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Press Icons was founded on a simple belief: exceptional stories deserve exceptional platforms.
Since first publishing in October 2012, we’ve chronicled the people, places and brands shaping modern culture. Today, as a contemporary media house, we continue to curate thoughtful editorial across Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty, Travel & Hospitality, Automotive, Creative and the Sport Industries—where influence meets intention.
Our approach is defined by quality over quantity. We value authenticity over noise and understand that the most enduring brands are built through meaningful stories.
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  • Introducing Refinery Junior: A New Era of Fun, Fashion and Inclusivity

    Refinery Junior, born from the heart of Refinery, is more than just a kidswear line—it’s a celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and playful exploration. As they gear up to launch this October with 7 stores across South Africa, including flagship locations in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, Refinery is excited to welcome families on this new and vibrant journey with us. At Refinery Junior, we celebrate the magic…

  • Tyla Commands the Audience During Her 2024 Victoria‘s Secret Fashion Show Debut

    Tyla, a South African superstar seemed to have been more than ready for her Victoria’s Secret debut. In fact, One item on her vision board was performing at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Now, the star can finally check off this goal off her list. “Literally, I would always watch Victoria’s Secret fashion shows on loop.…

  • Introducing Sneaker Factory’s New Urban Clothing Label— APX

    South Africa’s fashion landscape is about to get a vibrant new addition as APX, a local clothing brand under the Foschini Group, officially launches into the market this month.  Straight off the production line and into the top favourites in your closet, comes a label that is not cool, clean and creative, but comfortable and…

  • Exciting Changes on Trace Urban and Trace Africa Channels

    With Trace’s ongoing mission to showcase fresh African talent, the channel today announced their continued focus of empowering young and emerging creatives to produce outstanding quality local content with a huge retention of top-performing shows amidst the current show changes. Always connected to the pulse of urban culture, Trace plans to deliver even more of…

  • Blackstreet South African Tour Shortened To One Night Only

    Celebrated Grammy award-winning, legendary R&B group,Blackstreet, were set to indulge fans in a much anticipated 3-city tour later this month. Due to unforeseeable measures beyond the organiser, Vertex Events’ control, the tour has now been set for just one show that will take place at SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Excitement for the remaining show still continues, as the Saturday, 26 October date will be serving fans…

  • New Music: Zimbabwean Pop-star Ananya’s New Single “Happy”—an Ode to Mental Health

    On October 4, London-based Zimbabwean pop star Ananya released her latest single, “Happy.” The song is dedicated to raising awareness and initiating conversations about mental health. “Happy” reflects the uncertainties and vulnerabilities of human connections, illustrating the coexistence of happiness and sadness. Ananya channels the essence of sad girl pop in her latest single. She…

  • Thapelo Mokoena Joins Nomzamo Mbatha To Co-Host Stella Artois’ ‘Let’s Do Dinner’

    Award-winning South African actress, Nomzamo Mbatha, will host Stella Artois much anticipated ‘Let’s Do Dinner’ event in Johannesburg on November 12th, this time along with fellow actor and entrepreneur, Thapelo Mokoena and a guest list that includes some of South Africa’s most interesting people. Premised on the classic question of “if you could invite anyone…

  • The Highly Anticipated ‘One Drum’ EP featuring Oskido, Maphorisa & Kabza de Small is Finally Out

    FEATURED SINGLE ‘STOP STRESSIN’ BY STEPHEN MARLEY AND BUJU BANTON, PRODUCED BY SA GRAMMY WINNER GORDON WILLIAMS STREAMING LINK The highly anticipated One Drum EP dropped this week, bringing with it a wave of Afrobeat, reggae, and Amapiano sounds that unite the African continent with its diaspora in a cultural celebration like no other.  After…

  • Culinary Meets Culture As Content Curators Step Out to Celebrate Doritos New Flavour

    Culinary met Culture in the most flavourful way as Doritos celebrated their brand new Grilled BBQ Flavour & Fearlessly Flavourful campaign featuring Youtubers, Tik Tokers, Podcasters and Content Curators. Culinary met Culture in the most  flavourful way as Doritos celebrated their brand new Grilled BBQ Flavour at an event held at DNA Brand Architects. Tik…

  • Chris Brown Live in South Africa Tour- Sold Out: Here is The New Date & Ticket Info

    Get ready for the return of Chris Brown to Mzansi! Big Concerts and Y FM have announced that the R&B star will be performing at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, December 14. It’s going to be an electrifying show at the largest stadium in Africa, with a massive capacity of 94,736. General tickets for the…