Author Archives: Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

Experience Festive Joy at Sandton City This Holiday Season

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The festive spirit is alive and thriving at Sandton City, Africa’s premier shopping destination. The iconic centre has unveiled a spectacular lineup of holiday activities designed to bring joy and convenience to shoppers of all ages. From the return of the award-winning Momo’s Magical Adventure, to exquisite festive lights, extended trading hours, gift wrapping for a cause, and an array of exciting festive experiences, Sandton City is set to make this holiday season truly unforgettable.

The enchanting Momo’s Magical Adventure is back with a bold new storyline, running from 5 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, in collaboration with Standard Bank Private. In this year’s production, Momo and her trusty sidekick, Mack the Meerkat, embark on a cosmic journey filled with starlit skies, deep-sea magic, and celestial friends like Bertie-Stargazer the Unicorn and Polly the Northern Star. With performances in a uniquely designed theatrical tent in the centre court outside Checkers, this immersive children’s theatre show is a visual and emotional feast for the whole family.

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Mall of Africa: Coolest Mall for 7 Years

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Mall of Africa has once again solidified its place at the pinnacle of youth culture, winning the coveted “Coolest Mall” title for an incredible seventh consecutive year at the 2024 Sunday Times Generation Next Awards. This accolade is based on South Africa’s leading youth survey, conducted by HDI Youth Marketeers, which captures the preferences of no less than 12,000 young South Africans aged 8–24. 

With an unrivalled bouquet of 300 retail offerings, groundbreaking initiatives, and constant innovation, Mall of Africa remains the ultimate destination for the trend-conscious and style-savvy.

Johann Fourie, general manager at Mall of Africa, attributes this achievement to the mall’s unwavering commitment to freshness and its ability to connect with South Africa’s influential youth demographic. “The youth are trendsetters with significant spending power and influence over the rest of the market. Their high consumption of social media content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram sharpens their role as early adopters and opinion leaders. Winning this title for seven consecutive years reflects our commitment to staying relevant, exciting, and accessible to this dynamic audience,” he added.

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2024 Mrs South Africa Pageant Winners Announced

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Erin-Jane Miller (42) from Fourways in Johannesburg, a CEO in the digital media space, was named this year’s Queen, flanked by First Princess Tshiamo Githinji (30) from Sandton, and Second Princess Lisa Gittins (25) from Pretoria.

As the stage lights blazed to life, the hearts of the Top 30 finalists in the 2024 Mrs South Africa pageant powered by IME raced with nerves and excitement from behind the curtains. Among them, three hopefuls could hardly imagine that their names would be called by the end of the night.

From a truly impressive field of contestants, three exceptional women emerged to claim their crowns at the spectacular and star-studded finale event held at the Theatre of Marcellus in Emperors Palace on Friday, 15 November 2024.

Erin-Jane Miller (42) from Fourways in Johannesburg, a CEO in the digital media space, was named this year’s Queen, flanked by First Princess Tshiamo Githinji (30) from Sandton, and Second Princess Lisa Gittins (25) from Pretoria.

“The journey has been nothing short of a lifechanging experience,” Miller said shortly after being crowned. “The Mrs South Africa dream is free and attainable to anyone who’s motivated to reach for it. However, it’s on you to put in the effort to become your best self, to push through the difficult moments that exist to teach resilience, and to accept that you can and should lean on your fellow sisters. I’m blessed to wear this crown, and truly thankful for the support every person has shown me along this road.”

Miller’s victory marks the culmination of an intensive, year-long campaign of self-development that tested the finalists’ leadership abilities and potential for personal growth. As the new Mrs South Africa, she will represent the country at various international competitions and champion her various philanthropic projects throughout her reign.

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Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards 2024: Enter Now!

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South Africa’s premier celebration of comedy is back! Entries for the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are now open, and this year promises an even fiercer competition with a revamped list of categories. With the total number of awards reduced to ten, winning is now more coveted than ever.

Founded to support and elevate South Africa’s vibrant comedy industry, the awards honour those who make comedy their career, spotlighting SA’s comedic talent on a global stage and affirming its reputation as a thriving, world-class scene. Fondly referred to as ‘Comics’ Choice’, the event is unique in that it’s comedians who vote for their fellow comedians.

This year’s categories highlight the dynamic talents shaping comedy today, from stand-up comedians and innovative performers to comedic content creators and show promoters.

10 Awards Celebrating Excellence in Comedy, Including 2 New Categories.

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Top Films to Stream on Showmax This December

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WONKA | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 6 December

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Dune) as the young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time. 

From Paul King (writer-director of the Paddington films) and Harry Potter producer David Heyman, the magical musical comedy was the seventh biggest blockbuster of 2023. 

Chalamet won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favourite Movie Actor, while Calah Lane was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, Keegan-Michael Key for a Kids’ Choice Favourite Villain Award, and Olivia Colman for a Critics Choice Super Award. Also look out for Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa.

Wonka has an 82% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Guardian hailing the family film as “spectacular, imaginative, sweet-natured and funny.”

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