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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Local learner wins big in glitzy film, TV awards
YOUNG Dineo Nxumalo of Port Natal School strutted the red carpet like a superstar at the 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film & Television Awards at the ICC on Saturday. The Grade Six learner at Port Natal School in Umbilo bagged the award for Best Newcomer Actress. The recognition was for her performance in Sent, marking a powerful moment for fresh talent in the industry. The 12-year-old uMlazi-born starlet attributes her success to the support of her parents, her school and an undying fire within herself. She mesmerised audiences as Mbali Biyela in the hit series Outlaws (2023). The 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film & Television Awards featured A-listers from the celebrity world, household names, and fresh talent alike from the film and TV industry. A stalwart of the industry, Angus Gibson, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long contribution to the growth and depth of South African storytelling. Known for his ground-breaking work on productions such as Yizo Yizo, Shaka iLembe, and numerous documentary features, Gibson has spent decades shaping the visual narrative of South Africa through an authentic and uncompromising lens. Accepting the honour, Gibson reflected: 'As Bomb Productions, whenever we tell a story, we want the characters that we depict to recognise themselves. For the last 12 years, we have been immersed in a Zulu world, so it is from the KZN audience that we most want approval. This award is an affirmation that makes me very happy.' Topping the winners' list was Disaster Holiday, produced by Rethabile Ramaphakela, which scooped four major awards, ie Best Pan African Film, Best Feature Film, Best Production Design, and Best Use of KZN as a filming location. Jackie Motsepe, chief operations officer at the KZN Tourism and Film Authority, shared, 'It was a night that affirmed the power of African storytelling. From newcomers to legends, our creatives are shaping culture and inspiring futures. We're proud to see KZN emerging as a strong player on the African and global film map. The Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards continue to honour excellence while driving the industry forward.' On the TV front, Kwenzokuhle Ngcobo took home the Best Actor prize for his role in Scandal, while Nqobile Magwaza bagged Best Actress for her performance in Smoke and Mirrors. In film, Ntando Mncube (Themba) and Sibongiseni Shezi (Umjolo: The Gone Girl) scooped the top acting awards. The awards were bestowed upon 25 deserving winners, ie actors, producers, directors, etc. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Irish Examiner
14-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Anniversary of climber famed for his adrenaline and glamour but whose remains were never found
The eternal human quest for adrenaline-fueled adventure took on a new aspect in the 1970s. This involved finding a sheer cliff, maybe 50 metres high, and climbing to the top without the aid of ropes or safety equipment. Fall early on and you had a sporting chance of spending the remainder of your life in a wheelchair; come off anywhere near the top and you were headed for 'the pearly gates'. The reasons not to take part in such an activity seem irrefutable, yet the sport of free solo climbing was soon attracting growing numbers of participants. Michael Reardon climbs on the Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry. Picture: Damon Corso One reason why some were prepared to ignore the possible gravitational consequences from such activities may be a reaction to living in an increasingly anodyne world where every effort is made to engineer risk from our lives. Children no longer walk to school, are often discouraged from running in playgrounds, while some schools require them to wear goggles when playing conkers. Adults can't buy more than two packets of paracetamol, are advised to only to go outside in the morning and evening on hot, summer days, while some universities ban students from throwing mortarboards at graduation. If Christopher Columbus lived today, he could hardly have discovered America. An apparatchik would surely have appeared on the quayside before he sailed and listed several reasons why the Santa Maria could not be licensed for transatlantic travel. Health and safety inspections may have made our lives safer and more comfortable, but they have also assuredly made them less challenging and more boring. Invariably, however, some free-spirited people will resolutely refuse to accept the constraints that safety experts impose on the rest of us. Free soloist Michael Reardon climbing in his beloved Gap of Dunloe, Killarney. