[Ruth Cooper] The wonderful Mzanzi Production of The Nutcracker is currently playing at the Baxter after which it will move to Johannesburg. This talented company has created an innovative South African-inspired ballet adaption of the much loved festive classic.

[Marcello-Calvin Adams] Have you ever come across a dude that's a genius born for legendary status? Well I have and he gave me the most awesome insight into enjoying life that I've had so far. I bet he didn't even know it.

Rock act Zebra & Giraffe will be The Killers' support act on their SA tour, commencing with two nights at the Coca-Cola Dome in Joburg (Thursday, 3 December and Friday, 4 December 2009) and then goes to Cape Town for a performance on Sunday, 6 December at Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate, in the Paarl/Franschhoek Valley.