HELLO my darlings. Doesn’t it bug you that there are never enough days in the weekend? Of course that should never stop Skinners from having a good one! Last Friday night, I supported the annual Herald GM Citizen of the Year Awards, where we saw some bright young stars in the youth category who will surely go on to lead this country into a great future.
In the main category there were also many leading lights who would put us all to shame when it comes to doing our bit for the community.
Everyone was dressed to the nines, some even putting on their Sunday best for the occasion at the PE Opera House.
I spotted the lovely Natasha and Selwyn Willis . . . seems like the missus is always ready to attend an event that will give her a reason to dress up.
Everyone applauded the NMMU Choir and people were clearly enchanted by their singing.
What a huge pity it was that they lost Varsity Sing recently. Your Skinnerbek thinks they deserved to take the top spot!
Meanwhile, over in KwaNobuhle at the Uitenhage Summer Music Festival, concert goers were left disappointed when rapper AKA opted not to perform because there were fewer than 300 people there.
Honestly, not sure if I blame him because people from Uitenhage always complain that nothing ever happens here. But then, when national artists are brought right to their doorstep, they fail to show up. Not cool, guys!
The Supermega did stick around to pose for pictures with people who were there though.
Saturday was no better for the music festival as there were barely 50 people at the Jabavu Stadium by 7pm, which prompted festival organiser Thando Kanti to grant free access to the concert.
On Sunday, yours truly went to the Valley Concert, where Matthew Mole gave a sterling performance at the Hopewell Conservation Estate.
One could not help but notice the place was jam-packed with teenage girls. I think South Africans may have just found their own Justin Bieber.
The girls were going mad over the dude and Skinner did feel a little old. But I don’t blame them since he sure is good looking!
Ciao until next time!
Picture: GILLIAN MCAINSH
IN THE KNOW: Guests, from left, Simo Hopa, Cumngce Gawe, Balise Mvoko, Nkosiyamntu Gawe and Dr Edmund Peters shared their knowledge and appreciation of whisky at the Shisa African Restaurant tasting last week
Picture: Deidre Garde
HAVING A LAUGH: Samantha Rangasamy, Shanaaz Fritz, Adil Hanif, Naeelah McCorn and Fadillah Fritz at the Herald Comedy series show featuring Stuart Taylor
Picture: LOUISE LIEBENBERG
PHOTOGRAPHY FUN: Sue, left, and Max Hoppe, right, caught up with Daryl and Olga Burman at the recent launch of the Hoppes' new photography and travel book, ‘The Climax Collection 2’, at Savages Fine Food in Park Drive
Picture: BRIAN WITBOOI Picture: FREDLIN ADRIAAN
PINK TAKEOVER: Gaby Frans, 6, and her parents Wyanitah and Gary Frans stepped out in pink at the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer last weekend in Summerstrand
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OUT AND ABOUT: Christina Vena and Thabo Relu listened and supported the Uitenhage Summer Music Festival
CHEERS: Friends, from left, Gina de Wet, Brian Jacobs and Daan Louw enjoyed themselves at the Past Pearsonites Association’s Truck & Barrel food and wine evening last Friday night in Summerstrand
EASTERN FLAIR: Guests, from left, Rajoo and Dolly Ramosamy, Sathi Pillay and Pashpa Moodaley attended The Herald GMSA Citizen of the Year 2016 awards last weekend
Picture: BRIAN WITBOOI
DRESSED UP: Pinky Mketo and Lorenzio Bonam looked smart at The Herald GM Citizen of the Year Awards last Friday at the PE Opera House
Picture: FREDLIN ADRIAAN
CLUED UP: Marianne and Chris Schoeman from Seaview check out the horses’ form at the Algoa Cup Race at the Fairview Racecourse last weekend
Picture: GILLIAN MCAINSH
WHAT A VIEW: Shellwin and Stacey Matowa enjoyed the setting of Shisa African Restaurant for tasting of Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky last week
Picture: FREDLIN ADRIAAN
LOOKING AT YOU: Friends, from left, Rasheeda DeMonk, Chamielah Astrie and Feroza Harry dressed up for the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer last weekend
Picture: NOMAZIMA NKOSI
NIGHT OUT: Lungile Masengeni, left, and Bongokuhle Buthelezi at the Uitenhage Summer Music Festival at Jabavu Stadium