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Mother’s Day, mayhem and music: Joburg’s weekend guide

Daily Maverick · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 951 words · By Ferial Haffajee
Arts and Entertainment Promotion Johannesburg Cultural Events
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(This article first appeared as a Johannesburg newsletter.

Why it matters

Subscribe here.) Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance Date: 5 – 24 May 19:30 Address: Theatre On The Square, West Street, Sandton Tickets: R200 –R220 on Webtickets Albie Sachs is a man who chose forgiveness over revenge — and helped shape the moral…

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This piece by Gail Louw brings his story to the stage in a moving and deeply personal way, exploring the relationships, experiences and ideals that defined his life.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 25 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Mothers Day Concert at Joburg Zoo Date: 10 May 09:00 -16:00 Address: Johannesburg Zoo, Cnr Jan Smuts Ave and Upper Park Drive, Parkview Tickets: R19 - R150 on Webtickets”
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Claim 2: “Now Now Festival Date: 9 May 12:30 – 20:30 Address: Marks Park, Orange Road, Emmarentia Tickets: R795 on Webtickets”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 3: “kumalo | turpin is a new contemporary art space... Founded by Zanele Kumalo and M J Turpin”
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Claim 4: “performances by Jeremy Loops, GoodLuck, Mi Casa, DJ Fresh, Sun-El Musician, DJ Zinhle and more.”
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Claim 5: “Hosted by resident DJ Akio and also featuring Bear The DJ, MavThatGuy and Kaymoworld.”
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Multiple sources confirm DJ Akio is the resident DJ/music director for Strictly Soul. However, the specific guest DJs (Bear The DJ, MavThatGuy, Kaymoworld) are not explicitly listed in the provided evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — DJs: Akio and Guests. Tickets: R60 - R150 Pre-Sold.Strictly Soul is an upscale experience focusing on R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Trap Soul, and Future Beats. Joined by guest DJs and hosts to create a unique…
https://www.strictly-soul.com/events
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web search NEUTRAL — Strictly Soul is a celebration of music, art, and community. Spearheaded by its music director and resident DJ, Akio Kawahito, the event offers a platform for all styles of R&B, from Old School classi…
https://thetowerpost.com/2024/10/14/photos-how-it-went-down-…
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web search NEUTRAL — With each event curated by DJ Akio and hosted by the ever-charismatic Anita Makgetla, expect nothing but the best of classic and contemporary R&B, soul, and neo-soul—from Brandy to SZA, Chris Brown to…
https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/strictly-soul-2025-nair…
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Claim 6: “Sunset Music Series: Jeremy Loops & Apple Gule Date: 10 May 13:00 - 17:00 Address: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Malcolm Road, Poortview Tickets: R195 on Webtickets”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 7: “gender/genre Date: Opening 9 May 10:00 – 13:00 Address: Nine Yards, Yard 7, 167 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktown North”
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Claim 8: “Graham Hopkins, under the direction of Fiona Ramsay... moves between scenes”
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Two independent web sources confirm that the production stars Graham Hopkins and is directed by Fiona Ramsay.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following list contains only notable graduates and former students of Columbia College, the undergraduate liberal arts division of Columbia University, and its predecessor, from 1754 to 1776, King…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Columbia_College_peopl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 1999.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_1999
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web search NEUTRAL — Albert Louis Sachs OLS, known as Albie Sachs, is a South African lawyer, activist, writer, and former judge appointed to the first Constitutional Court of South Africa by Nelson Mandela.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albie_Sachs
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Claim 9: “Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival Date: 8 – 10 May Address: Chris Seabrooke Music Hall, Cnr Station and Jorissen Streets, Wits Tickets: R300 on Webtickets”
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Multiple independent sources (Webtickets, Wits University, In Your Pocket) confirm the festival dates (May 8-10, 2026) and the venue (Chris Seabrooke Music Hall).
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web search NEUTRAL — Online bookings are now open for the Wits Standard Bank 2nd Edition Piano Festival, taking place from 8-10 May 2026 at the Chris Seabrooke Music Hall, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Th…
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1593262969
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web search NEUTRAL — Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival ... This three-day festival presents eight leading pianists across four double-bill concerts, celebrating South Africa's rich jazz and classical piano traditions.
https://www.wits.ac.za/events-archive/2026/wits-standard-ban…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival returns for its second annual edition from Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10, 2026 at the Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall in Braamfontein.
https://www.inyourpocket.com/johannesburg/the-wits-standard-…
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Claim 10: “the Sunset Music Series returns for 2026”
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Claim 11: “If These Walls Could Talk, They’d Probably Still Ignore Me Date: Opening Date: 8 May 18:00 – 22:00 Address: Exhibition Run: 8 May - 17 July 09:00 – 18:00 Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding the exhibition 'If These Walls Could Talk, They’d Probably Still Ignore Me'.
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Claim 12: “MOM - A concert celebrating mothers Date: 10 May 10:00 – 17:00 Address: Nirox Sculpture Park, R540 Kromdraai Rd, Kromdraai, Krugersdorp Tickets: R750 on Howler”
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Claim 13: “Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance Date: 5 – 24 May 19:30 Address: Theatre On The Square, West Street, Sandton Tickets: R200 –R220 on Webtickets”
DISPUTED
While web search results confirm the production 'Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance' at Theatre on the Square, there is a discrepancy in the start date. The claim states May 5, but multiple web sources state the play runs from May 6 to 24.
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web search NEUTRAL — A significant new play awaits to be staged at Theatre on The Square on the public and private life of revered South African activist, lawyer and constitutional judge, Albie Sachs. Told with warmth and…
