Fashioning Modern Africanism

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, together with the Gauteng Department of Education, will on Wednesday launch the highly anticipated Sport and Arts Integrated Programme for Gauteng Schools.  The Integrated Schools Sport and Arts programme, which has been dubbed the Gauteng CreActive Sports and Arts Schools Programme, aims to breathe new life into school sport and elevate competitive participation in the arts and recreational activities in schools.   The programme will be implemented in over 400 no fee schools in the province, with the introduction of Netball and Soccer Leagues as pilot sporting codes for participating schools.  In addition, the introduction of an arts and culture programme will give creatively inclined learners an opportunity to compete and showcase their talents in activities such as dance, chorale, clap and tap, drum majorettes and school war cries, fine arts and many others.

PUBLIC VOTING OFFICIALLY OPENS :  Here Johannesburg, South Africa  - The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC) recently released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition.         Only entries within the validity period of 20 August 2021 - 5 August 2022 were considered for nomination for this year’s awards.  Leading the nominations on a regional basis this year is the Western African region, with 134 nominations, representing 35 percent; while the Eastern African region follows closely with 69 nominations, representing 18 percent; the Southern African region races closely with 68 nominations, representing 17.8 percent; while Central Africa pulls in its weight with 52 nominations, representing 13.6 percent; while the Northern African region follows closely with 49 nominations, representing 12.8 percent.     Also, the Global music region, which represents music from Non-Africans in the di

Fellow South Ahh! It’s official: the Son of Patricia is coming home! Savanna Premium Cider presents global comedy heavyweight, the one and only Trevor Noah, for a long overdue South African tour in Spring 2023.  Trevor Noah will be performing 12 dates as part of ‘Savanna Presents Trevor Noah Live in South Africa’ between August and September 2023. Says Trevor: “I’ve been away from Mzansi stages for too long and so much has happened - I’m excited to be back in front of a home crowd.” He’s relishing being back on the road after a 2-year Covid-19 hiatus. He is currently combining his TV hosting duties at  The Daily Show  with live tour dates in North America, dazzling comedy lovers with his signature blend of honest personal reflection, biting satire and observational humour. Savanna is thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back home. “We believe comedy is a human right, and that South Africans’ superpower is our ability to laugh in the face of challenges. Our purpose as a brand is to uplift an

Tapping into music their parents grew up listening to, the  Idols SA  season 18 top 8 took us on a dazzling trip down memory lane with some of the world’s greatest hits from artists such as The Beatles, Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey.    With over 7 million votes this week, Mzansi decided that their top 8 was: Nozi, CeeJay, Zee, Kabelo, Ty Loner, Thapelo, Mpilo and Noxolo. Sadly, Tesmin-Robyn’s  Idols SA  journey came to an end.    The show started off with an electrifying group performance paying tribute to kwaito legends TKZee. The top 8 had the Heartfelt Arena on their feet with an upbeat medley of  Dlala Mapantsula, Phala Fala, Fiasco  and  Shibobo .    Amapiano sensation Pabi Cooper kept the momentum going with an energetic performance of  Banyana ke bafana  and  Waga Bietjie .    Starting off was Nozi, who delivered Roberta Flack’s  The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face  — this was her father’s high school crush.    Somizi Mhlongo, who gave Nozi a standing ovation, said: “There’s

With Heritage Month in full swing, last night’s   Idols SA   season 18 episode celebrated the incredible musical history of Mzansi – with contestants recreating Southern African   classics in the youth’s image. Icons such as Hugh Masekela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Caiphus Semenya and Brenda Fassie were honoured by the contestants who received enough votes to sing another day.   With over 7 million votes cast this week, the 9 who made it are: CeeJay, Kabelo, Mpilo, Noxolo, Nozi, Tesmin-Robyn, Thapelo, Ty Loner, and Zee. Sadly, Lerato’s   Idols SA   journey has come to an end.   The show started on an upbeat note, with Noxolo taking on Joe Mafela’s   Shebeleza   and turning it into a house-influenced banger. The judges loved it, with Somizi Mhlongo giving high praise: “Bra Joe is so proud wherever he is.”   “You are a natural. The power and control that you have on stage is amazing,” said Thembi Seete, with JR Bogopa adding: “This is how you open a show!”   Next was Kabelo, taking on Ringo’s  

