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IOL News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Celebrating Father's Day: insights from South African celebrities
Kurt Schoonraad and his son Jack from when he came second in a downhill cycle event. Image: Supplied Now that mothers had their day to be spoilt, tomorrow will be for the dads as they celebrate Father's Day. While kids normally don't make a big fuss when it comes to their dads, deep down dads do want to be spoilt as some of our celebrities said when asked about their special bond with their children. Comedian, tv personality and musician Emo Adams, who has four sons, said what makes him the happiest about being a dad is seeing his kids grow up and being part of their lives especially after missing out on so many important days due to his touring schedule. Emo, who always has his audiences in stitches with his jokes and comedic performances, said he vividly remembers the days when his kids were born.' I thought, why is the doctor asking me to hold my wife's leg when he knows I'm not a doctor. Then it was like wow we just made another person, a human being. Then I thought...I wonder when we will get to sleep again.' Emo Adams, 47, is looking forward to spending time with his brood of four boys on Father's Day Image: Facebook/ Emo Adams Emo stated that for him and his boys, it's not always about doing activities together, but rather just being in each other's company, even if it's simply a drive to the hardware store. 'One would swear they've never been.' Emo said he is still learning everyday about the responsibilities of being a dad. 'And I get to learn with my kids, but as long as they leave this house with respect, empathy and kindness, I'll be good.' On what advice he would give to would-be-dads? 'Don't do it... enjoy your sleep while you can! On a serious note, when it's your time, it will be your time. There's no perfect moment, but when it happens, you'll be ready.' On what he wants as a gift for Father's Day, there is no surprise, given his frequent trips to the hardware store. 'Tools', he said emphatically. TT Mbha, chairman of the Amatyma Foundation NPC, said what makes him the happiest about being a dad is the realisation that it is a privilege and blessing to be able to give unconditional love and care to your offspring. Image: Supplied TT Mbha, chairman of the Amatyma Foundation NPC, said what makes him the happiest about being a dad is the realisation that it is a privilege and blessing to be able to give unconditional love and care to your offspring. 'When my kids were born, I couldn't believe how blessed I was to be chosen by God to be their dad.' Mbha said he and his kids enjoy the outdoors and playing board games together. Former footballer and actor Eric Macheru, known for his role as Leeto Maputla in Skeem Saam made a plea on Father's Day gifts "Please no gowns,socks and mugs. Image: Supplied Former footballer and actor Eric Macheru, known for his role as Leeto Maputla in Skeem Saam said his child is a happy child 'so seeing him being a happy chappie truly makes me happy.' 'We play football together, no other activities come close, that guy loves football.' Macheru said the day his son was born, he was just a ball of emotions. 'Everything from scared to happy. You can name every emotion, I probably felt it at that moment.' Macheru said there are so many dynamics to being a dad, 'but we have a responsibility to raise responsible children for our communities' and his advice for would-be dads "is to be present". 'Try to get your life together as much as you can because kids need you to be in that space for them, they need your time and space. ' On what he wants as gifts for Father's Day, he is very clear: 'Please no gowns,socks and mugs. Stand-up veteran comedian Kurt Schoonraad, said what makes him most happiest about his son is seeing someone that resembles him 'is fantastic'.'It makes you seem somewhat immortal, when you have passed on yourself, really to someone else. It just feels fantastic to be a dad. I can tell someone else to clean the room, just like I was told and I had to do it, and of course I also love to see him achieve things. He is writing exams at the moment and that is a big thing for me. When he comes out the exam room and he feels confident about the Paper that he just wrote. So Ja, to be able to share your whole childhood again with someone from a completely different angle, and that is a very special thing and I enjoy being a dad that way.' He said his son shares his love for classic cars and downhill bicycle racing and as an avid racer his son will be competing in France over the June holidays. He said when he saw his son for the first time when he was born, he thought, 'Is it normal for a baby to look blue like that, he just looked cold and blue. ... that is my attempt at being funny of course. No it was the happiest day of my life, knowing that he is healthy and had all his bits in the right place. I think it was the first time I thought I could really get hurt now, because before that I was an idiot kid myself, but when you are responsible for somebody else, your child or your children are probably your most vulnerable space, when you are not in control of their happiness a lot of the time, but their happiness means a lot to you and you actually could hurt by them not being in the right space.' He said good advice he got from a friend on being a responsible dad was just to be 'present'. On how does he like like to spoilt he wasn't he too picky: 'I'm a cheap date. For me it's a braai, a chill out and a lekka chat about the universe.' All Tebogo Lerole wants for Father's Day is to be spoilt with nice, big breakfast. Image: Supplied For musician Tebogo Lerole being a dad brings him immense joy, and seeing his daughter grow into a kind and compassionate individual makes him the happiest. 