Category Archives: Africa

Mahindra Fusion Fest: A Unique Celebration of Music and Fashion

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Mahindra South Africa is set to make history with the inaugural Fusion Fest, an extraordinary festival that will bring together the best of music, fashion and motoring, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. 

Marking a significant milestone in Mahindra’s journey, the brand is celebrating their two decades of forging strong connections with its South African customers as they enter the third decade of partnerships in the country. The Mahindra Fusion Fest is kicking off these festivities.

At the heart of the festival are four electrifying fusion performances that will push creative boundaries and blend musical genres like never before. These one-of-a-kind collaborations will showcase the power of fusion, where diverse musical backgrounds merge to create something entirely new. Line up includes iconic artists Cassper Nyovest, Zandile Mzazi, Radio Kalahari Orkes, Sjava, Matthew Mole, Tarryn Lamb Mi Casa, Young Stunna, K.O, Kamo Mphela, Sipho “Hot Stix” Mabuse and Aymos. The head girl of entertainment industry Nomuzi ‘ Moozlie’ Mabena will play host for the evening.

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Experience Tyla’s Epic Concert on Showmax and DStv from 30 January 2025

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  • Tyla’s sold-out concert, which streamed live on Showmax on 18 January 2025, will be available to millions more on demand on Showmax from 30 January in celebration of Tyla’s birthday, and on DStv’s Mzansi Wethu from 1 February 2025
  • A technological triumph: Showmax leveraged Peacock technology and SuperSport’s operational expertise to deliver a seamless livestream to viewers across 44 African countries.
  • A showcase of African talent: The event marked a new chapter in connecting African artists with fans, combining live streaming and traditional broadcast.

On Saturday, 18 January 2025, Showmax delivered another African first with the flawless live stream of Tyla’s electrifying performance at the sold-out SunBet Arena in Pretoria. 

On X afterwards, Tyla declared it, “My fav show yet.”

Now, this history-making event will reach millions more. The spectacular show airs on demand on Showmax from Thursday, 30 January 2025, in celebration of the Amapiano superstar’s 23rd birthday. The hour-long concert will also air on DStv on Mzansi Wethu (channel 163) at 20h30 on Saturday, 1 February 2025 with a repeat on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 at 16h00. Mzansi Wethu is included in all DStv packages from Access and up. Tyla Live will also appear on other DStv channels across the continent. 

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Valentine’s Month Events at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment

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The iZulu Theatre at Sibaya has two great events in February – the Month of Love – first for those who are looking for an exciting night of the distinctive musical sounds of Bollywood, and the other for anyone searching for the humour in having children, for the first or even second time.

Pre-Valentine’s Bollywood Musical Evening – Saturday, 08 February 2025

Move quickly to secure tickets for the almost-sold-out “Pre-Valentine’s Bollywood Musical Evening” on Saturday, 08 February 2025, which promises to be a night of glitz, glamour, songs and choreography in true Bollywood style.

Two live bands with vocalists will provide the music for the evening, which is an annual highlight on the calendar. In 2024, it took place in Sibaya’s Imbizo Conference Centre; this year, it will be bigger and better in the seated environment of the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment World.

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Win 10 Double Tickets to the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair 2025

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If you love your space, the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair is the ultimate destination to kick-start your home’s transformation journey. From 28 February to 2 March 2025, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre will host three days of inspiration, expertise, and creativity to bring your home dreams to life.

I have 10 double tickets to give away to 10 lucky Mzansi Life & Style readers.

Simply send your full name, email address and cell phone number, WITH MZANSI LIFE & STYLE in the subject line, to info@purplepine.co.za to stand a chance to win! Entries close on 14 Feb. 2025. Tickets will be sent via email to the 10 x winners, who must reside in Johannesburg, as no travel is provided.

Michelle Crouwkamp, Head of Events at HOMEMAKERS, shares that after more than 30 years, the team remains deeply committed to the Home Improvement (HIP) industry. “With hundreds of exhibits to explore, the Fair offers a rich blend of inspiration, ideas, and solutions for every area of your home. More than just an exhibition, it’s an opportunity to dream big, explore options, gather comparative quotes, and make confident decisions—all while enjoying a memorable experience for the entire family.”

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South Africa’s Zulu Version of “Superstore” Announced

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I was a super fan of the NBC series called “Superstore” which is a US comedy about the work and private lives of the staff at a fictional bulk buy store called Cloud 9. As a former TV Producer and Commercials Production Manager, I always said that a local version of this show would make for a good comedy series and now that is actually a reality!

NBCUniversal Formats and African streamer Showmax have announced a new format agreement, which will bring a South African Zulu-language adaptation of NBCUniversal’s hit US comedy Superstore.

Superstore marks the second comedy format adaptation from Showmax, who have also licensed The Office from the BBC.  

Superstore is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal International Studios, which is part of Universal Studio Group. This will be the second non-English version of Superstore, following Supertitlán, the Latin adaptation of the format in Mexico. 

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