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan Rockclimber Michael Reardon was one such person. American-born, but of Irish ancestry, he lived from an early age the expansive life common among those who eventually broaden the boundaries of human achievement. In the 1980s he was a member of a heavy metal band and later worked as a writer and film producer. He was best known, however, for belonging to an elite group of top-level climbers — known as the Outlaws — whose members insisted on making ascents of cliff faces while unfettered by ropes. For some people, this is climbing in its purest and most stylish form — to the rest of us, it appears foolhardy in the extreme. But then we should remember the age-old truism that those who dare to push back the frontiers of the possible are invariably considered foolhardy by their contemporaries. Public opprobrium was heaped on the 'reckless' first climbers to reach the summit of the Matterhorn. It also fell upon those who battled with the north face of the Eiger Mountain in the 1930s. And in more recent years, it has fallen upon women — but not so much on men — who have continued with cutting-edge climbing after having children. Nevertheless, without people prepared to take risks and push themselves beyond their comfort zone, the world's greatest mountains would remain unclimbed, European explorers could hardly have reached America and the lunar dust would remain footprint-free. A restless search for advancement is a key element of the human condition. If it exists, then sooner or later somebody, possessing raw courage beyond what the vast majority of us can comprehend, will want to reach it, climb it, traverse it, or explore it. Reardon was such a person, and inevitably on his Irish visits, he hit the local climbing scene like a tornado. Spurning long-held conventions on safety, he soloed 240 of our hardest climbs. Locals observed in awe as, with his trademark blonde locks flowing in the breeze, he glided unprotected up cliffs that heretofore had only been attempted by Ireland's best climbers using ropes and modern equipment. Irish Examiner, Saturday, July 14, 2007: Search for missing climber Michael Reardon In the end, it was not a fall but the ocean that claimed him. This July marks 18 years since he was swept out to sea while climbing in Kerry. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, many concluded that the world's best-known solo climber had finally overreached himself and that his loss was the result of a climbing error and an ocean fall. Reality was more mundane, but no less tragic. A rogue wave knocked Reardon from a rock during a photo shoot following another successful ascent, and his remains were never recovered. When I spoke to his friend, Kerry mountain climber, Con Moriarty, he quickly pointed out that Reardon was — despite his awesome reputation — no daredevil': He was an extremely cautious and calculating climber, and I never saw him take an unnecessary or foolhardy risk.' Irish Examiner. Wednesday, October 3 2007 Inquest rules that climber Michael Reardon died by misadventure Reardon is now remembered for the fact that in a tragically short career, he put adrenaline and glamour into rockclimbing that would later be harnessed by world-renowned climbers such as Alex Honnold. Locals and climbers, family and friends of climber free soloist Michael Reardon US waving at the memorial service on Valentia Island for climber Michael Reardon in 2007. Picture: Don MacMonagle With his simple, flowing technique, he brought challenges that would have previously been considered outlandish firmly within the realm of possibility for future generations of climbers. Michael Reardon: May 1, 1965 – July 13, 2007. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Palmetto
Editor's note: As of press time, the National Hurricane Center was monitoring a disturbance expected to stall off the Southeast U.S. coast later this week, which could affect your Fourth of July weekend in Sarasota and Manatee counties. This week's local events calendar will be largely be dominated by the Fourth of July holiday, so it'll be fairly quiet when it comes to concerts. Yet that doesn't mean local live music lovers are totally out of luck — in fact, there'll even be a few shows on the Fourth of July itself. Those include a reggae band, some of whose members played Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre the previous night, as well as a blues rocker's group. Said blues rocker is also one of multiple musicians who'll take part in a concert Saturday, while a former Sarasotan and member of the Tampa-founded Southern rockers the Outlaws plays a homecoming show. We close things out with a concert featuring two of Tampa Bay's most acclaimed jazz musicians. Here are this week's highlights. Event details are subject to change. Looking for more fun events? Top 5 things to do in Sarasota area this Fourth of July weekend Fourth of July fireworks, festivals, more in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Punta Gorda 50-plus fun things to do in July in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Punta Gorda Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Anna Maria Island Irish pub and music venue Freckled Fin will celebrate the Fourth of July with a concert by Sarasota reggae-ska group Soul Purpose IV. The band's lineup includes Kevin Offitzer, who's also the drummer for California's Stick Figure, and Cody Moore, who also plays saxophone and keyboards in St. Petersburg's The Hip Abduction — with both of those groups having played Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre the night before on a reggae triple-bill with Stephen Marley. Soul Purpose IV's lineup also includes Pat Monahan, Richy Kicklighter, Dr. Soppa and D-Arrow. 