Some of the country’s top fashion designers will be dressing the finalists in a fantastic fashion-forward Miss South Africa 2023 finale.The Miss South Africa pageant, which will be broadcast on SABC 3 this Sunday from 18h30, takes place at Sun International’s flagship venue, the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria and promises to be a spectacular, entertainment-packed show. It will also be live streamed for an international audience on the Miss South Africa app.
Award-winning Afro Hip Hop artist and reality TV star Gigi Lamayne does not need an introduction. From collaborating with African music giants such as Khuli Chana and Kwesta to starring in MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop South Africa”, Gigi has earned her stripes as an entertainment industry heavyweight. Showcasing her boundless musicality, the rap queen recently released a dance track titled “Menzi Ngubane”, featuring Lady Du, Robot Boii, Ntosh Gazi and Mustbedubz. As an artist, Gigi Lamayne’s life is filled with incredible experiences and opportunities. The rap queen shared the top ten things that bring joy and fulfilment to her existence.
After a long, dreary winter, Spring is on the horizon and a fashion transition is inevitable. With just a few more dawns away from the season, now is the perfect time to shop for some transitional fashion ensembles. Whether you need a new wardrobe or a stylistic revamp of your closet for Spring, Superbalist’s got your back! The online retail giant is having a big sale (up to 70% off!) on some of fashion’s best staples. The sale includes clothes, shoes, and trendy accessories – making it perfect for a closet overhaul. Moreover, it’s women’s month which is a good time to indulge in some retail therapy, without feeling guilty or breaking the bank.
“My existence as a black Transgender woman is a conversation, therefore whatever I do is a statement in response to those conversations” – Yaya Mavundla Renowned South African transgender activist presents the Black, Trans & Bold exhibition at the historical Women’s Jail, Constitution Hill to disrupt erasure and celebrate Transgender women for their bravery, boldness, resilience, and excellence. The exhibition…
PUMA celebrates the iconic Suede and its shared history with hip-hop, as the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, PUMA is taking a journey through time to celebrate the Suede with a string of drops that explores how hip-hop has evolved over five decades, and in doing so left its unmistakable impact on many different subcultures. …
For the love of local fashion, Proudly South African’s Local Fashion Police returns with a whole new justice team of four. In support of the clothing, textile, footwear, & leather sector, Proudly SA alongside Palesa Mokubung, JJ Schoeman, Otsile Sefolo, and Gert-Johan Coetzee are looking for South Africans who not only love local fashion, but also embody local is lekker in their everyday lives.
Virtuosic artist, writer, singer, and performer TAWVN – short for “The Artist With Various Names”, is a Jill of all trades. From recording and producing in a bedroom studio to performing at YFM, the songstress is graciously rising to the pinnacle. TAWVN recently released a state of the art animation video for her single “Ngizok’ Bamba” which has received airplay from multiple radio stations across the country.
RuPaul’s Drag Race has taken the once-niche art of drag and put it on centre stage in the mainstream, with the show itself becoming an entertainment juggernaut. Since airing in 2009, Drag Race has won 24 Emmys, replicated 12 international franchises, and expanded into live events with touring and conventions in New York and Los Angeles.
Multitalented media personality Pamela Mtanga is one professional who not only takes pride in her work but also her aesthetics. According to Pamela, being raised by her father subsequently led her to not being able to express her inner Barbie during childhood. However, the fashion enthusiast has dedicated her adult life to cultivating her inner beauty goddess.
Miss South Africa 2020 and mental health advocate, Shudufhadzo Musida recently announced that she would be venturing into the fashion space with the launch of her swimwear brand called “Imbe.” Co-founded by Colleen Murray, founder of sustainable swimwear brand “Lily Label”, and Thithi Nteta, a seasoned marketing, and communications professional, “Imbe” seeks to redefine beauty standards and inspire confidence in women.