
Spotify launches a podcast studio for creators
In a dynamic celebration of South Africa’s rapidly growing podcast industry, Spotify’s highly anticipated podcast studio launch unfolded this past week, drawing a vibrant mix

GradeTown unveils Youth Day celebration
Grade Africa, the renowned fashion brand known for their influential streetwear and fashion curation in Johannesburg, has launched their latest initiative, GradeTown. This groundbreaking event

The Trace Group And Okuhle Media Merger Rebrand To Trace Studios
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Cape Town based audio-visual production company, Okuhle Media (acquired by Trace Group in 2020), announced the rebranding of their recent

RAISE YOUR FESTIVAL GAME WITH HEY NEIGHBOUR’S CAMPING LEVELS
PHASE TWO TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK EK SE, IT’S BEEN A MINUTE NEIGHBOURS! The Hey Neighbour crew is stoked to lift the curtain on some

MUHOLI Art Institute launches International Artist-in-Residence Programme in Panama
The MUHOLI Art Institute (MAI) is thrilled to announce its international Artist-in-Residence (AiR) programme in Panama, set to commence on January 14, 2026. In a

Offset seeks spousal support from Cardi B
Offset is now demanding that his estranged wife Cardi B pay him spousal support after their split is finalized, according to new court filings in their divorce case.

Joburg Film festival opening film
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Joburg Film Festival powered by Multichoice, taking place in the heart of Egoli from 31 January – 5 February, is excited

Zanele Muholi empowers youth through photography
Muholi Art Institute (MAI) Photo XP Programme Brings Visual Literacy and Self Expression to West Coast Youth Friday 24 April 2026. Paternoster, South Africa, April

SA’s top creators share blueprints for success at GRYND
Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa’s leading youth radio station, Y, is bringing back GRYND 2025, the premier content creation convention designed to turn passion into profit. Following

The legacy of Lebo Mathosa celebrated with limited T-shirt range
Johannesburg, South Africa – Last month saw the partnership between the Lebo Mathosa Foundation and local fashion brand Monday To Monday with the launch of a limited

Lady Du Mourns the Loss of Her Father, Legendary DJ Choc
Lady Du recently took to her Instagram page to express her feelings after her father’s passing. She posted a picture of her and her father

Tropika Island of Treasure Season 12: Win a PEP Golden Ticket
Johannesburg, 8 April 2026: The road to Tropika Island of Treasure just got smooother. Tropika, in partnership with PEP, has announced a series of mall activations, a

Cotton fest added new elements
Johannesburg, South Africa – The fourth edition of Cotton Fest Joburg returns to this February. Launching with a new look and feel, and extending of the

Kitty Amor promises a Nonstop Dance at ULTRA South Africa 2026
As anticipation builds for ULTRA South Africa, globally celebrated DJ and producer Kitty Amor is gearing up to deliver a set that promises to be

Escape to the creative playground, Hobby-X in 2026
Hobby-X 2026 is set to make its highly anticipated return from 30 April to 3 May 2026 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, uniting makers,

Blac chyna looks elegant after removing silicon
Blac Chyna was pictured as she stepped out in midtown Manhattan on Thursday morning. The 34-year-old media personality stood out as she wore a nearly all-white

Divas of Soul 2025 promises show-stopping performances & style
South Africa’s premier concert, Divas of Soul, makes its highly anticipated return to Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 6 December 2025. Since its debut in

Roodepoort Theatre Marks 45 Years with Heritage Day Gala
This Heritage Day, the Roodepoort Theatre marked its 45th anniversary with a glittering black-tie gala titled Golden Chronicles, directed by acclaimed theatre-maker James Ngcobo, Artistic

FORMALLY INTRODUCING AMARI LUSH ONE OF THE NEW KIDS MAKING WAVES ON THE MCC BLOCK
FORMALLY INTRODUCING AMARI LUSH ONE OF THE NEW KIDS MAKING WAVES ON THE MCC BLOCK ELEVATE YOUR PALATE WITH AMARI LUSH AT SELECTED WOOLWORTHS NATIONWIDE

