Lani Magazine

More than 4,000 music lovers, cultural enthusiasts and Smirnoff 1818 consumers descended on Berea Rovers in Durban this past weekend for the inaugural Smirnoff Real Makoya Imbizo, a first-of-its-kind cultural celebration that brought together some of South Africa’s most influential artists and music genres under one roof. Far more than a music festival, the Real Makoya…

Mrs South Africa brought together sport, connection and women’s empowerment at its annual Golf Day, hosted at Glendower Golf Course in Johannesburg on Friday, 29 May 2026. Combining a passion for golf with a commitment to empowerment and charitable impact, Mrs South Africa powered by iME – held the annual event which welcomed 120 golfers,…

After two unforgettable, sold-out Cape Town editions, one of South Africa’s most beloved music groups, Mi Casa, is officially bringing the Friendship Cruise to Durban in 2027 – promising an even bigger experience as guests set sail to the beautiful shores of Mozambique. Departing from Durban from 5-8 February 2027 aboard the luxury MSC Armonia,…

Gordon’s Ready-to-Drink is continuing its cultural takeover this season through a new partnership with Mawhoo In The Park, bringing consumers together through music, connection, and refreshingly easy social moments. As Gordon’s continues building momentum following the successful launch of the Gordon’s & BOS G&Tea Ready-to-Drink range in late 2025, the brand now heads to one of…

Gordon’s is turning up the connection this season through a new collaboration with ClintL One Man Show, a partnership designed to bring consumers together through shared experiences, meaningful social moments, and refreshingly unexpected ways to enjoy Gordon’s. Following the successful launch of the new Gordon’s & BOS G&Tea Ready-to-Drink range in November 2025, the collaboration marks the…

Gordon’s brought its Ready-to-Drink experience into the spaces where culture lives, moves, and connects, through an immersive rooftop experience at Mkhize Rooftop. The experience celebrated Gordon’s growing RTD portfolio, bringing together consumers over flavour, music, and shared social moments with a refreshing line-up that included Gordon’s Pink & Tonic, the classic Gordon’s Gin & Tonic, and the…

As one of South Africa’s biggest celebration of music took over Durban this past weekend, Smirnoff ICE brought the energy full circle, hosting the official Metro FM Awards afterparty at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium. Following an electrifying night of performances at the Metro FM Music Awards, thousands of fans stayed on to experience a…

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 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…

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…