{"id":186257,"date":"2018-09-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/186257\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/"},"modified":"2018-09-11T08:22:01","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T06:22:01","slug":"star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Star-studded Artsability Festival a success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The metro recently wrapped up Women\u2019s Month in spectacular fashion at the Germiston Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>The Artsability Festival preceded by the Artsabilility workshop brought three megastars in the South African music industry straight to locals in an intimate showcase aimed at honouring women and children living with disabilities within the music industry.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Tasked with the role of setting the stage alight with electric performances were songstress Gugu Ndlovu, rap group Hullaballoos from the East Rand and Bob90 and the Binos.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bob90 and the Binos\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFC-Pl7Pp58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The razzmatazz of showbiz kept flowing as Dominican School for the Deaf from Hammanskraal joined Goedehoop Primary School\u2019s marimba band from Reiger Park on stage for a compelling music and dance performance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186258\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186258\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_32736-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_32736-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_32736-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_32736-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_32736.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Musial icon Babsy Mlangeni gives an electrifying performance at the Artsability Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/186000\/living-with-a-disability-is-not-a-barrier-to-greatness\/\" target=\"_blank\">Living with a disability is not a barrier to greatness<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Telenovela star Siphiwe Nkosi, known for his roles on <em>Nomzamo<\/em> and <em>Isibaya<\/em>, was the master of ceremonies, who not only shared a few gags about showbiz but insight about how we all have the responsibility to teach those around us about albinism.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186263\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186263\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Master of ceremonies at the Artsability Festival, actor Siphiwe Nkosi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe killing of people living with albinism is growing in our country and it is driven by myths,\u201d said Siphiwe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople with albinism are just like the rest of us, they do not have special powers nor can you enhance your muti with their body parts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The star-studded show was headlined by the internationally acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who were honoured at the 2014 South African Music Awards (Samas) as the recipients of the lifetime achievement award.<\/p>\n<div class='tie-fluid-width-video-wrapper tie-ignore-fitvid' style='margin-bottom: 30px;'>\n\t\t\t<iframe style='width: 100%; min-height: 300px; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;' src='https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/JGzqd7EBVkk' loading='lazy'><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/185060\/ginos-passion-helps-him-set-sail\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Gino\u2019s passion helps him set sail<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Babsy Mlangeni who was also awarded the same award last year and Steve Kekana who was the recipient of the same award at the Samas earlier this year were also headlining acts.<\/p>\n<p>Serenading the audience with classics such as <em>Mina Ngiyaphila<\/em>, <em>Sala Emma<\/em> and <em>Ba Tshwara Tshwara<\/em>, Babsy set the tone for the next performer, Steve, who got the crowd on their feet with the ageless <em>Take Your Love and Keep It<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class='tie-fluid-width-video-wrapper tie-ignore-fitvid' style='margin-bottom: 30px;'>\n\t\t\t<iframe style='width: 100%; min-height: 300px; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;' src='https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Je49PUzLLPI' loading='lazy'><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/184674\/rand-airport-home-to-one-of-four-starliners-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rand Airport home to one of four Starliners in the world<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Gugu joined Steve on stage to perform <em>In the name of Love<\/em>, a new song which features on his new, soon to be released, album.<\/p>\n<p>Ending the night on a high was Ladysmith Black Mambazo who performed <em>Hello My Baby<\/em> and their 1986 classic, <em>Homeless<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The choral group which now features first, second and third generations, gave the audience a surprise performance which featured Dominican School for the Deaf and Goedehoop Primary School\u2019s marimba band.<\/p>\n<p>Their vocal precision earned them a standing ovation and screams from the audience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Artsability Festival\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FeodjqwDSW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186265\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186265\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Veteran musician Steve Kekana announced that he is set to release new music this year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186259\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-186259\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Following in his father&#8217;s footsteps, Sibongiseni Shabalala leads Ladysmith Black Mambazo with grace and soul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-186257 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_65031\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_65031.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186259'>\n\t\t\t\tFollowing in his father&#8217;s footsteps, Sibongiseni Shabalala leads Ladysmith Black Mambazo with grace and soul.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_14713\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14713-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14713-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14713-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14713-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14713.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186260'>\n\t\t\t\tDominican School for the Deaf dance away on the Germiston Theatre stage at the Artsability Festival.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_63105\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_63105-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_63105-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_63105-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_63105-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_63105.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186261'>\n\t\t\t\tGoedehoop Primary School\u2019s marimba band performs a pleasant rendition of Miriam Makeba\u2019s The Click Song at the Artsability Festival.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_01894\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_01894-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_01894-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_01894-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_01894-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_01894.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186262'>\n\t\t\t\tArtsability Festival a success.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_87386\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_87386.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186263'>\n\t\t\t\tMaster of ceremonies at the Artsability Festival, actor Siphiwe Nkosi.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_09709\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_09709-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_09709-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_09709-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_09709-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_09709.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186264'>\n\t\t\t\tSteve Kekana, performing In the name of Love featuring Gugu Ndlovu at the Artsability Festival hosted by the Germiston Theatre last Friday.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_28063\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_28063.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186265'>\n\t\t\t\tVeteran musician Steve Kekana announced that he is set to release new music this year.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_14691\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14691-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14691-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14691-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14691-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_14691.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186266'>\n\t\t\t\tLadysmith Black Mambazo\u2019s music proved to be timeless as the audience went wild with excitement when the group performed their 1986 classic, Homeless, at the Artsability Festival.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_89567\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_89567-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail 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100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-186268'>\n\t\t\t\tBob90, leader of Bob90 and the Binos, leads his group in prayer in which they beseech protection from God against those who prey on people living with albinism.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/09\/11\/star-studded-artsability-festival-a-success\/attachment\/36gcnentertainmen_19562\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/09\/36GCNENTERTAINMEN_19562-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-186269\" 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