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A stellar line-up of films has been announced for the 11th European Film Festival in South Africa which runs from 10 to 20 October 2024. Including two Oscar nominations, the select showcase of 14 films features numerous award-winners that delve into a wide-range of topics under the overarching theme of Complicated Freedoms. Cinema screenings take place in Johannesburg at Ster Kinekor, The Zone in Rosebank, and in Cape Town at The Labia. Eleven of the films will be available in the free programme of online streaming accessible across South Africa during the festival period.
Having recently unveiled the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise Experience to the public, Mi Casa Events officially announced the highly anticipated event lineup.
Set to sail from Cape Town on the 27th of March 2025, the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise Experience, aboard MSC Musica is an extraordinary three-night long maritime trip, curated to build new friendships and everlasting memories.
On stage and off stage, the Mi Casa mission remains the same, a celebration of global unity, cultural exchange and the joy of forging new friendships amidst the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
This high energy Friendship Cruise Experience is designed to offer an unmatched mature experience, blending luxury with food, entertainment and endless opportunities for meaningful connection with family and friends. The fun filled cruise will feature a lineup of South Africa’s finest artists and entertainers, alongside a long list of activities for all ages.
Get ready for the incredible Mi Casa alongside a superstar lineup that’s off the charts! Mi Casa alongside DJ favourites Roger Goode, Kid Fonque, DJ Loyd, Sir Vincent, Da Capo, Jay EM, Kyle Worde, Ten Oceans and many more.
The DStv Content Creator Awards are about to reach new heights, with the announcement that Anele Mdoda will be this year’s official host. Renowned for her dynamic personality and sharp wit, Anele promises to guide the guests through an unforgettable night celebrating the best in content creation.
Taking place for the first time in an exclusive, custom-built venue on Nelson Mandela Square on 12 October, this star-studded event promises to be bolder than ever, celebrating the creative voices that define the digital age.
“I’m beyond excited to be hosting this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards,” says Anele. “The energy, the creativity, the absolute magic that these creators bring, it’s electric! Get ready for a night full of surprises, laughter, and standout moments celebrating the phenomenal talent that’s shaping the future of entertainment in South Africa. I’m bringing my A-game as this year’s host because these creators deserve nothing less than a show as daring and dynamic as they are!”
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 Vodka, Mr. Price, Isuzu, L’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!” Collection, and Durban’s, Fikile Sokhulu.
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 Awardswill 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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