Yaya Mavundla

Members of the transgender and gender nonconforming community are invited to the Gender Affirmation Activation hosted by Access Chapter 2 and Beyond Zero at President Hotel in Bloemfontein following a successful leg of the conference in Rustenburg, North West.  Beyond Zero is hosting a Gender Affirmation Activation. This event aims to create a supportive environment for transgender individuals to explore and affirm their gender identity. The platform aims to provide education, resources, and a safe space for dialogues to fostering inclusivity and understanding. This Queer-led event also serves to enhance the visibility and service offerings of the UnmuteMe campaign. Beyond Zero hosted a #BeyondSilence human rights campaign launch and conference, the campaign served as a catalyst for open conversations, awareness, and advocacy, empowering Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVP) to access healthcare, protect their human rights, and enjoy social well-being. This activation will further e...

  Multi-award winning rapper and businessman, Cassper Nyovest has dropped his highly anticipated seventh studio album, Solomon. The album sees the musician in a more reflective state of mind, in what he terms his “best work yet”.  The Pardon My Arrogance rapper has cemented his presence in the African rap scene and gone beyond with notable global partnerships. Solomon, named after his best friend Carpo, boasts of 11 tracks and features the likes of Maglera Doe Boy and Nobantu Vilakazi.  “I’m so excited about this album, I know people have been waiting for it and this is where I’m the most vulnerable and myself. I’m in a different headspace and I hope it inspires people to find themselves, be more true to who they are and have fun. I had a good time creating this work, I wasn’t fixated on selling platinum or gold but to express myself, celebrate, grieve, feel and just be myself and I think I have achieved it with this work.” Commented the Mahikeng-born artist.  Casspe...

The South African Style Awards 2024  powered by PLASCON South Africa Over the 26 years that it has been in existence, the South African Style Awards has redefined the meaning of style, achievement and philanthropy in every sphere, including in business.  “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and how you’d like to shape the world.”  On Tuesday 12 September, a panel of esteemed judges including genius fashion designer Gert Johan Coetzee, owner and founder of Grid worldwide Nathan Reddy, and the Iconic Sipho ‘Hotstix’ mabuse , gathered together at TANG in Sandton in search of the 2024 recipients of the highly sought after accolade. According to a statement, the judges are as important to us as are our winners and after much debate and at times rather heated discussion the selection was narrowed down to 14 illustrious creatives in business. The dinner was hosted & sponsored  by the flamboyant Nicky van der Walt owner and founder of Miramar Collection in...

  15 000 people capacity venue Sold out In a night that will forever be etched in the annals of Amapiano history,  Focalistic , known off-stage as  Lethabo Sebetso , celebrated his meteoric rise to stardom in his hometown with an electrifying one-man show,  The Straata Nation Address .  With the Straata Nation Address, The President of the Streets, Focalistic called, and the masses answered. The event, held at  Pretoria National Botanic Gardens  this past weekend, not only marked a career milestone for the young sensation but also solidified his position as the President of the Streets. With anticipation reaching a fever pitch, Focalistic summoned his loyal fans, and they answered his call in overwhelming numbers. The open-air venue, bathed in neon lights and pulsating with Amapiano rhythms, saw 15,000 music fans in attendance, who bore witness to an unforgettable night of music and unity. Focalistic spared no effort in delivering a show that would car...

  DJ Zinhle; Kwesta; Samthing Soweto; Shekhinah are some of the major acts to headline this year’s Basha Uhuru Festival.  Johannesburg’s most anticipated creative festival, Constitution Hill’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, is back and will offer a jam-packed line-up of creative immersions and experiences for its 2023 edition from the 21st to the 24th of June. Tickets are available from Webtickets. The Basha Uhuru Festival was founded in 2012 to immortalise the memory of the youth who fought for their right to choose in the Soweto 1976 Uprising, affording youth of today the freedom to explore their creativity and freedom of expression. Festival goers can look forward to DJ Zinhle; Kwesta; Samthing Soweto; Shekhinah; Thando Nje; Sol Phenduka; Marcus Harvey an Friends; GYRE; izaNGOMA; Ms Party; KMAT DJ; Boujeena; SweeterBrown; Mam’Thug; RANGER; KITCHENMESS; Lyndow Radebe and a guest performance from this year’s Basha Uhuru Music Legacy Award – THEBE! The music festival on the 24t...

