Windhoek Beer’s “Real Guy” Campaign Puts AI to the Test

Windhoek Beer has launched a bold new campaign that turns one of the internet’s most infamous AI “glitches” into a powerful statement about authenticity, starring a content creator whose hands AI could never convincingly fake. For more than a century, Windhoek has anchored its brand on a simple promise: beer brewed with only barley, hops […]

SAMA32 returns to Sun City

The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has announced the nominees for SAMA32, igniting the countdown to one of the most prestigious celebrations of musical excellence on the continent. Across 25 fiercely contested categories, this year’s nominees reflect the heartbeat of a nation in song — a vibrant tapestry of voices, sounds, stories and cultural […]

Somi Announces New Album What Does It Take to Bloom? – Out 7 August

GRAMMY-nominated vocalist and songwriter Somi is entering a new creative chapter – and she’s inviting listeners along for the journey. Her new album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, arrives on 7 August via her Salon Africana imprint, with the latest single “Sometimes Love (feat. The Cavemen.)” setting the tone for what’s to come. Recorded in […]

July Is Spider-Man Month On Movie Room: Every Live-Action Spidey Before Brand New Day

July belongs to your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. Movie Room is turning the entire month into a celebration of everyone’s favourite web-slinging superhero, lining up all eight live-action Spider-Man films in the lead-up to the big-screen release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on 29 July 2026. Mark off your Friday nights, because Spider-Man Monthon DStv Channel 113 is designed […]

NJALOS TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH ITS DURBAN JULY 2026 MUSIC LINEUP

The countdown to NJALOS @ the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026 is officially on, and Makubenjalo, in partnership with Martell and OMODA, is turning up the anticipation with a powerhouse entertainment lineup for this year’s highly anticipated NJALOS experience. Fresh off a top-tier launch event in Soweto this past weekend, the team set a clear tone […]

Converse x Minions: Mischief, Monsters and Canvas Classics

Converse is bringing Illumination’s Minions to the streets with a playful, limited-edition collection that turns classic silhouettes into canvases of mischief, colour and character. In celebration of Illumination’s new film Minions & Monsters, opening in cinemas on June 26, Converse has unveiled a special collection of footwear, apparel and customisable designs that channel the humour, chaos […]

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz presents Jazz for Young People 2026 in Braamfontein

The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival’s Jazz for Young People (J4YP) is a youth-centred, community-building celebration that combines live music, education, entrepreneurship and heritage at the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein on 25 July 2026. Youth, music and heritage Jazz for Young People (J4YP) is a dedicated day created to honour the youth of […]

BIG DAY OUT 2026: Two stages, one massive celebration of South African music

Big Day Out has steadily grown into one of South Africa’s most anticipated year-end gatherings, and 2026 is set to raise the bar yet again. Responding directly to festivalgoers’ feedback, Oskido and his team have introduced a major first for the event: the addition of a second stage. Two stages mean twice the music and […]

Thabsie returns with a deeply personal new EP, While You Wait

Nine years after the release of her debut album SongsAboutYou, celebrated singer and songwriter Thabsie has returned to music with a fresh body of work that feels both intimate and assured. Her new EP, While You Wait, marks a meaningful comeback for the artist, who is reintroducing herself to listeners with more perspective, more honesty, and a […]