Dancer and choreographer Nkateko Maswanganye, popularly known as Takkies teamed up with Flying Fish for its latest Lite Brunch Collective in the aim to find the perfect balance between fun, friends and fitness. The Lite Brunch Collective held at The Royal on 29 April, is part of a series of events dedicated to likeminded young people looking for a fun brunch experience with a health-minded difference. Hosted by TV personality and fitness fanatic, Zweli Dube, the event kicked off with a delectable brunch harvest decorated in Cuban Havanna theme, while guests were enlightened with tips on how to maintain a balanced lifestyle.   Renowned yogaRead More →

The ups and downs of marital life. Love is the thin line between happiness and misery. In Sunset Blues, we learn that marriage is the only war where one sleeps with the enemy. The Soweto Theatre, presents the story of life and love, written & directed by Jullian Seleke Mokoto and it opens on 6 April 2018. As the story unfolds, this phenomenon that has no manual is broken down by a cast of five powerful actors. Starring, Linda Lorraine Sebezo who has very extensive theatre experience. Money Maker, She Died Dreaming and Hungry Spoon by Gibson kente. She has also taken the craft to televisionRead More →

Liz Ogumbo is an artist, fashion designer, recording and performing artist, radio host and radio and TV producer whose multi-faceted talents have earned her a place amongst Africa’s most admired creatives. Currently based in Johannesburg, Ogumbo was born in Kenya and named for her great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Loye, a talented singer and performer. Growing up in a musical family and community helped shaped Ogumbo’s early creativity, but she credits her father for nurturing the heritage that plays a consistently important role in her creative life. In particular, her father taught Ogumbo the Luo songs that surface as a strong element of her current musical output whileRead More →

Bolobedu born and bred Candy Tsamandebele made a decision to write songs that surpass the usual themes she normally tackles. This happened while working with Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition last year as the face of this magnificent music gathering in the Southern Africa region. The ‘ah-ha’ moment  also came while she was performing Mmalekutu which references a very old traditional custom which insists that cousins marry each other in order to retain the wealth within the family. This particular performance revealed a lot of unexplored melodies. Armed with this new found realization, Candy approached a well-known music producer and film maker from Nigeria, Dr FrankRead More →

InspectaCar hosted family-friendly events at its revamped dealerships in Pretoria North, Wonderboom, Gezina, Centurion East, and Lifestyle Motors Centurion.   On 17 March 2018, InspectaCar continued its successful start to 2018 with the launch of revamped dealerships for Tshwane. The day’s activities included jumping castles, balloons and snacks for the kids, as well as DJs and lucky draws for a range of fantastic prizes. On the dealership floor, their friendly staff was available to offer test drives and showcase their quality vehicles.  It remains committed to its brand promise – “second-hand will never feel second best” – by providing service excellence throughout the entire purchaseRead More →

Dala FAM, whose real name is Ndalama Marvel Mukhari is a musician from Waterval in Limpopo. He is an ambitious soul who’d like to see Tsonga Rap as an established genre within the South African Hip Hop scene. Q: When did you fall in love with Tsonga Rap and what steps did you take to perfect your craft? A: It is strange because I’ve been rapping for over 10 years in English and never once wrote a song in Xitsonga. What’s even more strange is that both my parents were teachers, my mom taught Xitsonga as a home language but I’d never rap in myRead More →

Are you ready for the celebration of one of Afrika-Dzonga’s greatest sounds? It will feature  340ml, Trompies, DJ Oskido, Admiral & Jahseed, Tira, Distruction Boyz, DJ Okapi, Zara Julius, Stiff Pap, Audioboyz and many more.   The Red Bull Music Festival is set to raise the bar for the 2018 South African music-festival calendar with an exhilarating musical experience that takes place from 3 to 8 April 2018 in Johannesburg. Trompies, Oskido, 340 Million, Moozlie and Distruction Boyz are among the local musical stars confirmed to perform at this exciting explosion of sound. Following the hugely successful Red Bull Music Academy Weekender and Red Bull CultureRead More →

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead,” – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013). Nelson Mandela, the revolutionary freedom fighter, who sacrificed 27 years of his life to make a difference to the lives of all South Africans, would have turned 100 years old this year. This coincides with the centenary celebrations of Panasonic. Panasonic relaunched in South Africa three years ago and has demonstrated its dedication to make an impact on disadvantaged South Africans by introducingRead More →

On the morning of the 27th February 2018, Flying Fish CHILL LITE launched the Lite Brunch and we were lucky to be part of the guests that were shuttled to the event in a Cadillac.   Hosted by radio and TV personality Pabi Moloi, the event took place at The Royale in Craighall Park whereby Flying Fish CHILL LITE launched the Lite Brunch Collective, an Instagram page dedicated to winning at brunch in 2018. The event which was attended by media, social media bloggers and industry influencers kicked off with a delectable brunch harverst and Flying Fish CHILL LITE infused cocktails.        Read More →

Hlulani Masingi met up with Mandla Leggere Gingirikani Waka Mashava of #NkaneloWaGingirikani to talk more about Shangazine. This YouTube channel normally discusses Tsonga music genres in detail however, Mandla decided to do things with a bit of a twist in a quest to find out more about Shangazine. The interview is conducted in Xitsonga langauge so grab your Tsonga friend nearby and watch it together. RELATED: Tsonga Electro Songs & Obscene LanguageRead More →