Yaya Mavundla

Sheila-Madge announced as winner of the Lufthansa 1 st Class Collection at SAFW17   Press Release: ·         SA Fashion Week, a prominent platform for African inspired designers to showcase their inspirations ·         Lufthansa celebrates its 5th year of SAFW sponsorship with the 1 st Class Collection range ·         1 st Class Collection winner to attend Berlin Fashion week   This year’s 1 st Class Collection, sponsored by Lufthansa, presented at SA Fashion Week was truly spectacular. The winner of the Lufthansa 1st Class Collections initiative, Sheila-Madge Bakker, was announced on Wednesday, 29 March for her exceptional collection inspired by Avant-garde with wearability. The natural environment provides her with endless inspiration, clearly evident through her use of colour and texture. A firm believer in the organic process of design, season’s colle...

FROM RUNWAY TO RAIL – WOOLWORTHS EMPOWERS THE FUTURE OF SA FASHION SA Fashion Week (SAFW) opened last night to a flurry of excitement, showcasing some of the most innovative and cutting-edge designs the South African fashion industry has to offer.   Woolworths launched their 2017 ‘StyleBySA’ seasonal campaign by championing home-grown talent, featuring a capsule collection by eight local designers who are taking the fashion scene by storm, namely Rich Mnisi, Thebe Magugu, AKJP, Pichulik, Maria McCloy, Sol-Sol, Selfi and Young & Lazy.   From modern streetwear, to footwear and accessories inspired by the continent, the debut collaboration was met with an overwhelmingly positive response. In a first for SAFW, the collection was available online straight from the runway, resulting in a frenzy of online sales throughout the evening.   The significant partnership between Woolworths and SAFW has prioritised fast-tracking South Africa fashion from the runway to...

So, the word in doing the rounds is, The Pride Weekend 2017 is the biggest turn-up in Gauteng this weekend, and we certainly agree. The man who filled up the Dome Casssper Nyovest, Mr. Sidlukotini - Ricky Rick, 6 Idols participants including the winner Karabo, you definitely cannot afford to miss this event.   Here are 10 reasons you should attend!   1. What can people expect at the festival?     People can expect a total turnup celebrating Mzansis Idols along with the heavyweights of the music industry.   2. Describe the festival on the 25th in on word   Its an honouring the idols stars and putting them on one stage which hardly happens once they have been on that platform.   3. What have been the challenges organizing this event?     Sponsorship is always an issue, we try very hard to produce a world class show and hope we can attract sponsors to come on board in the future.   4. Besides Lasley being ...

Bonang, David Tlale and Tbo Touch join a global legacy SA’s TOP PERSONALITIES JOIN THE JOIE DE VIVRE OF COURVOISIER     David Tlale , Bonang Matheba and Tbo Touch - three of South Africa’s most distinguished artists and personalities – have joined the enlighten world of the exclusive luxury cognac brand , Courvoisier , to celebrate successful moments in the 21 st century. “Together, these extraordinary self-made achievers illuminate the aspirant and refined nature of the brand and embody the style and the spirit of Paris’ Golden Age , its glamour, optimism and decadence. We welcome them to this chapter of Courvoisier and are excited to celebrate today’s moments with them,” says Daniel Hawkins, Managing Director of ABV Brands.   This recipe, has made it the drink of choice at the launch of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most fundamental events to take place during Paris’ Golden Age after which it was recognised as one of the premium accompaniments to an...

THE MISS SOUTH AFRICA JUDGES FOR SUN CITY CROWNING ON MARCH 26     THE MISS SOUTH AFRICA JUDGES FOR SUN CITY CROWNING ON MARCH 26 Miss SA 2017 welcomes Maps Maponyane, Unathi Msengana, Cameron van der Burgh, Bridget Masinga, Gisele Wertheim Aymes, Ezra Davids & former Miss SA Claudia Henkel   The judging panel for the Miss South Africa Pageant 2017 has been announced with the appointment of Maps Maponyane, Unathi Msengana, Cameron van der Burgh, Bridget Masinga, Gisele Wertheim Aymes, Ezra Davids and former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel. The new Miss South Africa 2017 will be crowned at Sun City on Sunday, March 26 , with the pageant broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (Channel 161) and M-Net (Channel 101) at 17h00 . Regarded as leaders and trendsetters in their respective fields, they will be judging the Top 12 contestants on an array of criteria including their leadership qualities, communication skills, beauty and talent, physical fitness and a ded...

