Fashioning Modern Africanism

Estelle Langa and Justin  Fritz , Musa  Qubinkomo  and  Sifiso Ndlazi ,  Nthabiseng Maphago  and  MJ Maponya, and Precious Khumalo  and Grant Manuel  may have all arrived in paradise (aka Knysna) together, but, now that they’re in separate villas, living with sexy singles, will they leave with each other, or with someone better?  The first episode’s big talking point is going to be the introductions from the 20 single men and women who are looking for love. The couples sat together for their first glimpses of temptation, but the singles didn’t hold back.  Rap queen Gigi Lamayne told the guys, “I’m a musician and I can’t wait to sing on your mic and rap circles around you,” while Nicole Kaas said, “You can call me Coco. I own an upholstery company, so I’m used to seeing things get taken apart and put back together the way I want it done.”  And the men were just as direct. “Good evening, ladies,” said  Dainamiaro ‘Dain’ Ogulu. “I’m a sexy model from Nigeria. I might be standing on two le

Whether talking about their careers, personal lives or other people’s business, few shows get SA celebs to open up as much as  Podcast and Chill with MacG  does. And now, the hugely popular series is heading to our TV screens as it joins the Channel O line-up next month with brand new interviews. Hosted by DJ and radio personality MacGuyver Mukwevho, Sol Phenduka and the mysterious Ghost Lady,   Podcast and Chill   is one of the most popular podcasts in the country, with over 250 000 subscribers on YouTube, millions of views and a regular spot as one of the top five most-streamed podcasts in South Africa. “We love giving our viewers content that is relevant, relatable and topical, and  Podcast and Chill with MacG  is exactly that. The interviews are always candid, interesting and impossible to ignore. The chemistry between MacG and his guests makes for great television and we’re thrilled to have them join Channel O,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M

Miss Supranational South Africa Thato Mosehle has made the Top 3 at the Miss Supranational pageant held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, at the weekend. It was a good night for the African continent with Chanique Rabe from Namibia taking the title. Twenty-six-year-old Mosehle, from North West, represented South Africa against contestants from nearly 60 other countries in the competition, and was one of the front runners throughout the build-up to the finale. The show was aired live on the Miss Supranational Facebook and YouTube channels. Said Mosehle: “Congratulations to Chanique, she is going to be a fantastic title holder and I wish her everything of the best during the coming year. This whole experience has been beyond my wildest expectations and I am delighted to have done so well. Poland is a magical country and everyone we met has made us feel so welcome. Thank you also to every one back home for your wonderful messages of support.”   Both Stephanie Weil, CEO of the Miss South Africa Organi

  Johannesburg, South Africa  -  Building on a long, credible identity defined by innovation and progressive living, Africa’s leading beverage can manufacturer, Nampak Bevcan (CAN DO!), Nampak Bevcan is excited to expand on its THINK FUTURE sustainability property with a fresh, thought-provoking advert, simply titled:  uTATA. uTATA  follows the journey of our cute and impressionable THINK FUTURE protagonist, who we were first introduced to in the inaugural instalment of the series,  uMAMA . While her mother’s heart-warming childhood tales highlighted the long-term effects of environmental negligence, this time we are transported on a spirited odyssey of a growing nation, from the 1950s to present day, through her father’s scattered but heart-warming recollection of his South African upbringing. Simultaneously an homage to the beautiful nation of South Africa and also a to the infinite quality of aluminium cans, the advert will be available stream on  CAN DO! TV  and  YouTube  on Friday

No one knows your hair better than you and K é rastase, having devoted the last 57 years to better understanding women’s individual hair needs. This year, they are launching the ultimate hair care guide for curly hair with the world’s first liberating care for curls & coils of all shapes and sizes.  Curl Manifesto is a collection of hair care products that respond to the desires and challenges of women with coily hair, wavy hair & curly hair. With a unique combination of hydration, strength and definition, the range infuses intense care into all types of curly hair.  Women see their hair as an intimate expression of their identity which deserves to be fully expressed and cultivated with very personal and exceptional care. With so many people exploring and learning about their natural hair during lockdown, it's no wonder a lot more women want to let their unique textures thrive. If you're aiming for bigger, bouncier, bolder curls it's important to make sure you have

