Category Archives: South Africa

Joburg Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cinema and Legacy

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The 7th edition of the Joburg Film Festival in partnership with MultiChoice Group, is set to kick off next month, featuring the world premiere of the highly-anticipated documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found.

This breathtaking film, which had its World Premiere at the renowned Cannes Film Festival in France and won the award for Best Documentary, highlights the life and work of one of South Africa’s most prominent and pioneering photographers, Ernest Cole. It promises to leave audiences captivated and inspired. Don’t miss your chance to witness the profound story of a man whose work transcended borders and whose spirit is now being honoured in his own homeland.

From March 11-16, 2025, Johannesburg will be transformed into a buzzing cinematic playground, from dazzling red-carpet premieres to exclusive industry networking. The festival is set to deliver an unforgettable immersive experience for film lovers and professionals alike, showcasing over 100 films from across the globe. Whether you’re into thought-provoking storytelling or heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat narratives, JFF 2025 is the place to be.

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Mahindra Fusion Fest: A Unique Celebration of Music and Fashion

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Mahindra South Africa is set to make history with the inaugural Fusion Fest, an extraordinary festival that will bring together the best of music, fashion and motoring, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. 

Marking a significant milestone in Mahindra’s journey, the brand is celebrating their two decades of forging strong connections with its South African customers as they enter the third decade of partnerships in the country. The Mahindra Fusion Fest is kicking off these festivities.

At the heart of the festival are four electrifying fusion performances that will push creative boundaries and blend musical genres like never before. These one-of-a-kind collaborations will showcase the power of fusion, where diverse musical backgrounds merge to create something entirely new. Line up includes iconic artists Cassper Nyovest, Zandile Mzazi, Radio Kalahari Orkes, Sjava, Matthew Mole, Tarryn Lamb Mi Casa, Young Stunna, K.O, Kamo Mphela, Sipho “Hot Stix” Mabuse and Aymos. The head girl of entertainment industry Nomuzi ‘ Moozlie’ Mabena will play host for the evening.

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Valentine’s Month Events at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment

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The iZulu Theatre at Sibaya has two great events in February – the Month of Love – first for those who are looking for an exciting night of the distinctive musical sounds of Bollywood, and the other for anyone searching for the humour in having children, for the first or even second time.

Pre-Valentine’s Bollywood Musical Evening – Saturday, 08 February 2025

Move quickly to secure tickets for the almost-sold-out “Pre-Valentine’s Bollywood Musical Evening” on Saturday, 08 February 2025, which promises to be a night of glitz, glamour, songs and choreography in true Bollywood style.

Two live bands with vocalists will provide the music for the evening, which is an annual highlight on the calendar. In 2024, it took place in Sibaya’s Imbizo Conference Centre; this year, it will be bigger and better in the seated environment of the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment World.

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Win 10 Double Tickets to the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair 2025

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If you love your space, the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair is the ultimate destination to kick-start your home’s transformation journey. From 28 February to 2 March 2025, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre will host three days of inspiration, expertise, and creativity to bring your home dreams to life.

I have 10 double tickets to give away to 10 lucky Mzansi Life & Style readers.

Simply send your full name, email address and cell phone number, WITH MZANSI LIFE & STYLE in the subject line, to info@purplepine.co.za to stand a chance to win! Entries close on 14 Feb. 2025. Tickets will be sent via email to the 10 x winners, who must reside in Johannesburg, as no travel is provided.

Michelle Crouwkamp, Head of Events at HOMEMAKERS, shares that after more than 30 years, the team remains deeply committed to the Home Improvement (HIP) industry. “With hundreds of exhibits to explore, the Fair offers a rich blend of inspiration, ideas, and solutions for every area of your home. More than just an exhibition, it’s an opportunity to dream big, explore options, gather comparative quotes, and make confident decisions—all while enjoying a memorable experience for the entire family.”

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South Africa’s Zulu Version of “Superstore” Announced

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I was a super fan of the NBC series called “Superstore” which is a US comedy about the work and private lives of the staff at a fictional bulk buy store called Cloud 9. As a former TV Producer and Commercials Production Manager, I always said that a local version of this show would make for a good comedy series and now that is actually a reality!

NBCUniversal Formats and African streamer Showmax have announced a new format agreement, which will bring a South African Zulu-language adaptation of NBCUniversal’s hit US comedy Superstore.

Superstore marks the second comedy format adaptation from Showmax, who have also licensed The Office from the BBC.  

Superstore is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal International Studios, which is part of Universal Studio Group. This will be the second non-English version of Superstore, following Supertitlán, the Latin adaptation of the format in Mexico. 

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