FRIDAY is a special day, not only because it’s the beginning of three days of fun, but because you get to soak up all the salacious gossip sourced by your Skinnerbek! Last Friday a dapper friend and I decided to put our money where our mouths were by heading to the Boardwalk Casino for a bit of baccarat fun.
The Boardwalk was launching their new baccarat tables for invited guests only.
Yours truly does not have a clue when it comes to gambling but didn’t fare too badly during the practice round.
However, as soon as things got serious your Skinners was on a losing streak of note, squandering chips worth R10 000.
Most of the guests in the Baccarat Suite looked stunning as the dress code was formal. But then there were one or two who looked like they were going surfing.
Last Saturday night was another treat for your VIP gossip queen. I jetted to Jozi to attend an exclusive evening of laughter with Trevor Noah in action in his comedy skit Getting to Noah You at the Joburg Theatre.
Noah was his usual entertaining self even though I would say he was hilarious only 60% of the time.
There were too many American jokes in there, which is fine if he’s in the States. But when he is here, we expect to hear local jokes.
We are not joking when we say local is lekker!
Skinners caught a glimpse of a number of celebs, among them Lira, Unathi Msengana and Basetsana Khumalo, who were all in the VVIP section which unfortunately I was not invited to.
A funny moment came when I spotted Bobby van Jaarsveld and his wife waiting for more than five minutes at the bar before being served. I do not think the barmen recognised him or if they did, there were more important fish to fry.
Until next time, darlings . . . ciao and stay warm and dry!
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#SHARETHEBAY: Guests, from left, Miriam Maulana, Siya Mfundi, Reuann Smith and Siphokazi Ngombane also braved last Saturday’s chilly weather to watch the 2023 World Cup flag-raising
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LADIES IN RED: Guests, from left, Evelien Ntsetha, Ntuthu Ncoyo and Xola Jacobs enjoyed Thrive Women’s Month Conference, held by the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in partnership with Vision4 Women at Bayworld last Saturday
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FAN MOMENT: Rugby fan Cody Jacobs, 12, posed with Springbok player Dillyn Leyds at the Gelvandale Sports Grounds last week
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NETWORKING: Unathi Theki, left, caught up with Nomhle ‘Chinese’ Tys, one of the four speakers at the Thrive Women’s Month Conference, held by the department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in partnership with Vision4 Women at Bayworld
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IN THE MIX: Guests, from left, Bruce Cadle, Merilyn and Michael Barry, and Basil Brady also attended the opening of the Fluid exhibition at Nelson Mandela University’s Bird Street gallery
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IN THE NAME OF THE NATION: Fans, from left, Titus Chuene, Gouni-Mae Montgomery and Alan Straton witness the 2023 World Cup flag-raising at the Donkin Reserve
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LET THERE BE HOPE: Grant Tobias, left, Nomkhitha Kwinana and Neil Barker attended the Hope Factory’s fundraiser at the Radisson Blu Hotel
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NOT SO BEASTLY: Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira posed with fans who included Leezane Metlerkamp, 13, on Women’s Day at the Gelvandale Sports Grounds
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ARTY CHEERS: At the Fluid exhibition held at the Nelson Mandela University’s Bird Street gallery last week were, from left, Nasiphi Dandala, Bulumko Tshaka, Thulwana Thabata and Ntabozuko Madwe
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ALL SMILES: Among those at the Hope Factory’s fundraiser at the Radisson Blu Hotel last week were, from left, Lorusha Athimoolam, Marvin Draai, Tanya Kisten and Danny Sauls
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BEJEWELLED: Guests, from left, Danielle Trojak, Ariana Patsalos and Jenni Gault at a breakfast in honour of the late Reeva Steenkamp organised by the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation last week at the Summerstrand Inn
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HAPPY TO BE HERE: Fans, from left, Thina Maqubela, Nozi Qamnyana and Nokulunga Jobela arrive at Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton for the ‘Night of Worship with Dr Tumi’ concert last Tuesday
STELLAR PERFORMANCE: Gospel artist Soso Maholwana strikes a pose backstage after his performance at the ‘Night of Worship with Dr Tumi’ held at Nangoza Jebe Hall last Tuesday
SELFIE TIME: Friends, from left, Simone Barkhuizen, Darnell Levack, Sarah Young and Jade Botha took selfies at the breakfast in honour of the late Reeva Steenkamp