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Following a lot of mixed reactions on social media with Salonge not able to make it to perform at the upcoming AFROPUNK Johannesburg, event organizers have issued a statement.  Reasd full statement below issue by Maria McCloy on behalf of AFROPUNK.    Dear Joburg, Following up on the news from last night that Solange would no longer be playing AFROPUNK, we want to continue the dialogue with you. We know that we are new here, and as we have made a significant investment in order to be here, we know that you have made an investment in us as well.  Thank you for the overwhelming, positive support you’ve shown us so far.  We truly apologise for the last minute change, and know some of you still have questions. To that end, we want to be transparent with you on a few important points: We only learned that Solange would not be attending this year’s festival within the last day.  We value her as an artist and above all as a human being and...

  FEEL THE AFROPUNK JOHANNESBURG FEVER! With not so much time left until Afropunk Johannesburg takes place at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg. Festival lovers have started on social media sharing who are the favorite acts they are looking for.  For those who are close to Constitution Hill, they have already witnessed revamps at preparations at the venue where the stage and hospitality lounges will be built. The excitement is real. Question is, have you bought your ticket? If not, get one here: http://afropunk.nutickets.co.za/JHB2017 This looks like one festival that will go down in history as the best to ever happen in JoBurg.  Here is a full line up to get you even more excited! SATURDAY 30 TH DECEMBER Live & Direct Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals Okzharp & Manthe Ribane Blitz The Ambassador TCIYF DOOKOOM Gods Sons & Daughters Beats By Black Motion DJ LAG & Special Guests Kid Fonque DJ Doowap The ...

Ambassador Farnaud honours Zanele Muholi with France’s top cultural award Basizeni XI, Cassilhaus, North Carolina, 2016 © Zanele Muholi. Courtesy of Stevenson, Cape Town/Johannesburg and Yancey Richardson, New York On Wednesday 22 November 2017 , the Ambassador of France to South Africa, H.E. Mr   Christophe Farnaud , will host a reception in honour of visual activist Zanele Muholi , who will  receive the insignia of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters). Muholi is an internationally acclaimed South African photographer. Born in 1972 in Umlazi, the  artist’s_work is deeply intertwined with advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,  transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) community.  Muholi cofounded the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) in 2002 and in 2009  founded Inkanyiso , a forum for queer and visual media. The artist has produced a number of photographic series that investigate...

Dreams come true for Win a Home’s big winners Single mom has her life changed forever with a new luxury home. The fourth season of Win a Home, proudly sponsored by Private Property, was filled with high stress, innovation and exciting prospects, and the live finale was the crowning moment of a riveting season. This year, design contestants competed as duos, creating double the drama and entertainment as big personalities showcased fresh ideas and celebrated local design. Throughout Win a Home, viewers could vote for their favourite Design Duo on the Private Property website as part of their entry into the grand prize competition. It was a close call but Team House and Leisure pipped the others to the post and captured the hearts of the public. As the winners of Viewers Choice, they received a cash prize of R20,000. After weeks of being a top trending topic on social media, fans would finally learn which of the dynamic Design Duos would win the coveted R100,000...

Get your red carpet ensemble ready for the Glamour Woman of The Year Awards,  on  the 23rd of November, with a gourmet dinner at the fashionable Social Kitchen and Bar in Joburg’s Hyde Park Corner.  In a year when the focus has been on gender, the GWOTYA team is thrilled to be celebrating the annual Women of the Year Awards in honour of inspiring and talented South Africans. From the arts to style, charity to business, these female forces are making their outstanding marks. It all happens Think A-list crowd, great atmosphere, wonderful food, drinks and gifts, social media opportunities galore — and only 25 tickets up for sale. Here are four reasons you don’t want to miss out: 1 Incredible goodie bags GLAMOUR goodie bags are renowned, and you can be sure that this one will be packed with beautiful treats. 2 A three-month GLAMOUR subscription Worth over R100, and included in the ticket price! 3 A celebrity guest list You’ll spend the evening rubbing shoul...