The   Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival , back for its 4 th   edition, is a   lavish two-day feast of music, fashion, entertainment, culinary exploits, and connoisseur-led premium wine and whiskey showcases , taking place in Eswatini on the 30 th   of September and the 1 st   of October.    The festival boasts a range of culinary, fashion, music, and lifestyle experiences in a family-friendly, sophisticated and elegant setting.   Culinary Programme Afro-Fusion is the culinary theme   that   embrace s   Luju’s ethos, “A Return to the African Future”, mixing exotic seasonings into a vibrant melting pot of indigenous tastes and techniques. Tantalise your taste buds with the rich offerings for your palate  from the Luju Long Table,  and celebrate the diversity and influence of African flavours with our celebrity-led culinary programme,  the Pick n Pay Luju C ook- O ff competition  and the wide range of foods available in the Luju Food Garden where   you can sample the tempti

As the weather warms up and buds begin to bloom, the magic of love will also blossom on Mzansi Magic come springtime. If you can’t attend a wedding in September, we’ve got you –  PS: I Love you , a four-part wedding special following low-key showbiz couple Phumeza and Shota’s journey to the altar, will premiere on DStv Channel 161 on Saturday 24 September at 18h00. Having celebrated their eighth anniversary, the lovebirds are taking us along on their journey as they undergo the formalities of solidifying their union. In a story that spans provinces and has a young family at its center, we follow the TV host ( Our Perfect Wedding ,  Abandoned ) and her music producer partner as they formally unite their families with the ceremonies of umembeso and umbondo, followed by a lavish wedding featuring the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry. “Reality is one of the genres our viewers love the most, and while they enjoy the stories of everyday people being told on screen, our special

                  PUMA with the Cotton Fest team today announces the launch of the new PUMA x Cotton Fest F.C. collection set to drop next Thursday, 22 September.   Designed in collaboration with fashion savvy, rap artist Riky Rick and inspired by the sport aspect of the festival’s “University of Cotton Fest” collegiate theme, the collection’s DNA is rooted in 90’s football jerseys that have become iconic and revered fashion statement pieces.   The collection includes a T7 tracksuit top, soccer shorts, football top, and soccer balls designed by the late Riky Rick himself.   “We are very privileged to be able to bring what turned out to be Riky’s final collection to the market. As with everything Riky did, he was hands on with this collection and  its Cotton Fest F.C. aesthetic ,”  said Hayden Manuel, PUMA South Africa Sportstyle Marketing Manager.   As part of the launch, PUMA has committed to a R100 000 bursary for final year AFDA students to cover shortfalls on their fees and assist

The exhibition marks the start of an enthusiastic re-opening of the gallery after a 2-year closure, reaffirming Standard Bank’s longstanding commitment to supporting arts. Muneyi The Standard Bank Gallery is proud to present the work of 13 dynamic young artists in a ground-breaking exhibition: WE ARE CULTURE. This kicks off the next chapter of Standard Bank’s arts calendar as the Standard Bank Gallery’s first in-person exhibition since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, it is the gallery’s first ever multidisciplinary experience, featuring a select but comprehensive slate of exciting work from a new wave of young voices in fashion, music, sculpture, performance art and more. Leon In line with Standard Bank’s democratising approach to arts development (termed #ArtsSiphakathiInside ). WE ARE CULTURE is curated by Creative Director, Stylist & Editor Bee Diamondhead. Bee was an unquestionable choice of curator. Along with her selection of 13 electric talents, Bee is changing the w