7 p.m. Friday; Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach; 941-251-3930; Bradenton restaurant and blues spot Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, meanwhile, will celebrate the Fourth of July with Kid Royal Band performing on its back patio. The St. Pete-based band is fronted by Chris "Kid" Royal, who — like many blues musicians — took to the music at a young age, starting to perform around 15 years old and developing a local reputation as a guitar prodigy. Musicians that Royal has performed with include "his biggest musical hero" Ronnie Earl, including a 2019 concert at a Salt Lake City hospice for the homeless. 7 p.m. Friday; Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton; $5; 941-243-3735; Kid Royal is also one of the artists set to take part in this Fourth of July weekend celebration at Palmetto's Waypoint Bar & Grill featuring harmonica player and singer T.C. Carr and musician friends. Also set to perform are guitarist Josh Nelms, bassist Vinnie Seplesky, and drummer Dennis McCarthy, who've played with Carr in groups including the Mad Beach Band, Josh Nelms Trio, and T.C. Carr and the Bolts of Blue. The event will also feature barbecue and Pabst Blue Ribbon to give it that Fourth of July cookout feel. 5 p.m. Saturday; Waypoint Bar & Grill, 11000 U.S. Highway 41 N., Palmetto; 941-212-6600; Sarasota-raised guitarist and singer-songwriter Chris Anderson will play another homecoming show at Big Top Live. Anderson is a former member of Tampa-formed Southern rockers the Outlaws, best known for the songs "Green Grass & High Tides" and "There Goes Another Love Song." Anderson also released the 1995 solo album "Old Friend," with its title track co-written with Warren Haynes and later recorded by the Allman Brothers Band as the final song on their final studio album, 2003's "Hittin' the Note." 7 p.m. Saturday; Big Top Live, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; free general admission, $16.52 VIP seating; 941-371-2939; Jazz Club of Sarasota's Monday Night Jazz Cabaret series, held in Florida Studio Theatre's John C. Court Cabaret, will feature the return of Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar for a concert titled "Love & Bossa Nova Live." Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and now based in St. Pete, singer Soledade released her latest album "Deco Tropical" earlier this year. Guitarist Najar, another of Tampa Bay's best-known musicians in the jazz scene, has released numerous albums of his own including 2022's "Jazz Samba Pra Sempre," featuring Soledade as a guest on multiple tracks. 6:30 p.m. doors, dinner/drinks, 7:30 p.m. show Monday; John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota; $34-$39 (sold out as of press time); 941-260-9951; If you would like to be considered for this story, please submit your event to at least 10 days before our Thursday publication date. Email entertainment reporter Jimmy Geurts at Support local journalism by subscribing. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Top 5 concerts this week Sarasota Bradenton Anna Maria Island Palmetto
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former NBA Player Feels Anthony Edwards Would Go "Supernova" With Kevin Durant On The Timberwolves
Former NBA Player Feels Anthony Edwards Would Go "Supernova" With Kevin Durant On The Timberwolves originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Phoenix Suns' imminent rebuild seems to be on the horizon after missing the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Trading an aging Kevin Durant seems to be the better option for them instead of their All-Star, who is in his prime, Devin Booker. Advertisement The recent buzz seems to have made it an inevitability that we will hear about a Kevin Durant trade this summer. It is more a question of 'when and where?' instead of 'if' at this point. The former NBA player Jay Williams recently appeared on ESPN and claimed that the Minnesota Timberwolves should be the frontrunners to get Durant only due to the resulting impact on Anthony Edwards. "I personally feel that the best fit is Minnesota. Number 1, it's like Outlaws, right? It's like Tupac and Snoop on the album cover; that is, Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant. USA Basketball was an incredible time for them. You saw their bond continue to mature." "Anthony Edwards does not call any player in the world his favorite player; he's one of the most competitive dudes you've ever met, he'll call KD that. And Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez, new ownership in Minnesota, if it's a year deal, I would sign KD to an extension, because it helps Anthony Edwards get to that next level. He's a superstar, but Anthony Edwards can become a supernova if he has KD by his side." Following his experience with veterans like Stephen Curry and LeBron James in the Olympics, the resulting impact on his game was visible in this season itself. He first led the Timberwolves to beat Kevin Durant's Suns 4-0 in their season series. Then in the Playoffs, his team beat both Curry and James' teams, the Warriors and the Lakers, in five games to head to his second consecutive Western Conference Finals experience. Advertisement Anthony Edwards averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 79 games this season. Edwards and the Timberwolves seem to be on the precipice of becoming a team that could win