Not even the untimely load-shedding could dampen the warm welcome George's blue-eyed boy, and his snazzy saxophonist Hiram Koopman received with their suave repertoire which included Rede om te glo and a sassy number like Dangerous, which had everyone swaying rhythmically.
Tramonto staff produced a wholesome, three-course meal despite only finding out about the interruption on power a few hours prior to the function.
The incoming president of the SASAE, George Xaba, announced the new board members and urged the delegates who were there from all over the country for the 48th annual conference to become fully paid-up members.
"We want to be recognised as a professional body and a force to be reckoned with," he told the well-heeled audience.
One of Elvis Blue's biggest fans, Corrie Laubscher, broke a speed record to catch him for an autograph before his fast exit after he performed. Elvis, who is still one of the busiest singer/musicians in South Africa, was dashing off to spend some time with his family.
Broad appeal. Ruth Malaza (right) swooning away at dashing Hiram Koopman's classy performance on Thursday.
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