'Toos's smile, laughter, and approach to life is contagious and fills your heart with pride.' 'As a dad, I believe my main responsibilities are to provide for my daughter's physical, emotional, and educational needs. I strive to be a positive role model, continuously teach her valuable life lessons, and offer guidance and support as she navigates the world.' All this anti-GBV activist want for Father's Day is to be spoilt with nice, big breakfast. 'I'm not big on being spoilt.' Courtnell Skosan, his wife Semone and two sons Carlin (Left) and CJ (right) Image: Supplied Springbok rugby player Courtnell Skosan said he and his wife Semone see a bit of themselves in their two boys, Carlin and CJ. "To think that my wife and I are responsible for bringing two little ones into this world, is the biggest blessing." He said he was all emotion when his children were born. "I couldn't hold the emotions back. I was so happy, my tears started rolling down my cheek. The first person I went to when I came out to give the family an update was my father. I hugged him and shared a nice moment with him. I was now a father too. It's like I understood what he felt. Weird. I know." Courtnell said he is not big on gifts for Father's Day. " If I can enjoy some time with my family and sit around a table and enjoy a meal and have chats and laugh and joke. That's enough for me. "
IOL News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover exciting events in Cape Town: from comedy and decor exhibition to wine tasting
Loukmaan and Emo Adams will perform at The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival. Image: File The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival Escape the winter blues at this annual event, which is returning to the Mother City this weekend. Some of the nation's biggest acts are taking to the stage, including Dalin Oliver and Alan Committie, who will serve as the gathering's MCs. They will be joined by Sweden's Charlie Caper and Baccala Clown from Italy. South African talents who will take to the stage will be The Big Boys, Emo and Loukmaan Adams with Terry Fortune, Kagiso Mokgadi and Robby Collins. Where: The Pam Golding Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Company. When: Runs until Sunday, June 8, from 10am to 6pm. Decorex Cape Town This renowned gathering features several brands, themed exhibitions, new collaborations and insightful talks. This year's theme is "The Future of Living", which will explore how technology and design can revolutionise home life and improve the quality of life. Where: The Cape Town International Convention Centre. When: Runs until Sunday, June 8, from 10am to 6pm. The Trophy Wine Show This event invites wine-lovers to the single-night 2025 Public Tastings where they can indulge in around 150 wines of distinction, which include silver, gold and trophy winners. Some of the highlights will be the Best White and Best Red Wines of Show, the International Judges' trophy winner, Discovery of the Show (best value wine) and Best Premium Wine, with the medalists of the Most Successful Producer claiming the limelight. Where: The Cape Town International Convention Centre. When: Tuesday, June 10, from 5pm to 9pm.
Time Out
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Are you ready to ROFL?
If the last few years of torrential rain have taught us anything, it's that winter in Cape Town is no joke. Unless, that is, you've bagged yourself a ticket for the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival! Now in its 26th outing, this month-long celebration of comedy and variety returns to the Baxter Theater from 2 to 29 June 2025, with a laugh-out-loud collection of local and international comedy talent. Two standout international acts are magician Charlie Caper, winner of Sweden's Got Talent, and Campagnia Baccala, the award-winning Cirque du Soleil clown sensation from Italy. They'll join a stellar local line-up, including Robby Collins, Kagiso Mokgadi, Alan Committie, Tumi Morake, Dalin Oliver, Emo and Loukmaan Adams, The Big Boys, and the newly crowned champion from the Jive Funny Championships which takes place in May. Founded by publicist Eddy Cassar in 1997, the Funny Festival celebrates freedom of speech and the vibrancy of South Africa's comedy scene. "We phased out importing stand-up comics from the UK and US as the local stand-up industry is thriving," says Cassar. "Our audience views the Funny Festival as a great night out." "Cape Town's biggest and best comedy event, the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, never fails to bring laughter and smiles to many, many Capetonians," says Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. "And this year's program looks to be one of the best yet. I urge all Capetonians who love comedy and the lighter side of life to book their tickets early, and to come and enjoy a wonderful night out in the company of our country's funniest performers, along with some truly special international acts."
