Gert-Johan Coetzee Fashion Design Bursary 2024: Empowering the Future of South African Fashion

Celebrated fashion luminary Gert-Johan Coetzee proudly announces the continuation of his esteemed Fashion Design Bursary into 2024, marking another milestone in his ongoing commitment to nurturing South Africa’s emerging design talent. Established in 2009 and hosted annually at the North-West School of Design, this transformative bursary has become synonymous with fashion education and career empowerment. 

The Gert-Johan Coetzee Fashion Design Bursary offers a unique opportunity for one deserving individual to embark on a comprehensive three-year fashion journey at Gert-Johan Coetzee’s alma mater. The recipient will delve into a curriculum designed to cultivate technical prowess, conceptual creativity and industry acumen under the guidance of seasoned professionals. 

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Shein Pop-Up Store at Mall of Africa

SHEIN, the global online fashion and lifestyle powerhouse, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever pop-up store in South Africa. Set to take place from 2 – 11 August 2024, at the prestigious Johannesburg Mall of Africa, this ten-day event promises an interactive experience for fashion enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike.

Drawing inspiration from SHEIN’s ethos of self-expression and creativity, the pop-up store will invite patrons to explore a curated selection of summer and winter fashion, spanning women’s clothing, men’s fashion, kids’ wear, accessories, and SHEIN’s exclusive makeup collection.

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“Storm Crashers” releases in cinemas on 26 July

Every so often, an animated film comes along that captures the imagination of children and grownups alike, transporting cinema goers to a new world of wonder, and reminding us of the power of dreaming big. This July, that is exactly what audiences can look forward to as the animated adventure film “Storm Crashers” will release in cinemas nationwide on Friday 26 July 2024, promising a giant adventure filled with zany characters including the charming dog Tesla, the adorable bunnies Stix, Strappers and Bonjo, the crazy chickens with attitude, and a larger-than-life dragon.

View the trailer below:

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L’Oréal Paris Partners with SA Rugby Stars Faf De Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe

Cheslin Kolbe

In a move set to redefine men’s grooming, L’Oréal Paris South Africa proudly announces an inspiring new campaign partnership with South African rugby icons Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe. This dynamic collaboration will see Faf de Klerk lending his star power in L’Oréal Paris Elvive and Men Expert campaigns, while Cheslin Kolbe will spearhead the L’Oréal Paris Men Expert campaign. 

“The opportunity to partner with a brand like L’Oréal Paris, a brand synonymous with excellence, is truly an honour” says Faf de Klerk. “The brand resonates with my commitment to looking and feeling my best, both on and off the field.” 

Echoing this sentiment, Cheslin Kolbe added, “Partnering with L’Oréal Paris Men Expert is an incredible opportunity to inspire men to invest more time into their appearance and well-being. 

This campaign is about empowering men to embrace self-care and confidence. It’s a message that resonates deeply with me, both as an athlete and as a person.” 

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical: South African Premiere at The Homecoming Centre


MotherCity Theatre Productions is proud to announce the professional South African premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical by Andrew Lippa, Marshal Brickman & Rick Elice, at The old Fugard, now called The Homecoming Centre.

Based on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical centres around the eccentric, macabre, and ghoulish Addams family, led by Gomez and Morticia Addams. With witty one-liners, crazy characters, spooky effects and all the weird wonderfulness fans of the most outrageous family ever have come to expect, the show will be a holiday hit for young and old alike.

When that beloved and moody princess of darkness, Wednesday, falls for a “normal” boy named Lucas Beineke, the two families come together for a traditional ‘get to know the parents’ dinner. But when one of those families is The Addams Family, only chaos, comedy and calamity can ensue. When the laughter dies down, however, deeper themes are explored – such as love, tradition, acceptance, and embracing one’s uniqueness… All with a darkly humorous twist, of course.

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