“ The Grit you learn in sport you keep for life” The power of sport as a valuable instrument for positive change in society has been acknowledged by none other than the world’s greatest statesman and icon Nelson Mandela. Through its ground-breaking   #FindYourGrit   campaign,   NESTLÉ MILO®   recognises that the influence of sport goes way beyond the playing field. The brand affirms the undeniable truth that – ‘Sport is a great teacher'. Speaking about the campaign, Saint-Francis Tohlang who is the Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Director  at Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region explained that the purpose of the campaign is to showcase the importance of sport and the valuable life skills that can be learned through it. “When we think of grit, we think of courage, passion, determination, persistence, resilience, tenacity, which are some of the skills learned in sport. As a brand, we want to champion these traits through this campaign by illustrating to parents and ca

Showmax has released first-look images and a new   Temptation Island South Africa  video introducing all 10 single women. Showmax has lined up a temptation for every taste, from actresses to rap queens to yoga instructors.   Premiering on 26 August 2021,   Temptation Island South Africa   is the ultimate relationship test. Based on the Banijay-owned hit reality format, the show follows four couples at a crossroads in their relationship, where they must mutually decide if they are ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives, or go their separate ways.    Together, the couples experience a luxurious holiday in paradise (aka Knysna), where they live separately - with 20 sexy single men and women who are looking for love. This last taste of the single life is meant to help answer their most difficult questions about their relationship, like, “Are we meant to be?” and “Is there someone better out there for me?” Watch and embed the trailer:  Here are the 10 potential upgrades

Idols SA season 17-theatre week has ended and the cream has risen to the top. This week, viewers saw the first of a two-part episode in which the judges concluded their job of choosing the first eight of the top 16 finalists. It was a tense final judgment day for the 30 remaining Idols SA hopefuls, who delivered their final solo auditions in front of a carefully selected audience. “The final audition was tough on the contestants and we had to eliminate some very good singers. Their only downfall was buckling under the pressure of the competition. Selecting the top 16 was a brutal affair, but we have selected an exceptional group of singers and they have set a very high standard for themselves,” Said Randall Abrahams. The first to make it to the top 16 was 18-year-old Bulelani, who had sailed through his first two theatre week performances. The judges were impressed with his rendition of   ‘247’   by Mnqobi Yazo. Kevin also made the cut after performing Giveon’s   ‘Stuck on You’ . The 2

With global trends having moved more towards day time entertainment in the past few years, more so over the past few months, the ultimate luxury destination  Altitude Beach  today announced their season opening happening later this month.   Known for exclusivity and a premium offering of daytime dreaming, Altitude Beach is nestled in the heart of the northern suburbs, intimately and safely tucked away next to the Fourways Mall.   Having made a high impact on Joburg’s entertainment scene just over the past 18 months, this premium water-front dining and lifestyle venue is stepping it up a notch just in time for spring. The recently renovated venue features a state of art new roof application, a mouth-watering sustainable new menu as well as a long list of exclusive live entertainment   THE NEW ROOF The one of a kind retractable and translucent roofing structure was designed to let natural light in, while keeping the harmful UBA rays out during the summer time. The dynamic roof structure

By Zeeba Masombuka                                               The views expressed on this article are of the writer, they do not represent the publication. I took a moment to catch up with Idols SA season 17 theatre group performances. Boy oh boy I ended up with mixed views, let's unpack them; I don't know if this [is a] part of the show to crush hopefuls even before they can realise they're top what-what, they're gone. Maybe this is what the show thrives on, but it's not ON. Those contestants sweat short lived like that. NOT CUTE!  I know it's a competition and also a reality show [which means that some things will be exaggerated to revoke a reactio7n]. But for Idols SA the latter seems to be the crux of the show, especially their theatre stages. If that is the case Idols SA must own it. Must own that their show's group stages is a reality hyped up part of the competition. And that would be okay.  The same goes for the judge's meanness. Tjoeeeeee! Yo

In the most brutal day of theatre week history, 66 Idols SA contestants saw their journey to stardom cut short on day one as the judges picked the best from the good. The open audition for season 17 had seen more than 100 Idols hopefuls make it to theatre week, but the jubilation was short-lived as the pressure took its toll on the contestants. Judges Randall Abrahams, Somizi Mhlongo and Unathi Nkayi made it clear that lukewarm performances were not going be tolerated. Day one of theatre week comprised of chorus line auditions accompanied by a pianist, with the Idols hopefuls divided according to the song they had selected. The audition songs included Kelly Khumalo’s  ‘Uthando’  and Amanda Black’s  ‘Separate’ . “Too many people forgot their lyrics and the arrangement of the song,” said Unathi, reflecting on day one of theatre week’s performances. Randall was equally disappointed. He said, “One song, that is all everyone had to learn and yet so many of them failed. If you fail at that,