Lay’s Kettle Cooked: Redefining Premium Snacking in South Africa’s Vibrant Creative Economy

Since its much-celebrated launch, Lay’s all-new Kettle Cooked range has been making waves across South Africa, transforming the way consumers experience premium snacking. More than just a product, Lay’s Kettle Cooked is becoming a vibrant part of South Africa’s growing creative culture, perfectly timed to complement summer’s festive energy and lifestyle immersion. South Africa’s cultural…

Zyle is redefining African heritage with Maputo fabrics turned couture

How does a woman in construction, pouring concrete on a worksite, go to running a premium fashion brand that’s keeping African heritage alive? It begins with a need: for Phumzile Ntuli, it was the desire to tell Africa’s stories through clothing and design, while building something sustainable of her own. In 2016, as African print…

Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Hacord

Apple Music has announced Nigerian selector, DJ Hacord, as this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix. “This Africa Now DJ Mix is a reflection of everything I truly love about the sound coming out of the African continent right now,” he tells Apple Music. “I selected tracks that blend Afrobeats, Amapiano and street pop, sounds that speak directly to the…

Gbedu Nights Debuts In Cape Town This Africa Month with an African Music Experience

A strictly Afrobeats and African music experience, ‘Gbedu Nights’, is officially spreading its wings to the stunning city of Cape Town. “Gbedu”, known as a Yoruba word meaning “Big Drum”, while its urban meaning is groove, vibes, fun and rhythm. Spokenpriestess (Afrobeats & Afro Pop DJ), Kat Upendi (Afrobeats & Alte Cruise DJ) and Boujeena (Afrobeats & Afro House DJ) are three phenomenal female DJs from Johannesburg that founded and curated the Gbedu Nights…

 Revitalising Joburg: Youth Empowerment and Urban Renewal Ahead of G20 

Empowering Johannesburg’s Youth Through Urban Renewal: How ITFFA and Jozi My Jozi Are Paving the Way for Job Creation and Positive Storytelling Ahead of the G20 Summit   With the G20 Summit just around the corner, Johannesburg is gearing up to showcase its remarkable transformation to the world. A powerful collaboration is underway between the International…

EL&N LONDON BLOOMS IN PRETORIA

THE WORLD’S MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE CAFÉ OFFICIALLY OPENS IN MENLYN MAINE CENTRAL SQUARE PRETORIA The wait is over, Pretoria. The iconic pink doors of EL&N London have officially opened at Menlyn Maine Central Square, bringing a breath of bold British charm and floral fantasy to the capital city. Known globally as the world’s most Instagrammable café,…

Africa Rising Leadership Summit & Awards set to Empower Africa’s Future Through Digital Transformation

Africa Rising Leadership is proud to announce the Africa Rising Leadership Summit & Awards, a premiere leadership gathering set to take place in Johannesburg on the 27th & 28th March 2025 at the Inanda Club Sandton. This landmark event will bring together Africa’s most dynamic and visionary leaders in a two day Summit to explore the intersection of leadership and digital transformation…

Mrs South Africa kicks off National Public Casting roadshow in Gauteng

Pretoria’s Menlyn Park Shopping Centre buzzed with anticipation on Friday, 31 January, as dozens of aspiring contestants took the first steps toward beginning their Mrs South Africa journey in the first of three live National Public Casting events for 2025. Mrs South Africa 2025 is powered by iME.  Departing from traditional behind-closed-doors approaches to selection…

Tshego Gaelae crowned as the first Black Mrs World in Las Vegas

Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae has just made history, being crowned Mrs World at this year’s prestigious grand finale event in Las Vegas, becoming the first Black woman to win the title in the pageant’s 40-year history.  The 34-year-old attorney and 2024 Mrs South Africa Queen follows in the footsteps of the only other South African to…