Mrs South Africa, powered by iME, has declared 2026 the year of the formidable woman, with entries for this year’s pageant season now open and applications from married women across the country already pouring in. The past three queens embody that formidable spirit. Tshego Gaelae made history as the first Black woman to be crowned…
Smirnoff ICE Turns Up the Heat at The Balcony Mix Africa: A Sun‑Soaked Celebration of Bold Flavours, Music, Culture, and the Endless Summer Spirit of Mzansi
This past Saturday, 27 December, the Black River Park Sports Field transformed into an exciting summer playground as The Balcony Mix Africa (TBMA) delivered a cultural showcase. The eagerly awaited festival once again positioned South Africa as a global rhythm powerhouse, uniting world class talent, bold creativity, and groovists under one sky. Doors opened at 12:00,…
SMIRNOFF ICE BRINGS THE VIBE TO SOUNDLAND: A ONE‑NIGHT EXCLUSIVE CLASH OF MUSICAL HEAVYWEIGHTS, A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE AND THE UNSTOPPABLE SPIRIT OF DEZEMBA GROOVE IN MZANSI
This past Monday, 15 December, the PlayTSOGO Globe at Suncoast, Durban, transformed into a booming musical playground as SoundLand delivered the last SoundLand of the year, one of the biggest bashes of the month. Doors opened at 2pm and the energy lived until the early hours, turning the venue into a non‑stop centre of rhythm. The…
Robb Report Africa Debuts with Peermont Group — Legacy on the Throne: A Gathering of Africa’s Icons and Future Keepers
Robb Report, the global authority on luxury lifestyle for nearly five decades, has officially launched Robb Report Africa, ushering in a new era for African luxury This landmark moment was celebrated on 25 November 2025 with an exclusive luxury dinner hosted at Emperors Palace’s iconic D’Oreale Grande Hotel, Met Court Suites, and the elegant Galleria Restaurant…
Liqui-Fruit continues to bring feel-good refreshment to summer experiences, celebrating 50 years of groove at Mayonie Open Air: Evolution of Afrohouse at Con Hill
Liqui-Fruit, South Africa’s favourite homegrown fruit juice brand, joined forces with Mayonie for its 50th anniversary celebrations, bringing unrivalled refreshment to the Mayonie Open Air Festival, held this past weekend. This marked the brand’s first major event partnership in honour of its milestone year, and it delivered an unforgettable experience full of flavour, vibrancy, and feel-good…
SHALLIPOPI RELEASES ALBUM ‘AURACLE’
Nigerian rapper and songwriter Shallipopi has dropped his highly anticipated 22-track album AURACLE. Today also marks the release of new single ‘Like That’ featuring WizKid – a sleek, magnetic collaboration destined to ignite global airwaves. With over 440M global streams in the last year alone, Shallipopi continues his meteoric rise with a project that cements him as one of the most innovative voices shaping…
EMPORIO ARMANI REOPENS AT MALL OF AFRICA, JOHANNESBURG
Emporio Armani reopens its store at Mall of Africa, bringing Italian elegance and contemporary luxury to South Africa. Known for its sleek designs and timeless appeal, the brand introduces a new, fresh and immersive retail experience inspired by its flagship store in Milan. The interiors feature soft, neutral tones, with light, modular furnishings that vary…
Zonke, Sjava, Mandisi Dyantyis, The Soil and Tbose to Headline Gauteng’s Premier Year-End Celebration
South Africa’s most celebrated voices will unite on one stage as Zonke Dikana, Sjava, Mandisi Dyantyis, The Soil and Tbose lead the 2025 edition of Soul By The River, taking place on Saturday, 13 December 2025 at Dickinson Park in Vereeniging. This powerful lineup positions the event as one of Gauteng’s most compelling year-end gatherings…
‘No Lay’s, No Game’ Returns with Star-Studded Cast — Making Sure Fans Everywhere are Game-Day Ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Leading up to the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw, Lay’s brings its award-winning football platform to its biggest stage yet uniting global megastars Alexia Putellas, Lionel Messi, Sir David Beckham, Steve Carell, and Thierry Henry, as they decide who will host the most epic watch party ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™. Lay’s, the…
Cheslin Kolbe and Benni McCarthy join Sporty Group as new brand ambassadors
SportyBet, the flagship betting platform owned by global sports and entertainment powerhouse Sporty Group, today announced the appointment of two of South Africa’s most celebrated athletes — Cheslin Kolbe and Benni McCarthy — as its newest official brand ambassadors. The announcement reinforces Sporty Group’s commitment to elevating African sporting excellence while expanding its influence across…
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