South African television presenter, actor, and travel enthusiast Maps Maponyane has long been known for his love of exploration and storytelling. In his latest adventure, Maponyane takes his followers on a journey to Paris with Air France, sharing insights into his deep connection with the city, its culture, and the way travel ties him back […]
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The 2025 Savanna Newcomer Showcase Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Dreams
The 2025 Savanna Newcomer Showcase was a sold-out success! Held on Sunday, 26 January in Sandton and hosted by award winning comedian Tumi Morake, the night saw 20 of South Africa’s freshest comedic talents delivering their best five-minute sets, all in the hope of being nominated in the newcomer category at this year’s awards. The […]
International Sensation, Ego Ella May to Headline this Year’s Queertopia Festival
Joburg’s most anticipated queer festival, Queertopia, is coming back with a bang and this time with an international act guaranteed to get the city talking. Following a successful event in 2024 featuring electrifying and much talked about performances by Thandiswa Mazwai and Buhlebendalo just to name a few, this year’s line-up features international singer-songwriter Ego […]
The Last Ranger Earns Oscar Nomination for Best Live Action Short Film!
The South African short film, The Last Ranger, has been nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film award at the 97th Academy Awards. Starring Avumile Qongqo and Liyabona Mroqoza, directed by Cindy Lee and written and produced by Darwin Shaw, Will Hawkes & David S Lee, the film is a gripping portrayal of rhino poaching and conservation efforts of the rangers in […]
The Moth Podcast: Live from Johannesburg – Out Now
The acclaimed Moth Podcast downloaded tens of millions of times annually, has released a special episode titled Live from Johannesburg. This one-hour feature highlights stories from The Moth’s first Mainstage event in the city in seven years, recorded live on March 16, 2024, at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at the University of Johannesburg. The […]
Multi Award-Winning Film/TV Director and Producer Tebogo Malope Begins a Star Studded Cast Production on his First Independent Film, Spirit
Multi-award-winning Director and Producer, Tebogo Malope, known for his visionary and ground-breaking work in film, television, documentaries, music videos and creative direction at agencies is set to release his first independent film, titled Spirit. The film draws inspiration from Kwesta and Wale’s Spirit (song), the music video which Tebogo directed. The film expands on the themes of […]
The Last Ranger Shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards
A groundbreaking achievement for the South African film industry, as The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. The short film, directed by Cindy Lee, is among 15 entries contending for a nomination in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 2025 Oscars, marking a historic moment for the local film industry. The Last Ranger is produced […]
Meet Tumi: Jack Black’s Newest Community Ambassador
Tumi’s journey is rooted in his passion for people and storytelling. Growing up in Johannesburg, he witnessed both the challenges and beauty of community life, which gave him a desire to make a difference. Through his initiative @streetfriendsjhb, Tumi works tirelessly to support the unhoused community in Johannesburg, organizing food and clothing drives that provide […]
Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind delivers the heat to South Ah
South Africans love a bit of spice. Whether it’s in the chakalaka added to the holiday meal, the comments that Gogo throws at the family gathering, or in the way that our local brands bring flavour to our lives, we’re all for it. Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, the proudly sweet, shamelessly spicy new vodka variant by Smirnoff has turned […]
Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” made its South African Premiere at Ster-Kinekor
Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” made its South African premiere at Ster-Kinekor IMAX Eastgate in Johannesburg, welcoming local voice talent from the film Dr. John Kani (“Rafiki”) and Kagiso Lediga (“Young Rafiki”), as well as a host of South African personalities, sports stars and more, to celebrate the upcoming release of the much-anticipated film in cinemas […]