The joburg international Arts Alive Festival kicks off today with one of its most loved events, the Jazz on the lake.
This event fetures the likes of Johnny clegg, The Soil, Vusi Nova, colberth,Mbuso Khoza, Josh Meck and Rema Schwarz.
Keep up with day proccedings by following us on twitter @cover24.
Despite the sudden and overwhelming interest in their talent,the duo remain humble and grounded am talking about this two house deejays and producers who makes the great sound behind the vinyl.
Soljasouls is house duo from Hammanskraal aming to cross the cultural, radical and age boundries in deep house and house music, they make something out of nothing , from the background of home studio , to a big waving tune in radio station and clubs , judging by the quality of their sound' you can tell this two know their story.
Soljasouls duo is made up of two artist named Robert and Josta , as I spoke to these guys jostar told us he has been working professionally as producer and he had produced numbers of well known Artist that's includes Jika boys ( the trio that is well known by the famous track sijekele khaya from soshanguvhe)
As I walk in their studio to have a quick chat with them, one thing in mind was who are this guys and where are they going?
Robert told us they are still branding up their name and they look forward to collaborate with other artists to name few Black coffee,Black Motion, heavy K and others from kalawa Records and to produce more work locally and internationally.
We are talking about music, the fresh-faced youngsters seems More mature and confident than someone twice their age.
Josta added by saying soljasouls is incredibly prolific, Robert and jostar are destined for great things.
We asked them about their music, and they told us they have no clue to describe their music,
The say they produce and play house and tribal music , this kind of genre is more commercialized tracks in South Africa which can be played everywhere that's include urban and rural areas. reading between the lines you can tell the duo aim to rock the deck!
The duo is signed under the 1stjhb music label, which had signed the likes of DJ The Josh, Trademark and Jika Boys
As it is women's month we asked them what they think about women. And Robert told us he is always inspired by her mother who is always there for him despite all odds "I love my mom , she means everything to me"
And josta added by saying women are very important role models in our life and women had played a magnified role in our struggle and liberation of our country, they are very important to us"
To book soljasoul email josta on matholejosias@gmail.com. or follow their page, soljasoul-josta@facebook
Article by: Letlhogonolo Ngobeni
The EFF accused the ANC of organising a group to assault its MPs in Parliament on Wednesday.
"The Economic Freedom Fighters has learned that the ANC is mobilising hooligans in the townships of Cape Town to come and assault EFF MPs today in Parliament," party spokesman Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said.
"The EFF has learned that they are loud-hailing across the townships, promising people free buses to go to Parliament and deal with the EFF."
Ndlozi said this was a "clear plan" to disrupt Parliament and render its work dysfunctional.
"It means the ANC is planning to undermine the very Parliament that it claims to protect and respect."
Moloto Mothapo, spokesman for ANC chief whip Stone Sizani, rubbished the claim and said the EFF had lost its mind.
"It's becoming clearer and clearer everyday that they are losing it. They are obviously imagining things, and this is a figment of their imagination," he told Sapa.
"Probably it is some sort of propaganda gone wrong on their part. They really have to come with something better if they want to be taken seriously. We have got no time to waste on the EFF."
A war of words between the EFF and the security cluster of ministers heated up on Tuesday following a meeting over the chaos in Parliament last week.
The justice, crime prevention, and security cluster condemned the action of EFF MPs who disrupted proceedings in the National Assembly last week while President Jacob Zuma was answering questions. Police were called in to calm the situation.
The cluster, led by Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, said extra-ordinary measures had been put in place to prevent a repeat of the incident.
Last Thursday, EFF leader Julius Malema was not happy with how Zuma had answered questions on when he would pay back part of the money spent on R246 million security upgrades to his private Nkandla residence in KwaZulu-Natal.
Speaker Baleka Mbete instructed Malema and his fellow MPs to leave the House when they kept interrupting and asking that Zuma answer their question.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela had recommended in her report on Nkandla that Zuma repay that part of the money not spent on security measures, like the swimming pool and cattle kraal, among others.
