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.
On Saturday, 7th March 2026, the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena, promising a bold, immersive celebration of South African creativity where music, art and fashion collide.
Following a groundbreaking debut, Fusion Fest 2026 is back by overwhelming demand and set to an even bigger, louder and more ambitious fusion of music, art and fashion.
Designed as a cultural movement rather than a single-night event, Mahindra South Africa will once again curate boundary-breaking performances, unexpected collaborations and a powerful platform for emerging creators.
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Friday night’s Mrs South Africa Grand Finale lit up the Theare of Marcellus at Emperors Palace as Verushka Singh claimed the crown, bringing a fitting end to a journey defined by bravery and the belief that every woman deserves her moment to rise. Singh is the first Indian South African woman to wear the Mrs South Africa crown.
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The Miss South Africa Organisation is stepping into a new era, strengthened by its newly appointed Co-Chairs and driven by a bold commitment to youth empowerment across the continent.
Three Visionary Co-Chairs to Lead the Platform Forward
The organisation proudly announces its distinguished Co-Chairs for 2025: Mrs Basetsana Kumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo. Together, these accomplished leaders bring unparalleled expertise, vision and passion to the Miss South Africa platform, particularly in the launch of the New Era of Miss South Africa. Miss South Africa titleholders and prominent businesswomen Mrs Basetsana Khumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo will steer the organisation through this transformative chapter. The Co-Chairs will serve as official mentors to the finalists, guiding them as they prepare to become ambassadors for change.
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This week I was invited to attend the 2025 Product of the Year Awards at the Galleria Events and Conference Centre in Johannesburg.
South African consumers have once again cast their votes in the country’s most comprehensive independent product survey. Product of the Year South Africa is proud to unveil the 32 winners of the 2025 Product of the Year Awards, showcasing the most innovative products and services across multiple sectors.
Spanning categories from personal care to finance, the winning products were chosen by a nationally representative survey of 2,000 South African consumers, conducted by global insights leader Kantar. Each winner earned its place based on real consumer opinions—evaluated for appeal, relevance, uniqueness, satisfaction, and innovation.
“As South African shoppers continue to tighten their belts and juggle daily expenses, the peace of mind that they are spending wisely on products that are recognised and endorsed by their fellow consumers is priceless,” says Edith Venter, General Manager of Product of the Year South Africa. “Whether it’s a reimagined heritage product or a brand-new entry to market, these products all share one thing: they connect with consumers in ways that matter. The Product of the Year seal is a mark of trust, backed by solid research and consumer endorsement.”
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Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 