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The solid gold trophy has reached the shores of KwaZulu-Natal after travelling around the world for 225 days in 86 countries. It arrived in the province yesterday. This week it will head to Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg. This is the first time ever that the trophy has made a trip across the entire host country. It will be at the Isikhaweni Community Hall in Richards Bay tomorrow from 10am to 6pm and then in Pietermaritzburg at the Royal Showgrounds on May 18 from 10am until 6pm.

Eight lucky readers from Pietermaritzburg will have the opportunity to win their own "Pashasha Moment" which will see them get the chance to have their pictures taken with the trophy. All you have to do is answer the question: Which country was the last to win the World Cup trophy? E-mail your answers to kznextra@sundaytimes.co.za no later than 11am tomorrow.

Two new movies are out on circuit. The first is Edge of Darkness which sees Mel Gibson return to movies after eight years. The thriller is about a Boston homicide detective, Thomas Craven, played by Gibson. Craven's 24-year-old daughter, Emma, is killed on the front steps of his home. This leads Craven on an emotional journey to find the truth behind his daughter's murder with startling consequences as he discovers that she may have led a secret life. Gibson has been praised for his role in the movie as the grief-stricken father after his hiatus from cinema. If a light-hearted romantic comedy is more for you, then catch The Back-up Plan. The movie stars Jennifer Lopez as Zoe, a shy 30-something who has the habit of pushing people away. Her lifelong dream is to have a baby and because there is no one in her life, she decides to be artificially inseminated. Shortly after the procedure, she meets Stan (Alex O'Loughlin). As usual, Zoe is afraid of letting him in and decides to tell him she is pregnant to scare him off. However, Stan surprises her and decides to continue their relationship.

Actors are encouraged to audition for a newly formed theatre group, Green Light Productions. The group is putting on a new play about the lives of the early indentured labourers who arrived in South Africa in the 1860s. It requires a cast of five between the ages of 20 and 35 years - four males and one female - for the roles of workers on a sugar cane estate. It is written by Yusuf Haffejee and will be directed by Hoosen Farouk Sayed. Those inte-rested should send a brief CV to greenlightdbn@gmail.com or call Farouk on 0845818186 or Vivian on 0847601096.

Take a trip to the most beautiful stadium in South Africa. The Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban will put on fun promotions before it is handed over to Fifa for the World Cup in June. Make sure you get to the stadium and try out attractions like the skycar which has become the most popular tourist attraction in the city. More than 80000 people have made the trip to the top of the 106-metre arch to experience stunning views. Also experience the big swing, skywalk and go on a stadium tour. There will be lots of giveaways, special offers and promotions until May 24. Two people can win tickets for the skycar, skywalk or the stadium tour. Visit Big Rush, Keg and Spear, STS Sports and Sneakers.

If you enjoy all things Italian, then join the Societa Dante Alighieri, Italian Cultural Society as they present a Fashion and Food Fusion in Durban. The event, a women's breakfast, will take place on May 21. There will be a delicious traditional Italian breakfast with a goodie bag and a talk by fashion designer and image consultant Liliam Longden. Longden will talk on the changing role of women through the ages and how clothing has evolved to suit these changing roles. The event is 8am for 8.30am. Tickets are R150. For more information or to book, call 0315637633 or e-mail dante.alighieri@telkomsa.net.

Get into the spirit of soccer and visit the 2010 Fine Art Exhibition in Durban. It is a visual feast for soccer fans. There will be leading contemporary artists from around the world and from across Africa and it is one of the largest international art collaborations in history. There will be two collections the 2010 International Fine Art and 2010 African Fine Art which will offer collectors and football fans a chance to see and experience the 2010 Fifa World Cup captured by some of the world's greatest artistic talents. Entry is free. The exhibition will take place from June 1 until July 31 at the Zone at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World.

For a birthday celebration, catch the Old Mutual Birthday Concert in Johannesburg today. If you are an Old Mutual client, all you need to do is register your ID number or policy number at www.omday.co.za for your chance to attend and celebrate. You can bring your family and enjoy a day with some of the country's best musical talent which includes Johnny Clegg, Freshlyground, Lira, Arno Carstens and Malaika. Gates open at 11am and bands start at noon. For more info, call 0860445599.

Musician Bryan Adams will be in South Africa in July. Fans can catch him in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Adams will play crowd-pleasing hits from his career. The Canadian-born Grammy-winning singer has had 21 top 10 hits and has received nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes. Catch familiar hits like Everything I do, 18 till I die and Please Forgive me. Adams kicks off his tour at the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino in Cape Town on July 12. He then heads to the ICC in Durban on July 16 and ends at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg, on July 18. Tickets range from R221 to R374. Booking is through Computicket.

Music lovers will enjoy The Big Five in Pretoria. Don't be mistaken, this is not about wildlife but about celebrating the music of five great pop icons. It is a tribute to Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Elton John and Madonna. There will be a number of their hits from the last six decades showing how these artists dominated the charts. The show runs from June 30 until August 29 in the Barnyard Theatre in Menlyn.

For local comedy at its best, check out Bafunny Bafunny around the country. The star-studded comedy team will feature eight of the funniest stand-up comedians from the country with their special zany comedy. The show will make history as the first South African comedy production to be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 20. Comedians include Mark Banks, Barry Hilton, Trevor Noah, Nik Rabinowitz, Loyiso Gola, Mark Lottering, Kagiso Ladiga and John Vlismas. The show kicks off at the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town on May 28 and 29 at 8pm. It then moves to Durban on June 2 at the ICC before heading to Johannesburg from June 3 to 5 at the Big Top Arena at Carnival City. To book, call Computicket on 0839158000. Tickets are from R120 to R200. The show has an age restriction of 16. For more info, visit www.bafunnybafunny.com.