Zuma has been accused of delaying his response in Parliament to Madonsela's report after he said he would leave it to Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to determine if he should repay any of the money.
On Tuesday night, Ndlozi said the security cluster had no business interfering in Parliament's processes because it was part of the executive.
"The doctrine of the separation of powers enshrined in our constitutional democracy prescribes that the executive, which is all appointed by the president, must respect Parliament," he said in a statement.
Parliament was capable of running its business, and there was never a need for the police to be called or for security measures to be tightened.
"The EFF will not be intimidated by a group of employees and henchmen/women who serve at the pleasure and discretion of President Zuma," said Ndlozi.
"The EFF is proud and makes no apology whatsoever for its peaceful protest action in Parliament last Thursday.
He said EFF MPs had the right to be in the Chamber and hold the executive accountable without any fear or favour.
Ndlozi said the EFF was ready for the ANC.
"If the ANC security cluster wants to arrest us, teargas us, or shoot to kill us, then let it be.
"The EFF is ready for any form of violence because no amount of war talk, no amount of intimidation will deter it from robustly raising issues .
EFF spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at the Independent Electoral Commission's results centre on May 8, 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa.
EFF spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at the Independent Electoral Commission's results centre on May 8, 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG - The EFF accused the ANC of organising a group to assault its MPs in Parliament on Wednesday.
"The Economic Freedom Fighters has learned that the ANC is mobilising hooligans in the townships of Cape Town to come and assault EFF MPs today in Parliament," party spokesman Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said.
"The EFF has learned that they are loud-hailing across the townships, promising people free buses to go to Parliament and deal with the EFF."
Ndlozi said this was a "clear plan" to disrupt Parliament and render its work dysfunctional.
"It means the ANC is planning to undermine the very Parliament that it claims to protect and respect."
Moloto Mothapo, spokesman for ANC chief whip Stone Sizani, rubbished the claim and said the EFF had lost its mind.
"It's becoming clearer and clearer everyday that they are losing it. They are obviously imagining things, and this is a figment of their imagination," he told Sapa.
"Probably it is some sort of propaganda gone wrong on their part. They really have to come with something better if they want to be taken seriously. We have got no time to waste on the EFF."
A war of words between the EFF and the security cluster of ministers heated up on Tuesday following a meeting over the chaos in Parliament last week.
The justice, crime prevention, and security cluster condemned the action of EFF MPs who disrupted proceedings in the National Assembly last week while President Jacob Zuma was answering questions. Police were called in to calm the situation.
The cluster, led by Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, said extra-ordinary measures had been put in place to prevent a repeat of the incident.
Last Thursday, EFF leader Julius Malema was not happy with how Zuma had answered questions on when he would pay back part of the money spent on R246 million security upgrades to his private Nkandla residence in KwaZulu-Natal.
Speaker Baleka Mbete instructed Malema and his fellow MPs to leave the House when they kept interrupting and asking that Zuma answer their question.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela had recommended in her report on Nkandla that Zuma repay that part of the money not spent on security measures, like the swimming pool and cattle kraal, among others.
Zuma has been accused of delaying his response in Parliament to Madonsela's report after he said he would leave it to Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to determine if he should repay any of the money.
On Tuesday night, Ndlozi said the security cluster had no business interfering in Parliament's processes because it was part of the executive.
"The doctrine of the separation of powers enshrined in our constitutional democracy prescribes that the executive, which is all appointed by the president, must respect Parliament," he said in a statement.
Parliament was capable of running its business, and there was never a need for the police to be called or for security measures to be tightened.
"The EFF will not be intimidated by a group of employees and henchmen/women who serve at the pleasure and discretion of President Zuma," said Ndlozi.
"The EFF is proud and makes no apology whatsoever for its peaceful protest action in Parliament last Thursday.
He said EFF MPs had the right to be in the Chamber and hold the executive accountable without any fear or favour.
Ndlozi said the EFF was ready for the ANC.
"If the ANC security cluster wants to arrest us, teargas us, or shoot to kill us, then let it be.
