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The much-anticipated legendary music festival, Spring Fiesta, is back this October and ready to set the stage ablaze once again.
Promising a spectacular celebration of music, culture and togetherness, this year’s edition is set to be even more exhilarating, showcasing top-tier local talent with a diverse range of performers across their multiple stages.
Known for creating unforgettable memories for more than a decade, this iconic day & night time dance music festival has curated an electrifying killer line-up that will be performing across the 6 themed stages – House, Hip Hop, Piano, Deep House and AfroTech.
Mishkah Roman-Cassiem (left) & the cast of #momentstomeltinto – The Girls Trip
Sisterhood – there is nothing quite like it. You know, your group of friends who would go to war for you. The ones who are therefor you through the thick and thin of life. A bond like no other. What happens when seven well-known South African personalities, “The Sparkly Besties” decide on a Girls Trip together? Over the month of August, South Africa will get a taste of the drama that ensues when the Besties come together to plan their epic Girls Trip. After all, not all plans made in the girls’ WhatsApp chat make it out of the chat – successfully.
The all-new six-part web-series #momentstomeltinto – The Girls Trip is produced by renowned filmmakers, Nelisiwe Mwase and Ofentswe Mwase of Ofentse Mwase Films. This is NESTLÉ AERO’s new #momentstomeltinto campaign, which celebrates the sisterhood that exists within women. The Sparkly Besties is made up of YouTube comedy sensation Nelisiwe Mwase, professional make-up artist Bridget Mahlangu, Radio jock and presenter Mantsoe “Pout’ Tsatsi, South Africa’s first bachelorette Qiniso van Damme, TV presenter Stephanie Ndlovu, well-respected fashion blogger Zama Marubelela as well as award winning songstress Holly Rey. It is made up of MOMENTS of chaos during planning, including budget discussions, disagreements on itineraries, outfit choices, as well as shedding light into what goes on behind the scenes.
The highly anticipated Miss South Africa 2023 pageant took place on the 13th of August at the SunBet Arena in Time Square, Pretoria. Accompanied by 5 other leading South African designers, Gert-Johan Coetzee presented the five finale gowns, designed specifically for the glittering event and the graceful finalists.
Coetzee, who is no stranger to designing stunning couture gowns, stated that the handmade pieces took seven women over 2000 hours to craft.
“In creating the final gowns for the Miss South Africa top 5, I’ve drawn inspiration from the captivating diversity of our country. South Africa’s spirit, especially embodied by its incredible women, is a wellspring of inspiration,” says Coetzee. “These gowns are a testament to the power of unity – just as countless individual beads come together to form these dresses, our rainbow nation’s strength shines brightest when we stand together.”
The independent film, Sound of Freedom, that is based on the incredible true story of a former government agent turned vigilante, who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from human trafficking, will release in South African cinemas nationwide on Friday 18 August 2023. The film has been dubbed the “sleeper hit” of the year by critics internationally who did not foresee the remarkable success that it has achieved at the American and European box offices.
During the weekend of 21 – 23 July, Sound of Freedom outperformed Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, according to Rotten Tomatoes, taking third place in earnings behind the “Barbenheimer” behemoth in America. In the weekend prior to that, it outgrossed Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Sound of Freedom is based on the real story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. Department for Homeland Security agent who conducts sting operations to rescue a young brother and sister from human trafficking in Colombia. Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in Mel Gibson’s 2004 movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” plays Ballard in the movie.
I attended the inaugural Standard Bank Polo in the Park in 2019, and it was indeed a spectacular day!
Now, this much awaited polo event is back for 2023!
African Deluxe Company, event producers of the Joburg Polo in the Park, have officially confirmed the 2023 edition of the Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park, set to take place this September at the Polo Fields at the esteemed Inanda Country Base in Kyalami, with tickets sales currently open.
Back for a third year, the Joburg Polo in the Park first launched in 2019, encapsulating the time-honoured sport of Polo with high fashion, good music and delectable gourmet food and drink.
The Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park offers a delightful way to enjoy the sport of kings as they host a unique format of polo featuring only three players aside from an inflatable ball, unlike the hard ball used in traditional matches. The game captures the imagination of equestrian lovers in grand style, allowing spectators to get up close to the exciting action while enjoying all the thrills of the matches.
Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 