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South African fashion continues to create room for homegrown talent, and this time, Limpopo is making its presence felt through a partnership that brings together fashion, entertainment and provincial pride. Media personality and fashion catalyst Romley Lishiba has officially joined HL Creations, the couture label established by Limpopo-born designer Harry Lekwane, who is now based in Pretoria.

Monkey Shoulder has partnered with internationally acclaimed South African DJ and producer Shimza as its official DJ Ambassador for Afro House and Afro Tech, bringing together music, culture and the whisky brand’s “Nothing Beats Now” philosophy. The partnership will see Shimza feature across a series of Monkey Shoulder experiences in Johannesburg, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, celebrating South African music and its growing influence on the global stage.

South African Afro-Pop singer Mlindo The Vocalist is exploring a more spiritual side of his artistry with the release of “Ndembathe Nkosi”, a new collaboration with Duduza Serenade that arrives ahead of his forthcoming album, INHLAWULO. Released on Friday, 23 October 2026, the single reflects themes of faith, gratitude and personal growth, marking another chapter in the singer’s musical journey.

Milk + Cookies Festival is bringing Grammy-winning singer Olivia Dean to South Africa for its third edition, adding the British star to a line-up that brings together international talent and some of the country’s rising music voices. Dean will headline the festival at Sandringham Farm in Cape Town on 29 January 2027, before taking the stage at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 31 January.

Personal style is more than what you wear. It reflects where you come from, what inspires you and how you choose to express yourself. Vans explores this idea through Your Style Your Story, a campaign bringing together four South African creatives who each approach fashion and individuality differently. The campaign features creative director and stylist Bee Diamondhead, multidisciplinary artist Njabulo Hlope, fashion curator Pholani Mncube and musician K.Keed.

In The Triumphant Mind™, the South African public sector leader reflects on hardship, perseverance and the mindset required to keep moving forward. Success is often measured by the titles people hold, the qualifications they earn and the positions they eventually occupy. But behind every achievement is a story of decisions, sacrifices and moments of uncertainty that rarely make it into the public eye.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML is stepping into a new creative era with the release of his fifth studio album, ZUKO!, accompanied by the official music video for “ONE MAN REGIMENT”. Released on Friday, 16 October 2026, through EMPIRE, the 13-track project brings together Afrobeats, R&B, 3-Step and Afropop, exploring themes of identity, personal growth and self-discovery.

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Fourways is getting a new spot for everything from leisurely lunches and wellness appointments to sundowners and dinner dates, with The View opening its doors as the latest addition to the Fourways Mall experience. The R100 million development, located at the corner of Cedar and Witkoppen Roads, brings together restaurants, speciality retail, beauty services, wellness facilities and leisure experiences in an elevated lifestyle destination connected to the mall.

The people shaping African music do not always hold the microphone, but their decisions can determine how far an artist’s career goes. From the managers negotiating deals to the publishers protecting royalties and publicists building visibility, the business behind the music is getting its own moment of recognition through the inaugural Music Business Awards Africa.