Skin Certified SA Launches In South Africa

Nomzamo Mbatha

The Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA), supported by Neutrogena, has launched Skin Certified SA – the country’s first science-backed, dermatologist-governed certification standard for skincare creators and brands.


At a landmark event hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha at Level Three, Kramerville, Nomzamo
Mbatha, Neutrogena’s brand ambassador became the first-ever Skin Certified creator, having completed an online course via the new Skin Certified microsite.

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Biggest IMAX with Laser screen in South Africa unveiled

The Zone @ Rosebank has introduced one of the most advanced cinema experiences in South Africa with the launch of the IMAX with Laser screen at Ster-Kinekor, marking a significant moment for both the centre and moviegoers as this is also the biggest IMAX with Laser screen in the country. The occasion was celebrated with a screening the new blockbuster movie Michael, pairing the story of the King of Pop with a screen built for a star.

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From Everest to Impact: One Woman’s Summit Delivers 8,849 Acts of Dignity Across South Africa

One year after summiting Mount Everest via the North Side, South African mountaineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Angela Yeung has fulfilled a promise that began at 8,849 metres above sea level.

For every metre climbed on Everest, one bra was pledged to restore dignity to women and girls affected by Gender-Based Violence and vulnerable living conditions across South Africa.

Yesterday, all 8,849 bras collected through the Impilo Collection Foundation’s #EmpowerHer campaign were distributed across all nine provinces through shelters, women’s organisations, and frontline support structures.

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The 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

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.

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Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2

I attended the premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” last week, courtesy of Disney Studios Africa.

Two decades later, the heels are higher, the comebacks are sharper, and the fashion world is still as cutthroat as ever,  but this time, it comes with a layer of introspection we didn’t quite expect.


The Devil Wears Prada 2 doesn’t just revisit a cultural moment, it redefines it for where we are now. And as someone who remembers the original shaping my own views on ambition, career, and identity, this one felt a lot more personal.


The film picks up in a world that has dramatically shifted, digital disruption, influencer culture, and the slow death of traditional print media all form the backdrop. And right at the centre of it all is the still-formidable Miranda Priestly. But this time, there’s a quiet tension beneath her perfectly tailored exterior. The industry she once ruled without question is evolving, and for the first time, you sense that even she might have to adapt.

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