Mrs South Africa, powered by iME, has declared 2026 the year of the formidable woman, with entries for this year’s pageant season now open and applications from married women across the country already pouring in. The past three queens embody that formidable spirit. Tshego Gaelae made history as the first Black woman to be crowned Mrs ...
LIONS CRICKET TO BRING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INTO SCHOOLS
Lions Cricket and Extraordinary, a leading South African Hospitality Group, involved in wildlife conservation and responsible tourism, recently announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to strengthen conservation education across South Africa. United by a shared vision to protect the country’s natural heritage, this collaboration introduces a series of educational programmes designed to grow awareness and empower the ...
BE INFORMED: YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA COULD COST YOU MILLIONS
That holiday selfie, gym check-in or throwback video could be the very thing that destroys your personal injury claim. According to legal expert Kirstie Haslam, partner at DSC Attorneys, courts in South Africa and around the world are increasingly relying on social media content from Facebook posts and Instagram stories to WhatsApp voice notes and fitness ...
THE LORD OF THE RINGS RETURNS TO BIG SCREEN AT THROWBACK PRICES
For fans of epic storytelling, unforgettable characters and cinema at its most spectacular, the journey back to Middle-earth begins this month. Ster-Kinekor celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy with a special big-screen promotion as part of its popular Throwback Cinema series. Audiences will once again be able to experience award-winning director Peter Jackson’s ...
VITADERM LAUNCHES PHOTO DEFENCE TINTED SPF 50 THAT LETS SKIN GLOW
VITADERM, the trusted leader in advanced professional skincare, introduces a next-generation sunscreen that redefines what daily protection can feel and look like. The new Photo Defence Tinted SPF 50 combines broad-spectrum mineral protection with sheer, natural coverage, delivering the perfect balance between suncare and skincare. “As awareness grows around the damaging effects of UVA and UVB ...
ZARIA COURT KIGALI ‘PART OF TAPESTRY COLLECTION BY HILTON” NOW OPEN
Zaria Court Kigali is now officially open as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking a transformative milestone for Rwanda's first urban lifestyle hotel and reinforcing the nation's expanding presence in the global hospitality landscape. This new chapter brings together Zaria Court Kigali’sdistinctive identity, rooted in authentic African excellence and vibrant local culture, with Hilton's ...
MILK + COOKIES RETURNS TO JOZI, SOLIDIFYING MASSIVE CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Following a breakout debut in 2025, the festival closed out Music Week at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) with a crowd of thousands, proving the creative bridge between Atlanta and South Africa is a long-term fixture. A genre-fusing night saw Gunna, Majid Jordan, and Elmiene share the stage with South Africa’s finest, creating a seamless sonic ...
NAT GEO SERIES ‘POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH’ PREMIERES THIS WEEK
From the South Pole to the North Pole, Will Smith Joins Seven Extraordinary Expeditions To Discover the Secrets of Earth’s Most Extreme Environments, Pushing His Mental and Physical Resilience to the Limits This January, Will Smith takes audiences on the ultimate journey of discovery in the new National Geographic original series POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH. The seven-part ...
WHY A NEW SMARTPHONE MATTERS AT THE START OF THE YEAR
As South Africans return to classrooms, lecture halls, and offices, the start of the academic and working year brings renewed focus on productivity, connection, and preparedness. From learners heading back to school, to students beginning a new university year, and professionals settling into the rhythm of work, having the right tools in place can make a ...
BARBIE® INTRODUCES FIRST AUTISTIC BARBIE CHAMPIONING REPRESENTATION
Mattel, Inc.unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, process, and communicate about the world around them. This doll invites more children to see themselves represented in Barbie. Developed for more than 18 months in partnership with ASAN, a non-profit disability rights ...


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