Gen Z singles spend 142 hours per year on dating apps for only five connections Knorr is turning up the heat on dating culture by blending food and friendship #DateMyCookFriend encourages friends to recommend single cooks After clocking up roughly 142 hours a year on dating apps, equivalent to just under 6 days, yet securing on…
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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 The long-outdated National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) is being pushed aside, replaced by a more credible occupational qualifications framework overseen by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…
Sony Music Africa Signs Ms. Gideon as their First Ever Namibian Artist
Sony Music Africa is proud to announce the signing of Ms. Gideon (born Panduleni Gideon) through a partnership with ERA Music Group. This marks an historic moment as she becomes the first recording artist from Namibia to join the Sony Global Music Company’s roster. At only 20 years old, the soulful singer‑songwriter from Windhoek represents…
Heineken® 0.0 Wins BASA No Alcohol Trophy as ‘0.0 Reasons Needed’ Campaign Champions Alcohol-Free Choice
Heineken® 0.0 has been awarded the BASA No‑Alcohol Trophy at the South African National Beer Trophy (SANBT) 2025 the country’s largest competition dedicated exclusively to beers brewed in South Africa. The 11th edition brought together 160+ entries, judged by BJCP‑certified experts and international sommeliers in Cape Town. “This recognition confirms what South Africans already know:…
Apple Music Announces Usimamane as January’s Featured Artist for Rap Life Africa
This episode spotlights South African rapper Usimamane and features the latest Hip-Hop news as well as the hottest tracks of the week from across Africa. Tune in to Rap Life Radio With Ebro now on Apple Music 1. Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden, will feature Durban-born rapper Usimamane…
The search is on for Mrs South Africa’s next formidable queen
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,…
