OpenStudios.Joburg takes place in the City of Gold this weekend, bringing art aficionados two days of unrivalled artistic indulgence. Joburg is one of the continent’s most celebrated art cities, filled with a network of studio spaces that gives life to the city’s status as one of the continent’s premier art cities. OPENSTUDIOS JOHANNESBURG Last year […]

The 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July is set to be the most anticipated sporting and fashion event of the year. The 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July is set to be the most anticipated sporting and fashion event of the year. The annual iconic sporting and social event will feature six trailblazing fashion designers selected to be part […]

The late great Tina Turner is celebrated for her superstar status as a music artist. The singer – who died at age 83 on Wednesday, 24 May, at her home in Switzerland – has also been remembered for her performances in South Africa. The rock n roll star faced controversy for visiting Mzansi during the […]

Tina Turner died on 24 May at the age of 83. Oprah Winfrey pulled on her online followers’ heartstrings as she spoke about the late star. Musician Tina Turner–real name Anna Mae Bullock broke into the scenes in the 1980s and died in 2023; after finding out that the Queen of rock ’n’ roll had passed away, Oprah Winfrey […]

Westlife have extended their The Wild Dreams Tour and will be performing for a third night at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. Westlife, one of pop music’s most influential boybands, has extended its The Wild Dreams Tour and will be performing for a third night at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. ALSO READ | Kim Kardashian reveals […]

Have you seen that cargo pants are back? Young people are once again swishing down hallways and they might even be wearing Crocs on their feet, because these are cool now too. For many this could be seen as dressing “badly” but Y2K (2000s fashion) is all the rage at the moment. Fashion has long been one of […]

South African singer and impersonator Belinda Davids will be bringing the Greatest Love of All tour to Johannesburg this August. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift yells at security guard while performing ‘Bad Blood’ Davids is currently on an international tour, bringing the sound of Whitney Houston to audiences across Europe. She will be touring New Zealand next month, before coming […]

Yes, that’s right. Though it may be hard to think of a cemetery as beautiful, there are a number of cemeteries that attract millions of visitors every year. In some instances, cemeteries are included on the list of places to visit by many tourists that travel to certain destinations. ALSO READ: Solo travelling: Reasons why […]

South Africa’s popular musician The Kiffness (real name David Scott) is heading to Europe in September for a tour that’s sure to delight both South Africans living abroad AND all the foreigners who have become huge fans since his famous Alugalug Cat song, and his collaboration with a Ukrainian soldier which helped raise money for […]

The 2023 Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s premier coproduction and finance market, has selected 28 projects for its Pitch and Finance Forum. Under the theme African Constellations, the 14th DFM takes place from 21 – 24 July 2023 as a 4-day physical event in Durban, South Africa.   The Pitch and Finance Forum functions as a crucial […]

South African conductor Ofentse Pitse, who defied the odds to become the first black female and youngest female to conduct an orchestra in South Africa, says she is “still buzzing” after working on Netflix’s hit show Queen Charlotte, the prequel to the Bridgerton series. On Wednesday morning, Ofentse – who wasn’t allowed to join her […]

The Covid pandemic nearly undid years of effort by Philippi entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana. For two years, their fast-food business was closed and their staff laid off. But the pair have bounced back and in spite of daily struggles with crime, Estratweni Mobile Foods is thriving. Entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana started […]

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture aims to publish at least three national gazettes later in 2023 detailing name changes for cities, towns, villages and rivers in the country. WATCH | When the fastest woman in the world turns up to run the parents race at her kid’s school In the department’s annual performance plan for 2023/24, it […]

South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for working-age adults who do not receive formal […]

Activism involves speaking up for minorities and the voiceless. Queer activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi speaks to us about the challenges of it all. Queer Activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi. Images via Instagram: @Hlegs55 Queer liberation in Africa is still a dream. That’s why we need the bravery of LGBTIQIA+ activists to keep trying to fight against those who […]

Many people cannot not even fathom the idea of taking a trip to some far away (or nearby) destination. The thought of solo travelling is just too terrifying for some. As nice as it is to have company while exploring the world or even just a small corner of one’s own country for that matter, […]

Entries to Miss South Africa (Miss SA) are officially open, and this time the beauty pageant is making history with its new, all-inclusive entry requirements. After announcing that married women can compete in the national competition, organisers have gone a step further with more. ALSO READ: Amy Kleinhans-Curd: 5 Facts of Former Miss SA and ‘RHOWL’ […]

Tshepiso Motau, a final-year Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg, has won the Furniture Design Competition.

Telkom has a gaming experience for you at Comic Con Cape Town whether you are a casual or already have a seat in professional gaming. Telkom vs Gaming will have a presence at the sold-out Comic Con. Photo: supplied Telkom has a gaming experience for you at Comic Con Cape Town whether you are a […]

With the world having moved past the pandemic, countries have reopened their borders and many of the world’s international airlines have begun ramping up their flight operations almost to levels seen before the world closed down almost three years ago, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what countries are safest to visit? Safety is […]

Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Here are the details… Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Photo: @RockjumperTours / twitter Another Site for SA in Mpumalanga South Africa now proudly boasts 29 Ramsar sites, after Mpumalanga’s Middelpunt Nature Reserve was recently […]

On April 27, 2023, Freedom Day, the Langa Running Club will once again host the much-awaited Run4Freedom in Cape Town, Image by pexels The Langa Running Club is preparing for an even larger and better event this year after last year’s event, which saw thousands of people take to the township’s streets, was a success. […]

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION A new travel phenomenon is making waves in the tourism industry and chances are, you’ve already thought about it. Punnily dubbed ‘set-jetting’, the new trend is the result of travel inspiration found in popular films and TV series, where viewers see and wish to visit those exact places or sets where movie or […]

‘This experience has taught me valuable lessons in self-awareness and self-control,’ says Lasizwe about going sober. Lasizwe Dambuza has gone sober. Images via Instagram @lasizwe. South African reality TV star and content creator Lasizwe Dambuza is the latest local celeb to go on a sobriety journey. Over the last few months, both Mihlali Ndamase — […]

If you want a fancy dinner this winter, try this luxurious ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce with those you want to impress. Ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce is a fancy dinner delight. Photo credit – Irene Muller Have you been in the mood for steak? Do you […]