"The EFF is ready for any form of violence because no amount of war talk, no amount of intimidation will deter it from robustly raising issues and holding the executive accountable."
- Sapa
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Stinkwater is rural village in Hammanskraal just outside pretoria, this area is over populated with more than 500,000 residents,and despite 20 years of democracy, the people of stinkwater are still living under poor condition, which are harsh to the basic condition of human being.
The community of stinkwater is living under poor conditions and one of them is lack of water and poor sanitation and also lack of housing and proper infustruture.
But the more rare issue that affect the people of this community, is lack of water.
We spoke to one of the residents who refused to be identified and he told cover 24 that he has been living in stinkwater since 80s and till today they still lack water and service delivery.
He complained that councilors are living in big houses and drive most expensive cars while people are suffering , he says everytime the councillors calls the meeting he and his officials promise them a big fat lie.
Our councillor "Aaron Maluleka" does not deliver, he keeps telling us lie, he forgets that (we ) are the one who voted for him, he drive big bmw cars and own two big houses in state money, at his home they have water and flashing toilets while we the people of stinkwater are suffering.
He said he appeals to the goverment to step in and help the community of stinkwater at large.
Community of stinkwater is still underdeveloping community ,despite the budget issued by the presidency each and every year, this community has a high crime rate, high numbers of addictions and drug user, lack of employement and issues of teenage pregnacy, lack of proper infustructure, lack of health faccilities .
Despite the votes for the new democratic country, till today the poeple in community is still living under harsh conditions,
cover24 was by the site when people drew the water from the desorted storm water nearby the main road, the old lady in this picture told us `this water is filthy and is hard to get water here as pensioner and mostly quitetly the ques are full and i get sick more oftenly, despite our plead as the community members to our councillor , our voices just fell into the deaf ears.
MORETELE PARK TRIBUTE CONCERT.
On 30th August 2014, the moretele park tribute concert in Tshwane will celebrate 20 years of freedom with all-star, all local lined -up that include Mafikizolo,Micasa,Johnny clegg and Lira.
Now the seveteen year, the Tribute Concert is still regarded as one of gauteng's premeir annual music events.
This year the concert organisers drankensburg promotions have once again assembled a star studded constellation of homegrown musical talent to commorate South African's two remarkable decades of democracy.
Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo are riding the crest of wave, having recently collected two MTv AFrica Music Awards to add to the eight South African Music Awards they won at this year ceremony.
Also on bill for the concert are Yvone chaka chaka,Jonas Gwangwa,Don Laka,Musa ,Zonke and Thomas Chauke, adding up to day of sizzling performance on the eve of spring.
Join thousands of music lovers in mother of melodies, at of the year fesive parties in Mzansi, the performance will starts at 11am and continues to night. Tickets cost R300 and are available at computicket.
INTERVIEW WITH DJ THE JOSH.
As i walked into jubilee mall, the only thing was in mind was interview with local top dejayee from pretoria, the one and only man who goes by the name of dejaay the josh.
Dj THe Josh is local acclaimed dejaay from pretoria. He gained his reputation of playing house music in local clubs, he started rocking the deck since 2007. he has played proffesionally in gigs, events and radio also in television programmes.
This popular dejaay has originaly grown up in quite surbub of kenpton park in east rand.
He says he grown up loving music and he saw that as his career. This young passionate dejaay been playing great tune of house music for more than seven years and till today his followers loves thr intrique of his sound.
He told us during the interview that he owns a music record label, where he record and groom local artist from the bacground of pretoria. He said he had sighned numbers of artist under his label, and that include jika boys,jostar and tarrance and many more.
We also spoke to him about the upcoming event which is under way in october, hile said the purpose of this event is to celebrate his birthday party in manner of giving back to community of hammanskraal as they had supported him mostly in his music career.
He said his planning this event along with his manager Buti Sithole, he told us the praperarion of the event is succefully
up to so far, and the event will be due on 4th october in suurman. Community hall, and there are top lined up artist include deejay Black Coffe, Jika boys, Heavy k, and many more. More information on this event follow us on facebook @cover24
