Hangout With Heather

Niche Radio — Taking home the prestigious Miss SA crown is none other than the beautiful Zozibini Tunzi, who hails from the Eastern Cape – she was crowned in a glittering pageant last week Friday – and Heather shares more about our new Miss South Africa. Salsify at The Roundhouse in Camps Bay are launching their Salsify Sunday’s and this Sunday afternoon lunch – with our without wine pairing is not to be missed – great food, stunning views and THE place to catch up with friends and family. Opstal Farm in Rawsonville have just announced that they have 5 beautiful cottages with unparalleled views now open on their farm, so why not make a weekend of it and take the family away for a much needed break? Heather gets her Greek on at well-known Joburg takeaway/restaurant Soul Souvlaki and Capetonians are in for a treat with Master Chef Australia runner-up 2017 Ben Ungermann, who will be hosting a decadent desserts Masterclass on 25th August! Beautiful Brahman Hills in KZN are now serving a tasty and well-

Niche Radio — This week is, as usual, filled with awesome things to do around beautiful South Africa. Heather also chats with heartthrob guitar virtuoso Corneille Hutten from CH2 guitar duo to find out more about their magical melodies! Tonight sees the crowning of our new Miss SA and Heather is, of course, heading through to Time Square to catch all the action and see who will take home the title of most beautiful women in South Africa. Well known Amex Dining Awards have announced a new look and feel in their 21st anniversary year, and this Sunday is Potjiekos Sunday at well known Middlevlei wines in Calitzdorp – yummy! Good food and wine come standard om this podcast – and newly opened Bistro Dolce Vita in Morningside is a must-visit, while De Kranz wines announce the date for their annual Blossom Festival and Volkswagen announce a new car and a new urban city playground that is not to be missed out on! Competitions of course abound, and no show would be complete without a few giveaways – Heather

Niche Radio — Heather is back with all your latest news and happenings on what to do and where to go this weekend and into next week ahead of Women’s Day next Friday. Having spent a few days relaxing in the KZN Midlands at Brahman Hills this is, of course, a top pick of Heather’s to spoil that someone special and Heather shares more about her visit. Newly opened contemporary design, art and workspace The Design Assemblage is a super cool spot to check out in Illovo, and if you are looking for a chilled workspace when you are in the area, do pop in and pay them a visit. Of course good food features and Heather shares about the new winter menu that has just launched at InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Atrium Restaurant and also shares about some awesome soups that are lined up at Constantia Glen for Women’s Day on 9th August. Steenberg is also hosting a series of creative events for the ladies this August at their Steenberg by Night Series and Heather shares more about what’s on and how you

Niche Radio — Heather is back with the best of the best (of course) this weekend and into next week… ‘Dead Tinder Society’ is a laugh a minute for anyone used to dating in their 30’s and 40’s and is currently on at Pieter Toerien Theatre in Monte. Local Comedian Ndumiso Lindi is currently on stage in Sandton with ‘Boys Don’t Cry in July’ and ‘The Current War’ movie hits the big screen this weekend – 1890 and war to be the first man to share electricity across the globe is on! Good food come standard on this show – and Tsogo Sun are pulling out all the stops with their truffle and wine pairing evening and Café Del Sol go Flambe with their hands-on cooking classes – yay! One of my faves – Saint Restaurant – is serving an incredible lunch in honour of ‘Cupcakes of Hope” and Rock of Ages is heading our way in September – yay!! Heather loves to give things away – and up for grabs this week… a R 500 dining voucher to spoil that someone special at La Rosa Mexican in Montecasino a R 1000 Gift Card to have f

Niche Radio — Heather is back with all of your Friday feels – and the best lifestyle, food and entertainment news you could possibly think of – and also a one on one exclusive interview with Gemma Marinus, founder of Born to Perform platform for talented kids who are bringing their annual Shine! Showcase to life again in September at Montecasino. Meet your Miss SA Top 16 and if you would love to enter Tropika Island of Treasure Season 9 as a contestant and meet the celebs that you could compete with then you need to find out more! The iconic Bosjes Kapel in Breede River Valley has just snapped up an architectural award and if you are looking for an awesome, and budget-conscious lunch, then SALT@PaulCluver in Elgin is the place to be for tasty food and wine. If you love the thrill of epic roller coaster rides then make sure to check out Gold Reef City’s #DareToRide promo – and while you are there, scoop up your Gift Card and never need cash in the city again! Heather chats with Gemma Marinus about Bo

