L’Oréal Paris Celebrates the Appointment of Thuso Mbedu as Sub-Saharan Africa Ambassador and Launches Glycolic Bright Range in South Africa

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L’Oréal Paris, the #1 Beauty Brand Worldwide*, hosted a star-studded event at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, August 11, to celebrate the appointment of international actress Thuso Mbedu as its Sub-Saharan Africa Ambassador and Spokesperson. The glamorous occasion also marked the launch of the highly anticipated Glycolic Bright range in South Africa.

The event showcased the beauty and elegance synonymous with the L’Oréal Paris brand, with prominent figures from the South African media and content creation industries in attendance. Dressed in stunning Parisian Black Tie attire, the guests added a touch of sophistication and glamour to the evening. 

“It has been a night of exploring, experiencing and finding our peace and place in a world where Melanin girls are sometimes forgotten, but we are here to tell you we are worth all of it; we are giving’, we are present, and we are taking our place at the table!” said MC Poppy Ntshongwana.

Thuso Mbedu recognized worldwide for her exceptional talent and inspiring presence, was officially announced as L’Oréal Paris’ Sub-Saharan Africa Ambassador during the event. As a true embodiment of confidence and individuality, Thuso perfectly represents the values of the “Walk Your Worth” campaign, which aims to empower women to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their self-worth.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 – Now Available

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The exceptional form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customisation options and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design. These incredible foldable devices unlock extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam to take photos from creative angles. With strong performance and an optimised battery powered by the latest processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z series transforms what is possible with a smartphone – open or closed.

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The Girls Trip – Moments To Melt Into with Aero

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Mishkah Roman-Cassiem (left) & the cast of #momentstomeltinto – The Girls Trip

Sisterhood – there is nothing quite like it. You know, your group of friends who would go to war for you. The ones who are there for you through the thick and thin of life.  A bond like no other. What happens when seven well-known South African personalities, “The Sparkly Besties” decide on a Girls Trip together? Over the month of August, South Africa will get a taste of the drama that ensues when the Besties come together to plan their epic Girls Trip. After all, not all plans made in the girls’ WhatsApp chat make it out of the chat – successfully.

The all-new six-part web-series #momentstomeltinto – The Girls Trip is produced by renowned filmmakers, Nelisiwe Mwase and Ofentswe Mwase of Ofentse Mwase Films. This is NESTLÉ AERO’s new #momentstomeltinto campaign, which celebrates the sisterhood that exists within women. The Sparkly Besties is made up of YouTube comedy sensation Nelisiwe Mwase, professional make-up artist Bridget Mahlangu, Radio jock and presenter Mantsoe “Pout’ Tsatsi, South Africa’s first bachelorette Qiniso van Damme, TV presenter Stephanie Ndlovu, well-respected fashion blogger Zama Marubelela as well as award winning songstress Holly Rey. It is made up of MOMENTS of chaos during planning, including budget discussions, disagreements on itineraries, outfit choices, as well as shedding light into what goes on behind the scenes.

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Gert-Johan Coetzee dresses the finalists of the Miss South Africa Pageant 2023

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The highly anticipated Miss South Africa 2023 pageant took place on the 13th of August at the SunBet Arena in Time Square, Pretoria. Accompanied by 5 other leading South African designers, Gert-Johan Coetzee presented the five finale gowns, designed specifically for the glittering event and the graceful finalists.  

Coetzee, who is no stranger to designing stunning couture gowns, stated that the handmade pieces took seven women over 2000 hours to craft.  

“In creating the final gowns for the Miss South Africa top 5, I’ve drawn inspiration from the captivating diversity of our country. South Africa’s spirit, especially embodied by its incredible women, is a wellspring of inspiration,” says Coetzee.  “These gowns are a testament to the power of unity – just as countless individual beads come together to form these dresses, our rainbow nation’s strength shines brightest when we stand together.” 

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“Sound of Freedom” releases in cinemas on 18 August 2023

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The independent film, Sound of Freedom, that is based on the incredible true story of a former government agent turned vigilante, who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from human trafficking, will release in South African cinemas nationwide on Friday 18 August 2023. The film has been dubbed the “sleeper hit” of the year by critics internationally who did not foresee the remarkable success that it has achieved at the American and European box offices.

During the weekend of 21 – 23 July, Sound of Freedom outperformed Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, according to Rotten Tomatoes, taking third place in earnings behind the “Barbenheimer” behemoth in America. In the weekend prior to that, it outgrossed Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Sound of Freedom is based on the real story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. Department for Homeland Security agent who conducts sting operations to rescue a young brother and sister from human trafficking in Colombia. Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in Mel Gibson’s 2004 movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” plays Ballard in the movie.

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