World-Class Ballet Hits Pretoria! ft. Dirk Badenhorst & Ariel Himeliz Mejica

We’re talking ballet like you’ve never experienced it before on Afternoons with Zweli!  Ahead of the highly anticipated South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC), Zweli sits down with dance visionary Dirk Badenhorst (CEO of SAIBC) and international Cuban superstar Ariel Himeliz Mejica for an exclusive look into the upcoming International Winter Ballet Gala. From performing at the Sydney Opera House and dancing before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Ariel shares what it takes to perform at the highest level on the world stage. Dirk breaks down how he brought together top dancers from Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet, Cuba, London’s Royal Ballet School, and South Africa for a breathtaking, one-day-only event! 🎟️ Gala Details: Event: International Winter Ballet Gala Date: Friday, 31 July 2026 (Showtimes: 15:00 & 19:00) Venue: AfriForum Theatre, Pretoria Tickets: Available now at www.afriforumteater.co.za or www.tixsa.co.za Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.   Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.    Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast   Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo   Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9   Follow us on social media   947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/   947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg   947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg   947 on X https://x.com/947    947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.