Fashioning Modern Africanism

Johannesburg, South Africa  - The much anticipated collaboration between Solid Grounds and Limpopo’s very own Candy Tsa Mandebele has brought us the brand new single “Abudhe”. The  duo is part of one of the biggest establishments in the country   Ganyani Entertainment  and thor new project speaks of the need for endless drinks which is enough to keep the party going all night. Candy Tsa Mandebele does justice to the tribal sound delivering the song in her mother tongue   Khelobedu , which is a dialect of the Northern Sotho language and with all that we have endured during the lockdown due to the pandemic, we say “Abudhe” to the drinks “Abudhe”, responsibly of course.   “ ABUDHE ”   is now available on all leading streaming platforms. Caller Tunez:   MTN     SMS  731429  to 30180 Welcome Tone:  Vodacom  SMS  10334721  to 1178   Solid Grounds Music   @solidgrounds      @ solid_groundz   WEBSITE www.ziikimedia.com      

Johannesburg - Earlier this year, South Africa’s popular confectionery brand, NESTLÉ SMARTIES globally announced their switch to 100% recyclable paper packaging. To celebrate this milestone, the brand has collaborated with contemporary recycling artist, Mbongeni Buthelezi to design a digital guide for caregivers to follow in creating fun origami pieces using the brand’s recyclable paper. The NESTLÉ SMARTIES and Mbongeni Buthelezi collaboration is intended to drive the brand’s #SmartiesCreateWithPurpose narrative which is set to inspire conscious creativity by using recyclable goods. “Essentially, the purpose of the collaboration is for Buthelezi, through his craft, to inspire and stimulate creativity among South Africans, through his use of the NESTLÉ SMARTIES new 100% recyclable packaging.  We hope that caregivers and their children will find it fun and an engaging way to educate children on planet sustainability issues through the creative expressions in repurposing the paper packagi

Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida will be doing a 5km run to raise funds for mental wellbeing on Thursday, April 15, at 07h00 in partnership with Discovery Vitality and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). She will be accompanied by Miss Supranational South Africa and Miss South Africa 2020 first runner-up, Dr Thato Mosehle, who will be representing South Africa at the Miss Supranational pageant later this year. Discovery Vitality – which has partnered with Miss South Africa and her hugely successful #MindfulMondays initiative – will be donating R20 000 to SADAG on Musida’s behalf. Members of the public are invited to join the Team Vitality running community on Strava for free and run virtually with Shudu. Says Musida: “Mental health is a cause close to my heart and I am delighted to be able to do something to raise much-needed money for SADAG, which is doing such a wonderful job at this stressful time. I encourage everyone to join me virtually as well as to donat

Enhle Mbali and her soon to be ex husband, Black Coffee parted ways late in 2019, with Enhle alleging that Black Coffee was unfaithful during their marriage. The couple have two children together and Black Coffee has two children from a previous relationship. The drama between Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and her estranged husband, Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo seem to be far from being over. Mbali applied for a restraining order against DJ Black Coffee in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Activists were seen outside court showing their support for the actress with banners displaying #JusticeForEnhle,  #HandsoffEnhle and “Am I Next?”. Gender-based violence advocacy group, Women For Change, posted its solidarity on Sunday, with other high-profile figures such as actress Rosie Motene, author Jackie Phamotse and radio host Penny Lebyane outside court in support of Enhle. Speaking to the media before proceedings Mbali said: “It is my duty as a woman to not only fight for myself but

The gown includes local children’s perceptions of lockdown and the pandemic  through their own drawings Miss Universe South Africa, Natasha Joubert, has revealed some of the outfits she will be wearing when the 69th Miss Universe pageant takes place in Florida in the US on Sunday, May 16, when our own Zozibini Tunzi will crown her successor at the end of the event.   Twenty-three-year-old Joubert, a B. Comm graduate, believes she is fully prepared for Miss Universe: "My preparations started when I was crowned Miss Universe South Africa last year. I have been looking forward to this event from the moment of my crowning and will carry the Miss Universe South Africa title with pride. I know that I have big shoes to fill following in the footsteps of both Zozi and Demi-Leigh Nel- Peters.”   Joubert’s national costume – which she showed off at her Miss Universe farewell as part of her  #DestinyDesigned  virtual fashion show – has been designed by designer to the stars Gert-Johan Coetze