Spring Fiesta returns this October
Johannesburg, South Africa – With less than 2 months to go until the much-anticipated annual music festival gathering, Spring Fiesta is ready to set the stage

Cotton Fest postponed to April
Johannesburg, South Africa – With the ongoing flood of love and support from the public, as well as the South African entertainment industry at large, the

Scorpion Kings release line-up for Friday concert
Music duo, Scorpion Kings, made up of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s long-awaited concert now has an impressive lineup to match fans’ excitement. The

Top streaming platforms in South Africa
The South African streaming market is more competitive than ever. According to the latest JustWatch Streaming Charts for Q4 2025, interest in subscription video-on-demand (SVOD)

End of the road for Cotton Fest
It is with heavy hearts that the organisers of CottonFest today announced that the festival has come to an end. Following the initial announcement of

Trace launches free online training platform in SA
Trace, in the presence of the honourable French Minister Elisabeth Moreno and South African partners, formally announced the inauguration of Trace Academia in South Africa, and

Toyota Easter Festival 2026: Premier equestrian event at Kyalami
Sandton, South Africa – Equestrian excellence will take centre stage at the 2026 Toyota Easter Festival, hosted at Kyalami Park Club from 28 March – 6

Cheetos launches in South Africa with a Star-Studded celebration
Johannesburg, South Africa: Music superstars Robot Boii, Kamo Mphela, radio personality Ayanda MVP and Afro-tech DJ Oara electrified with performances that created a stir of excitement as they headlined the first ever

Top Billing returns to South African TV this April
The wait is over. Top Billing, South Africa’s longest-running and most iconic entertainment and lifestyle programme, is set to make its long-awaited return this month,
Rubicon setting the pace for the future of fashion
Johannesburg, South Africa – Award winning local couture fashion brand Rubicon will today showcase their latest classic collection Myth of Origin at South African Fashion Week

Mauricio Rebolledo brings his hypnotic electronic sound to South Africa this July
Sub Sahara has officially announced the Seasons Tour 2026, a five-date international run that will bring globally acclaimed Mexican electronic music artist Mauricio Rebolledo to London, Johannesburg, Cape

Cotton Fest MixTape 2026 drops
The energy was electric, the vision unmistakable, and the sound unforgettable as the University Of Cotton Fest Creative Programme proudly unveiled the Cotton Fest MixTape,

Cotton Fest announces hosts and line-up
Johannesburg, South Africa – Cotton Fest organizers today announced the festival hosts and confirmed the individual Artists line-up day splits for the long awaited, two day

Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers
The number of Netflix subscribers has fallen for the first time in more than a decade. The streaming company lost 200,000 members in the first

Kyalami-Born Actress Tino Ngorima takes the US Film and theatre scene by storm
South African talent is once again making its mark on the international stage, with 24-year-old Kyalami-born actress, dancer, and producer Tino Ngorima rapidly carving out

Trace 50_50 commits to equal play for womxn artists
In a deliberate move to balance out the playing fields with their ongoing commitment to gender equality, Trace today solidified its bold pledge to institute

Spring Fiesta marks 15 years this October
Johannesburg, South Africa – Spring is here!!! And the countdown has officially kicked off for the 15th anniversary of the Spring Fiesta, South Africa’s most iconic music

Minnie Dlamini to host Polo in the park
Formidable luxury events and marketing company African Deluxe Company today confirmed media personality and businesswoman Minnie Dlamini as the official host for the 2nd Standard Bank

SA Fashion Week kicks off in style
Officiating the opening of South Africa Fashion Week, CRUZ Vintage Black Vodka last night hosted one of the country’s most prestigious fashion gatherings with the

