{"id":165309,"date":"2017-11-02T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/165309\/gospel-greats-come-together-for-special-picnic-2\/"},"modified":"2017-11-02T14:47:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T12:47:13","slug":"gospel-greats-come-together-for-special-picnic-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2017\/11\/02\/gospel-greats-come-together-for-special-picnic-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Gospel greats come together for special picnic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over 20 renowned South African gospel performers are collaborating to present the gospel music festival of the season at Carnival City on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The All White Gospel Picnic is a family friendly, outdoor celebration on the sprawling Festival Lawns.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The event, a vibrant kick-off to the festive season, will be headlined by the legendary Sipho Makhabane.<\/p>\n<p>Also in the line-up are heavyweights such as Judith Sephuma, Dumi Mkokstad, Betusile Mcinga, Zaza Mokhethi, Tebello Sukwene and the golden couple Nqubeko Mbatha and Ntokozo Mbambo.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Crowd-pullers Thinah Zungu, Khaya Mthethwa and Sipho Ngwenya will entertain the fun seekers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/164380\/whats-on-in-and-around-germiston-45\/\" target=\"_blank\">What\u2019s on in and around Germiston<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/164653\/poker-tournament-thrills-all\/\" target=\"_blank\">Poker tournament thrills all<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Completing the star-studded programme are Shaun P, Mabongi, Janine Price, Mawat, Sicelo Moya, Xolani Jwaga, Verona and gospel group, We Will Worship.<\/p>\n<p>Thami Ngubeni, Sphumi Mabena and Vusi Gcabashe are the hosts for the uplifting showcase.<\/p>\n<p>There will be entertainment to suit all ages.<\/p>\n<p>The picnic starts at noon and is scheduled to end at midnight.<\/p>\n<p>No cooler boxes and bottles will be allowed into the venue.<\/p>\n<p>Refreshments and food will be sold inside the venue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:leighh@caxton.co.za\">leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: 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