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LIFESTYLE
Little people
In the absence of a definitive parents’ manual for how to raise a child, Westville Hospital will host a Little Kidz workshop for moms, dads and toddlers. The presentation will include talks titled “How to childproof your home” (Marlette Visagie from ABC Childcare); “Nutritious snacks for toddlers” (Kelly Francis, dietician); and “Top tips for toddlers” (Dr Andre Botha, paediatrician)
When: 9am to noon on Saturday August 16
Where: Westville Hospital Entry: Free, but call Sabrina Jagoo at the Little People’s ward on (031) 251-6711 during office hours to reserve your seat
Feed the soul
It’s time for South Africa’s only conference for Muslim women, Muslimah Today, featuring a range of dynamic and inspirational topics focusing on the subject of holistic spirituality. Speakers include Safiyyah Surtee, Quraysha Ismail Sooliman and Shubnum Khan
When: Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17
Where: University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, Durban
Entry: R300, including lunch and tea and a goodie bag. Advanced bookings are essential. E-mail admin@ilmsa.co.za
Empowerment
The Congress of Business and Economics invites women to a seminar and high tea with prominent female speakers such as Kate Moodley, franchise director of Discovery; Aisha Mohamed, SABC3 channel head and former 5fm station manager; and media specialist Koo Govender
When: Saturday August 30 from 2pm to 5.15pm
Where: The Balcony at Wanderers Stadium, Illovo, Johannesburg
Entry: R200 a person. Contact (011) 026-6446 or (011) 837-5728
Cultural competition
Lovers of south-Indian thevarams will get a chance to sate their cultural appetite at the South African Tamil Federation annual national adults’ eisteddfod
When: 9am on Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14
Where: The Patidar Theatre, Salvia Street, Extension 3, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Entry: Free
THEATRE
Comedy capers
Support a great cause by attending the awardwinning musical comedy
Dear Breeder featuring Kasia Vosloo, Karen Logan and Michele Solomon. The charity shows are hosted by the Robin Hood Foundation to raise funds for their Love the Babies project
When: 7pm on Thursday August 28
Where: Seabrooke’s Theatre at Durban High School
Entry: Tickets are R100 a person. Those attending are also encouraged to bring a box of crayons for the Uminathi crêche in rural Marianhill. Contact Karen Logan on 074-102-1371 or karen@amehlovideo.com to book your ticket
Favourite aunty
Seems like audiences cannot get enough of Aunty
Rumba and Friends, with Durban comedians Jailoshini Naidoo, Mervyn Pillay and Neville Pillay. After a sold-out run, the show is back
When: Friday August 15 at 7.30pm, Saturday August 16 at 3pm and 7pm, and Sunday August 17 at 3pm
Where: Izulu Theatre, Sibaya casino
Entry: R120 through Computicket