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Read More: TECH BELIEVERS: WOMEN SHAPING WHO BUILDS, BUYS AND BENEFITS
TECH BELIEVERS: WOMEN SHAPING WHO BUILDS, BUYS AND BENEFITS
Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards (WIT) 2026 speakers bring experience in digital business, AI, market access and public leadership. Belief is easy to print on a banner. In tech, it has to survive a funding meeting, an acquisition system and the moment a customer clicks “pay”. Under this year’s theme, Tech Believers, the Innovator…
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ABIDOZA TAKES CONTROL OF THE DANCEFLOOR WITH EIGHT-TRACK EP CLUB CONTROLLER
Featuring collaborations with DJ Vino, KMAT, Tumza D’kota, EI. Stephano, Trixx and Calvin Fallo, the project explores a more energetic, club-focused side of the acclaimed Amapiano producer. South African DJ and multi-platinum music producer Abidoza is back with a full-length project. In September, he released “Club What” featuring Djy Vino, followed by “Chomi” alongside Djy…
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FIREBOY DML, JAZZWRLD & THUKUTHELA DROP MUSIC VIDEO, UNITING NIGERIA AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
The highly anticipated collaboration sees Nigerian star Fireboy DML join forces with Lesotho-born producer JAZZWRLD and South African artist Thukuthela as the single and official music video arrive simultaneously. Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML has released his new single “IMALI” alongside its official music video, joining forces with JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela for a powerful collaboration that…
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SAUDI FILM NIGHTS BRING CONTEMPORARY SAUDI CINEMA TO SOUTH AFRICA THIS OCTOBER
Joburg Film Festival presents the Saudi Film Commission’s first South African presentation across Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, 8–14 October 2026. Saudi Film Nights will make its first South African presentation this October, inviting audiences in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town to discover a selection of contemporary Saudi cinema from 8 to 14 October 2026.…
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BRICS+ FASHION SUMMIT RETURNS AS AFRICAN FASHION LEADERS GATHER IN THE RUSSIAN CAPITAL
The fourth season of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit will take place in Moscow later this month, from 28 to 30 September 2026. Over the past several years, the summit has become the largest event for the fashion business of fast-growing economies and one of the key fixtures on the international industry calendar. It is among…
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South Africa is Free for All, Except Women
Warning: This editorial discusses murder, gender-based violence and femicide. It does not include graphic details. The nine Ekurhuleni deaths are a warning about a country asking women to shrink their lives There is a familiar response whenever women are threatened: “change your route, stop running, do not walk alone, share your location, check the back…
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ARTHUR MAHLANGU WINS PRIMAL’S STILL IN THE CITY LABEL DESIGN COMPETITION
The competition invited Johannesburg-based artists and designers to interpret the city through their own creative perspectives, with the winning artwork set to become the official label for Primal’s upcoming limited-edition Still Vodka release. Following an open call that attracted artists from across Johannesburg, the Still in the City competition progressed through a series of selection…
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Don Julio Raises the Bar on Luxury at the 2026 Durban July
There are brands that sponsor cultural moments, and then there are brands that become part of the story. At the 130th edition of the HollywoodBets Durban July, Don Julio did exactly that—curating a seamless celebration of craftsmanship, fashion and modern luxury that reflected the evolving language of South African culture. Set against the spectacle of…
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Inside Johnnie Walker Blue’s #BlueSociety: A Night of Whisky, Flavour, and Connection at Gemelli
There are tasting experiences, and then there are experiences that linger long after the last sip and final bite. Recently, Press Icons had the pleasure of attending the exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue #BlueSociety event, where media, friends of the brand, and selected guests were invited to indulge in a carefully curated evening of food, cocktails,…
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DJ Tira Joins The Kulture, Bringing Legacy and Real-Time Access to South African Culture
DJ Tira has joined The Kulture, a move that strengthens the platform’s position as one of South Africa’s most dynamic digital entertainment ecosystems. Built around music, fashion, lifestyle, and storytelling, The Kulture is designed to connect fans more closely to the artists and cultural movements shaping the country. The platform offers exclusive music releases, behind-the-scenes…
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The Next Generation of Fashion Takes the Spotlight as Moscow Fashion Week Begins
Moscow Fashion Week, taking place from 14–19 March in Moscow, brings the global fashion season to a close while spotlighting the creative directions shaping today’s ever-evolving industry. Among the most notable shifts is the growing spotlight on emerging designers — a movement already visible across European fashion weeks, but particularly prominent on Moscow’s runways. Alongside…