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08/07/2024

Bryoni Govender congratulates Miss Supranational winner
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Sunday, July 7: Miss Supranational South Africa Bryoni Govender has congratulated Harashta Haifa Zahra of Indonesia, who was crowned Miss Supranational at the 15th edition of the competition which was held in Nowy Sącz in Poland on Saturday night. She also sent her well wishes to South Africa’s Fezile Mkhize who took the Mister Supranational 2024 crown last week.
Govender made it into the Top 12 of the competition.
Says Govender: “Congratulations to Harashta; I wish her all the best for her reign ahead and I know she will continue to amaze and inspire. It was an honour sharing the Miss Supranational stage with her and all the other wonderful competitors, many of whom have become friends. And well done to Fezile who has done the country proud!”
Govender also thanked South Africans for their backing throughout her journey: “The outpouring of support from fellow South Africans was overwhelming. To everyone who has cheered me on, sent kind words or simply believed in my dream, thank you. It has been an incredible journey.”
Says Stephanie Weil, CEO of the Miss South Africa Organisation: “We are so incredibly proud of Bryoni and how she represented both us as an organisation and South Africa on a world stage.”
Miss South Africa is presented by Weil Entertainment in association with Sun International. S3 is the official broadcast partner.

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22/06/2024

Thando Zide Releases Brand New Single “Ziveze”

Johannesburg, Friday, 21 June 2024 - South African singer & songwriter Thando Zide releases brand new single “Ziveze.” Following the success of her Umvulo EP last year, her latest single Ziveze is a deeply evocative track in which she explores the crucial theme of healing from past traumas. With her unique sonic artistry, she eloquently addresses the significance of resolving and moving beyond previous emotional wounds.

Through her music, Zide emphasizes that this process of healing is essential for creating the necessary space in one's heart and life to welcome new love. Her new release is not just a song, but a heartfelt journey that encourages listeners to confront and mend their past pains in order to fully embrace the possibilities of future relationships. Listen to Ziveze here: https://Platoon.lnk.to/ziveze

Thandokazi Phanyaphanya ‘Thando Zide’, whose musical journey begins, as she puts it, “before birth” as she was born into musical families, with chorister parents, is a 24 year old born and raised in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Constantly surrounded by music and a music loving family, she quickly assimilated into such a life, exposed to her parents’ choir rehearsals and sonic family gatherings, Zide’s love for music was inevitable. She attended the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, which she describes to be a place where the world of music opened up to her and her love for it was nurtured into a passion.

Inspired by rich indigenous sounds, through her music, by incorporating influences of jazz and contemporary sounds with indigenous African sounds from all over Africa, Zide aims to keep the African rhythm beating. She advocates for in-depth arts and culture education and exploration, to aid self-expression as well as cultural pride and preservation and.

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17/06/2024

Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert to host Crown Chasers

Reigning Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert makes her television series debut as the host of the six-part Miss South Africa reality show, Crown Chasers, which starts on S3 on Saturday, June 29, at 20h30.
In the 6 x 60-minute series the Miss South Africa contestants are placed in real life scenarios that include challenges based on the four pillars of Miss South Africa – duty, championship, empowerment and beauty. A challenge winner will be chosen each week.
In addition, at the end of each thrilling episode, the judges will vote off one of the contestants, with those remaining going through to participate in the live grand finale at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on August 10.
Speaking of her role in the series, Joubert says: “I am delighted that my first opportunity to host a television show is with Crown Chasers. I have always wanted to step into the hosting and presenting space – one day I would love to be a sports presenter – so my goal has always been to get experience in the television field. Although hosting hasn’t always been easy and has been challenging at times, I am growing more confident as filming progresses and I am becoming more comfortable. This is something I am definitely going to pursue after my reign ends in August.”
Joubert explains what viewers can expect in this season of the popular programme which gives viewers a glimpse behind the scenes of the contestants’ Miss South Africa journey and presents a fresh perspective when it comes to pageantry.
“This season will once again offer something different. We will be changing up the challenges each week so that the person who eventually takes the crown will be equipped for her new role. For me, this is the purpose of Crown Chasers – to expect the unexpected when it comes to what Miss South Africa is. It’s not just about glitz and glamour but it is a really hard and demanding job.

10/05/2024

Fast-rising artist, Zichy, delivers a romantic gesture with a lively bounce in his new single “Confam”

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Johannesburg, Thursday, 9 May 2024 – Fast-rising artist, Zichy, who gained prominence with his first single S.M.S (Sing My Song) which featured fellow rising act, Victony, is back with his first single of the year after a successful run with “Corny”. Step into the rhythm of the moment as Zichy unleashes his latest Afro sensation, 'Confam’ out now via Platoon: https://Platoon.lnk.to/confam

With 'Confam,' Zichy delivers an electrifying anthem that transcends borders and embraces cultures, blending infectious Afro rhythms with contemporary flair. Whether you're hitting the dance floor or cruising down the street, 'Confam' is the ultimate soundtrack to your vibrant journey.

