In a collaboration few saw coming, celebrated hip-hop icon K.O, Afro-pop sensation Danya Devs, and Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma are joining forces on their brand-new single, ‘Hotela’, set for release this Friday, 12 June 2026. Bringing together three distinct musical worlds — hip-hop, Afro-pop, and Amapiano — Hotela is a bold and refreshing fusion that showcases the versatility of each artist while […]
As part of its landmark 50th anniversary celebrations, The Market Theatre will welcome members of the original Sarafina! cast for a special 56-minute performance during Let’s Meet at The Market Theatre, a unique theatrical experience forming a central component of the Theatre’s birthday weekend programme taking place from 19–21 June 2026. Let’s Meet at The […]
A fresh and authentic voice has entered South Africa’s podcast landscape with the launch of Buff & Shine, a new podcast hosted by content creators Bheki Ndamase and Libho Geza that explores the realities of modern manhood through honest, engaging and culturally relevant conversations. Built on a genuine friendship and a shared belief that men need […]
Of Soul and Joy (OSJ), an educational programme dedicated to empowering youth through photography, in partnership with the Market Photo Workshop, announced its latest annual exhibition, Of Soul and Joy: XIV. Assemblies of Community, curated by Dr Nontobeko Ntombela, brings together the work of emerging photographers, students and mentors from its programme. Now in its […]
Acclaimed visual activist and photographer Zanele Muholi has been named recipient of the Ethekwini Pride Impact Award 2026 in recognition of their profound contribution to LGBTQ+ visibility, representation, and empowerment. The honour comes at a pivotal moment during Pride Month and South Africa’s Youth Month, underscoring Muholi’s unwavering commitment to using art as a catalyst […]
Eye-popping costumes, show-stopping performances, mind-bending mystery, and the country’s most famous faces trying to hide their identities while having the time of their lives. That can only be The Masked Singer South Africa – and it’s back with a bang. After two spectacular seasons that had everybody guessing and singing along, this fun-for-the-whole-family, SAFTA award-winning television extravaganza […]
Saso’s Marquee Experience has announced a landmark partnership with MaXhosa Africa, bringing one of Africa’s most celebrated fashion houses into the heart of this year’s Durban July for a first-of-its-kind cultural and luxury collaboration. As the official Culture and Fashion Partner, MaXhosa Africa will present its first-of-its-kind fashion show in Durban and at the Hollywoodbets […]
Boomtown is turning up the volume for Durban July 2026 with a line-up that celebrates the icons who shaped South African music and the stars defining its future. This year’s stage becomes a meeting point of legacy and next-generation greatness, a cultural playground where music, fashion, lifestyle and unforgettable experiences collide. Leading the charge are […]
Award-winning filmmaker Tebogo Malope’s highly anticipated historical feature film, Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun, is finally here. This is a powerful cinematic tribute to the courageous student resistance movement that emerged during the June 12th 1986, apartheid military occupation of the University of the North (Turfloop). Inspired by real historical events, the film […]
History seems to be built on love stories curated by a lens and forged by fame. But then there are the quieter and more compelling realities that in 2026 have fundamentally begun to shift the face of modern love. No longer built on the Hollywood-appraised ‘Martha Stewart’ hierarchy of the home, today we see a […]
