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  • L’Oréal Paris SA Aims for World Record with Monumental Makeup Masterclass Led by Bonang Matheba and Uche Natori

    L’Oréal Paris South Africa is set to make history this December with an ambitious attempt to host the World’s Biggest Makeup Masterclass, featuring South African icon Bonang Matheba and renowned UK-based beauty expert Uche Natori.   This groundbreaking event presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for beauty enthusiasts to learn from the best in the industry. Uche…


  • Introducing Joburg’s Newest Luxury Destinations—Okio & Bellucci Lounge

      Nestled in the heart of Africa’s richest square mile, a game-changing nightlife destination has arrived: welcome to OKIO and the Bellucci Luxury Lounge. This meticulously designed venue invites you to indulge your senses and elevate your evenings into a world of unparalleled luxury and energy. Offering two distinct and elegant spaces, OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Luxury Lounge,…


  • Siya and Rachel Kolisi Announce Divorce: A Look at The Couple’s Love Story

    Bokke Captain and Mzansi’s celebrated hero Siya Kolisi and wife Rachel Kolisi are getting divorced. The couple announced the news in a joint Instagram post which serves as a joint statement on Tuesday, October 22. According to the statement, the couple has reflected and had open conversations about their marriage and came to the decision…


  • Button Brothers New Spring/ Summer Collection Spotlights A Fusion of African Heritage & Italian Elegance

    Stella Artois joins Palmer Mutandwa’s Button Brothers for an unforgettable celebration of Spring/Summer fashion, culture, and African excellence on the global stage.


  • Music and Fame: Khalil Harrison’s Journey to Becoming the Maestro of Global Hits

    INTERVIEW Khalil Harrison, whose real name is Mxolisi Nkosi, is a rising star in the music scene and is the artist behind some of your most favourite hits. Hailing from Nelspruit, he has gained attention with his chart-topping hits like “Komasava” featuring Diamond Platinumz and “Jealousy” with Tyler ICU. While he is recognized as an…


  • ALL ABOARD: Johnnie Walker Partners with Luxurious Marble Circus to Unveil the Exclusive Walker Express Coach Experience

    The Premium Whiskey Delivered An Immersive First-Class Journey of Luxury, Legacy, and Bold Imagination Picture this: You board a lively luxurious train, where opulence and amusement meet, transporting you to the whimsical world of the Luxurious Marble Circus. This is how Johnnie Walker enchanted SA’s finest media personalities to the inaugural Luxurious Marble Circus.   Johnnie Walker, a brand synonymous with taking…


  • 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…