With a theme of love, the feel-good track relays the story of a good and healthy relationship with couples who are in love and enjoy validating one another with words of affirmation.

“My song CONFAM reflects my deep admiration for someone who has captured my heart from afar. It’s about a girl who fits perfectly into my world, someone I’ve longed for, and I’m hoping to make her the love of my life. This song is a testament to my powerful emotions for her, and I hope she can feel the sincerity and depth,” shares Zichy.

He adds: “The moment the beat kicked in with its lively bounce, I was instantly captivated. The melody that followed resonated like a sweet love aroma, filling the air with a profound sense of affection and longing.”

A product of the Open House Africa development program powered by streaming giant Boomplay and Aristokrat, the latter being an iconic label that introduced Burna Boy into the limelight, having worked with A-list artists in the Nigerian industry by co-writing songs for them, and featured in 2023 as one of the big 5 on Apple Music Radio hosted by Nandi Madida; Zichy is a rising artist to watch.

29/04/2024

Zakes Bantwini wins the hearts of the nation with his Sikelela Festival and takes home the Metro FM “Best Dance” Award as a cherry on top

Johannesburg, Monday, 29 April 2024 – Off the back of one of the biggest milestones South Africa has experienced, marking 30 years of democracy, Grammy-award-winning, multi-hyphenated entertainer, Zakes Bantwini, came out winning big with a record success for the inaugural Sikelela Festival and taking home the coveted Metro FM (MMA24) “Best Dance” Award for smash hit single “Mama Thula” featuring Skye Wanda, Thakzin and Suffocate SA.


Established to mark 30 years of our country's freedom, Sikelela Festival was a celebration of South Africa's rich heritage through dance and music, uniting everyone in attendance with positive energy and inclusivity. Selling out two days prior to the event, the full capacity attended event was well executed with no recorded incidents. Highlights of the festival included the whole crowd singing the national anthem together with Zakes Bantwini, which drove home the reason of the festival, as well as the iconic moment that transpired when Zakes Bantwini joined Young Stunna on stage for the performance of “Imithandazo”, which became the anthem of the show.


“Thank you to everyone who played in a role in the success of Sikelela Festival. From those who bought tickets and chose to commemorate 30 years of freedom with us, to our sponsors and my team; thank you for making this historic celebration possible. Izandla zidlula ikhanda,” expresses Zakes Bantwini.


“Seeing Sikelela Festival blossom from an idea to an impactful festival that honoured those before us and celebrated 30 years of freedom in a meaningful way, is truly humbling. We couldn’t have asked for a more successful inaugural event and look forward to making Sikelela Festival an annual event to mark on the calendar. Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative.

29/04/2024

The Joy share ‘Amaqatha Amancane’, the latest track off their self-titled debut album, off the back of their stellar Coachella appearance alongside Doja Cat

Watch their recent appearance alongside Doja Cat at this year’s Coachella HERE

Watch the video for ‘Amaqatha Amancane’ HERE



Johannesburg, Thursday, 25 April 2025 – Arriving back in the country this morning after joined Doja Cat to open her headline performances on both weekends of this year’s Coachella Festival, South African vocal group The Joy share the song and video for ‘Amaqatha Amancane’, the latest track to be taken from their self-titled debut album which is set for release on Friday 21st June 2024. Pre-order the album HERE

Recorded live during one live take at the renowned Church Studios in Crouch End, London during the album session, the track showcases the astonishing vocal talent of the 5 group members - Pastor (Ntokozo Bright Magcaba), Duzie (Melokuhle Mkhungo), Guduza (Sphelele Hlophe), Sthombe (Phelelani Sithole) and Marcus (Sanele Ngcobo) - who have been together since meeting at school.

Explaining the story behind the track, The Joy said:

The track tells the tale of a Sunday at the ‘Shisanyama’, a place where South Africans go to eat, drink, listen to music and hang out. It paints a picture which will be familiar to all South Africans, these are places where people from all backgrounds come together to enjoy themselves and celebrate life. The song itself describes the miserly actions of a chef grilling meat and the calling out of their actions which are firmly not in keeping with the spirit of the ‘Shisanyama’.

Watch a recent impromptu live rendition of ‘Amaqatha Amancane’ HERE

Listen to ‘Amaqatha Amancane’ HERE


The Joy - Amaqatha Amancane (Official Video)

The track is accompanied by a video which was filmed by Up The Game (the creative team behind Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22 and Tonight with: Arlo Parks)

29/04/2024

SAPS Internship for unemployed graduates.

The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme. The Graduate Recruitment Scheme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy.

Generic requirements:
*Be a South African citizen
*Must be in possession of National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NCV L4)
*Must have no previous criminal conviction(s) or case(s) pending
*Applicants must be unemployed, never employed in the field of the advertised post and never participated in an internship programme in the relevant field of the post
*Applicants must be residents of the Province where the post is advertised
*Applicants are restricted to applying for only three (3) posts and complete a separate application form for each post reference number.

Intern categories with minimum requirements:
- Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required
- Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution in order for learners to finalise their qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2) years' must be attached).

