Fashioning Modern Africanism

                            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

The latest ‘Friends with Purpose’ doccie series installment by Klipdrift, South Africa’s favourite brandy, tells the story of a powerful friendship between three friends that has grown from a shared love of cycling into a movement. The story of Biking Bandits is about a trio of friends with a love of pimped-out fixie bikes, who started the ‘Homies Night Rides’ around Soweto last year. Drawn together by a love of cycling – and born from the loneliness of Covid – friends Titi Mashele, Tsatsi Rantsatsi and Tebogo Galagala started a cycling group to reconnect with their community To commemorate International Friendships Day on 30 July 2022, Klipdrift and the Biking Bandits hosted a special ‘Homies Friendship Ride’ in Soweto, where friends from Joburg and Soweto were encouraged to gather, grab a bike and join the Bandits to share in friendship gold. Just under 100 guests registered and were part of this momentous celebration. The ride started off at Native Bar & Restaurant in Jabavu, pa

  Bernini – the Real Sparkling Spritzer Made from Wine – is introducing a sophisticated NEW 500ml can and is inviting Glow Getters to be part of the Glow Up through a series of masterclasses called the ‘ Bernini Glow Up Bootcamp ’ hosted by their brand ambassador Linda Mtoba, alongside a likeminded group of multi-faceted South African influencers. The iconic  Linda Mtoba  will be sharing her tips on ‘branding yourself for success’; financial goddess,  Phumelele Zwane,  will be talking about ‘making your finances glow’; wellness coach and entrepreneur  Phemelo Segoe  on ‘bringing your best-self to an interview’; actress and philanthropist,  Thabisile Zikhali,  on ‘finding balance and glowing in life’ and TV presenter and businesswoman,  Roxy Burger,  on ‘starting your own business’. “We truly believe in the real unbound potential of women and our Glow Up Bootcamp gives women the chance to tap into this potential through practical tips from other Glow Getters who are taking their potenti

Johannesburg, South Africa   – Women and Men Against Child Abuse   (WMACA)   in association with legendary fine jewellery designer Jenna Clifford together with over 36 top South African designers, popular brands and well known South African personalities today launched the first annual   BRAVE HEART BEARS Initiative  to co-inside with the launch of 16 Days of Activism. BRAVE HEART BEARS  is a unique and rare collection of over 100 beautifully dressed and exquisitely styled teddy bears. The aim of creating this collection is to help raise funds to ensure every child gets the various therapies’ they need, after being abused. PARTICIPATING SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNERS   Scalo Anel Botha RUBICON TN Collectiv Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs JJ Schoeman ERRE Palse Homme JULIAN George Malelu Lloyd Hot Sense Sun Goddess Warm the World Henrietta by Calvin N Lindani Styling Young and Co House of Velour AMEN House of Conee Touch Of Bling The Bam Collective Mavromac Fabrics Cee Jay Tshepo Jeans NAKED APEX YFM