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Sports fans across Africa are in for a festive treat as ESPN Africa delivers an action-packed lineup of holiday programming. With thrilling NFL clashes, intense NBA matchups, and more, this season promises unforgettable moments for fans across the continent.
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
The excitement warms up with a festive feast of sports:
At 03:15 on ESPN, watch the NFL showdown as the Green Bay Packers face the New Orleans Saints.
From 10:00, boxing enthusiasts can tune in to ESPN for Top Rank action featuring Naoya Inoue and Jason Goodman in an epic matchup.
End the day with entertainment with The Pat McAfee Show showcasing lively sports talk and humour at 19:00 on ESPN2
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Living up to its reputation as the premier Gauteng entertainment venue, the SunBet Arena at Time Square will host 11 international artists between January and March 2025.
The world-class venue is a destination of fun, and with myriad restaurant options from fast food to bistro, pub and fine dining, visitors can curate a full evening of fun. There’s even the option to stay over at The Maslow, Time Square to avoid having to travel home.
Rid yourself of the back-to-work blues and come jive, groove and throwback at the 100% Retro: The Party, a music concert with an international line-up at Time Square on Friday, 10 January 2025.
Backed by its success in 2024, this concert is for 80s and 90s dance lovers to reminisce on memories from this sublime musical era, with hits by world-famous “I’m Too Sexy for My Shirt”, Right Said Fred.
Performing live on stage will be legends including Right Said Fred, Tina Cousins, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor, Whigfield, DJ Sammy and DJ SASH.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE:
Friday, 10 January 2025
TIME:
Show starts at 19h00
COST:
Tickets start from R615 per person and can be purchased via iTickets
Grammy-winning South African superstar Tyla’s December tour of her home country proved to be the hottest show at Time Square this month, that she grabbed the chance to perform again as soon as Saturday, 18 January 2025.
Tyla was thrilled with the response from fellow South Africans and said: Everything that’s happening has surpassed anything I could have dreamt of. African music is going global, and I’m so blessed to be one of the artists pushing the culture. I’ve been working on my sound for two years now, and I’m so ready for the world to hear it.”
Tyla is best known for her mega-hit ‘Water’, which won her the inaugural Best African Music Performance award at the Grammys, and has lit up charts all around the work, including in the important US market, where it reached #7 on the Billboard US Hot 100, and #1 on the Billboard Afrobeats Chart, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart, Hot R&B Songs Chart and Adult R&B Airplay Charts. Water is the first solo song in history to spend an entire year at #1 on the Billboard US Afrobeats song charts for 52 weeks.
NME calls Tyla, “South Africa’s brightest new star.” Rolling Stone has christened her “The perfect Amapiano ambassador.” Pitchfork’s review of her album states: “The South African singer’s star-making debut is a lithe, contemporary take on pop-R&B that pulses with the log-drum heartbeat of Amapiano.”
EVENT DETAILS
DATE:
Saturday, 18 January 2025
TIME:
Show starts at 20h00
COST:
Tickets start from R500 per person and can be purchased via Ticketmaster
Team Orange, comprising of Hungani Ndlovu and Dimakatso Calisa, were crowned the winners of Tropika Island of Treasure Zanzibar Season 11 during a special live broadcast on Expresso this morning at 7am. The duo’s victory not only marked the culmination of an intense and thrilling season but also earned them a grand prize of R500,000 and brand-new 5-door Suzuki Jimnys each.
The pair, whose partnership blossomed into memorable alliance, navigated through weeks of fierce competition, physical challenges and emotional highs. Their win was a testament to their unshakeable teamwork, quick thinking and their surprising resilience under pressure.
Both Hungani and Dimakatso were overwhelmed with emotion as they received their rewards. The prize money will undoubtedly help them achieve personal dreams, while the Suzuki Jimnys, a symbol of adventure and freedom, reflect their shared spirit of exploration throughout the season.
The Galaxy A Series devices continue to flex new ways to create awesome content with the latest collaboration with iKasi Creative (a rural youth visual storytelling training hub) and The Market Photo Workshop (a school of photography, a gallery, and a project space). This collaboration underscores Samsung’s dedication to fostering a vibrant community of young creators by supporting their growth in the digital landscape.
“The latest Galaxy A Series devices are like bringing your creative studio everywhere. In today’s world, mobile devices have evolved to become a gateway for creativity. Samsung devices allow content creators to capture, create, and share their ideas with powerful camera and editing tools,” says Kgomotso Mosiane, Head of Marketing for Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics.
This exciting initiative centred around the theme ‘The Next Generation of Awesome’, focuses on capturing life’s awesome moments everywhere in brilliant quality thanks to the features of the latest Galaxy A Series. Recognising how today’s generation loves to create content, the institutions selected two top students each to level up their creativity, Miché Cloete (21) and Yolanda Xego (25) from iKasi Creative, and Teboho Mabuya (22) and Luyanda Masuku (20) from The Market Photo Workshop, to go on an awesome adventure with the Galaxy A25 5G, A35 5G, and A55 5G—to create compelling visual stories through the lens of their camera.
Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite a revolution in the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria.
For two decades, Mahindra has made South Africa its second home, forging an authentic and meaningful partnership with its customers. With over 100,000 customers joining the Mahindra family during this journey, this deep connection has solidified the brand’s trust and credibility in the region. These foundations give Mahindra the confidence to embark on an exciting new chapter as it steps into its third decade in South Africa.
This new era is about celebrating South Africa’s youthfulness, vibrancy, and cultural richness, embracing the diverse voices, traditions, and resilience that define the nation. The Mahindra Fusion Fest will embody this spirit, becoming a platform where music, fashion, and art come together to showcase the dynamism of the country and the brand’s vision for the future.
Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 