Star 2022-06-24

While Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis will have you feeling it’s 159 minute running time (2 hours and 39 minutes), you can’t help but be amazed by the director’s visual flare. The biopic explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. The biopic is a visual buffet for the eyes. It’s vibrant, full of colour and includes shots that add a lot of scope and grandeur to the film, which is impressive given that the…

STREAMING platform Showmax recently debuted Pulse – a horror series starring A-lister Thapelo Mokoena. Mokoena plays Errol, a game producer who discovers that survival is no longer just a game after an electromagnetic pulse bomb fries all the electrical circuits and people’s heads, causing a dramatic change in their behaviour. “Pulse is a journey that introduces you to the different types of people – their strengths and weaknesses, the highs and lows, the securities and insecurities – through the world of gaming. “Every member of society is revealed to us through the world of these games, and heightened after they’ve been changed by the electromagnetic pulse bomb,” he said. Mokoena, who is well known for roles like Quinn in Trackers, Fatani in Wild at Heart, William in Bulletproof and…

DO NOT panic, monkeypox is rarely fatal, not highly transmissible and very close physical contact is required for transmission, emphasised health experts as South Africa reported its first case. Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla confirmed yesterday morning that he had received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services chief executive that they had confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in South Africa. “The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who has no travel history, meaning that this cannot be attributed to having been acquired outside the country,” Phaahla said. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) confirmed that contact tracing had commenced in an attempt to identify any additional linked cases of monkeypox in South Africa. “Because of the travel history for this particular case,…

Vote buying said to be a reality in the football fraternity and the contest may turn ugly An ugly contest will play out at the Safa (A Football Association) elections tomorrow as Ria Ledwaba, the first woman to contend for the position, takes on current president Danny Jordaan. Safa’s national executive committee is set to meet at the Sandton Convention Centre today, leading to a special congress (elective conference) tomorrow. Having only had 14 days to rally support after an unsuccessful bid to gain an extension on the election date, Ledwaba will also collide with Safa Tshwane president Solly Mohlabeng. Ledwaba’s supporters are arguing that the election may be unconstitutional after Jordaan’s supporters sought to have the names of some of the voting delegates. Ledwaba’s supporters believe that if a…

In2assets will be auctioning two properties in Johannesburg on July 20 at 11am. The live, as well as online, sale will be at Mount Edgecombe Country Club. The first property, at 6 Gerhard Street, Sandown, is a development opportunity in sought-after Sandton. With 2905.7m² of developable bulk available, there is an option to develop a mini estate comprising a maximum of six units. The property features a large residential property, which could be incorporated into the future development or be redeveloped. It is located in a boom-gate community with 24-hour security. The area is exclusive and upmarket, with high property values and strong demand. Sandton City and the M1 are nearby, along with popular schools and amenities. The second property is an investment opportunity in the Johannesburg CBD, at 29…

Old Johannesburg Warehouse Auctioneers will be hosting a three-day online auction, from July 1 to 3, with more than 1800 lots available. The first part of the auction on Friday, July 1 at 9am, will feature continental, Africana and modern furniture, silver, ZAR coins, collectables, carpets, traditional and contemporary local art, ceramics, militaria books, Swarovski crystal, classic toys, railway collectables and more. In the Saturday and Sunday sessions, both starting at 9am, buyers can expect designer, retro and antique furniture, art, collectables and decorative arts and designer handbags. For jewellery enthusiasts, Victorian, art nouveau, art deco, antique and modern rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets will go under the hammer. Loose gemstones (citrines, quartz, rubies, sapphires etc) and loose and certified diamonds will also be on offer. Watch brands such…