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Team Orange Wins Tropika Island of Treasure Zanzibar Season 11

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Team Orange, comprising of Hungani Ndlovu and Dimakatso Calisa, were crowned the winners of Tropika Island of Treasure Zanzibar Season 11 during a special live broadcast on Expresso this morning at 7am. The duo’s victory not only marked the culmination of an intense and thrilling season but also earned them a grand prize of R500,000 and brand-new 5-door Suzuki Jimnys each.

The pair, whose partnership blossomed into memorable alliance, navigated through weeks of fierce competition, physical challenges and emotional highs. Their win was a testament to their unshakeable teamwork, quick thinking and their surprising resilience under pressure.

Both Hungani and Dimakatso were overwhelmed with emotion as they received their rewards. The prize money will undoubtedly help them achieve personal dreams, while the Suzuki Jimnys, a symbol of adventure and freedom, reflect their shared spirit of exploration throughout the season.

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Unleashing Creativity: Galaxy A Series x iKasi Creative

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The Galaxy A Series devices continue to flex new ways to create awesome content with the latest collaboration with iKasi Creative (a rural youth visual storytelling training hub) and The Market Photo Workshop (a school of photography, a gallery, and a project space). This collaboration underscores Samsung’s dedication to fostering a vibrant community of young creators by supporting their growth in the digital landscape.

“The latest Galaxy A Series devices are like bringing your creative studio everywhere. In today’s world, mobile devices have evolved to become a gateway for creativity. Samsung devices allow content creators to capture, create, and share their ideas with powerful camera and editing tools,” says Kgomotso Mosiane, Head of Marketing for Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics.

This exciting initiative centred around the theme ‘The Next Generation of Awesome’, focuses on capturing life’s awesome moments everywhere in brilliant quality thanks to the features of the latest Galaxy A Series. Recognising how today’s generation loves to create content, the institutions selected two top students each to level up their creativity, Miché Cloete (21) and Yolanda Xego (25) from iKasi Creative, and Teboho Mabuya (22) and Luyanda Masuku (20) from The Market Photo Workshop, to go on an awesome adventure with the Galaxy A25 5G, A35 5G, and A55 5G—to create compelling visual stories through the lens of their camera.

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Experience Mahindra’s Fusion Fest in 2025: Music, Fashion and Art

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Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite a revolution in the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria.

For two decades, Mahindra has made South Africa its second home, forging an authentic and meaningful partnership with its customers. With over 100,000 customers joining the Mahindra family during this journey, this deep connection has solidified the brand’s trust and credibility in the region. These foundations give Mahindra the confidence to embark on an exciting new chapter as it steps into its third decade in South Africa.

This new era is about celebrating South Africa’s youthfulness, vibrancy, and cultural richness, embracing the diverse voices, traditions, and resilience that define the nation. The Mahindra Fusion Fest will embody this spirit, becoming a platform where music, fashion, and art come together to showcase the dynamism of the country and the brand’s vision for the future.

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Soul II Soul Concert in Johannesburg: An Intimate Evening

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In 2023, the Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty, Griza Enterprises and leading local promoter Showtime Management – designed to usher in each new year with a symphony of hope – brought the soulful Gregory Porter to South Africa. In 2024, R&B star Lalah Hathaway was the star attraction. And in January 2025, British hitmakers Soul II Soul are heading to Johannesburg to perform in a one night-only celebration of reggae, R&B and neo-soul at 5pm on 01 February 2025. The concert was originally to be held at the Kromdraai Impact Hub but will now be staged at the Montecasino Outdoor Events Area, creating a mini festival environment and taking fans back to the late Eighties and early Nineties and the sweet grooves and good moods that made the outfit’s name. Montecasino is now Liberty’s venue of choice to host their annual An Intimate Evening concert series. Tickets are currently on sale at showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za at a cost of R895. 

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Bassem Youssef’s Middle Beast Tour: South Africa 2025

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Celebrated Egyptian-American comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef is set to make his South African debut with The Middle Beast Tour in February 2025.  Brought to you by Blu Blood in association with Gift of the Givers Foundation, the tour kicks off on 7th February at Durban ICC before heading to CTICC in Cape Town on 8th February and wraps up on 9th February at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

In Bassem Youssef’s one of a kind solo comedy performance, the audience is taken on a personal journey from Bassem’s career as a heart surgeon in Egypt to finding himself in the middle of the Arab Spring and becoming the host of the largest political satire show in the history of the Arab World. His jokes earned him worldwide recognition as “The Egyptian Jon Stewart,” but also got him arrested, interrogated, and ultimately prompted his escape to America just as the country was going through its very own identity crisis. 

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