This year’s event will feature guest appearances by two of South Africa’s most popular artists, Elvis Blue and Nianell. Jacaranda’s charismatic Dj Miguel will be the master of ceremonies for the night. Depending on the predicted weather conditions, the Carols by Candlelight will be held either at the new Boulevard Entrance of the Riverside Mall or in the Mall’s underground parking area. Everyone filled with Christmas song and spirit is welcome. The gates will open at 17:00 and the festivities will kick off at 18:00.

Instead of an entrance fee, the organizers request you to donate a book for charity. Guests are urged to bring their own chairs. Cold drinks and food will be on sale..

“We’re delighted to once again be involved in staging the Carols by Candlelight with our partners, Spar, Jacaranda, Riverside Park Precinct, Coca-Cola and Riverside Mall. It is always a very special and memorable occasion, with everyone brimming with festive cheer and Christmas songs. “With Elvis Blue and Nianell performing, this year’s event promises to be something extraordinary. We hope that our community will share this beautiful occasion with us. The books and other proceeds collected during the event will be donated to needy charities and schools to promote reading amongst young people. It’s a great cause,” says Ig Olivier, general manager at Emnotweni Casino.

Apart from raising the Christmas spirit, Elvis Blue and Nianell will also be performing some of their own personal hit songs as part of their performance on the evening.