The Urban Playground opens at Rosebank Mall with Skate Park, Esports Arena and creative studios
A new destination for gaming, sport, creativity and urban culture is arriving in Johannesburg as The Urban Playground prepares to officially open its doors at

Soweto Makhelwane Festival returns
The annual Makhelwane Festival — themed Soweto Through the Eyes of the Locals — is back for the ninth time. Taking place in Orlando West, the event

FEATHER AWARDS XV: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN 2023
Johannesburg, South Africa – The glitz, the glamour, and glittering night of celebration is back! The Feather Awards XV

Meet SOULCHOKE: The Cape Town DJ bringing punk to NTS x Diesel Tracks
SOULCHOKE‘s feature is the latest chapter in a Season 3 story that is rapidly becoming one of the most important platforms for emerging South African

African Art Spaces debuts in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa – SPACES AFRICA, in collaboration with SA Creatives, announces the debut of AFRICAN ART SPACES, a multisensory exhibition designed to redefine the

House Of BNG Partners with Miss SA
BONANG MATHEBA TO JUDGE SABC’S CROWN CHASERS Johannesburg, South Africa – House of BNG, one of South Africa’s leading MCC brands, is thrilled to announce

Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns bigger for its Second Edition
The countdown has officially begun. In case you missed it, the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena in Pretoria this March

Details of Riky Rick’s passing
The family of South African artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing. Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Riky ‘Ricky’

GWM celebrates 18 years with a spectacular FAM FEST
Johannesburg, 2 December 2025: GWM South Africa brought its 18th anniversary to life with the debut of FAM FEST, a vibrant celebration at Syringa Park

HOT 102.7FM unveils refreshed 2026 on-air line-up
Johannesburg, April 2026 — HOT 102.7FM, 2025 Telkom Commercial Station of the Year, is turning up the dial with a refreshed on-air line-up designed to

HOT 102.7FM named Gauteng’s fastest-growing radio station
HOT 102.7FM has secured the top position in the Media & Telecommunications sector of South Africa’s Growth Champions 2026 report for the second year running. This result reflects

Timbuktoo Creatives Hub champions Africa’s creative economy
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the Western Cape Government, the City of Atlanta, and other key collaborators, has

Mbokazi Art Center empowers women through art
In a transformative initiative blending heritage, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment, the Bavulele Ntsikhwe Mbokazi Art Center, founded by visionary photographer and storyteller Charmain Carrol, announces

Khosi wins Big Brother Titans
Eleven weeks after the curtains opened on the Big Brother Titans reality TV show, a South African contestant, Khosi, has emerged as the winner of

OSKIDO and Scorpion Kings join forces on new EP, ‘One Drum
Johannesburg, South Africa – CANEX Creations Incorporated, an initiative powered by Afrexim Bank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme is thrilled to announce the release of the

Dj Spokenpriestess brings all star female feature
African born Afrobeats DJ extraordinaire, Spokenpriestess, released her first musical work with a Shemix for Yung Verbal’s current hit track, “Rotation” recently which has been making

South African Music Awards 2024: Top winners
The 30th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs), held at Gallagher Convention Centre on Saturday, celebrated a vibrant year in South African music by honouring

Abidoza shifts gears with new high-energy single ‘Club What’
Multi-platinum South African producer and artist Abidoza has officially kicked off a new sonic era with the release of his latest single, “Club What”, featuring

Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation set to reignite SA’s greatest football story
South Africa’s most iconic football moment is set to come alive once more with the premiere of Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation, a

TRACE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GENDER PARITY WITH GENDER EQUALITY SONG
Johannesburg, South Africa – Leading global media and entertainment company TRACE has taken a significant step forward in supporting the fight against gender-based violence and

Mpho Popps to host the 2026 Content Creator Awards
The Content Creator Awards has announced Mpho “Popps” Modikoane as host of this year’s ceremony, taking place on Saturday 17 October 2026 at The Galleria

