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Magical Marble Family Fest: A Weekend of Goosebumps, Music, and Family Magic
On the 9th and 10th of May, the beautiful James and Ethel Gray Park in Melrose transformed into a world of colour, music, lights, laughter, and unforgettable family memories as the Magical Marble Family Fest took over Johannesburg. While I could only attend on the...
A Night of Nostalgia, Celebration, and Iconic Music at the NOW NOW Festival
Is It Now Now or Just Now? No… It’s NOW! There’s something uniquely South African about the phrase “now now.” For anyone outside the country, it can be slightly confusing. In South African slang, “now now” doesn’t necessarily mean immediately — it means soon… but...
African Fashion Week 2026 – Style, Vision, and Industry Growth
The first two (of three) days of African Fashion Week 2026 delivered exactly what the African fashion industry represents at its best — creativity, culture, innovation, sophistication, and a celebration of local talent. Covering the red carpet and showcases across the...
Behind the Velvet Rope: Covering the 2026 Savanna Comics Choice Comedy Awards Carpet
There’s a particular kind of electricity that only exists on a red—or in this case, black and yellow—carpet. It’s a blend of anticipation, nerves, laughter, and the hum of a thousand moving parts working in sync. Covering the 2026 Savanna Comics Choice Comedy Awards...
WONDERfest: Celebrating 30 Years of Wonderboom and the Power of South African Rock
WONDERfest: Celebrating 30 Years of Wonderboom and the Power of South African Rock There are milestones, and then there are moments that feel like a full-circle celebration of an entire era. WONDERfest was exactly that — a vibrant, electric tribute to 30 years of...
Kiss Kiss Festival
The second edition of the Kiss Kiss Festival proved that lightning can, in fact, strike twice—and this time, it came with even more energy, intention, and heart. From the moment you stepped onto the grounds, it was clear that this wasn’t just another music festival....
Emzini: A Family Legacy
The skyline of Dunkeld set the perfect backdrop for the launch of e.tv’s brand-new telenovela, Emzini: A Family Legacy — a celebration not just of a show, but of the continued evolution of South African storytelling. What is a Telenovela? Before diving into the...
Billy Raffoul – The Homebody South Africa 2026
The atmosphere at Sognage is always effortlessly cool—but on this night, it felt electric. As part of his Homebody 2026 Tour, Billy Raffoul delivered a performance that was equal parts intimate, powerful, and unforgettable, reminding everyone in the room why live...
Naledi Theatre Awards 2026
#Naledis2026 There’s a certain magic to a theatre red carpet—less spectacle, more soul. At the 2026 Naledi Theatre Awards, hosted at the elegant South African State Theatre in Pretoria, that magic was alive from the very first arrival. Covering the red carpet this...
Behind the Scenes on the Red Carpet at the South African Film and Television Awards 19
There are few places where the energy of the entertainment industry can be felt as intensely as on the red carpet of the South African Film and Television Awards. From the moment we arrived at 15:00, the atmosphere was electric — a combination of anticipation,...
The Digital Music Era: Why Artists Are Struggling and Why Fans Should Care
Digital platforms have completely transformed how we discover, listen to, and share music. With a few taps, fans can access millions of songs instantly, explore new artists from around the world, and carry entire music libraries in their pockets. On the surface, this...
Article: The Global Resurgence of Physical Music — Vinyl, CDs, and Cassettes
In an era dominated by digital streaming, physical music formats like vinyl records, CDs, and even cassettes are experiencing a remarkable revival around the world. What was once considered nostalgic or collectible has become part of a cultural renaissance, capturing...