Fashioning Modern Africanism

GALXBOY, the trailblazing South African fashion brand known for its innovative designs and unique cultural fusion, is proud to announce its recent expansion into new cities, solidifying its commitment to captivating fashion enthusiasts across the nation. Founded in 2008, the youth fashion brand has experienced remarkable growth, opening its doors to the vibrant community of Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront last month and most recently launching in Emalahleni this past weekend. With a dynamic vision for the future, the popular streetwear brand is now setting its sights on Polokwane and Durban as the next destinations on its nationwide expansion journey. GALXBOY’s expansion into the iconic V&A Waterfront was met with enthusiasm and marked a significant milestone for the brand. This location serves as a cultural hub for both locals and tourists, making it an ideal destination for GALXBOY's unique blend of contemporary fashion inspired by SA culture. Building on this momentum, t

Trailblazing South African entrepreneur, actress and radio host Thando Thabethe will take the public behind the scenes of her private life in a new reality show, Unstoppable Thabooty, which will air exclusively on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) from   15 April 2023 at 19:30. The qualified accountant turned award-winning entertainment personality and business woman will invite viewers into her world as she navigates the demands of being a professional woman in a fast-paced industry, while the cameras document her every move. Unstoppable Thabooty will explore what makes Thando a household name on and off screen, and how she owns her throne in her day-to-day life away from the mic and the movie cameras, revealing in the process just why this multi-talented young woman has become a much-loved role model to her tribe. Says Thando,  "I’m no stranger to the cameras, but a reality show is a completely different ball game! I’m beyond excited to bring viewers into my world, showing them who

Hello, hello, Hi! This past weekend I was going through the YouTube socials on my telly not knowing what to watch, so I was just checking on everything that looked interesting there. I then suddenly remembered a media colleague, Selloane, posted something about Gareth Cliff’s YouTube channel. I searched Gareth Cliff and the interview with Unathi Nkayi came up. And what an interview it was! I used to have a crush on Gareth Cliff, his radio voice and opinions made me think and interrogate my views at all times. I remember I would change between radio stations; I would one minute listen to FiveFM and the next minute I’m on Umhlobo Wenene. I did that with Gareth and Dj Fresh and CK August (Mthobeli) of Umhlobo Wenene. Those three really did radio good.   Back to the Unathi, the entire podcast is candid, this is the very first time we hear and see Unathi being this honest and not showing any signs of constraint. We all know that Unathi knows how to best give the sweet persona, but thi

  THE MANSION  LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2022     With yet another major career move, media personality and powerhouse businesswoman Minnie Dlamini today announced her latest venture The Mansion, as she acquired a part ownership of the luxury venue. Officially set to open it’s door this week, the Centurion based restaurant and night club, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the innercity, will target a young affluent African market in the surrounding areas. The boys came out in numbers to play with other Kidz. Set to offer thee ultimate summer experience, this luxurious, slick and elegant hangout spot will serve delectable food, an endless selection of premium drinks with the coolest trendy music in the background. Moshe Ndiki Melanie Bala Mabhle Shawn MaMkhize Ranging from Hip Hop to Amapiano and also R&B, the venue will host a series of different themed party nights from Thursday to Sunday, and will be open 7 days a week.  Unathi Zizo Beda It's a always a party When Maphorisa i

The organisers of Mr Gay World™ are excited to announce that Mr Gay World™ 2022 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 9 to 16 October 2022.  In the wake of the lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions, this will be the first time in three years that Mr Gay World™ will be presented as an in-person event.  Delegates from around the globe will fly into one of Africa's most desirable tourist destinations to compete in the week-long contest. Only one will be crowned Mr Gay World™ 2022.  And in a major coup, the Grand Finale will be staged at the city’s sumptuous Arts Cape Opera House on 15 October 2022. Tickets for the spectacular event will become available via Computicket closer to the date.  This will be the seventh time that South Africa will host Mr Gay World™, although two of these contests were hosted virtually by the South African organisers to accommodate Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.  “We are so glad to be back doing the competition in person again, and there

“We must never forget the task God has given us,” Mohale texted Somizi on the morning of their traditional wedding. “Our wedding is going to be a story told in a way that will shake the entire continent and help people understand that loving a person of your same sex was never and will never be wrong.” In 2020, when  Somizi & Mohale: The Union  set a then-record for the most first day views on Showmax, it felt like a historic moment: a mainstreaming of gay marriage on a continent where it’s still largely illegal, in a country where two men marrying each other was only legalised in 2006.  Watch the trailer: Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road  unpacks their relationship, its public breakdown amid the leaked audio of Mohale accusing Somizi of abuse, and what this meant to fans and the broader LGBTQIA+ community in South Africa.  Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road  follows on from the reality series  Living The Dream With Somizi  S5 and the tell-all special  Mohale: On The Record ,

In the Showmax Original horror series  Pulse , launched on Thursday, 23 June 2022, Thapelo Mokoena plays Errol, a game producer who discovers that survival is no longer just a game when an electromagnetic pulse bomb fries every electrical circuit in his office high-rise – and people’s heads.  Sam Wright caught up with the SAFTA-winning  Trackers  and  Wild At Heart  star to find out more about his role in the freaky show, which was picked   by  The Hollywood Reporter  as one of the 25 buzziest series at this year’s MIPTV, a leading global TV market in Cannes, France. What is your claim to fame? I’m just an individual trying to live a life of purpose. I’m somebody who grew up on a farm, in a small farming town, where everything that was exciting was heard about, read about or seen on TV. All I ever wanted to do was go out and see, go out and touch, and go out and take some. I’m somebody who’s really been adamant about conquering and unveiling those dreams, making them become a reality.

Aldrin Sampear, The Host  of  Unfiltered  on SABC 3 and the drive time show  Beyond The Headline  on SAFM just wrapped up the one on one Interview with Mohale for Showmax Origianal. The Showmax special will premiere on 4 August 2022, first on Showmax.  Mohale and his husband Somizi Mhlongo became the poster couple for gay marriage in South Africa when their SAFTA-nominated 2020 wedding special,  Somizi & Mohale: The Union , was labelled The Union of the Year and set a then record for the most first day views on Showmax. Their relationship was also a central focus on  Living The Dream With Somizi  S4, which won the 2020 SAFTA for Best Structured or Docu-Reality Show.  As Aldrin says, “As a queer person, their union has been a celebration of what many would love to achieve but, because of societal norms, have struggled to. Some of us even lived our fantasies through their love story and became invested in it.” But Somhale wasn’t the fairytale union it seemed. This became clear when t

Meet the Top 30 contestants vying for the title of Miss South Africa 2022 and vote for your favourite to make it into the Top 10. The 30 hopefuls are an impressive and diverse group and include an estate agent, a corporate lawyer, a   veterinarian , a forensic science graduate, teachers, models, entrepreneurs and law students. They come from all over South Africa with Gauteng leading the field with 13 contestants (with three from Soweto and two from Tshwane); the Western Cape has five; KwaZulu Natal has four; the Eastern Cape is represented by three women; the Free State has two as has the North West and there is one from Limpopo.   For the next few weeks, the women will be out to impress this year's Top 30 judges who are radio presenter and personality and Miss South Africa 2015 Liesl Laurie,  body positive activist Tracey-Lee Lusty Horwitz, Dentsu CEO Koo Govender, fashion designer Khosi Nkosi, True Love Editor-in-Chief, Makhosazana Zwane-Siguqa, actor Simoné Nortmann and actor a