Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Big N

Apple Music has released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring Nigerian DJ, producer and tastemaker DJ Big N.  One of the most influential figures in contemporary Afrobeats, DJ Big N has played a pivotal role in shaping the genre’s sound and global reach. As the in-house DJ for Mavin Records, his career spans over a…

Apple Music Announces February’s Exclusive Isgubhu DJ Mix, Mixed by Suraj (KE) b2b Euggy with DWSON as the Isgubhu Playlist Cover Star 

Apple Music has released its latest Isgubhu DJ Mix, featuring a special back-to-back mix from Kenyan electronic music pioneers Suraj (KE) and Euggy, available exclusively on Apple Music from Friday, 6 February 2026. Isgubhu continues to serve as Apple Music’s home for African dance music culture, spotlighting the producers, DJs and sounds shaping the continent’s club scenes. This month’s…

Mrs South Africa 2026 semi-finalists revealed following live national casting events

Mrs South Africa, powered by iME, has officially begun unveiling its 2026 semi-finalists following a series of high-energy live casting events across the country, kicking off one of the most competitive entry seasons in the programme’s history. Entries for the 2026 season closed on Monday, 26 January, drawing hundreds of applications nationwide. According to organisers,…

Bursaries breathe new life into Bethany House matriculants’ dreams

Two of the happiest moments of matriculants’ school careers are the day they receive favourable matric results, and the day they are accepted into the tertiary institution of their choice. But for many, one of the hardest is realising that attending may not be possible due to financial challenges. For Andrew Stoltz and Jandre de…

Heronbridge College matriculant ranks among South Africa’s top IEB achievers

olaine Maritz, a 2025 Heronbridge College matriculant, has emerged as one of the country’s top-performing learners after achieving 10 distinctions and a 95% average in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) final examinations. Her results earned her an IEB Outstanding Achievement recognition and placed her in the Top 1% nationally across six subjects, including English Home…

Smirnoff ICE Turned Up the Flavour at Balcony Mix Africa: Where Music, Culture and Bold Energy Collided.

Smirnoff ICE turned up the flavour, energy, and unapologetic vibes at one of Africa’s most celebrated music experiences, Balcony Mix Africa as the official partner for this iconic edition. Created by the trailblazing Major League Djz, Balcony Mix Africa has evolved into a cultural movement, a celebration of rhythm, creativity, and unity that sits at the heart of Amapiano culture. This year, fans…

Smirnoff ICE Brings the Heat to Sun City with Fon City: A Weekend of Music, Culture, and the Nakanjani Spirit

This past weekend, Smirnoff ICE brought the Nakanjani energy to Sun City with The Sun City Takeover, an explosive weekend of music, culture, and refreshment that captured the unstoppable vibe of Mzansi’s youth. From Friday, Smirnoff ICE took over the Sun City Day Clubs, transforming them into vibrant playgrounds of connection, flavour, and fun. Guests soaked up the sun with ice-cold Smirnoff ICE…

Heineken® World Tour brings Formula 1® thrill to Cape Town

The Heineken® World Tour promises a day filled with speed, style, music and memories – proving that Formula 1® in South Africa is more than a race, it’s a lap around the world. South African fans are about to experience Formula 1® like never before. As part of its global World Tour, Heineken® will be…

Smirnoff ICE brings the Vibe to Mampara Week: Nakanjani

Smirnoff ICE has proven once again that vibes don’t wait for payday. This Mampara Week, the brand stepped up to keep the culture moving during a time when the city usually slows down, transforming a quiet moment into a bold celebration of inclusive joy. Smirnoff ICE’s first-ever Mampara Week activation lit up the House of…