Childhood is an important stage that requires age-specific nutrition.  According to  Food and Nutrition Bulletin 2017, Vol. 38(3) 405-  South Africa’s children between the ages of one and five years, do not get adequate vital nutrients in their daily diet.  Some of the critical nutrient gaps identified for young children are a deficiency in Vitamin A, Zinc and Iron.  Infact between 44 and 62% of SA children under 5 do not get enough Iron, 58% have an insufficient intake of Vitamin A and 55% of this age group’s intake of zinc is less than adequate. These sub optimal nutrient intakes affect our childrens ability to grow and develop optimally, it affects the health of their immune systems which all contributes to poorer adult outcomes in terms of cognitive development and overall  health and well being. To respond to some of these nutritional challenges, NESTLÉ NIDO 3+ announced it’s new and improved recipe, tailor-made for the nutritional needs of little ones aged three to five years. “C

Thespians Sello Maake Ka Ncube and Lerato Mvelase will star alongside each other as husband and wife in The Station, a new drama series that will see power dynamics come to play between four employees who suddenly become shareholders of a filling station. When Don [Legendary Owen Sejake] leaves his station to his four employees, a lot of scheming and backstabbing comes into play as they all try to take control of the station. But a clash of personalities and them working against each other threatens to destroy the legacy left by Don, their ex-boss who was known as a successful businessman with a passion for giving back to the community. “This is a classic South African story. Everyday people find themselves inheriting fortunes from their bosses or family members and the defining factor is how they are able to navigate through their easily acquired riches,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net The show will also see actor Siphamandla Ndhludhlu star a

Good news for Rockville fans – Rockville, SA’s most-loved drama series, will return for Season Five with the actor Wiseman Zitha joining an esemble cast as a new gigolo in town. The actor will play a young man who will do whatever it takes to secure the bag, including marrying an older woman. Zitha shot to fame playing a lead on SABC 2 xiTsonga drama series.  The last four seasons of Rockville told a tale of JB [Shona Ferguson], a high-flying underworld figure involved in a ring of prostitution at his top-class cigar lounge in Rockville in Sandton.  The business dominated the underworld scene and caused a rift between JB’s middle-class family and that of his in-laws, who are a working-class household. Season Five will explore how their now five-star legitimate establishment owner and his wife Lindi [Enhle-Mbali Mlotshwa], have to turn Hotel Paradiso into a money spinner again as the aftermath of death has dried up their coffers and put many livelihoods on the line as room bookings dwin

Amstel Maboa, The only surviving member of Legendary afro-pop group 3Sum. Maboa never left the industry but kept his brand alive. Speaking to the publication he said “I’ve always believed that my art will save me and that only makes me different” Said Maboa. Lelopo is a traditional dance that helps you connect with innerself it also help you find healing of body mind & soul. The message behind the song is to remind people not forget who we are as Africans & to embrace our Africanism through dance and music. The song is inspired by all different traditional dances from our different cultures as a rainbow nation. The song was produced by Rooted a young talented producer from my township Mamelodi he is also featured on the song ” My Album is inspired by culture & african tradition, the new single Lelopo is now available on all digital stores” he added. Song Review:  Lelopo’s intro is atmospheric and it capture one’s imagination from the start . The beat sets up a mood to dance

Johannesburg, Durban, South Africa: Yaya Mavundla, 32, is known for her activism work through Transgender visibility and Mzansi Queer Festival organiser will invite viewers into her home to zoom into her transitioning journey. This prolific award-winning activist who is no stranger to television will be seen followed by cameras to a number of emotional activities that are part of her transitioning journey which includes: the search for her mother who she never got the opportunity to meet, and she will open up about the dynamics of dating as a Transgender woman. This 13-part reality show will, without judgment, delve deeper into the psyche of being a transgender person, as well as the barriers they need to overcome in order to live as their true selves. "When I first received a phone call from Mam Basetsana Khumalo to be part of this show I was in disbelief,” Yaya says. “I was so scared and excited at the same time. I sat and thought deeply, and I realised the impact of my contribu

Zandile Msutwana, who plays Vuyiswa Maake sustained an injury while on set. Unfortunately, Msutwana cannot carry out her duties and has been booked off to recover well at home. A Statement was issued by Mzansi magic to confirm the sudden change on your favorite Mzansi Magic Telenovela. With the endless inconveniences that came with the pandemic, regrettably, production has to wrap up season five and that means someone had to be found to play the role of Vuyiswa Maake in the absence of Msutwana. From the 19thApril 2021, Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo will be gracing our screens as the new Vuyiswa Maake. We have no doubt that with Thembisa’s immense talent and skills, along with the support and guidance she has received from Msutwana, the character of Vuyiswa Maake will continue to steal the hearts of the viewers. "We are very excited for Mdoda-Nxumalo and thankful to her for taking this gigantic challenge with so much grace. We wish Msutwana a speedy recovery and look forward to her return