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…
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‘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…
LUCILLE SLADE RESURFACES — THE KIMBERLEY DIAMOND RETURNS
South African vocalist and songwriter Lucille Slade unveils her new EP Resurfaced – a bold and layered journey of rediscovery. Crafted alongside producer TruHitz, the project finds its voice through texture, depth and emotional honesty. Born in Galeshewe, Kimberley the birthplace of diamonds, Lucille carries that legacy in her storytelling. Diamonds are never found on the surface. You have to dig deep to discover their worth. That is the essence of this moment. The Kimberley Diamond resurfaces with intention, clarity and courage. Throughout Resurfaced Lucille proudly honours her roots. The opening track D.Y. is an ode, a love letter to Kimberley introducing her hometown to the world with a blend of English and Afrikaans. It welcomes listeners into the spirit, pride and…
Tyler, The Creator is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025
Tyler, The Creator was announced today as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, recognizing the hip-hop visionary’s outstanding impact on both music and culture in 2025. Tyler’s output through the end of 2025 reinforced his position as one of the most gifted creatives of his era. Across Apple Music, Tyler had his best year ever…
FROM SLOW WEEKS TO VIBES: SMIRNOFF ICE RECHARGES SA BEFORE FESTIVE SEASON
As the last Mampara Week of the year rolled in and Mzansi geared up for full-blown Dezemba mode, Smirnoff ICE turned the “slow season” into a citywide ignition, bringing heat and a whole lot of flavour to Braamfontein. The streets of Jozi came alive as the brand took over Cheeky’s Street Bar with an energy…
Smirnoff ICE Brings the Vibe to Africa Is Not A Jungle: A Bold Celebration of Music, Culture, and the Unstoppable Spirit of Mzansi
This past Saturday, 29 November, Johannesburg came alive as Africa Is Not A Jungle (AINAJ) delivered an unforgettable cultural spectacle at Melrose Arch. The highly anticipated event once again celebrated Africa as a global cultural powerhouse, bringing together world-class music, creative expression, and purpose-driven storytelling. Doors opened at 12:00, and from the very first moment,…
Skin Renewal Celebrates the Strength, Elegance, and Purpose of Mrs South Africa 2025
Skin Renewal, a leader in aesthetic medicine and integrative wellness, proudly confirms its continued partnership with the prestigious Mrs South Africa pageant, a platform that empowers married South African women to embrace confidence, purpose, and authenticity.As a brand that has spent more than two decades championing self-care, confidence, and holistic well-being, Skin Renewal sees the…
Apple Music Announces LUUKHANYO as the Latest Up Next Artist in South Africa
Apple Music today announces genre-bending artist LUUKHANYO as the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in South Africa. “It feels surreal,” he tells Apple Music. “To be recognised for doing what I love — telling stories that come from real life and emotion — it’s validating. I’ve spent years…
Apple Music Announces Messiah4L As The Latest Up Next Artist In Ghana
Apple Music today announces Ghanaian singer-songwriter Messiah4L as the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana. “Being selected for the Up Next campaign is a huge honour. It means the world to represent Ghana on this kind of platform. To my fans across the continent, thank you for believing in…
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