Forget the shades on social media and that magazine, Lerato Kganyago have got real shades. Mostly she is not lazy to visit Sunglass Hut. There have been MOMENTS that Lerato Kganyago gave us fomo with her shades, take a look and share your thoughts with us.     About Lerato Kganyago Lerato Kganyago is a South African television presenter, model, businesswoman and socialite best known for hosting her own talk show on Soweto TV called The LKG Show; and for hosting the SABC1 lifestyle magazine show The Link, the host of SABC1s Live Amp and co-host of The Drive on Metro FM from 3pm - 6pm. About Sunglass Hut Sunglass Hut is an international retailer of sunglasses and sunglass accessories founded in Miami, Florida , United States, in 1971. Sunglass Hut is part of the Italian-based Luxottica Group , the world’s largest eyewear company.   In South Africa, Sunglass Hut is available at all leading shopping malls. Follow the...

Be part of the fun at this year’s Joburg Day on the 2nd of April, 2017. The line-up for the 2017 Huawei Joburg Day includes leading South African artists. Prepare to be dazzled by their captivating performances by Gangs of Ballet, Mafikizolo and Freshly Ground.  You can also expect to see Locnville, the Soil and Black Motion. Jeremy Loops fans are in for a treat as this talented musician is all set to perform at the 2017 Joburg Day. Jeremy Loops is a local singer and songwriter. His distinctive sound has made him famous in South Africa as well as internationally. His well-known albums include Trading Change. When it comes to events in Johannesburg, this music festival is a highlight in the 2017 calendar. The 94.7 Huawei Joburg Day features South Africa’s most popular acts. Dust off your dancing shoes, buy your  Joburg Day tickets  and be prepared to move to the beats of Goldfish and Locnville this April. About Joburg Day Music lovers from the city and...

King Kotini Ricky Rick DUMPS record label Mabala Noise and they have repossessed everything they bought for him.  Social media have described the move by Mabala Noise as petty and applauded Ricky's move as powerful.   Here is a series of tweets by Ricky Rick's announcing his depature at Mabala Noise Share your thoughts with me on social media @YayaRSA 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GAUTENG, NORTH WEST & KWAZULU-NATAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY 2017/2018 LIBALELE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE/SERVICE SETA PERIOD OF 12 MONTH STIPEND: R2500.00 per month Applicants are invited to visit the Libalele Development Office at Address: 218 Lyndhurst Road, Lyndhurst, Johannesburg 2192 Time     : 10am (Morning) Suitable qualified persons that reside within Gauteng province and require experiential learning, only applicants that have Diploma in the following disciplines are invited to apply. 1. Business Management 2. Business Administration 3. Human Resource Management 4. Marketing management Bring the following documents: 1. Original certified copy of you ID document 2. Original Certified copy of qualification 3. Medical proof of disability (if applicable) 4. Proof of resident address 5. Curriculum Vitae Closing date: 17 March 2017 Applicants with disabilities are encouraged t...

CTIJF Free Community Concert’s line-up to Jazz up the city     Greenmarket Square will come alive to the sounds of the very best Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) artists at 17h00 on Wednesday 29 th March 2017. The annual Free Community Concert, set in the heart of Cape Town, is a free event that welcomes music fans from near and far to enjoy an incredible showcase of performing artists from this year’s CTIJF line-up.   This year, the festival has curated an outstanding line-up to entertain and unite Cape Town’s public, featuring the “real funky divas” RnB sensation En Vogue (USA) , local afro-pop heroes Mango Groove (SA) , SAMA-winning reedman Moreira Chonguiça (MOZ) , 2017 espYoungLegends winner VuDu (SA) , SACTWU talent winner Danielle Jacobs (SA) and the CTIJF Sustainable Training & Development All Star Band.   Crowds will gather to dance, sing and reminisce to the headline performance by RnB group En Vogue , who will t...

Bonang Matheba, Blue Mbombo & Nomuzi Mabena shut down the red carpet at the E! Host The Search S.A winner reveal   On Wednesday the 8th, Taboo in Sandton came to a stand still with celebrities bringing their a game on the red carpet. Television presenter Katleho Sinivasan snatched the crown to become the first ever E! Africa host from ANN7 anchor Abigail Vasagie .   Abigail & Kat - Image: Supplied     Take a look at who wore what the biggest red carpet of the year event at Taboo Sandton, Johannesburg.   Images: Sharon Seretlo   Akani Simbine came to support his boo Abigail Vasagie looking so dapper. We love this polka dot suit on him! He was definitely the best dressed male celebrity.   Blue Mbombo on a SCALO gown with over the top cape, she never disappoint this one, we are so in love! Keep it up BLUE .     The one to always look out for on the red carpet, queen of everything Bonang Ma...