My Kitchen Rules SA :   OG and G are eliminated In tonight’s intense episode of  My Kitchen Rules SA , the “meat guys” of the competition, OG and G from Cape Town, were eliminated after a vegetarian Sudden Death cook-off against Bloem Besties, and venison experts, Liz and Leanne. The two meat-loving pairs of the series were pitted against each other after a disastrous pasta challenge that had judges David Higgs and J’Something reprimanding all six of the remaining teams for cooking well below par for this level of the competition. The tension in the kitchen was palpable from the get-go when the judges informed the contestants that they’d be cooking in a tag-team pasta challenge. The brief: to create a delicious pasta dish from scratch, with accompanying sauce. The twist: only one member of each team was allowed to cook at a time  in 20 minute  intervals, and after 40 minutes had elapsed, both cooks would be allowed to finish the dish together in the fi...

Zeitz MOCAA presents inaugural exhibition  Publishin g Against the Grain ,  organised by Independent Curators International (ICI) Cape Town (13 November 2017) –  Saturday 18 November 2017  will mark the opening of the first international travelling exhibition at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA). Zeitz MOCAA is the first contemporary art museum in the country to make a strong commitment to both local and international art. As part of Zeitz MOCAA’s acquisition policy, the museum collects, preserves, researches and exhibits work from Africa and its Diaspora. Beyond the museum’s collecting policy lies a strong commitment to exhibiting work from around the globe. “As the largest contemporary art museum in Africa, our commitment to bringing international art to Africa is an essential part of our mission,” said Mark Coetzee, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz MOCAA, “Zeitz MOCAA will strive to share work from Africa with...

It was a carnival atmosphere on the historic Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Soweto last night as Chibuku celebrated its new look and brand positioning at Sakhumzi Restaurant.  The popular traditional sorghum brew has been spruced up and given a spanking new appeal. Chibuku chefs prepared some deliciously refreshing cocktails to showcase how the new Banana and Pineapple flavours can be enjoyed on a hot summer day. Celebrities such as Khanyi Mbau, Tebogo Lerole, Siphesihle Vazi, Clement Maosa, Tshepo Maseko, Lesley Musina, Xoli Zondo, Buhle Maseko, Akhumzi Jezile, Soul Kulture and Tol Ass Mo, stuck to the dress code and donned their traditional gear as they danced to music by Sliq Angel, MXO, Candy Tsa Mandebele, Karabo and Revolution.  The entertainment ran well into the night with Chibuku flowing freely. Comments Siya, head of marketing of united national breweries: “The new look Chibuku oozes the new cool and sophistication. It can be mixed up in differen...

AFROPUNK TEAMS UP WITH VINTAGE ZIONIST FOR THEIR SA FASHION WEEK DEBUT   Press Release & Images supplied by Maria McCloy   Vintage Zionist, a clothing brand based in downtown Johannesburg’s burgeoning arts district, Maboneng Precinct, on Friday the 27 th of November, collaborated with AFROPUNK for their debut capsule collection at South African Fashion Week AW18 in Johannesburg. The collection will go on sale at AFROPUNK festivals worldwide, starting at AFROPUNK Joburg, December 30 and 31 . Designers Oscar Ncube and Mandy Newman push the boundaries of style with their Rock and Roll-inspired designs. The monochromatic collection applies a canvas of doodled artwork and slogans onto the clothing perfectly curated for the outspoken and opinionated AFROPUNK community. The story and origins of the PUNK aesthetic are graphically told on ripped and distressed tees featuring photographic images of elaborate punk-esc hairstyles, tattoos and pier...

MEET Edwin Kgoputso the SAXIEST Man from Limpompo, now taking over body building scene in JoBurg.  Edwin Kgoputso Body builder Motshane Edwin Kgoputso born and grew up in Limpopo, attended both primary and high school there. He finished his Matric in 2011 at age 17 then moved to Johannesburg to study. He started his first year at Wits in 2012 studying Bachelor of science in chemistry and anatomy. When he finished in 2015 he then studied Post Graduate Certificate in Education in 2016.  Edwin is also a qualified physical science and natural science  teacher. This year, early 2017, because he is a sucker for education he started another degree in mechanical engineering which he is currently busy with.  The saxiest body builder in JoBurg started with his body building journey in February 2015. He explains himself as always been a fitness fanatic. He used to do athletics and play soccer but since he started bodybuilding he stopped soccer and a...