multiple championships over the next decade. If he gets another 25 points per game scorers like Durant on his team, he would no longer feel pressured to carry their offensive load and play even more freely. Julius Randle, who came to the Timberwolves as part of a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, was a consistent second option for Edwards this season. However, his lack of experience in the Playoffs proved pivotal, and he failed to show up for them in two games and finished with 6 and 5 points in games 2 and 4 of their series against the Thunder. If they replace Randle with Durant as the second option for Edwards, it would propel the Timberwolves and Edwards personally to another level. Should Rodriguez and Lore pull the trigger and go all in on a win-now move for Durant? Let us know what you think in the comments section. Related: Ex-Warriors Teammate Feels Kevin Durant Is Unfairly Blamed For Suns' And Nets' Failures To Create Superteams This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"It's like Tupac and Snoop on the album cover" - Former NBA star hints at Kevin Durant's next stop amidst ongoing trade rumors
Former NBA player hints at Kevin Durant's next stop amidst ongoing trade rumors (Image Credit: Getty Images) Former NBA player Jay Williams shared his view on Kevin Durant's next team as the trade rumors around the veteran swirl. According to Williams, the team most likely to try to land Kevin Durant is the Minnesota Timberwolves. He called the Kevin Durant-Anthony Edwards duo the Tupac and Snoop, analyzing the impact that Durant's inclusion can have on the Timberwolves' lineup. Durant and Edwards' companionship has bloomed over the years, and its pinnacle was seen in the Paris Olympics where the dynamic duo hit a friendlier cord while representing Team USA. Former NBA player Jay Williams hints at most likely suitor for Kevin Durant Rumors surrounding Kevin Durant's trade are swirling around full-time, and all are busy speculating about the next stop for the Phoenix Suns' veteran. One of such speculators is the former NBA player Jay Williams. He appeared on the ESPN show and shared his view about the Minnesota Timberwolves being in the running for landing Kevin Durant. According to Williams, the Minnesota Timberwolves have all the right reasons to be the most likely suitor for the Suns' superstar. And the reason behind the pick lies in brewing Kevin Durant-Anthony Edwards companionship. Referring to the fact that the two are the most powerful forces in basketball at present, he said: 'I personally feel that the best fit is Minnesota. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Number 1, it's like Outlaws, right? It's like Tupac and Snoop on the album cover; that is, Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant. USA Basketball was an incredible time for them. You saw their bond continue to mature.' GET UP | ESPN latest on Kevin Durant Trade Market: Spurs emerging as favorites to land Suns Star He reasoned that the Minnesota Timberwolves are actively searching for an element that can boost their lineup with Anthony Edwards in the lead. Edwards has emerged as one of the most promising stars and has proved his mettle in all the games with his exceptional performances. With Durant by his side, Edwards is expected to deliver better, and the veteran fits the bill the best. Talking about how Durant can positively impact Edwards' performance, he said: 'Anthony Edwards does not call any player in the world his favorite player; he's one of the most competitive dudes you've ever met, he'll call KD that. And Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez, new ownership in Minnesota, if it's a year deal, I would sign KD to an extension, because it helps Anthony Edwards get to that next level. He's a superstar, but Anthony Edwards can become a supernova if he has KD by his side.' A peek into growing bond between Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant make a dynamic duo that the Minnesota Timberwolves need. Their growing chemistry met its starting point when Edwards praised Durant during the 2024 first-round series. After beating the Suns, Edwards said about Durant, 'Everybody here knows that's my favorite player… one of the best feelings ever.' Anthony Edwards talks Battle with KD in Game 1, Postgame Interview 🎤 Durant also acknowledged the comment positively and saw him as a young gun, giving him respect, and not as a competitor replacing him. The duo got more time to spend with each other during the Paris Olympics when both were in Team USA. With the bond peaking at the Olympics, Durant called Edwards 'Baby GOAT', while the Timberwolves star shooting guard looked up to him for advice and acknowledged the veteran's work ethic and training as a major influence. Kevin Durant has set an example by mentoring the budding star from the Timberwolves, and that, according to Jay Williams, can be a point of consideration for the team to consider running for having the veteran on their side. Also Read: Kevin Durant might be leaving the Phoenix Suns soon Charles Barkley thinks a team could do something stupid Kevin Durant's other possible suitors are the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets, the Miami Heat, and the Dallas Mavericks, according to various media reports and experts' speculations.
