Category Archives: Launches and Events

HyperDrift 2025: Motorsports Action at Carnival City

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Motorsport enthusiasts, adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers, mark your calendars – the highly anticipated HyperDrift 2025 event is set to ignite the tarmac at Carnival City in Brakpan on 30 and 31 May 2025. This premier motorsport spectacle promises an immersive experience that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.


Witness South Africa’s top drifters showcase their skills in intense head-to-head competitions, executing precision slides and breathtaking manoeuvres – entertainment that will keep the energy levels soaring throughout the event. Engage with drivers in the interactive fan zone, explore the latest in automotive horsepower, and immerse yourself in the drift culture through interactive exhibits and merchandise stalls.

All this excitement will build appetites and thirst so satisfy your taste buds with a diverse selection of food and beverage options, catering to all palates. It’s going to be a high-octane day out.

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Soulaced Sessions with Louie Vega: Experience House Music Magic

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of deep grooves and pure house music euphoria as Soulaced Sessions returns with a stellar lineup, headlined by none other than the legendary Grammy Award-winning Louie Vega this May.

Taking place at The Forum in Bryanston on Saturday, 17 May, this seasonal celebration of sound and entertainment promises an immersive evening where music meets the soul — a night set to create memories. No stranger to SA, Louie Vega returns for this season’s edition of Soulaced Sessions. Known as one half of the legendary Masters at Work duo, he is a global house music pioneer whose influence spans decades, continents, and genres. With his distinctive blend of Latin, soul, jazz, and Afro-house,this Grammy Award winning DJ has won the hearts of millions around the world — including South Africa, where house music culture runs deep.

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Join the 2025 Pondo Trail Run for Conservation

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The PONDO Trail Run is back for 2025, once again inviting trail runners to experience one of the world’s last untouched coastlines while making a tangible difference in conservation and community upliftment. Taking place from 28th May to 1st June, this exclusive event will see participants traverse the remote and rugged northern section of the Wild Coast – a region renowned for its dramatic cliffs, unspoiled beaches, and extraordinary biodiversity, with over 150 plant species found nowhere else on Earth.

Hosted by Wild Child Africa, the PONDO Trail Run is a three-day journey of exploration and immersion in this breathtaking landscape. Runners will once again gather at the Wild Coast Sun for registration, where they will also drop off donations for our Gift of Warmth initiative—donating winter essentials to the local communities through our ongoing partnership with the resort.

2024 runners deliver “Gift of Warmth” donations to local school children in Pondoland.

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Kings & Queens of Comedy: Celebrating 13 Years of Laughter

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Joey Rasdien

For over a decade, Kings & Queens of Comedy has been the gold standard of South African stand-up, uniting audiences with laughter and showcasing the best comedic talent the country has to offer. Now, as the brand celebrates 13 years, it returns with a line-up that pays tribute to its roots while embracing the evolution of comedy.

Mark your calendars for two unmissable nights of stand-up royalty on 5 April at Durban ICC and at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on 12 April when Kings & Queens of Comedy marks this milestone with a show that blends nostalgia, legacy, and fresh, fearless humour.

Durban line-up (in association with East Coast Radio): Darren Maule, Alfred Adriaan, Darren Simpson, Trevor Gumbi, Annalakshmi, Angel Campey, Muthu Murugan, Khanyisa Bunu, Joey Rasdien, Conrad Koch & Chester Missing and Chris Forrest,

Johannesburg line-up: Darren ‘Wackhead’ Simpson, Alfred Adriaan, Annalakshmi, Angel Campey, Muthu Murugan, Khanyisa Bunu, Joey Rasdien, Tracey-Lee Oliver, Chris Forrest and Conrad Koch & Chester Missing.

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Hey Neighbour Festival 2025: Doja Cat to Headline

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Hey Neighbour: Season 2 is on the way and South Africa has been holding its breath in anticipation, waiting to hear which artists will grace the local stage. Phase 1 has officially launched, with their first headliner being announced!

The incredible Doja Cat will officially be making her way to Legends Adventure Farm this August.

Renowned for her genre-defying sound, chart-topping hits, and captivating stage presence, Doja Cat has taken the music world by storm with smash hits like Say So, Kiss Me More, Paint the Town Red, and Woman. Her dynamic performances and boundary-pushing artistry have solidified her as one of the most exciting and influential artists of her generation.
 

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