From Soweto to Moscow: The BRICS+ Fashion Summit is opening new export routes for African designers
Over the past several years, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit has become the largest event for the Fashion Business of Fast-Growing Economies and one of the key fixtures on the international industry calendar globally. The fourth season of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit will take place in Moscow from 28-30 September 2026. The Forum is among the […]
Celebrating women moving technology forward
Not so long ago, conversations about women in technology centred on whether space would be created for them to lead. Today, the answer is visible in the work itself. Women are building businesses, creating employment and solving problems that shape how people and organisations connect, operate and grow. The Innovator Trust Women in Tech (WIT) […]
Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun’s solo exhibition ‘Terrains of Memory’ live in Cape Town
The 2021 Absa L’Atelier Art Ambassador Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun, from Lagos, Nigeria, returned with a new exhibition titled ‘Terrains of Memory’ earlier this month (August) at the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery in Cape Town. Known for her visually seamless, thought-provoking, and emotionally striking exhibitions, Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun started her career in 2016 at […]
Serving Looks and Star Power: Zanele Potelwa takes New York with Thuso Mbedu
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, isn’t just shifting the norm and breaking the mould – she’s turning heads while doing it! The multi-talented personality recently scored a dream date with destiny through Paramount Pictures South Africa, getting up close and personal with much-loved South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu at the Children of Blood and Bone New […]
Oskido to receive top honours at SAMA32: Lifetime Achievement Award
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) will honour legendary producer, DJ and music entrepreneur Oskido with two of the South African Music Awards’ highest accolades at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the iconic Sun […]
Spring Fiesta 2026: South Africa’s premier season-opener unveils first wave lineup
Spring has officially found its soundtrack. South Africa’s longest-running and most beloved dance music festival, Spring Fiesta, is set to return this October. Celebrating 15 years as a cornerstone of local youth culture, the event has evolved from a premier day-fest into an essential annual reunion for thousands of music lovers nationwide. With the first […]
The women powering the biggest night in South African music
The 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation, is celebrating more than musical excellence this year. As South Africa marks Women’s Month, the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is shining the spotlight on the remarkable women whose leadership, creativity and expertise are driving the country’s most prestigious music awards behind […]
Rosebank Mall welcomes The Urban Playground, a space built for every passion
Wheels hit the ramp. Controllers click in the gaming lounge. A dance crew counts in a routine on the studio floor. This is The Urban Playground, the newest addition at Rosebank Mall, opening its doors on level 4 ahead of its public opening on Saturday 1 August. Launch day will bring DJs, live entertainment and […]
The Summit of African Art: FNB Art Joburg expands with new ‘ARC’ section for 19th edition
As the global art calendar turns its focus toward the African continent, Johannesburg prepares to reclaim its status as a vital epicentre of creative dialogue and cultural exchange. FNB Art Joburg, Africa’s premier and longest-running contemporary art fair, has announced its return for its 19th edition, taking place from 4 to 6 September 2026 at […]
From Grief to Joy: Kutlwano Monyai’s Dakalo Explores the Human Experience Through Art
Across Africa, contemporary artists are increasingly turning personal histories into powerful reflections on shared human experiences. For South African visual artist Kutlwano Monyai, grief is not an ending but the beginning of a conversation about healing, resilience and the possibility of joy. That conversation unfolds in Dakalo – The Ultimate Gift, Monyai’s debut solo exhibition, […]