Morgan Freeman stars as Nelson Mandela in the new ‘Invictus’ movie

Written by Prudence Chauke | November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Any individual who has studied South African history can positively state that Rugby has been, and still is, a very important element of the South African journey.  It has been more than century but I find it very hard for any soul to forget the major sport event that united South African people as whole thanks to the then newly elected and first black president, Nelson Mandela, and the then South African Rugby Captain, Francois Pienaar, played in the movie by Matt Damon.

Inviticus

Tags: , Invictus, matt damon, Morgan Freeman, Nelson Mandela

One & Only Seven-Star Resort Opens In Cape Town

Written by Prudence Chauke | April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Thandie Newton, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey, Robert DeNiro, Marisa Tomei, Heather Kerzner, Sol Kerzner, Clint Eastwood, Matt Damon and Yasmin Le Bon were all part of the guest list that graced the opening ceremony of South Africa’s first One & Only prestigious resort.

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Tags: , clint eastwood, Gordon Ramsay, Heather Kerzner, Mariah Carey, Marisa Tomei, matt damon, Nobu Matsuhisa, One & Only, Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, Sol Kerzner, Thandie Newton, Yasmin Le Bon

Matt Damon Battles Gale Winds in South Africa For Charity

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Matt Damon, currently filming his latest movie in South Africa, took some time out to ride in the 110km Cape Argus Cycle Tour with his brother to raise money for Make A Difference.  Make A Difference is a charity that encourages, supports and recognizes 13 to 25 year olds who want to take action and volunteer their time for the benefit of others.

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Tags: , clint eastwood, Francois Pienaar, matt damon, Morgan Freeman, South African Springboks, The Human Factor