Durban-based comedian Natashia Portrag is set to bring laughter and festive cheer to the Wild Coast Sun with her "Bash with Tash" Christmas Comedy Special. Scheduled for December 24 and 25, 2024, in the Tropical Nites Theatre, the show promises a perfect blend of humour, holiday spirit, and audience engagement. Known for her viral social media series “Have a Bash with Tash”, Portrag draws on relatable, everyday experiences to craft her comedic magic, complete with quirky characters like the beloved "Langara Queen."

Beyond comedy, she has built a multifaceted brand, recently expanding into the beauty industry with her Bash with Tash Beauty Empire. Committed to empowering women and fostering a sense of community, Portrag is also working on a book and a movie script inspired by her life. Her upcoming holiday shows promise not only laughter but an evening of connection and celebration for audiences.

Durban-based comedian Natashia Portrag is set to bring laughter and festive cheer to the Wild Coast Sun with her "Bash with Tash" Christmas Comedy Special. Scheduled for December 24 and 25, 2024, in the Tropical Nites Theatre, the show promises a perfect blend of humour, holiday spirit, and audience engagement. Known for her viral social media series &ldquo;Have a Bash with Tash&rdquo;, Portrag draws on relatable, everyday experiences to craft her comedic magic, complete with quirky characters like the beloved "Langara Queen."
Beyond comedy, she has built a multifaceted brand, recently expanding into the beauty industry with her Bash with Tash Beauty Empire. Committed to empowering women and fostering a sense of community, Portrag is also working on a book and a movie script inspired by her life. Her upcoming holiday shows promise not only laughter but an evening of connection and celebration for audiences.

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Fill your Christmas with laughter as Bash with Tash hosts her comedy special

The Collen Mashawana Foundation is back with its Christmas Support Programme for the Elderly, now in its second with the aims to uplift vulnerable senior citizens in Venda by providing essential support during the festive season. Following the success of the inaugural event in 2023, which aided over 1,500 elderly individuals, this year’s programme is doubling its impact on the 15th of December, at the Thohoyandou Stadium, the event will distribute food hampers to 3,000 elderly beneficiaries ensuring they have adequate sustenance throughout the holidays while fostering a sense of community and connection. 

Dr. Collen Mashawana, founder of the foundation, pledged to build a new home for 80-year-old Joseph Vele, who had been living in a dilapidated structure, on the 15th of December, Joseph will receive the keys to his fully furnished home, a gesture symbolizing dignity and hope. We are joined on the line by Mpilo Khodi, Ambassador and Spokesperson of the foundation The Collen Mashawana Foundation

The Collen Mashawana Foundation is back with its Christmas Support Programme for the Elderly, now in its second with the aims to uplift vulnerable senior citizens in Venda by providing essential support during the festive season. Following the success of the inaugural event in 2023, which aided over 1,500 elderly individuals, this year&rsquo;s programme is doubling its impact on the 15th of December, at the Thohoyandou Stadium, the event will distribute food hampers to 3,000 elderly beneficiaries ensuring they have adequate sustenance throughout the holidays while fostering a sense of community and connection.&nbsp;
Dr. Collen Mashawana, founder of the foundation, pledged to build a new home for 80-year-old Joseph Vele, who had been living in a dilapidated structure, on the 15th of December, Joseph will receive the keys to his fully furnished home, a gesture symbolizing dignity and hope. We are joined on the line by Mpilo Khodi, Ambassador and Spokesperson of the foundation The Collen Mashawana Foundation

The Collen Mashawana Foundation prioritises the elderly with its Christmas Support Programme

A ground-breaking study from Stellenbosch University (SU) has revealed promising advancements in male contraception, with a focus on a safer, reversible and non-hormonal solution. Kyla Raoult, who recently earned her master’s degree in Polymer Science from SU, has developed an innovative on-demand hydrogel contraceptive; the hydrogel, water-absorbing material, forms a semi-permeable barrier within the vas deferens, effectively blocking sperm while allowing seminal fluid to pass.

Unlike traditional vasectomy procedures, this method is reversible; the gel can be dissolved and flushed out using a simple solution, restoring fertility without permanent alterations. Raoult’s work addresses a significant gap in male contraceptive options, which are currently limited to condoms, vasectomies, and experimental hormone-based methods, each with limitations or side effects

A ground-breaking study from Stellenbosch University (SU) has revealed promising advancements in male contraception, with a focus on a safer, reversible and non-hormonal solution. Kyla Raoult, who recently earned her master&rsquo;s degree in Polymer Science from SU, has developed an innovative on-demand hydrogel contraceptive; the hydrogel, water-absorbing material, forms a semi-permeable barrier within the vas deferens, effectively blocking sperm while allowing seminal fluid to pass.
Unlike traditional vasectomy procedures, this method is reversible; the gel can be dissolved and flushed out using a simple solution, restoring fertility without permanent alterations. Raoult&rsquo;s work addresses a significant gap in male contraceptive options, which are currently limited to condoms, vasectomies, and experimental hormone-based methods, each with limitations or side effects

Promising advancements on a reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive

The National Treasury has issued a 30-day notice for public comment (that closes tomorrow on 13th of December) on its proposed alcohol tax policy, sparking concerns from the liquor industry about the short timeframe to respond. The initiative aims to develop an excise outline that addresses the harmful use of alcohol, aligning with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations to reduce alcohol-related harm globally. The Treasury's proposal coincides with ongoing efforts to address alcohol-related social challenges including road fatalities and underage drinking especially during the festive season, recent statistics highlight the grim toll of alcohol misuse; with hundreds of road deaths linked to reckless and drunk driving in Gauteng and Limpopo alone.

The Treasury plans to announce updated tax policies during the 2025 Budget, following revisions informed by public feedback however, Industry stakeholders have voiced apprehension about the potential impact of higher taxes and their alignment with WHO’s stance that no level of alcohol consumption is safe. We are joined on the line by Lucky Ntimane, convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

The National Treasury has issued a 30-day notice for public comment (that closes tomorrow on 13th of December) on its proposed alcohol tax policy, sparking concerns from the liquor industry about the short timeframe to respond. The initiative aims to develop an excise outline that addresses the harmful use of alcohol, aligning with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations to reduce alcohol-related harm globally. The Treasury's proposal coincides with ongoing efforts to address alcohol-related social challenges including road fatalities and underage drinking especially during the festive season, recent statistics highlight the grim toll of alcohol misuse; with hundreds of road deaths linked to reckless and drunk driving in Gauteng and Limpopo alone.
The Treasury plans to announce updated tax policies during the 2025 Budget, following revisions informed by public feedback however, Industry stakeholders have voiced apprehension about the potential impact of higher taxes and their alignment with WHO&rsquo;s stance that no level of alcohol consumption is safe. We are joined on the line by Lucky Ntimane, convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

Fill your Christmas with laughter as Bash with Tash hosts her comedy special

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