Alliance Française en Afrique du Sud

City Kay - Reggae from France !

Johannesburg — 2010-03-23T14:41:26Z

Don't miss the French reggae band City Kay, from France and on tour in the Alliance française network in Southern Africa !

THE ROOTS :
Born in Rennes (Brittany, France) on the initiative of charismatic London-born French singer/MC Jay Ree, the band City Kay is made of 6 young professional musicians who gathered around a common passion for authentic and inspired Reggae music. Influenced by the sheer groove of the legendary 70-80's Jamaican and English productions, City Kay's sound remains in the tradition of the Golden Age Reggae, carried to the higher grounds by original modern arrangements. Their spirit is poetic, positive, realistic and militant, with enlightened horn-like voices and riddims. On the phonographic production side (City Kay has auto-released a first album called Preoccupations), City Kay's vibe is heavy and moist, like a tropical night in Kingston, with a strong hint of Dub. But there's no doubt stage is the best plate-form to savour the Roots Rock Reggae fest City Kay became masters of, and it's no wonder why their sound touches and thrill wide audiences from young curious cats to Reggae old disciples…

THE TREE :
Enjoy more of the City Kay's vibe on : www.myspace.com/citykay

THE FRUITS :
City Kay will be touring in the Southern African region between March and April 2010 according to the following calendar :
Friday 19th March : Alliance Française of Cape Town Thursday 25th & Friday 26th March : Alliance Française of Luanda Sunday 28th March : Alliance Française of Johannesburg Wednesday 31st March : Alliance Française of Pretoria Friday 2nd April : French and Namibian cultural centre in Windhoek Thursday 8th April : Alliance Française of Durban Friday 9th April : Alliance Française of Maseru Friday 16th April : French and Mozambican cultural centre in Maputo Saturday 17th April : Alliance Française of Mbabane Friday 23th April : Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth

For more info : contact Graziella

French Classes

Medias — 2007-04-25T08:16:00Z

Last session 2008 : 2 months

Wed 05th Nov – Fri 19th Dec 2008

French classes

* Collective (Beginners/Advanced Beginners, Intermediate/Advanced) :

Twice a week, from Mon to Thu, 5pm-6:30pm

(Fees : M 350 / 2months M 195 / 1 month)

* French Literature & Conversation courses

Twice a week, lunch time, if enough students. Flexible schedule

* Customized French classes private or collective

At home or at your office (on request at the office for more info)

* For your kid, French Classes each Sat morn, 9:00 to 11:00

(Fees : M 150 / month)

Apply from NOW !

At Alliance Française de MASERU, Corner Kingsway & Pioneer Rd

Tel : 22 325 722

Plus… if you are a member of Alliance Française de Maseru & Mediatheque

Free access to 10 French magazines, 2000 books of the AF Library, more than 670 DVDs, at least 30% discounts or more on Cultural events with AF Maseru & German Consulate…and taking part of AF Maseru's life by electing members of the Board of AF Maseru….

INFORMATIONS GENERALES

Adult Courses Duration : Three months sessions & 2 months session

November - December 2008

January - March 2009

April - June 2009

July 2009 : Alliance Française de Maseru is closed

Schedule : Evening courses take place twice a week.

for Beginners 1a / 1b / 1 / 2 / Intermediates 1 / 2

Mondays and Wednesdays : 17h:00 - 18h:30 or Tuesdays and Thursdays : 17h:00 - 18h:30

for Advanced Students (Literature and Conversation) Mondays and Thursdays : 13h00 - 14h30

Fees : M450.00 for a 3 months session + Books (M400)

M350 for the 2 months session

M195.00 for monthly payments

Classes for children

Children's courses for the ages of 6 to 14 years to learn the basics of the French language.

