Friday, 30 September 2022

Soup kitchen helps children believe and achieve #FridayFeeling

Seeing children vomit from hunger then scoff down bread as soon as they receive it is among the saddest things volunteers at a Nelson Mandela Bay soup kitchen have witnessed.

Using this painful experience to motivate them, those who run the Believe and Achieve nonprofit organisation's soup kitchen in Chatty 11 stepped up their game.

Thursday, 29 September 2022

ESPN Africa to air Cassper Nyovest boxing match with Priddy Ugly

The boxing match between Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly can now be watched by fans.

The Billiato Boss took to social media on Thursday to announce that his boxing match against Priddy Ugly will be airing Live on the ESPN Africa channel on DStv on 1 October.

Hip-hop stars Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly are set to face off in a celebrity boxing match on Saturday 1 October at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Willard Katsande adds affordable T-shirts to his clothing line

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star adds to his clothing brand's catalogue by showcasing new and affordable t-shirts.

What's the story?

Willard Katsande is getting more creative and having fun with his Boss Ya Mboka brand.

They understood the assignment: Thuli Phongolo on #Levi's Curvy jeans

Like many women who love to celebrate their curves, actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo used to find buying jeans a hassle. The options were limited and they didn't cater for her shape or height, she says.

That all changed the day Phongolo stepped into her first pair of denims from the Levi's Curvy jeans range, which flatter and highlight a women's curves like no other. 

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Young woman releases book about how not to upset your Xhosa uncle AKA ooMalume

A young Eastern Cape author has written a book aimed at anyone who wants to know more about the Xhosa culture and traditions, aptly named Don't Upset ooMalume! A Guide to Stepping Up Your Xhosa Game.

Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka said the guide to Xhosa culture with stories from daily rural life in the villages of Mqele and Bulungula, and lessons taught by her mother and grandmothers, hoped to help reconnect Xhosa people to their roots.

Gugu Mpungose claims her throne in the tough media industry

Name: Gugu Mpungose

Company: Black Tie Media and Communications

Website: https://womanity.co.za

Contact: 072 732 4670

Email: info@blacktiemedia.co.za


South Africa's media stratosphere has become more diverse and inspiring. 

But it is never an easy venture for one to partake. Many publications have folded due to the lack of financial resources. 

Thuso Mbedu takes A listers on an intense fitness drill in Sandton

Actors, musicians and choreographers joined superstar Thuso Mbedu for warrior training in Joburg yesterday.

Mbedu, who stars in The Woman King as Nawi, brought fellow cast members including Siv Ngesi and Chioma Umaela to training in Sandton. 

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Kei beer Fest is back and bigger. Don't miss the Jägermeister infused chocolate cake

Craft beer, live music, kiddies activities, ocean views, family fun and even a Jägermeister chocolate cake — the Kei Beer Fest is back with a bang this coming Saturday.

Taking place at the Kei Mouth Country Club in the seaside village of Kei Mouth along the Wild Coast, the festival is a highlight for the community, and not just because of the tasty ales and festivities.

Thobeka gets summer calling with her unique fruit juices

Name: Thobeka Ndabula

Company: Zazi's Juice

Business Line: Fruit juices that come in 500ml carton, 300ml, 1.5ltr and 5ltr

Contact: +27 (0) 82 749 9553

Hundreds of people queued up at Thobeka Ndabula's stall to get a taste of her home-made juice at the weekend.

Ndabula sold more than 1,000 bottles of her Zazi's Juice on Saturday at the DStv Delicious Festival event in Johannesburg.

Burna Boy saves #DStv Delicious Festival from being a flop

If it wasn't for Nigerian superstar Burna Boy's Saturday performance, the DStv Delicious Festival would've been a flop.

The much-anticipated event of the year kicked off to a horrible start, from attendees complaining about the long queues to gain entry into the venue or making use of the bathrooms – to the terrible experience of standing for long hours just to buy food, which clearly defeated the whole purpose of a food festival.