Fashioning Modern Africanism

South African born media personality and style icon, Bonang Matheba returns to the Miss South Africa pageant stage this Sunday as the official host. Her House of BNG Cap Classique is also the official Miss South Africa celebration sponsor. Having a long association with Miss South Africa over the past decade, Matheba first hosted the pageant for its 60th anniversary in 2018 then returned in 2019 when Zozibini Tunzi took the title and was later crowned Miss Universe. The pageant welcomes back Matheba, or Queen B as she is affectionately known, as a host and sponsor.  This year Matheba has played an even bigger role, having been on the journey with the finalists as a judge on the Miss South Africa television series Crown Chasers, which was broadcast recently on SABC 3. Matheba says she is delighted to be hosting the show once again. “The Miss South Africa pageant is one of the biggest television productions in the country, so I am very excited to be hosting the show for a third time this

Hey neighbours, Buckle up, The trailblazing team at Glen21 Entertainment, South Africa's leading event maestros, are beyond excited to bring you the first-of-its-kind three-day music and lifestyle festival, HEY NEIGHBOUR.  Howdy! Howzit! Hola! Hafa! Aweh! Hello there, Neighbour! Created, curated and sprung from South African soil, this event is destined to make waves in the African entertainment scene, come this December 2023 in Pretoria. HEY NEIGHBOUR is not just another festival. It's a global gathering, a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and most importantly, community. It's where the unfamiliar face in the crowd becomes the friend you dance with. It's where diversity isn’t just welcomed, it's celebrated. It's where music, the universal connector, weaves a tapestry of shared experiences, creating memories that last a lifetime Hold on to your festival hats, folks! With a lineup brimming with a blend of local and global music powerhouses, HEY NEIGHBOUR pr

                            Pan-African social agency, Crtve DEVELOPMENT (CD), is proud to announce the partnership with The Embassy of Denmark in Pretoria.   Despite the profound repercussions of climate change on the African citizens, climate justice remains one of the least understood and socialised policy themes in contemporary African development. Dr. Okito Wedi, Founder and CEO of Crtve DEVELOPMENT, stated: “Through the WE!ARE campaign, we want to harness the power of art and creativity to change the narrative on climate change and development in Africa and bridge the gap between communities who will most be affected and policymakers who will determine our climate future”. Ambassador Tobias Rehfeld (far right) and Dr Okito Wedi (centre) & the Crtve DEVELOPMENT team   The WE!ARE movement aims to inspire young people across the continent to share their vision of the Africa they want to see and voice the climate justice demands of their communities through creative mediums. The

One of South Africa’s best-loved radio and television personalities, Anele Mdoda, is set to host this year’s Miss South Africa finale pageant which takes place on Saturday, August 13. Mdoda has been associated with Miss South Africa since 2013, five times as a judge and last year as a co-host alongside Survivor SA presenter Nick Panagio. This year, Mdoda is hosting the show on her own, a role she doesn’t take lightly. “I'm very excited that we are back to a full capacity arena, because a packed arena suits my energy levels and always motivates me to work just that little bit harder to ensure that everyone has a good time and really enjoys the evening.” Mdoda’s advice to this year’s top 10 finalists is for them to have fun and “be in the moment.” She adds: “They should not worry about what they think they look like or whether they answered a question correctly or if something happens to their hair or their dress when they’re on stage. No one cares. If they are having a go

Griff Cofi Centurion is bringing back Comedy Nights set to happen every second Tuesday to be hosted by Thapelo Tips 'Shampoonaiza' Seemise. Shampoonaiza I attended the first of it's kind and it was a lovely evening full of gags headlined by the one and only American-South African Comedian - Arlen 'Griff' Griffin.  Sammy-Fever   Sammy-Fever opened the show with his killer jokes that left the crowd on the floor. Sammy graced the stage with his funny dance moves followed by a story touching on the man's upbringing which kept the crowd bursting into laughter throughout his perfomance.  Mashata The RnB and Soul Comedic genius Peter Mashata was also there to support his  industry coluegues. Mashata was there to show face lol if you know what I mean. Peter perfomed a sweet and short skit which left the crowed wanting more. He announced his upcoming show happening on the 3rd June at State Theatre.  Mpho Popps Also there to show face was Mpho Popps Modikoane. Mpho mesmer