Saturdays : 9h:00am - 11h:00am

Fees : M150.00 per month per child + Book (M250)

- ALSO AVAILABLE, for individuals and groups

Tutoring classes (customized) for those who can't attend collective evening courses at AF

· Alliance Française de Maseru send a teacher to your office, to your home, at your convenience to teach you French language, with a specific program and schedule

Fees : M200/hour for INDIVIDUALS + Books (M 400)

M 400/hour for Corporate classes (5 to 12 STUDENTS'GROUP) + Books (M 400 / student)

French Diplomas DELF-DALF and DELF Junior Examinations

We are also a center for French Government examinations in « French as a foreign language »

DELF(Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF(Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française)

Contact : maseru@alliance.org.za
tel : 00 (266) 325 722

DELF and DELF Junior (4 levels : A1, A2, B1, B2) & DALF (2 levels : C1, C2) Official French Diplomas :

are official qualifications delivered by the French Department of Education to certify competencies of non-French speakers in the French Language

are internationally recognized, consistent with the international standards for test development (www. alte.org) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (www.coe.int)

has a specially adapted version for teenagers called DELF junior

DELF & DALF exams, and DELF Junior (under 16 years old), at Alliance Française de Maseru, from 07th Oct to 16th Oct

NEXT SESSION IN APRIL 2009, at Alliance Française de Maseru

Fees : M500 / level for DELF & DALF and M300 / level for DELF Junior

Notice : For a description of examinations and for sample papers (subjects and sound recordings), please visit www.ciep.fr/en/delfdalf

Culture

Medias — 2007-02-17T17:48:10Z

Friday 17th October (Animation Films) & Saturday 18th(Documentaries) October, 2008

COMING UP :

The target is to work toward doing an African animated film festival centered in Lesotho (for this 2008's year, envision 2 sponsors Babophayi Awards, one for the Best Animation film and another one for the best documentary movie.

Sponsors & partners are Lesotho Sun Hotel, Vodacom Lesotho, Sentebale Charity Association, European Delegation for Lesotho, Austrian Embassy in Pretoria, ministry of Tourism, Environment & Culture, ministry of Youth, Gender & Recreation, LNFOD.

The listing of the films is

For ANIMATION :

12 films Total duration : 69mn 34s

“Zoologic” (USA) Nichole Mitchell Duration 4:28 Animals break out of zoo and create chaos.

“Tasty Whisperings” (Finland) Director : Erkki Saaskilahti Duration 2:23 Colorful poetic musings

“Animal Instincts” (Australia) Director : Cameron Edser Duration 4:25 Comedy as species consume species

“Manny” (South Korea) Director : Kyoung Park Duration 2:50 Snobbery in the doll world is overcome by love.

“Larry and Roz” (Italy) Director : Kristen Palana Duration 3:50 Elderly man remembers his wife and life. “Ideation” (USA) Director : Jeremiah Dickey Duration 1:22 Primitive people learn not to fear illusions.

“Milbe (Mite)” (Germany) Director : Karl Tebbe Duration 6:00 An elderly woman has some special connection to giant mites that terrorise a German town.

“Sebastian's Voodoo” (USA) Director : Joaquin Baldwin Duration 4:07

“Making Friends” (South Africa) Director : Candice Argall Duration 14:00 A boy who is an embarrassment to his teen sister acquires self-respect when he meets a special friend.

“The Greyhound” (UK) Director : Allan Plenderleith Duration 8:00 A racing dog shows its true nature and saves the day for its elderly owner.

”Love and War” (Sweden) Director : Fredrik Emilson Duration 13:00 An Italian opera performed by animated puppets illuminates the themes of passion and death in a brilliant, original film.

