore “Black self-representation through portraiture and figuration in painting”. Through the works of various African artists from across the globe, spanning the past 100 years, each piece featured sheds light on the black experience. Among the artists featured are Zandile Tshabalala (South African), Joy Labinio (British-Nigerian) and Archibald Motley (American). Admission costs R210 per person and can be purchased via </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1467836816\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webtickets</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 November 2022 - 3 December 2022</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1463482\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1463482\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-Credit-Zandile-Tshabalala-Two-Reclining-Women-2020-Acrylic-on-canvas.png\" alt=\"Zandile Tshabalala Two Reclining Women 2020 Acrylic on canvas\" width=\"720\" height=\"532\" /> 'Two Reclining Women' 2020 by Zandile Tshabalala. Image: Zandile Tshabalala[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://thisisart.co.za/\"><b>This Is Art</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From printmaking, to textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, the second edition of the event aims to celebrate the work of South African artists. Among the artists featured are</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pieter Lessing, Karen Litson,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ian Albertyn and Godfrey Dambuleni. The event will take place from 10am to 6pm. Tickets cost R30 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/194911-this-is-art/?ref=events-list#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Entry for children under 12 is free.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 - 27 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Running</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.topevents.co.za/event/sportsmans-warehouse-winelands-marathon-2022/#1544784041129-fffaed7c-e854\"><b>Winelands Marathon 2022</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runners get ready! Choose between the 5km, 21.1km and 42.2km distance races. Entry costs between R50 and R220 and can be completed </span><a href=\"https://winelands.topevents.co.za/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fun run (5km race) entry fees can be paid in person and on the day of the event. The full marathon distance counts as a qualifier race for both the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons. The day kicks off at 5:30am. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eikestad Primary School, Stellenbosch\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 26 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=571310711660825&set=pcb.571312474993982\"><b>Fun Run / Walk at the Rondebosch Common</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In honour of World Children’s Day, the Cape Town Museum of Childhood will be hosting its second annual “Fun Walk”. Entry is free and participants are welcome to explore the museum’s exhibits or enjoy a post-race cup of coffee. The events will take place between 8am and 10pm, while the run / walk distance is 2kms.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town Museum of Childhood, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Film screening</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Run to the Source</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1463483\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1463483\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Patagonia.png\" alt=\"Still from 'Run to the Source'. Image: Patagonia\" width=\"720\" height=\"329\" /> Still from 'Run to the Source'. Image: Patagonia[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t miss a screening of the short film made in 2022 for the “designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports”, Patagonia: </span><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5IG9IjqpnA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Run to the Source”</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The film documents the journey of English ultrarunner </span><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/insearchofmj/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Johnson</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as he tries to break the record of the fastest run along the 184-mile (296.1km) Thames Path. Johnson is a special guest at the evening and the screening will be followed by a panel discussion about “inclusivity in trail running”. Tickets cost R50 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/191494-run-to-the-source-film-screening-panel-discussion/?ref=events-list#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event begins at 6:30pm and ends at 9pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gone. Outdoor Supply Co., Shop 7, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23 November 2022</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>KWAZULU-NATAL</b></h4>\r\n<b>Music</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Q Twins Live In Concert</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African musicians Q Twins will be performing live at The Playhouse Company. You may recognise the sister duo from season 15 of Idols South Africa. They are best known for their 2020 singles </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamba</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laba Abantu</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The twins will be joined by R&B musician Mondli Ngcobo. Tickets cost R200 per person and are available via </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1520358273\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webtickets</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event begins at 8pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Playhouse Company, Durban\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 November 2022</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>EASTERN CAPE</b></h4>\r\n<b>Market</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/3159556174260260/3271626306386579/?ref=newsfeed\"><b>Marketfees: Christmas Wonderland</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to begin shopping for the festive season. Enjoy this Christmas-themed edition of Marketfees and expect to see goods from local vendors such as Inge’s Artisan Kitchen, Salt & Light Co., Waterleaf Workshop and more. From décor, to clothing, drinks, live music and food, there’s something for everyone. Entry costs R20 per person and can be paid at the door.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tramways Building, Gqeberha\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 - 26 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Workshop</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/681554030231815/681554036898481/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\"><b>Emonti Creative Circle Writing Workshop</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush up on your creative writing skills. At this upcoming workshop, participants will receive feedback on their work from published authors and coaches. The event will focus on self-publishing. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the writing and publishing world, this is your chance! The workshop will run from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets cost R150 per person and bookings can be made through Jen on 0745384438. </span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Where:</strong> Trade Winds, East London\r\n<strong>When</strong>: 26 November 2022 <b>DM / ML</b>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nVisit <a href=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=in_article_link&utm_campaign=homepage\"><em>Daily Maverick's</em> home page</a> for more news, analysis and investigations\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n ",
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Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Joburg Zoo hosted the event in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and City Power. Image: Gallo Images / Papi Morake
Magical Festival of Lights at the Joburg Zoo on December 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Gallo Images / Papi Morake
'Two Reclining Women' 2020 by Zandile Tshabalala. Image: Zandile Tshabalala
Still from 'Run to the Source'. Image: Patagonia