Buzz Feed
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
29 Emo Musicians Then Vs. Now Because It Was Never Just A Phase
If you're an Elder Emo, you know it was *never* just a phase. And with news of the Vans Warped Tour returning to celebrate 30 years and bands playing their most iconic albums from front to back at festivals like When We Were Young, emo is far from dead. Here's what your favorite musicians — who also influenced our love for skinny jeans and eyeliner — look like today: 1. To start, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy in 2005: Pete Wentz now: 2. Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance in 2004: Gerard Way now: 3. Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco in 2006: Brendon Urie now: 4. Hayley Williams of Paramore in 2007: Hayley Williams now: 5. Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 in 2001: Deryck Whibley now: 6. Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship in 2006: Gabe Saporta now: 7. William Beckett of The Academy Is... in 2007: William Beckett now: 8. Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy in 2006: Patrick Stump now: 9. Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low in 2009: Alex Gaskarth now: 10. Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday in 2004: Harold Cook / FilmMagic / Getty Images Adam Lazzara now: Dana Jacobs / WireImage / Getty Images 11. Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects in 2003: L. Cohen / WireImage / Getty Images Tyson Ritter now: Tim Mosenfelder / WireImage / Getty Images 12. Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade in 2012: Joey Foley / Getty Images Derek Sanders now: Dana Jacobs / WireImage / Getty Images 13. Vic Fuentes of Pierce the Veil in 2012: Chelsea Lauren / WireImage / Getty Images Vic Fuentes now: Mauricio Santana / Getty Images 14. Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes in 2007: Jason Kempin / FilmMagic / Getty Images Travis McCoy now: Dave Simpson / WireImage / Getty Images 15. Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte of 3OH!3 in 2010: Tiffany Rose / WireImage / Getty Images Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte now: View this photo on Instagram @3oh3 / Via Instagram: @ 16. Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World in 2010: Bill Mccay / WireImage / Getty Images Jim Adkins now: Kevin Winter / Getty Images for Audacy 17. Oli Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon in 2011: Chiaki Nozu / WireImage / Getty Images Oli Sykes now: View this photo on Instagram @olobersykes / Via Instagram: @ 18. Sonny Moore, aka Skrillex, of From First to Last in 2009: John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images Sonny Moore, aka Skrillex, now: Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images 19. John O'Callaghan of The Maine in 2010: Noel Vasquez / Getty Images John O'Callaghan now: Gary Miller / WireImage / Getty Images 20. Craig Owens of Chiodos in 2007: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images Craig Owens now: View this photo on Instagram @craigowens / Via Instagram: @ 21. Trace Cyrus of Metro Station in 2011: David Livingston / Getty Images Trace Cyrus now: View this photo on Instagram @tracecyrus / Via Instagram: @ 22. Alexander DeLeon of The Cab in 2013: Tommaso Boddi / WireImage / Getty Images Alexander DeLeon now: View this photo on Instagram @bohnes / Via Instagram: @ 23. Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides in 2011: Chelsea Lauren / WireImage / Getty Images Andy Biersack now: Medios Y Media / Getty Images 24. Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember in 2011: Joey Foley / WireImage / Getty Images Jeremy McKinnon now: Ryan Bakerink / Getty Images 25. Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens in 2014: Chelsea Lauren / WireImage / Getty Images Kellin Quinn now: Daniel Knighton / Getty Images 26. Bert McCracken of The Used in 2005: Martin Philbey / Redferns / Getty Images Bert McCracken now: Dana Jacobs / WireImage / Getty Images 27. Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory in 2004: Stephen Lovekin / FilmMagic / Getty Images Jordan Pundik of now: Barry Brecheisen / Getty Images 28. Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan in 2004: Harold Cook / FilmMagic / Getty Images Pierre Bouvier now: Dana Jacobs / WireImage / Getty Images 29. And finally, Ryan Key of Yellowcard in 2005: Carley Margolis / FilmMagic / Getty Images Ryan Key now: Rick Kern / Getty Images What's your favorite emo band of all time? Share your thoughts in the comments!