“The Long Day of Mr. Cappacio” (Japan) Director : Chalie Yan Duration 6:00 Stylized black and white comedy of the hectic life of a modern businessman

For DOCUMENTARY :

5 films Total duration : 88mn 00s

“Favela Rhythms / Ritmo na Favela” (Brazil) Mari Gardner Duration 31:00

“Uno degli Ultimi” (One of the Last) (Italy) Paul Zinder Duration 12:00

“Eginja Eyimba (The Singing Rock)” (Uganda) Zuleika Kingdon Duration 16:00

“Cantana in C Major” (US Denver) Ronnie Cramer Duration 8:00

“Africa 11” (Austria) Stefan Lukacs Duration 21:00

.....and do not forget :

“RITES OF SWAZILAND”

At Lesotho Sun Hotel & Maseru Sun Cabanas

28 photographs

By Steve HALL

The kingdom of Swaziland, Eswatini, pursues its cultural traditions in a demonstrative and assured manner ; they are part and parcel of everyday life. All members of society embrace and participate in ceremonies and events with joy and pride ; young, and old, rich and poor. Umhlanga (the Reed Dance) registers support by the Swazi maidens for the Indlovukazi (Queen Mother) ; Incwala is in essence a ceremony which reconfirms the King's powers ; the older women (Lustango bo Make) gather to show commitment to the Indlovukazi ; traditional weddings are practiced, and the King's fields are weeded by the Emabutfo (regiments). These photos reflect a living heritage rich with imagery.

Born in the United Kingdom, Steve Hall took up photography whilst studying architecture. After spells in Zimbabwe and Botswana, he has been resident in Swaziland since 1982 and became a citizen of that country in 1994. While he pursues a variety of photographic projects, he has amassed an extensive library of images of Swazi culture and tradition, and other aspects of Swaziland in both color and black and white format.

“There is always such pride and spirit exhibited by those participating in the various activities and events – you can feel the enjoyment. Apart from the odd watch and pair of trainers, these images could be a hundred years old, such is the strength and endurance of Swazi Culture.”

LISTE DES PHOTOGRAPHIES de Steve HALL

1. Emabutfo in Swazi landscape 2. Warriors on a sunrise march 3. Awaiting instructions ; a group of warriors 4. Boys on their way to collect Lusekwane 5. Emabutfo marching to harvest Lusekwane 6. Indvuna rallying Emabutfo 7. Emabutfo dancing the little Incwala 8. A young boy undertaking part of the initiation into the regiments (Butseka) 9. Initiates receiving instructions 10. Maidens during Incwala wearing Indlamu 11. Two young boys wearing Ligula 12. Building new Liguma 13. Lutsango bo Make 14. Lutsango bo Make waiting their turn to deliver reeds 15. Solo dancer 16. Sibhaca dancers 17. Maidens carrying their reeds at Umhlanga 18. Umhlanga ; a lone maiden 19. Imbali yema Swati 20. Maiden dancing Ingadla 21. Princes on their way to pay respect to the maidens 22. A group of dancers at Umhlanga 23. Two Princesses dacing at Umhlanga 24. Emabutfo giya for the maidens during Umhlanga 25. Weeding the King's fields 26. Waariors after being disbursed from weeding duties 27. Carrying sleeping mats to the wedding 28. Bomake celebrating during a wedding.

Contact us

Medias — 2004-10-05T07:42:11Z

email : maseru@alliance.org.za email : alliancefrancaise@leo.co.ls

Adresse physique : Corner Pioneer & Kingsway Road, Maseru

Adresse postale 1 : Alliance Française de Maseru,

Private Bag A 106,

Maseru 100

Adresse postale 2 : Alliance Française de Maseru,

PO BOX 340

9745 LADYBRAND

RSA

Tel : +(266) 22 325 722

Fax : +(266) 22 310 475

Consular services

Medias — 2004-10-05T07:40:31Z

The Consular Services are located at

Alliance Française de Maseru

Corner Pioneer and Kingsway Road,

MASERU.

Postal address :

Consulate of france, Private Bag A 106

Maseru

Lesotho

Alliance Française de Maseru is hosting both Consulate of France and Consulate of Germany.