  BBC Lifestyle ( DStv channel 174 ) and BBC news ( DStv channel 400 ) gives you front row seats to the crowning of His Majesty King Charles III alongside Queen Camilla, in a historic Coronation at Westminster Abbey. BBC lifestyle will be bringing, two documentaries, concert with a performance by South Africa’s very own Pretty Yende. Viewers will also see the live event which will follow the parade from Buckingham Palace known as ‘The King’s Procession.’ After the Service, the newly crowned King and Queen Consort will return to Buckingham Palace in ‘The Coronation Procession ’, in which they will be joined by other Members of the Royal Family.  Audiences will witness the newly crowned monarchs as they do their balcony appearance. DStv will bring this world event closer to its viewers in the below times: BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174) Born To Be King – documentary – 5 May, 20:00 CAT and 6 May 7:00 CAT The Coronation of Their Majesties – Live event – 6 May, 8:30 CAT until 16:3...

Award winning TV hosts, Lerato Kganyago & Katlego Maboe billed to host Metro FM Music Awards 2023.  The countdown has officially begun to one of the biggest award ceremonies in the country. The Metro FM Awards 2023 will be taking place on Saturday, 06 May 2023 at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga and the hosts for the prestigious event are Metro FM on-air personality, Lerato ‘LKG’ Kganyago, and Katlego Maboe. Without a doubt, Kganyago and Maboe are currently some of the biggest talents the SABC has.  Metro FM management says the decision to appoint Kganyago and Katlego was based on their skills as “sought-after hosts, who are able to carry events of this caliber The two presenters exude class and high energy, elements that embody the prestigious Metro FM Awards.” Lerato Kganyago whom we have witnessed hosting other awards ceremonies and has hosted live television shows such as LIVE Amp says she is excited to be the host.   "I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to b...

  Get ready for a wild ride! Drama and glamour return as The Real Housewives of Johannesburg resumes with new faces   After a three-year hiatus,  The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ)  promises to revive the drama and glamour that made it so popular.    Lebo ‘Jojo’ Mokoena, Lethabo 'LeJoy' Mathatho, Keabetswe Marema, Thobekile Mdlalose,  Nicole Watson  and Mamus Koka will join season three of the highly-anticipated show which will premiere on Friday 19 May 2023 on 1Magic, DStv channel 103.    Season 3 will follow the all-new group, with some familiar faces, of six dynamic women as they navigate their lives and get a glimpse into their lavish lifestyles, friendship dynamics, romantic relationships, as well as everything else in between. The show highlights both their successes and struggles in their personal lives as well as the drama that unfolds when the six get together.   The Real Housewives format is distributed internation...

‘Out Of This World’ 127th-year celebration written in the stars for 127 Hollywoodbets Durban July enthusiasts Hollywoodbets Durban July celebrates 127 and are giving away 127 double tickets today before 7pm. To put yourself in line to be a ticket holder to the most sought-after sporting and lifestyle event, register a Hollywoodbets account by visiting   bit.ly/3UN0vyD With Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event celebrating 127 years as a main feature on the sporting and lifestyle calendar, the Hollywoodbets Durban July will go ‘Out Of This World’ on Friday, 21 April from 1pm - 7pm with 127 massive giveaways.  Hollywoodbets Brand and Communications Manager, Devin Heffer, says “In maintaining the essence of this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July ‘Out Of This World’ theme, which hints at the stargates where one is transported into mysterious world far beyond our imagination, we are giving enthusiasts of horseracing and Africa’s premier fashion event an opportunity to walk amongst t...