Image supplied. Durban, are you ready? Qualifier 1 is rolling into Kingsmead on 21 January, and history is about to be made. For the very first time, the Betway SA20 Playoffs are lighting up your city, with the top two teams going head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown under the lights. It’s a clash between the top South African and International T20 stars, a shot at an automatic place in the Final, and a night where every ball counts, because while one team books their ticke

Image supplied. Those who know, know - Gqeberha has a way of slowing you down when it rains. Not enough to stop life, just enough to make you listen.   I finally got hold of Lucia on a slightly rainy morning, the kind that hangs gently over the city. After a day of moving between errands, responsibilities, and people, she finally sat down. As a people’s person, a mover and shaker, Lucia is always in motion, always showing up for someone or something. But when we found a quiet

Image supplied. Some brand stories arrive loudly. Others take their time, revealing themselves through discipline, restraint, and clarity. Caavirno Vorne belongs to the latter. Long before we spoke, the brand had already made its presence felt through clean visuals, thoughtful silhouettes, and a sense of intention that cut through the noise of social media. There was nothing performative about it, just consistency and confidence. It felt like one of those stories that had bee

On image: Brand artwork. After an hour-long drive to a festive-season event, somewhere between laughter, traffic pauses and reflections on life, Lunathi Tahirih Fudu’s story unfolded so naturally that it demanded to be written. It was one of those conversations that took over, not because it’s loud, but because it’s honest. By the time we arrived, it was clear that Graceful Earth Organic Skincare is not just a new business, it is a lived philosophy, carried by a humble go-get

Image supplied. As someone who spends time scrolling through the internet, I recently came across Lesia Desmond the way some artists quietly announce themselves before you ever meet them, through consistency, intention, and work that speaks without shouting. His social media footprint carries more than polished clips and promotional moments, it reflects process, care, and an artist deeply in conversation with sound. So, I reached out. He welcomed the chat with gratitude, late

On image: Winner of Vodacom’s Extra Your Summer campaign, Nwabisa Mfambana. Eastern Cape, South Africa – Vodacom Eastern Cape has concluded a province-wide Mgidi campaign journey that saw the brand travel across the length and breadth of the Eastern Cape, helping families make one of life’s most important celebrations truly special. As part of Vodacom’s Extra Your Summer campaign, three families were awarded R20 000 each to support their Mgidi celebrations — a culturally si

On image : Kouga Municipality Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman. One of the best and fastest-growing municipalities, Kouga, hosted the official opening of the festive season on 15 December, with an early media breakfast at St Francis Links. The event brought together councillors, Kouga Municipality staff, stakeholders, and members of the media for a day that reflected progress, partnership, and purpose. The key address was delivered by Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman,

Image by: Go Trolley Films. A scholarship has the power to alter a young person’s trajectory – opening doors, expanding confidence and creating space for talent to flourish. But long-term success depends on more than funding alone – it requires thoughtful guidance, meaningful connection and the right environment for growth .   A school that truly stands out for the way it changes the lives of its pupils is the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) in Makhanda, where scholarship su

Image supplied. South Africa’s only real spritzer made from wine with flavours, has a new look and campaign evoking a classic and timeless style. Introducing a range with effortless elegance, where real wine meets sparkling sophistication. Pop It, Swirl It, Breathe It In. This is the Bernini ritual, the appealing sensory real wine taste and aroma that is so deeply intertwined to memory. Inviting women to create moments worth remembering. Being present, slowing down, grounding

Achived image. In case festive makes you forget easily, remember the purple wave? where South Africans witnessed something extraordinary? It was on Friday, 21 November, a moment that felt less like a march and more like a national awakening. Organized by Women For Change , the country’s now-iconic GBV Shutdown became a powerful purple wave that swept across provinces, cities and timelines, reminding us that when South Africans unite behind a cause, we move mountains. From ear

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025. Now in its seventh year, the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards continue to celebrate the designers, makers, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and creative fashion ecosystem in South Africa and across the continent. Wanda Lephoto won the Changemaker Award presented by Bash for 2025. Wanda takes home a R100 000 cash prize. Aidan Peters of Klein Muis won the Emerging Designer Award presented by H&M, and also takes home R1

Images supplied. The annual Udaba Dance Festival is set to dazzle audiences with a rich showcase of African dance forms, contemporary, modern, hip-hop, tap, and national dance, featuring solos, duets, trios, and group performances. From 01 – 06 December 2025, the festival will take center stage at the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex, offering dance lovers of all ages an unmissable celebration of movement, rhythm, and culture. Recognized as a leader in modern dance, the Udaba Danc

On image: Founder of GQ Comedy, Emilio Tobias. The first time we had a chat with Emilio Tobias,   the man behind GQ Comedy he laughed and said, “Just so we’re clear, I’m from Soweto in Johannesburg. Not the Soweto-on-Sea idea people like making jokes about.” That set the tone for everything that followed - sharp, honest, playful, and rooted in the kind of life experience that shapes real comedians.

Image supplied. We recently spent time with one of South Africa’s standout coffee tasters and baristas, Simphiwe “Bobby” Adams, the flavour force behind the proudly Eastern Cape brand, Mm Coffee. In our conversation, we were joined by the founders of the coffee brand he works closely with, to learn more about their working relationship with Bobby and how they are driving mentorship, community development and the pursuit of excellence through coffee in Kenton On Sea.

On image, from left : CJ King and Patrick Kruger. One of our PR & Comms Specialist, Lunathi Fudu, attended the SA20 Schools Tour engagement held at Greenwood Primary School in Gqeberha on 27 November 2025. The event drew several local media houses and created a lively atmosphere of excitement and curiosity among learners. Lunathi had the chance to speak with the youngest duo of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, CJ King and Patrick Kruger, who shared heartfelt reflections on why int

Images supplied. Let me tell you this upfront, the moment Bianca Baartman starts speaking about Beauty by Binki, you immediately understand why her brand feels different. There’s a gentleness to her passion, not loud, not forced but deeply rooted, like someone who has always known beauty is more than something you sell. It’s something you make people feel.

Images supplied. Born in Uitenhage and raised by her grandmother, Lindelwa Magwebu’s early years were filled with colour, movement, and the kind of joy only a big family can bring. One sister, four brothers, a tight-knit community, and a childhood enriched by sports, laughter, and curiosity shaped who she was becoming. But alongside this vibrant childhood came a life-changing discovery.   At nine years old, Lindelwa was diagnosed with glaucoma, a condition that steadily stole

On image: KING SA, real name Phenyo Kingsley Louw. South African hip hop has always made room for rebels, storytellers, and self-made giants. But every era births someone who carries a different frequency, someone who doesn’t enter the scene with noise, but with persistence, raw craft, and a hunger that outlasts applause. Enter Phenyo Kingsley Louw, better known as KING SA, a Kuruman-born artist shifting the narrative of what ambition from the Northern Cape can sound like.

Image from archives. As we wrap up 2025, South Africa stands taller than it has in years, not because our challenges disappeared, but because our character showed itself in powerful, undeniable ways. This year, the world recognized South Africa as the number one country with the strongest entrepreneurial spirit , a title that speaks deeply to who we are, a nation of problem-solvers, risk-takers, and everyday innovators who find solutions where others see barriers. From townsh

Image supplied. Gqeberha came alive with SA20 excitement as the Schools Tour brought cricket, culture and unstoppable youth energy to Greenwood Primary School in the Eastern Cape.  With just 30 days to go until the start of SA20 Season 4, the visit transformed an ordinary school day into a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and the passion that defines the #OrangeArmy. Designed as a nationwide build up to Season 4, the SA20 Schools Tour reconnects with communities a