Both are opened :

Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 18:30

Friday from 9:00 to 17:00

Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00

Tel : 00 (266) 22 325 722 Fax : 00 (266) 22 310 475

email : alliancefrancaise@leo.co.ls and maseru@alliance.org.za

Consulate of France in Lesotho

Is responsible for the bilateral relations between the government of Lesotho and the Republic of France (liase with the Embassy of France for RSA & Lesotho, located in Pretoria)

Looks into the interests of the French citizens, register and keep record of all French citizens living in Lesotho

Attends to all matters regarding to the welfare of all French citizens residing and visiting Lesotho

Issues visa application forms and the list of visa application requirements

Assists in the filling of visa application forms and liase with the Consular General of France in the Republic of South Africa

Attends to all requests made by the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the government of France

ABOUT VISA

All visas are delivered by and at Consulat Général de France in Johannesburg, 191 Jan Smuts Avenue, 03rd Floor, Standard Bank Building

2193 PARKTOWN NORTH

Tel : 00 (27) 11 778 5602

Email : visas.johannesburg-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

1- The visa section of the French Consulate in Maseru.

The French Consulate in Maseru will provide, help and accept applications only from residents of Lesotho.

If you do not reside in Lesotho, you have to apply with another French Consulate, depending on where you live in RSA.

The visa section and all other consular services are located at Consulate of France, Corner Pioneer & Kingsway Road, Maseru.

Tel : 00 (266) 22 325 722 Fax : 00 (266) 22 310 475 Email : alliancefrancaise@leo.co.ls or maseru@alliance.org.za

To apply for a visa, you have to come to our office and fill in the requested form, with all the necessary documents in original and a copy. The French Consulate in Lesotho will assist you to have an appointment to the Consulat Général de France in Johannesburg, to make easier not to stay more than one day and have your visa issued on the same day.

2- The differents kind of visas. WHICH VISA ?

The airport transit visa (A) allows you to transit through the international zone of a French airport without entering the Schengen space and France.

The transit visa (B) allows you to transit no more than 5 days through France and other Schengen countries (ie by car or coach..) on your way to another non Schengen country.

The short stay visa © allows you to go to France and the others Schengen states for tourism, business or family visits, up to a maximum of 90 days.

The circulation visa © is a short stay visa valid for at least a year. It is mainly issued for business visits in France.

The long stay visa (D) allows you to stay in France for more than 3 months, for example to study, work, retire…

3- Delays and procedure.

It is the responsability of the applicant to be aware of the delays and the requirements for the issuance of the visas before making travel arrangements and before applying for a visa. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE OUR SERVICES, TRY TO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT BY PHONE WITH OUR OFFICE.

Processing time : Please indicate on the form your date of departure

Short stay : An average processing time with a minimum of 2 weeks may be necessary. Therefore you can apply for this visa no earlier than 6 weeks before your departure.

Long stay : Expect an average delay of up to 3 months. It is the responsability of the requerant to be aware of the delays and the requirements for the issuance of the visas before making the travel arrangements and before applying for the visa. Note that neglecting to include a document or to fill out the forms properly may extend the processing time.

All the visas for France, Schengen visas if your 1st destination is Paris, for Monaco as a main destination, and for the French overseas departments and territories are issued by the Consulate of France in Johannesburg. All these forms are available at French Consulate in Maseru.

Citizens of the European Union and EEE, Liechtenstein, Monaco and the Holly See do not need a long stay visa for France and the French overseas departments. Citizens of Andorra, Switzerland and San Marino do not need a long stay visa for France only. A fortiori all these citizens do not require a short stay visa.

The applicant should contact the appropriate consulate depending on his/her residence and destination (refer to the list of the Consulates of France and jurisdictions in RSA)

French Consulate in Lesotho will help and assist you to fill in all the requested forms, to provide you an appointment to Consulat Général de France in Johannesburg and make easier to have your visa issued on the same day.

REMARKS : The Consular Administration has full authority to appreciate and request more documents than those submitted by the applicant. Note that the visa does not in itself grant you the right to enter a French territory. It is necessary that you carry the original documents used to obtain the visa with you at all times. Border authorities may request that you show them upon entry to France.