Niche Radio — Your weekend is looking up, as Heather shares all the best events and things on the go in your city! Capetonians are in for a treat this winter at the 12 Apostles Hotel who are offering some cost-saving winter warmer ideas and activities this July and August. Heather is looking forward to attending this weekends Turbine Art Fair - which is in a brand new venue in Illovo - if you love or collect art then this is for you! Penny Appeal is running an incredible fundraising initiative with a Penny For A Laugh comedy festival countrywide to raise funds for 'Çhildren of The World' and is set to feature some of SA's funniest people. If you love Secret Eats and dining out in style - then make sure to find out what the team have planned for the July events. Keeping with food Heather shares the dates for this year's Appetite Fest which is back for its second year and promises to be bigger and better with loads more awesome activities, demonstrations and tasting planned. If you love giveaways as

Niche Radio — It's gotten a little chilly this week – but never fear as Heather is here with all your latest lifestyle news to warm you up this weekend, and is also chatting to the fabulously talented Lelo Ramasimong, who recently starred on The Voice SA making it to the Top 10 and who will also be starring in the panto at Joburg Theatre a bit later this year, as the Good Fairy in Jack and The Beanstalk! Meet the Miss South Africa pageant judges as Heather shares more about the selection process and the selection of the Top 16 which will be happening next week. You can keep warm in Cape Town with Balance Wines at Overhex as they launch their new pizza and wine pairing tasting (yay for pizza and wine) and if you are in Durban – make sure to check our Rich Durban, recently voted as one of the World’s finest clubs, and for good reason too… Joburg folk there is loads on the cards for you too – from a wonderful Winter High Tea at The Palazzo Hotel, to Joburg Ballet’s Unbound now on at Joburg Theatre and si

Niche Radio — It’s a fun-filled week ahead – and Heather has all your must know details of course, as well as two exclusive one on one interviews with Adrian Lazaraus from Bokeh Film and Fashion Festival and chef Jackie Righi-Boyd from the fab local hangout Dolci Café in Craighall – good food! Comedy shows, a select Storyteller evening with local musician Zakes at Calexico and even a Belgian Beer and Food pairing at Café del Sol Botanico in Bryanston feature in this weeks episode. In it to WIN it with Heather – tickets to see the opening night of “Here’s To You’ the Simon & Garfunkel show at Montecasino valued at R 800 as well as a case of Kunjani Wine is up for grabs – as well as a set of 4 family tickets to see the beautiful ‘Unbound’ ballet from Joburg Ballet at Joburg Theatre – both valued at over R 1000 each! www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — Just because it’s the middle of winter doesn’t mean you need to be stuck for things to do – Heather has all your need to know info and news on cool things to do this week – and she is also chatting one on one with local filmmaker Kate D’hotman who recently took home an award for her short film ‘Lifes A Drag’ at the SundanceTV Film Festival. Great food and beautiful places to visit and stay warm are featured including Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar and Middlevlei’s ‘Boerebraai’ in the Cape, and of course Disney On Ice has finally arrived in Joburg and Heather shares more, as well as about the upcoming Chocolate Festival in Cape Town and the 2nd annual Fibo Global Fitness Africa Festival heading our way a bit later in the year for all those fitness buffs! Don’t forget that you can WIN with Heather too – a case of Kunjani Wine is up for grabs – as well as a set of 4 family tickets to see the beautiful ‘Unbound’ ballet from Joburg Ballet at Joburg Theatre – both valued at over R 1000 each! www