https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-so…
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web search NEUTRAL — A significant new play awaits to be staged at Theatre on The Square on the public and private life of revered South African activist, lawyer and constitutional judge, Albie Sachs. Told with warmth and…
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1592210160
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web search NEUTRAL — The new play Albie Sachs, Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance Troupe Theatre Company and Baxter Theatre in association with Daphne Kuhn presents a new play by Gail Louw Albie Sachs, Fathers, Sons and Sof…
https://footnotes.co.za/theatre-on-the-square-presents-albie…
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Claim 14: “Kyle Shepherd at Sankayi Date: 8 May doors open for dinner 18:00, music starts at 20:00 Address: Green Park, Lower Road corner, W Rd S, Morningside Tickets: R350 on Quicket”
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The web search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant (bullet trains, viral videos, flights) and provide no information about Kyle Shepherd or Sankayi.
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web search NEUTRAL — High-speed trains from Beijing to Shanghai online booking service. Find bullet train timetables, tickets, fares, seats, travel time, distance from Beijing to Shanghai.
https://www.chinaairlinetravel.com/trains/beijing-to-shangha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Like. Watch & Download Latest video Of Latest Top Brand New Generation ABG Viral SMA 2025 Pulang Kantor Bebas Melepas Hasrat Tanpa Suamiku Ketahui Check In Hotel Bareng Selingkuhan Buat Wiwik Ampe Kel…
https://infoabgviral.baby/latest-top-brand-new-generation-ab…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aviasales.com helps you find and buy tickets for the cheapest flights. Search for tickets with 2000+ airlines and leading ticket offices and get the best prices on flights.
https://www.aviasales.com/
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Claim 15: “Enjoy performances from Ami Faku, The Soil, Matthew Mole and the Phoenix Orchestra conducted by Richard Cock”
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Claim 16: “headlined by The Human League, with special guests Blancmange. Arno Carstens and Prime Circle are also billed alongside DJ Shawny B.”
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Claim 17: “Day 1: Thembi Dunjana and Thandi Ntuli 19:00 Day 2: Yonela Mnana and Bokani Dyer 15:00; Hilton Schilder and Andile Yenana 19:00 Day 3: Megan Geoffrey Prins and Taissa Poliakova 15:00”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the search results to confirm the specific daily lineup of performers for the festival.
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Claim 18: “This is a series of live events featuring legendary members of the pioneering graffiti collective TK (Transit Killers/Time Keepers).”
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Claim 19: “Their first exhibition gender/genre brings together a bold and diverse range of women artists”
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Claim 20: “Children aged 12 and under R80 Infants aged 2 and under, free.”
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Claim 21: “This piece by Gail Louw brings his story to the stage”
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Multiple independent web sources explicitly state that the play about Albie Sachs was written by Gail Louw.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of the notable alumni of the University of Cape Town is divided into the six faculties of the university: Commerce, Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Law.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alumni_of_the_Universi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable and famous South Africans who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Africans
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web search NEUTRAL — Albert Louis Sachs OLS, known as Albie Sachs, is a South African lawyer, activist, writer, and former judge appointed to the first Constitutional Court of South Africa by Nelson Mandela.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albie_Sachs
+ 2 more evidence sources
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Claim 22: “Strictly Soul Date: 8 May, 19:00 - 00:00 Address: Katy’s Palace, 6 Desmond Road, Kramerville Ticket: R250 on Quicket”
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Web search confirms 'Strictly Soul' events at Katy's Palace Bar, but the specific date of May 8 and the price of R250 are not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; only general venue and event existence are confirmed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Hey, Soul Sister" is a song by American rock band Train. It was written by lead singer Pat Monahan, Amund Bjørklund, and Espen Lind. It was released as the lead single from the band's fifth studio al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey,_Soul_Sister
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Strictly Come Dancing returned for its eighth series on BBC One with a red carpet launch show on 11 September 2010, and the competitive live shows began on 1 October. According to BARB data, this seri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strictly_Come_Dancing_series_8
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thriller is the sixth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released on November 29, 1982, through Epic Records. It was produced by Quincy Jones, who previously wo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album)
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Claim 23: “This festival presents eight leading pianists”
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Multiple independent sources explicitly state that the festival presents eight leading pianists.
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web search NEUTRAL — Piano but not Amapiano: 8 world-class pianists grace 1 intimate stage at Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival.
https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/wits-stand…
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web search NEUTRAL — This three-day festival presents eight leading pianists across four double-bill concerts, celebrating South Africa’s rich jazz and classical piano traditions.
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1593262969
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web search NEUTRAL — The Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival returns for its second edition from 8–10 May 2026 at the Chris Seabrooke Music Hall at the University of the Witwatersrand, bringing together eight exceptional pi…
https://gautenglifestylemagazine.co.za/wits-piano-festival-r…
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Claim 24: “The Magical Marble Family Fest Date: 10 May 11:00 – 21:00 Address: James & Ethel Gray Park, Edgewood Avenue &, Melrose St, Melrose Tickets: From R400 - R2,000 on Howler”
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Claim 25: “With Lira, Steve Dyer, Aus’ Tebza and Shotgun Tori on stage”
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