Fashioning Modern Africanism

Award-winning style star Yaya Mavundla is biled to host the Proudly SA red carpet at the South African Music Awards set to take place at Sun Arena in Pretoria tomorrow the 18th of November 2023.  Mavundla who recently bagged the Best styled personality at the 15th Feather Awards last week will be responsible for shining a spotlight to those who will be wearing local on the red carpet.  Known for her fashion and bubbly personality, Mavundla who continuously proudly wear local fashion designers on the red carpet at some of the biggest industry events such as David Tlale, Gavin Rajah, Ezokhetho, Queer Comfort, Imprint and Otiz Selfo and many other designers says she is over the moon to be part of the initiative that promotes local fashion.  "This is another dream come true for me, I can't wait to see how gorgeous everyone is going to look on their local designs, South African celebrities and ordinary citizens always put their best foot forward when it comes to the SAMAs and I can

Last Thursday Romz and I made our way to the busy and beautiful Rosebank to witness the launch of the new Mobicel VX20 at the awesome InstaNation. Romz and I travelled in different cars, coming from the Centurion/Midrand side. Traffic was trafficking thanks to load shedding, the city was load shed from Diepsloot, Riversand, Fourways all the way to Rosebank. It was a mess! We got to the event a little late, but it didn’t look like we missed much. The event was packed with some celebrities, content creators and some influencers.  From a distance the phone looks really cool, it really does. I unfortunately have not come close to the device yet; It’s been a week now since I have been in talks with one of the event organizer’s, Sipho Cga Bopha.   He has advised me that he spoke to Brent from Mobicel and they promised to deliver the device to me. One of the reasons why Cga and I were talking is because I had reported a case of them to him by some of the people that were packing and pack

South Africa’s most loved peanut butter and chocolate brand, Black Cat took over Shine Studios in Johannesburg on Friday, 29 July 2022, to launch its highly anticipated collaboration with renowned visual artist extraordinaire Karabo Poppy Moletsane set to inspire the youth through its Feed The You, You Can Be campaign. Did I mention that it was a Party. Nga shelwaa futhi uBafo wase Soweto lol We were hosted by rapper, presenter, and social media personality Kevin “Kevi Kev” Setlhare, guests were treated to an exclusive reveal of the merchandise created by the talented visionary, which included bespoke windbreakers, hoodies, t-shirts, and shopper bags designed by the artist. Patriots also indulged in the Black Cat infused menu for the day, packed with all the nutrients they enjoy and love from the heritage brand. “The ‘Feed the You, You Can Be’ campaign is one that speaks to me because it’s a catalyst for change. It is allowing me the opportunity to be a representation of a young, black

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