Creatorland launches AI tool to tackle creator inbox overload
Creatorland has opened a public waitlist for Dealsync, an AI-powered inbox management system designed to help creators organize brand partnership emails and track deal conversations. The company

Count down to Spring Fiesta has begun
Johannesburg, South Africa – Declared Dance Culture’s National Holiday, and with what promises to be the celebration festival of the year, Spring Fiesta is celebrating its

Cotton Fest announces line-up
Cape Town, South Africa – Organiser of one of SA’s biggest culture gatherings, Cotton Fest today announced the full festival line-up for the upcoming show in

Spring Fiesta’s 15th Anniversary Lineup Revealed!
Spring Fiesta, South Africa’s most iconic music festival, is back for its 15th anniversary—and this year promises to be the biggest yet! Mark your calendars for Saturday,

Fenty Beauty brand under fire in India for ‘using mica from mines hiring child labour
International pop star Rihanna, who created a stir in India by tweeting in support of the protesting farmers, is now under the scanner of the National Commission

Y FM unveils 2026 line-Up: New shows, new hosts starting 1 April
Y is stepping into a powerful new era, turning up the volume on everything that matters to youth culture right now. Known for championing fresh

Trace brings to Mzansi “The Trace Africa Takeover” Party
Johannesburg, South Africa – With Africa Day approaching later this month, TRACE Africa today confirmed its new brand direction to increase airplay of the best and

TikTok adds new ways for creators to monetize content
TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, is expanding its array of monetization features to provide creators with more opportunities to earn money and advance their careers.

YFM pays tribute to producer Lumko
Thursday, 15 September 2022 – It is with deep sadness that Y pays tribute to one of its beloved talent, Lumko Johnson. Lumko’s family announced the

An Evening With Keenan Meyer
Johannesburg, South Africa – With the festive season slowly approaching, and many wanting to find alternative safe social gatherings, event specialists NM Studios earlier this

Kenneth Nkosi leads all-star cast in South Africa’s biggest family comedy
South African audiences have laughed with Kenneth Nkosi for years, but this September, they will meet him in one of his warmest and most endearing

Zanele Muholi brings landmark solo exhibition Kanye Nawe to Cape Town
There are artists who make work. And then there are artists who make history. Zanele Muholi has spent more than two decades doing both and

Joburg Polo in the Park luxury event returns
Johannesburg, South Africa – Event producers of the Polo in the Park, African Deluxe Company recently announced the return of the 2nd Standard Bank ‘Joburg Polo in

Jägermeister Haus of Kühl 2026 Phase Two tickets now available
Following overwhelming demand and an incredible response from fans, Phase One tickets for this year’s highly anticipated Jägermeister Haus of Kühl 2026 sold out shortly

Ipanema’s New Face Minnie Dlamini Set To Own Summer 2021
Ipanema is a brand that knows that the beach is not a place, but a state of mind and that is why it wants women

SHEKHINAH PRESENTS ROSEFEST 2020, AN ALL-WOMAN LINE UP TO HIGHLIGHT THE POWER TO SHE!
Johannesburg, South Africa – In 2020, internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist Shekhinah’s Rosefest returns for its second edition on Sunday the 11th of October in partnership with the

Ayanda MVP returns to YFM
South Africa’s biggest commercial youth radio station, YFM, officially welcomes home the leading player, Ayanda MVP as the afternoon drive show’s “power hitter” for the

Mariah Carey’s sister suing their mother for sexual abuse
The troubled sister of Mariah Carey has filed a summons with notice naming her mother as a defendant, claiming she was sexually assaulted as a

Feather Awards 2025: A Night to ‘Pause, Look and Listen’ in Celebration of Legacy
Back for the 17th annual affair, the Feather Awards put out a soulful call to ‘pause, look and listen to your heart’’ last week at

Funeral details for the late Riky Rick
The funeral of the beloved South African artist Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado popularly known as Riky Rick, will take place at a private ceremony in