The culture never waits, and neither does Durban. This 21 February, Smirnoff ICE teams up with Asvnte & Friends to transform Col’Cacchio, Florida Road into the city’s hottest pop-up party destination, a vibrant celebration of self-expression, music, community, and the coastal spirit that defines Durban’s creative heartbeat. Smirnoff ICE x Asvnte & Friends is more than a party, it’s a cultural…
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Donald and Amanda Black Collaborate On a New Music Offering – ‘Amanga’
Platinum-selling and award-winning Soul artist, Donald, together with much-loved award-winning Singer–Songwriter, Amanda Black have seamlessly teamed up on an emotionally-charged love ballad titled ‘Amanga’. Amanga, translated as “lies” in English, is the core theme of the song and dominates the hook as well as the overall mood and feel, taking the listener into a deep dive of both feelings and reaction. The song sees…
The 11th year of showcasing outstanding female achievers:
The FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit unveils 2026 speakers What began as a convening of 100 women with a shared ambition has grown into a gathering of more than 1,000 founders, executives, policymakers, investors and creatives in one room. On March 18, marking International Women’s Month, the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit returns to…
Smirnoff ICE Proves the Culture Doesn’t Wait for Payday at Soul’d Out Series: Groove Nakanjani
Smirnoff ICE once again demonstrated that the culture doesn’t wait for payday, bringing the city together for a sold-out edition of the Soul’d Out Series (SOS). Set against the backdrop of Mampara Week, the Groove Nakanjani edition delivered a high-energy cultural moment rooted in self-expression, connection and unapologetic joy. At a time when others anticipate…
Mzansi Magic Unveils Exclusive Inimba Director’s Cut
In a special three‑day television event, Mzansi Magic unlocks the original Director’s Cut of InimbaSeason 1 – featuring extended scenes and unseen story layers from Monday 16 February 2026. As Inimba Season 1 comes to an emotional close on Friday, 13 February, Mzansi Magic is treating fans to a special three‑day programming event that revisits the powerful beginnings…
Are dating apps over? Gen Z is ditching “swipe-by” culture for meaningful connections in the kitchen
After clocking up roughly 142 hours a year on dating apps, equivalent to just under 6 days, yet securing on average only 5 meaningful connections, South African singles are officially breaking up with the “swipe-by” culture that leaves them feeling burnt out. This cultural shift reflects a growing trend among young singles who are embracing more authentic…
Tempo Africa Launches a Proudly African Platform to Stay, Live and Work across the Continent
Tempo Africa has officially launched its all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify how Africans find places to stay, live and work – all through one trusted app built on the continent, for the continent. Proudly African and African owned, Tempo Africa was developed to reflect the realities, rhythms and aspirations of everyday life and work across…
TSHWANE WELCOMES NEW FLAGSHIP CULTURAL FESTIVAL AT WONDERBLOOM NATIONAL AIRPORT
A new cultural chapter is set to unfold in the capital as Wonder Fest, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle and music festival, makes its debut on Saturday, 7 March 2026 at the iconic Wonderboom National Airport. Positioned as more than just a music event, Wonder Fest introduces a bold new festival experience under the theme “The Flight…
DBN GOGO TO MAKE HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE DJ IN SOUTH AFRICA TO PERFORM 24-HOUR SET
Award-winning DJ, producer, and cultural powerhouse DBN Gogo is set to make history as the first female DJ in South Africa to perform a 24-hour DJ set, taking place from midnight on Saturday, 04 April 2026, through to midnight on Sunday, 05 April 2026. At its core, this moment is about building brand legacy, creating space for artistic evolution, and setting…
The end of NATED marks a turning point for technical training in South Africa
South Africa’s tertiary education system is undergoing a decisive shift to meet modern labour market demands. The long-outdated National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) is being pushed aside, replaced by a more credible occupational qualifications framework overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Leon Smalberger, CEO of the Academic Institute of Excellence…
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