Niche Radio — Just in time for your Youth Day long weekend – Heather has all you need to know info on what’s on the go – as well as chatting one on one with Craig James from the Inanda Club about this week’s polo match not to be missed – The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup – which will see African teams competing for the trophy this Sunday 16th June! From beautiful ballet with Joburg Ballet to a ballet movie about the life of Rudolf Nureyev to Jazz on The Hill at the beautiful Four Seasons The Westcliff – there are loads coming up in the next few weeks. Heather also shares about food festival Proe’toria that will be back in August as well as Mo Magic who will be back at The Auto and General Theatre in Sandton really soon – and of course a whole bunch more… Don’t forget that you can WIN a set of 4 family tickets to see Disney on Ice in your city valued at R 1100 per set – find out more on the show. www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — Heather is back and ready to share about all you need to know on events and goings on countrywide this weekend and into next week! She is chatting exclusively with Hazel Feldman from Feld Entertainment about Disney on Ice which is back for the school holidays, and heading to Pretoria this year too! Then highly anticipated Tops at Spar #WINEderland festival is back this weekend at Montecasino and is set to impress all wine lovers in Jozi with their fabulous activities and interactive workshops. Capetonians – Heather shares the best spots to grab a great value and wholesome meal in the Mother City – and one of them involves homemade pasta – need she say more! Silverstar is heating up your winter entertainment this holiday – and if a good laugh is up your alley – then find out more about the ‘One Night Stands’ Comedy Festival heading to Theatre on The Square in August! Winner winner – make sure you find out how to win tickets to Disney On Ice, Whisky and Gin Live and The Cell C Inanda Af

Niche Radio — It’s the weekend – and what better way to get started, than with the latest events and goings on news from our intrepid lifestyle expert, Heather Hook! This week Heather chats one on one Juliet Cullinan from the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival to find out more about this event, now in its 29th year, which is taking place next week. From the latest news on The #ComeDineSA season finale show to musical evenings at Calexico to the Tops at Spar Wine Show and yummy Mexican food at the newly opened La Rosa Mexican Grill in Time Square – Heather has you sorted! She also shares about some incredible events coming our way later this year including Prime Fest and Disney on Ice to name a few – and check out the awesome ticket give away to see local comedian Mark Banks at The Pieter Toerien Theatre as well. Find out more on www.heatherhook.com www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — Happy Friday! Heather is back with another filled to the brim show – if you are looking for things to do, or places to go, then never fear – Heather has you sorted. Heather chats one on one with local artist Daniel Baron to find out more about his new single ‘Goddess’ as well as chatting one on one with the owner of Gravity Café in Linden, Rob Swanepoel to find out more about their fun Bike Ride taking place next week – bring your steel pony and come join in the fun! It’s a busy weekend – and The Homemakers Expo, as well as Married… but Not to Each Other – the comedy show featuring Tumi Morake and Ndumiso Lindi is on the go, and Heather also shares about some incredible event coming up in the next few weeks – Whisky & Gin Live, Come Whisky With Us and Joburg Ballet’s latest offering – Snow White… and of course loads more… There are always great prizes to be won on Heather’s show and you can WIN – two double sets of tickets to The Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival value

Niche Radio — Is a bumper entertainment filled show and this week Heather also chats with Margi Biggs about the upcoming Wine and Food Tourism awards and how to enter your fave restaurant or wine bar, as well as to Tammy Menton from Steyn City about their recently launched ‘Sixter’s ladies only gold tournament, as well as some incredible events and projects that they have on the go. Miss South Africa have just launched their entries, and Heather shares more about the upcoming pageant and how to enter, as well as more about the upcoming Homemakers Expo in Pretoria. Find out more about the annual French inspired Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, as well as incredible cooking classes to inspire you from The Flavour Academy by Café del Sol… and of course, loads more… There are always a load of fun prizes to be won on Heather’s show and you can WIN – two double sets of tickets to The Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival valued at R 480 each, a night out for 4 at popular J Rabbit Tequileria in Illov

Niche Radio — All you have ever needed to know with regards to food, wine and entertainment is right here with Heather! This week Heather chats exclusively one on one with SA’s first Michelin Star Chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen about his new projects back home, as well as sharing all the best things to do to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day. Food and Wine run a strong theme through the show with Heather chatting about the Amex Winter Sculpture Fair this weekend, as well the latest episode of #ComeDineSA which will have tongues wagging on Monday! Heather explores the new #MelvilleYard precinct and shares about her tasty and funny discoveries and shares more about locally distilled Autograph Gin, who have just scooped up an international award, too! Plus of course loads more and always loads to WIN – a night out for 4 at popular J Rabbit Tequileria in Illovo valued at R 2750, tickets to the opening night of Sleeping Beauty – The Ballet valued at R 700 are up for grabs, as well as a dining vouche

