Youtube, Mtv base and Idris Elba join forces to celebrate Africa’s next global talent this Africa day
MTV Base, YouTube, and Idris Elba announce the return of the AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021, which will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Africa Day, 25th of May. This follows the inaugural Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home in 2020 that brought African and global superstars together to celebrate Africa […]
Time Square’s Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar goes family-friendly
The Tshwane restaurant named after larger-than-life American chef Guy Fieri is now open for the whole family, with a new entrance separate from the Time Square Casino gaming floor. Offering big, bold American-Italian inspired cuisine, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar South Africa has been relaunched with a new, easy access entrance which is adjacent to […]
Perfect Imperfections: A mixed bag of themes and more
The debut novel by Makanaka Mavengere-Munsaka, released in August 2019 by BlackBird Books is a mixed bag of themes and more. Maxine escapes an abusive polygamous marriage to a man much older than her to make a new life in Harare, Zimbabwe. The story follows the five madams she works for. Through them, we see […]
A safe space to talk about sex
The indomitable Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, affectionately known as Dr T is passionate about making sexual health and well-being services available to all regardless of their sexual and gender identities, or their economic status. Her book, A Guide To Sexual Health & Pleasure, effortlessly positions itself as an essential read for all who want to explore […]
Proudly South African with vibrance at the new African Lane in Rosebank
‘Going local’ is so much more than trendy and woke – especially at the renowned Rosebank Art & Craft Market where a brand new African Lane campaign has been launched to highlight the best and brightest local arts and crafts in town, at ‘I think I’ll get two at that price’ pricing, with memorable encounters with the talented vendors whose passion […]
If You Keep Digging tackles real life issues
“Imagine the only person you’ve known your whole life hating you for something you have no control over,” (from Growing Caterpillars, which explores the intricate relationship between sexuality, race and traditional values) – that’s just one of the profound phrases contained in Keletso Mopai’s collection of short stories titled If You Keep Digging. In it, […]
In Dependence: A gentle escapism and more
A lyrical and moving story of unfulfilled love fraught with the weight of history, race and geography. This is how Sarah Ladip Manyika’s In Dependence presents itself. It is intertwined with questions of belonging, ageing, faith, and family secrets. This love story spans 40 years, three continents and two cultures. Layered in 36 chapters, it […]
Mayibuye: 25 Years of Democracy in South Africa
“I started thinking about my work when I started thinking more seriously about the 25th anniversary of our democracy in 2019,” said Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu speaking about his new book, Mayibuye, 25 Years of Democracy In South Africa. The book styles itself as a collection of poetry that is a useful addition to the body […]