DStv Content Creator Awards 2024: Celebrating Digital Talent

The Third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards lit up Nelson Mandela Square on Saturday, 12 October, in a hugely memorable night celebrating the best in digital content. With a purpose-built venue that gave an intimate vibe to the star-studded event, the energy was electric as creators, fans, and industry leaders gathered for the big night.

Anele Mdoda owned the stage as MC, keeping the crowd laughing and engaged, while performances from Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio, Mandisi, Nina Hastie, Cassidy Nicholson, Lasizwe, Christall Kay and drag artists Manila von Teez and Ina Propriette added flair to the event.

Outside, the purple carpet buzzed with excitement as fans crowded round to catch a glimpse of their favourite creators strutting their stuff.

But it was the winners who stole the show! The night’s top honours went to the most creative and influential voices in the content game, with one lucky winner, Zoliswa Mahlobo, even walking away with a luxurious 5-night trip to Mauritius, courtesy of Flight Centre and Beachcomber Resorts and Hotels.

Sifo the Cooking Husband scooped two awards; the Foodie Award and the coveted DStv Creator of the Year Award.  Chris Rogers also won twice, taking home the Travel and Lifestyle Award and the Best Creator Campaign Content Award.  Colour Me Simphiwe won the Beauty Award and the new addition for 2024, the Spirit of Africa Award, Presented by Amarula Premium African Gin. 

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Heritage Meets Innovation: The Eight Hour® HydraPlay™ Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer

As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month this September, Elizabeth Arden proudly reflects on its legacy of beauty and innovation, launching the newest addition to the iconic Eight Hour® range—the Eight Hour® HydraPlay™ Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer.
 
A Timeless Legacy of Skincare Innovation
 
First introduced in 1930 by Elizabeth Arden herself, the original Eight Hour® Cream has become a global skincare icon. Created as a multipurpose balm, the apricot-coloured cream was designed to soothe and protect the skin, embodying the founder’s visionary approach to beauty. Its revolutionary formula quickly became a favourite among women worldwide, healing everything from dry skin to grazed knees. Ms Arden, a trailblazer in her time, even used it on her thoroughbred horses to soothe their legs—proving the product’s unmatched versatility and effectiveness.

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SA Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025 Collections at Melrose Arch

A line-up of 40 Designers, coupled with an exciting schedule of associated, fashion-related events, are on the cards for the Autumn/Winter 2025 South African Fashion Week Collections taking place at its new home at Melrose Arch from 24 – 28 September 2024.
 
“We are delighted to have luminaries like Mantsho, Erre, House of Olé, Naked Ape, 2017 Scouting Menswear Competition winner, Floyd Avenue, and Artho Eksteen, winner of the 2020 New Talent returning to the schedule. We are equally thrilled to welcome Melrose Arch to our circle of partners who understand how to leverage and align their brands optimally with the soft power of fashion,” says director Lucilla Booyzen. 
 
“SA Fashion Week remains the pinnacle of the country’s fashion design talent. Together with our existing sponsors, Cruz VodkaMr. PriceIsuzuL’Oreal, and E! Entertainment, we will now be exploring opportunities with selected retailers, restaurants, art galleries, book, and fashion stores within Melrose Arch to capitalize on SA Fashion Week’s influence as a draw card for the broader public,” she says.
 
The CRUZ Launch Party will once again kick off the event on the evening of September 25th of September.  This will be followed on the 26th, by the much-anticipated CRUZ COLLECTIVE featuring Cape Town based Thabo Makhetha with her collection, titled “Pheteho 2.0, first timer – Wepner’s “Good Luck, Babe!” Collectionand Durban’s, Fikile Sokhulu.
 

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How to watch E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2024 Emmy Awards

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The 2024 Emmy Awards honours television’s biggest stars and best shows, with the ceremony having taken place on Sunday, 15 September in Los Angeles.

E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2024 Emmy Awards will air on E! (DStv channel 124, and DStv Access) on Monday, 16 September at 5.00pm (CAT). 

E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2024 Emmy Awards will be hosted by Laverne Cox alongside comedian Heather McMahan and E! News’ Keltie Knight. The two-hour experience will feature interviews with this year’s top nominees. Plus, the Glambot is back to capture Hollywood’s finest fashion moments in slow motion at the stars arrive.

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Nivea’s New Luminous630® Anti-Dark Mark Range

According to dermatologists one of the top five most common skin problems in South Africa is dark marks and skin discolouration, affecting people with darker skin tones more often****.  Not just a physical condition, it can take a knock on one’s self-confidence too***.  So, what can be done to manage this problem? Dark marks require effective treatments and long-term care. 

NIVEA spent 10 years researching dark marks in order to develop an effective skin care solution.  After testing 50,000 molecules, molecule number 630 was found to be the most effective to reduce dark marks and prevent their reappearance.  Named Luminous630® the ingredient was formulated by NIVEA into a range of skin care products.

Results, however remarkable, need to be backed by science. During a NIVEA Luminous630® global three-month clinical trial, test persons with dark marks testified to having seen the first results after just two weeks of regular use*, with continued improvement demonstrated over the full 12 weeks. As such, the new NIVEA Luminous630® Range represents an exciting option for people affected by dark marks. 

When put to the test against other anti-dark mark ingredients on the market such as Vitamin C and Niacinamide, Luminous630® was found to be the most effective anti-dark mark ingredient**.  Luminous630® isn’t just an ingredient, it’s proof that when careful and considered research is done – especially on those skin tones majorly affected – outstanding efficacy is achieved.

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