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Summer belongs to Minnie Dlamini and Ipanema
Media personality Minnie Dlamini is bringing heat to this Summer as the new face of global fashion brand Ipanema. Dlamini has partnered with the brand for their SS21 campaign ‘Summer Belongs to Ipanema’ launching this month. Ipanema is a 100% recyclable Vegan brand inspired by Brazilian beach culture. It’s fun, chic and colourful collections are all about the happy and exotic spirit of summer The Spring/Summer collection has a variety of styles that include bright colours and attractive styles that are both exotic and bold just in time for a perfect South African summer. “It’s been a while since Ipanema SA partnered with an ambassador, so we wanted to launch…
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Connectivity and Cloud will lay the foundation for government digital transformation
The digital economy necessitates a digital government. It’s not really a question of whether or not government should become digital, it’s only a matter of time. This was the core theme explored at Huawei’s e-Government Summit, which forms part of Huawei Connect 2021. South Africa’s government has attached great importance to digitalisation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with a particular focus on driving transformation in the public sector. Public sector stakeholders joined Huawei to discuss how public and private sectors could work together to accelerate government’s journey to digital transformation. “Innovative technologies are increasingly being used in more industries and diversified ecosystems are driving more dynamic markets across…
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It’s now Black Pearl x Black Rose as actress acquires equity in gin brand
Pearl Thusi has joined the ranks of the acquisition family, making deals that will turn heads. The actress, model and TV presenter has partnered with Luxe Brands to acquire ownership equity in premium gin brand, Black Rose Gin. After having been introduced to the gin, Thusi knew she wanted to be a part of the brand in an ownership capacity. “I just love everything about this brand, I mean The Black Pearl x Black Rose -it was written in the stars. Satin Original is classic, the smoothest gin you’ll ever taste. The Blood Orange is sexy and daring and Pink Pomegranate is sexy and flirtatious- these variants are delicious and…
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Believe in South Africa, the Nation Brand Forum returns
The Minister in the Presidency and Brand South Africa are to host the fifth instalment of the annual Nation Brand Forum, which will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to chart the way forward to realise the goals of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), with the objective to revive and revitalise the South African economy post the COVID-19 pandemic. The forum, to be hosted under the theme ‘Believe in South Africa: Reflect, Rebuild, and Reassure’ will be held on the Tuesday, 28 September 2021 as a hybrid event with speakers and limited audience at the Sandton Convention Center in compliance with Covid-19 guidelines and streamed live globally.…
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Anele Mdoda and Nico Panagio to host Miss South Africa 2021 pageant finale
Two of South Africa’s best-loved television personalities – Anele Mdoda and Nico Panagio – will be co-hosting this year’s dazzling Miss South Africa pageant. Miss South Africa 2021 will be crowned on Saturday, October 16, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town. The event will be screened live from 17h00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) and Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and will also be streamed for an international audience on MissSA.live. Mdoda has been associated with Miss South Africa since 2013 as a judge but this is her first time hosting the pageant. It’s the second time around for Panagio who recently completed fronting the latest series of…
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Kabza de Small shines among the most streamed artists in South Africa on Apple Music
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DJ Zinhle invites us into her unexpected world
BET Africa has certified itself as the channel for showcasing African women. The channel will launch their fourth female-led local reality show on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Following in the footsteps of media personality Boity, actress and all round South African queen of bling Khanyi Mbau as well as singer and dancer Busiswa; DJ Zinhle is ready to hold her own and give her fans a taste of her life in the latest reality show – Unexpected. The Indlovu hitmaker is opening her private life up to the world to reveal her money moves, personal experiences and black excellence for all to see. The series follows the multitalented club DJ,…
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A taste of music for all
BLK JKS will perform at the Fete de la Musique concert at the weekend
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2021 Standard Bank Young Artists recipients a talent pool of creatives
For South African artists who have made their mark on the arts scene, there can be no more sought-after accolade than receiving a Standard Bank Young Artist (SBYA) award. It is both a badge of honour and a golden opportunity; a recognition of creativity, originality, talent, hard work, ambition and imagination – and a platform on which to build in pursuit of new artistic achievements. For almost four decades, the partnership between Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival that makes the SBYA awards possible has exemplified the kind of public-private arts partnership that supports and sustains boldness, innovation and excellence from South Africa’s artists. Each year, the announcement of…
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The Braai Show raises funds for campaign
THE Braai Show has been trending since the first episode aired on Wednesday September 8, 2021. The show which airs on SABC 1 at 6pm is hosted by media personality Cassper Nyovest. Nyovest is raising funds for the Save Nompilo campaign. Earlier this year, the rapper took to social media to urge the public to donate money to an account started in Nompilo Dlamini’s name. She is a 26-year-old nursery school teacher from Swaziland who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Dlamini is hoping to get a lifesaving transplant in India but, unfortunately, she does not have the money to fund the operation. She needs R2-million, not only for the specific procedure,…
