OUTSIDE ALREADY ANNOUNCES A NATIONAL CULTURAL EVENT IN PRETORIA, 8 AUGUST 2026

Outside Already, one of South Africa’s fastest rising cultural platforms, has officially announced its flagship national cultural event set to take place on 8 August 2026 at 012 Central, Pretoria.  Positioned as a powerful convergence of culture, youth and influence, the event is expected to attract attendees from across the country, bringing together leading voices…

Facebook spotlights African cinema in ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world’ campaign

Facebook has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African campaign, ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world: Where stories spark community,’ ahead of Africa Day on May 25. This year’s focus: African cinema.   The 2026 campaign features a five-part vodcast series profiling five internationally acclaimed actors and filmmakers from Nigeria and South Africa, hosted by leading African…

Seven key reforms could restore trust in South Africa’s justice system

By Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza, Chairman of the Safer South Africa Foundation No number of boots on the ground will make up for critical structural, leadership, and operational failures inside the criminal justice cluster (CJC). Any serious reform must confront the machinery of justice itself, instead of pretending South Africa’s crime crisis can be solved through…

Fake dimples: A harmless trend or recipe for permanent facial damage?

As “fake dimple” clips flood TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram feeds, medical professional Professor Chrysis Sofianos is warning South Africans not to mistake cosmetic procedures for harmless social media beauty hacks. What many online videos present as a quick enhancement may, in reality, be a medical procedure that can carry serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences…

KABZA DE SMALL, THE BIG HASH & SLY RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM LOVE IS A STAR

Kabza De Small, Sly, and The Big Hash come together for Love Is A Star, a highly anticipated collaborative album set for release on May 8, 2026. The pre-order single, Company was released on Friday, April 24, offering a first taste of the album. LISTEN HERE At its core, Love Is A Star blends The Big Hash’s introspective, melodic style with the groove-driven Amapiano…

MOONCHILD SANELLY announces hometown show: Full moon – Return to Jozi

Moonchild Sanelly is excited to announce that she will play her album FULL MOON  live in her home city of Johannesburg for the FIRST TIME after touring the world with hits like ‘Scrambled Eggs’, ‘Do My Dance’ and ‘Falling’.   TICKETS on sale now!  Having recently supported Doja Cat in Pretoria, Moonchild was inspired by the South African crowd’s…

Lay’s Kicks Off The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Campaign with a Flavour Launch in Sandton

Lay’s officially set the tone for the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with an immersive Flavour launch event held at the adidas flagship store in Sandton City this past Tuesday. Bringing together the worlds of football, culture and taste, the evening delivered a vibrant celebration of global flavours and local influence. At the heart of the experience was the unveiling of three…

Apple Music Announces May’s Exclusive Isgubhu DJ Mix, Mixed by DJ Lambo, with Ciza as the Isgubhu Playlist Cover Star

Apple Music Apple Music has released its latest Isgubhu DJ Mix, featuring an exclusive mix from Nigerian DJ and cultural tastemaker DJ Lambo, available exclusively on Apple Music from Friday, 1 May 2026. Isgubhu continues to serve as Apple Music’s home for African dance music culture, spotlighting the producers, DJs and underground innovators shaping the continent’s club…