Category Archives: Africa

Y TURNS UP THE VOLUME WITH A BOLD NEW 2026 LINE-UP

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Y is stepping into a powerful new era, turning up the volume on everything that matters to youth culture right now. Known for championing fresh talent and pushing boundaries in broadcasting, the station is ready to unveil its 2026 line-up – a bold reflection of where the culture is headed next.

Over the past year, Y has continued to grow its audience and evolve its sound, cementing its position as a leader in youth-driven media. With an ever-expanding platform that goes beyond radio, Y remains committed to amplifying new voices, shaping conversations, and creating experiences that truly connect.

This season, the line-up signals a shift – one that’s louder, sharper, and more intentional.

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The 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

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South Africa’s biggest night in comedy took over Gold Reef City, The Lyric Theatre, on Saturday, 2nd May, as the country’s finest comedic talent gathered for the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.


This year’s show embraced the theme A Family Affair. Celebrating comedy for what it truly is: a wonderfully chaotic, brilliantly dysfunctional family where everyone has a role to play, and no one holds back on the punchlines.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Returns in Style: A Night of Fashion, Film & Fabulousness

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Last night, 28 April 2026, Johannesburg turned into its very own slice of Manhattan as the official South African special screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 unfolded at Ster-Kinekor Eastgate inside Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Two decades after The Devil Wears Prada first redefined fashion cinema, the sequel arrived with all the glamour, elegance, and unapologetic sophistication one would expect from the world of Runway Magazine.

More than 500 invited guests, including media personalities, fashion insiders, celebrities, influencers, and industry tastemakers, stepped into an evening where fashion was not just worn, but performed. The dress code? Runway Ready, of course.

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South African Fashion Week Collections – 22 to 25 April 2026

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South African Fashion Week (SAFW) remains the only dedicated B2B marketing platform for fashion designers in South Africa.

During its strategic pause, SAFW delivered two targeted digital campaigns, including a key October rollout that extended designer collections through curated content and sustained engagement. The campaign achieved strong visibility, with an average AVE of approximately R1.27 million per designer.

The week opens beyond the runway at Cirk, on the 22nd of April,  Gert-Johan Coetzee presents Behind The Crimson Door – A dynamic, never-before-seen theatrical fusion of couture, aerial performance and storytelling.

A major first: media powerhouse Primedia partners with South African Fashion Week, bringing 947, 702, and Primedia+ into the fold.

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THE MAISON MARTELL – JOBURG’S NEW LUXURY DESTINATION OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS

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 The Maison Martell, a cultural residence designed to bring together contemporary culture and an immersive encounter with the oldest cognac houses, officially opens in Joburg on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at Montecasino in Fourways.

Open every weekend this month (Thursday to Sunday), the Maison transforms the Montecasino Outdoor Event Area into a destination of luxury — where music, culinary artistry and cognac craftsmanship converge in an atmosphere designed for discovery, connection and refined indulgence.

Guests are invited to explore the space through a curated walk-through experience, including guided tastings of Martell’s celebrated Blue Swift & XO expressions, alongside a brief journey into the Maison’s rich history and craftsmanship — a heritage that spans more than three centuries.

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