Niche Radio — Heather is back with all your latest and must know lifestyle and entertainment news for the week ahead, as well as featuring two exclusive interviews, with Joe Kane from Beatlemania on Tour and with Paul Lycos, the owner of J Rabbit Tequileria in Illovo, the hottest Jozi night spot right now… The Ted Bundy movie is opening nationwide today, and stars Zac Efron, Heather shares her thoughts on this, as well as some great Mother’s Day entertainment ideas from wine and food pairing with the team at The Palazzo Hotel to painting (also with wine) at Café del Sol Botanico in Bryanston and loads more. Polo lovers make sure you have your tickets in hand for one of the most exciting polo matches to head our way - The Inanda Polo International SA vs Argentina match which will be played on Saturday, 11 May 2019, marking the peak of the South African polo season, headlined by AON South Africa. Come Whisky With Us is a brand new whisky and food pairing concept in Cape Town and Jozi and some of the be

Niche Radio — This week's show features an exclusive one on one interview with Elsie Bezuidenhout who is raising funds for Dogtown SA by climbing some of the world’s highest mountains – and Heather also shares some incredible feel-good news from the Cheetah rewilding project at Kuzuko Lodge. A local bath and shower range – Rain – have launched their first international skincare range to much excitement, and Heather also share a bit about her ‘staycation’ at the beautiful Southern Sun Hyde Park hotel too. Not to be missed this weekend, Equus and Chicago The Musical now on at Montecasino and are not to be missed, as well as Rum In The City this Saturday which features some awesome views, live music and the rather Caribbean inspired a theme in a beautiful setting in Sandton. You can also WIN tickets to the national screening of All About Eve movie starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James at Cinema Nouveau on 4th May valued at R700 per set. www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — Happy Easter to all my awesome listeners, and what better way to kick off your long Easter weekend than with the best lifestyle and events news on Hangout With Heather. This week Heather shares not only the best places to go this Easter weekend, but also chats one on one with the Founder of Bokeh Fashion Film Festival, Adrian Lazarus, to find out more about what it’s all about – and how aspiring filmmakers can enter this prestigious competition. Heather tickles her taste buds with two brand new restaurants for you to try – Salsify at The Roundhouse in Cape Town and Le Petite Maison in Melville and also shares about her current Cadbury ‘Fluffies’ addiction. Dates to diarise and some awesome events are headed your way in the rest of April and early may – so make sure to tune in for great food, wine and family fun countrywide. Great giveaways are par for the course on the show, and this week is no different. WIN tickets to Whisky and Gin Live in Cape Town and also to see Equus when it laun

Niche Radio — It’s that time of the week Hangout With Heather, and this week Heather not only shares all your latest and must know events and goings on – but also chats one on one with chef Jack Coetzee from Urbanologi restaurant, who has launched a great initiative to support local farmers and suppliers, called Project 150 – find out more on the show. This weekend is a busy one with Men in Tutu’s and Sam Smith on the go – as well as the highly anticipated Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival 2019 taking place at Inanda – make sure you have all the details and your tickets in hand. Of course next weekend is Easter weekend, and Heather shares some great goings-on around SA to keep you (and the little ones) busy and filled with yummy Easter eggs too! Great giveaways are par for the course on the show, and this week is no different. WIN tickets to a case of exclusive Steenberg wines valued at R835, tickets to Whisky and Gin Live in Cape Town and also to see Equus when it launches in May a

Niche Radio — Welcome back to Hangout With Heather, and of course, all your best lifestyle and entertainment news, as well as goings-on in and around South Africa, and this week is SA Fashion Week, fashionistas! This week Heather chats exclusively with local clothing designers Manthso (by Palesa Mokubung) and also Judith Atelier about their Spring/Summer Collections as well as Mark Ross the GM of her new found gem staycation spot – the Riverside Sun Hotel (it’s reaaaallly pretty there by the Vaal River