Category Archives: South Africa

The Nutcracker at Montecasino extends to 28 December 2025

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The Nutcracker has provided wonderfully imaginative, sweet holiday entertainment for over a century, often being the first show young audiences experience when introduced to ballet and theatre. The new production presented by Global Star Events in collaboration with Cape Ballet Africa shows that none of that appeal has diminished, with its Teatro, Montecasino run already having been extended to accommodate overwhelming demand for tickets.

Now ending on Sunday 28 December, the run incorporates special festive season early show times on the final eight performances, on sale today at Webtickets.co.za. There are two shows  on Tuesday, 23 December; Saturday, 27 December and Sunday, 28 December at 11am and 3:30pm with 3pm matinee shows on Wednesday, 24 December and Friday, 26 December.

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Verushka Singh shines as Mrs South Africa 2026

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Friday night’s Mrs South Africa Grand Finale lit up the Theare of Marcellus at Emperors Palace as Verushka Singh claimed the crown, bringing a fitting end to a journey defined by bravery and the belief that every woman deserves her moment to rise. Singh is the first Indian South African woman to wear the Mrs South Africa crown.

 

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Life-size LEGO® Mercedes-AMG F1 Car to Tour South Africa

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LEGO® South Africa has pulled off its most ambitious project to date, shipping a detailed, up-scaled LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build from Singapore to South Africa, marking the largest life-size LEGO build ever brought into the country.
 
The grand reveal was held at the Mercedes-Benz experience centre at Zwartkops Raceway, where media and motoring enthusiasts gathered to witness the grand unboxing of the iconic build. 


“The reveal forms part of LEGO South Africa’s ongoing commitment to celebrating creativity and innovation through play,” said Valery Kasimov, the newly appointed country manager for LEGO South Africa.

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Hyde Park Corner lights up for the festive season

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Hyde Park Corner officially opens the festive season on Thursday, 13 November 2025 with an elegant tree lighting ceremony featuring exceptional entertainment, Champagne and seasonal splendour.

The public celebration begins at 5.30pm in Centre Court, where audiences can enjoy performances from Swing City, featuring Graeme Watkins and Nathan Ro, who will deliver a soulful set of timeless favourites. The Soweto Gospel Choir brings their signature South African sparkle to the evening, whilst Mzansi Ballet performs quintessentially festive and enchanting scenes from The Nutcracker, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book.

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Mahindra Fusion Fest Launches Nationwide Talent Search

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 The Mahindra Fusion Fest –  SA’s boldest celebration of art, fashion and music – is back for 2026 and bigger than ever before!

After the phenomenal success of Fusion Fest 2025, which saw over 7,000 fans rocked by a blend of icons and rising stars, Mahindra is now going national with a pan-South African movement that fuses local culture, creativity, and community. With pre-ticket sales officially opening later this month, in addition to the nationwide talent search officially launched, the road to 7 March 2026 starts now.

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