The National Zoological Garden (NZG), is proud to announce the birth of a baby giraffe as the global community celebrates World Giraffe Day on 21 June, a day initiated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to honour the world’s tallest land animal on the longest day of the year. The NZG is home to five giraffes, ...
ARTS & CULTURE TRUST ANNOUNCES MENTORS FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is pleased to announce the 2 mentors for the 2025 edition of the annual ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP). Esteemed photographer, multimedia designer, and arts facilitator Dahlia Maubane is the visual and digital arts mentor, and performing arts industry expert and actor Grant Towers returns to the programme for the second ...
COURTNEY B, VANCE 61ST STREET RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL THIS WEEK
The American crime-drama thriller 61st Street returns for an exhilarating second season on Universal TV (DStv 117). The eight-part series premieres on 19 June 2025, with new episodes airing every Thursday at 8pm (CAT) until 1 August. 61st Street tells the story of Moses Johnson, a promising Black high school athlete, who gets swept up in the Chicago criminal justice system. ...
THE TASTE MASTER JUNIOR RETURNS FOR SEASON 2
Following the sweet success of its first season, The Taste Master Junior is back for a second helping – and it promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more delicious! Proudly headlined by Clover, The Taste Master Junior season 2invites South Africa’s most talented young chefs and bakers to show off their culinary creativity and compete for the ultimate ...
TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT: THE RISE OF CULT COLLECTIBLE TOYS
If you’ve scrolled TikTok recently, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a chaotic grin from a Fuggler or witnessed the dramatic reveal of a Rainbocorn surprise. What used to be the domain of toddlers and toy aisles has found a new home: your ‘For You’ Page on socials. From quirky plush toys with questionable teeth to collectible eggs that ...
DISCOVERY CELEBRATING FOUR DECADES OF AWE, ADVENTURE & AUTHENTICITY
Discovery Channel is celebrating a landmark moment in television history: 40 years of inspiring awe, igniting curiosity, and taking viewers on unforgettable journeys around the globe. Seven Days of the Very Best of Discovery A week of unmissable themed programming starts Monday, 16 June on Discovery Channel Africa, marking 40 years since the first US broadcast. Each day spotlights a ...
WARM UP YOUR WINTER COCKTAILS WITH A DASH OF COCOA MAGIC
A Dash of Cocoa, a Drop of Magic: Winter’s Best-Kept Secret As the air grows colder and winter rituals return to centre stage, a quiet yet flavourful revolution is taking place behind the bar — and it starts with a small but mighty bottle: ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters. Rooted in the warmth of tradition and driven by the ...
“THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX” TO PREMIERE ON DISNEY+
Disney+ has announced that the Original limited series "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox," will premiere on Wednesday 20 August on Disney+ in South Africa. A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free. The series stars Grace Van ...
SAVANNA PRESENTS: THE WEEKEND OF MARVELS IN DURBAN THIS JULY
Hold on to your hats! Mzanzi’s favourite cider is set to take over Ethekwini!!! Savanna Premium Cider is set to make its boldest mark yet on the cultural calendar with the launch of The Weekend of Marvels, a full-scale takeover of the Durban July weekend. From Friday, 04 to Sunday, 06 July, Savanna invites friends of the ...
INFERTILITY AFFECTS MILLIONS: DONT DELAY – ACT NOW
World Infertility Awareness Month, observed each June, focuses on a global health challenge that affects millions of people, yet is too often misunderstood or left unspoken. Infertility is not only a medical issue—it’s a deeply emotional journey that impacts people of all backgrounds. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 1 in 6 ...
SLAVA’s SNOWSHOW RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND
PAMSA BURSARY & RESEARCH PROGRAMME CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS
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