MacStanley to perform at the Old Mutual Summer Sunset concert

We heard from Andy Mac of MacStanley. The band will perform with friends at the Old Mutual Summer Sunset concert at Kirstenbosch on Sunday the 12^th of January. The friends that will be joining this popular group are Ard Matthews, former front-man of Just Jinjer and Craig Hinds of Watershed. Tickets cost R120 for adults and the special Youth Ticket (6-21 yrs) cost R85. Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town on Sundays from 17:30 - 19:00. For further information please call (021) 799 8783/8620 or visit www.sanbi.org or dogreatthings.co.za/music/kirstenbosch/kirstenboschconcert-programme Book online: www.webtickets.co.za Follow the music: Facebook:  OldMutualSA or Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts Twitter: @OldMutualSA or #OMKBRocks


Nigel Vermaas was Instudio for this week's Arts Update. 

Andy DaSoul is looking for new talent

Andy DaSoul - Sound Engineer, Music Composer, Producer and Filmmaker was Instudio.

We were talking about his production company. He is looking for more talent this year starting from musicians, composers and song writers to enlarge his library data base. For more information about you can visit www.dasoulproductions.co.za or send an email to dasoulproductions@gmail.com or follow him on twitter at

@AndyDasoul

Labour - SAPS is recruiting

Captain Ezra October and Sergeant Hilton Malila

In today's show, we spoke to Captain Ezra October and Sergeant Hilton Malila – From the South African Police Service about the SAPS Recruitment Drive. The SAPS is inviting young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals for enlistment in the Basic Police Development Learning Program for vacancies at various stations in the Western Cape Province. Selected applicants shall participate in a Basic Police Development Learning Program:- ten months training at a designated SAPS Academy during which the SAPS will provide free training gear, meals and accommodation; twelve months training at a designated Field Police Development police station during which the trainee shall be responsible for his/her own meals and accommodation; two months Integrated Assessment at a designated SAPS Academy (free meals and accommodation).  Upon successful completion of the program trainees will be considered for permanent appointment as members of the SAPS. Application forms can be obtained from the Human Resource Official at your local police station or the Provincial Recruitment Centre, 1^st Floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town. Applicants will be subjected to the relevant screening and selection as determined by the National Commissioner once the completed application form is handed back to the Human Resource Official or Provincial Recruitment Centre. For more information contact (021) 467 8383/8. 

Working Hours and Notice Periods

We also heard from Nashira Abrahams - Dispute Management and Prevention Commissioner at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration or CCMA. We were talking about Working Hours and Notice Periods. The Basic Conditions of Employment laws set maximum working hours and minimum rest and break periods for workers. The law states that workers may not work more than an average of 45 hours a week. Nashira explained more about the basics of working hours. For more information contact the CCMA on their call centre on 0861 16 16 16 or go to www.ccma.org.za

NSBC to host “Think Beyond a Job, Create Your Own” National Seminars

Mike Anderson - National Small Business Chamber Founder & CEO. We were talking about the “Think Beyond a Job, Create Your Own” National Seminars he will be hosting next month. For further information you can contact Juanita on 0861 SA NSBC (72 6722) or send an email to juanita@nsbc.org.za alternatively visit www.thinkbeyondajob.co.za

Arts, Culture & Environment - Dance for All to host end of year function

In today's show, we spoke to Bridgette Brukman - Fundraising and Marketing Manager for Dance for All. Dance for All is set to present the much anticipated, diverse and inspiring two-hour production showcasing about 100 of its students at their end of year function to be held at the Springfield Convent Centenary School Hall, tomorrow at 14:00PM and 19:00PM. Dance for All is a community based project which seeks to uplift the children in underprivileged communities by providing the opportunity for enjoyment and promotion of self-esteem through the medium of dance. Ticket prices for the event range from R15 (for children and pensioners) and R25 (for adults) and can be purchased through Computicket and at all Shoprite stores. As an added attraction and an additional way that you can support DFA, the beautiful coffee-table book Pieces of a Dream: the story of Dance for All, by Gillan Warren-Brown, will be on sale at the production. The author and CEO, Philip Boyd of DFA will be available to sign copies of the Book. (Retail price: R250:00). For more information on the event, please contact Dance for All on (021) 697 5509 or email admin@danceforall.co.za

Cape Town City Ballet presents 3 ballets

Cape Town City Ballet’s Star prima ballerina - Tracy Li was Instudio to talk about Cape Town City Ballet’s upcoming season, which consists of 3 ballets – the first time ever that a ballet company does such a big season in one month Presented at the Artscape Theatre Complex in Cape Town, this delightful new ballet forms part of Cape Town City Ballet’s annual festive season productions, which will also include Belles and Beaux from 18 to 22 December, and Night & Day which will open on New Year’s Eve 31 December and run until 11 Jan 2014. Bookings can be made at computicket.com or ARTSCAPE Dial-a-Seat on (021) 421 7695. Tickets are priced at R100 to R280. Concession for Friends of Cape Town City Ballet (but membership number will be required) with R20.00 off each ticket (all prices and all performances). For more information visit www.capetowncityballet.org.za alternatively contact (021) 650 2400 or (021) 650 4673.