Only the official application form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme programme will be accepted.

Link to application form: https://bit.ly/3JE0FTX.

Closing date: 17 May 2024.

To apply, follow this link: https://bit.ly/49WRWa4. Click on “Internship Programme” Tab.

15/04/2024

Hanna announces up-coming EP and releases title track 'Guilt Free'


Johannesburg, Friday, 12 April 2024 - Zimbabwean-Ethiopian lyricist Hanna is a trailblazing force in South Africa's rap revolution who has rapidly been making a name for herself in the SA music scene and beyond by continuously evolving and exploring new genre influences.

Pre-add Guilt Free EP on apple music and stream title single Guilt Free on all Stores now: https://Platoon.lnk.to/guilt-free-hanna

Her recently released single Pride was released in March to great success. Pride was chosen as Apple Big 5 tracks of the week on it’s week of release and in a short time, held the #1 position on the 5 nights - Hip-Hop Charts on 5fm.

Today Hanna drops a new single Guilt Free and announces her up-coming EP Guilt Free out May 17th.

“Guilt Free is an uplifting anthem featuring triumphant horns carrying affirmations on everything from following your dreams to setting boundaries in relationships. I wrote this song after my graduation, relieved to finally be able to pursue music without guilt. It's a song is full of energy and motivation making it the perfect pick-me-up as the title track of my upcoming EP”

About the EP Hanna says, “The Guilt Free EP began as a nod to my graduation and the freedom to wholeheartedly pursue my dreams thereafter, but later evolved into an exploration of self-love and the guilt of self-preservation. It’s a diverse collection of sounds with influences ranging from pop to R&B to trap and even gospel, maintaining strong hip hop roots with powerfully relatable lyrics. It’s a feel-good project which will leave you feeling refreshed, triumphant, validated, and rooting for yourself more than you were before

02/04/2024



Zee Nxumalo and Pabi Cooper’s “Thula Mabota” takes South Africa by storm



Johannesburg, Tuesday, 2 April 2024 – 21-year-old rising afropop and amapiano sensation, Zee Nxumalo, joins forces with BET Award-nominated, multi-hyphenated musician, Pabi Cooper, on the anthemic single, "Thula Mabota”, out now via Platoon: https://platoon.lnk.to/thula-mabota

The infectious track delves into their infatuation with a mysterious young man wearing a pink hat. The pair, whose captivating personas are reminiscent of the mercurial Lebo Mathosa and Brenda Fassie, present themselves as an unexpected but powerful duo. Crafted by acclaimed producers Shakes & Les, alongside the creative genius of 031choppa, the song has taken both social media, particularly TikTok, and the vibrant streets and dance communities of South Africa by storm.



With its catchy hooks and irresistible lyrics, the song serves as an instant mood-booster, transporting listeners to a world of dance. Drawing inspiration from the carefree spirit of youth and the thrill of love at first sight, Zee Nxumalo delivers a melody that is as addictive as it is delightful.

“I hope people continue to love and support the song the way that they’ve been supporting it so far. It’s been so overwhelming since it first started to go viral back in February. We’re already on over 120K videos on TikTok! expresses Zee Nxumalo. She adds: “I’m looking forward to seeing how people make new dance challenges from Pabi’s verse because she came through with something fresh and different.”

Released this past Friday as an official single and landing the cover of the biggest amapiano playlist in the world, Amapiano Grooves, “Thula Mabota” is earmarked to become one of the biggest amapiano tracks of 2024.

“Thula Mabota is a record the streets have been begging for ever since it first leaked back in Feb. We had to do a bit of work to spice it up and Pabi Cooper brought the right energy.

28/03/2024

4Racing to host first ever World Pool races to be held at Turffontein.

We are proud to spearhead initiatives that transcend countries and unite punters on a global scale. This World Pool event at Turffontein not only enhances the betting experience for punters but also signifies the power of international collaboration in advancing the sport. We have been working with South Africa on World Pool since 2021and we have developed a really strong partnership, so it’s tremendously exciting for us all that Champions Day will be a World Pool event for the first time this year, " said Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products of the Hong Kong Jockey Club

Racegoers on the day will enjoy an immersive, family- friendly experience with a variety of food stalls and entertainment for kids at the Turffontein Racecourse. Festivities will also include the second edition of the Parade Ring Party, this time featuring award-winning South African break-dancing champion and Hip Hop & Afro DJ Courtnae Paul. Entertainment will begin after the main race and entry into the Parade Ring party is free for everyone.

The TAB4Racing’s Champions of The Championships competition continues with three lucky punters standing a chance to win their share of incredible cash prizes worth a total of R 17 500. The first place winner with the highest competition balance at the end of the season will walk away with a R10 000 cash prize, while second place walks away with R5 000, and third place with R2 500. To enter this competition simply click here:

Punters and fun lovers are encouraged to come in their numbers as general entrance to the race day at Turffontein is free.

For more information on 4Racing’s hospitality offerings from just R500 / person, please contact 011 681 1796 or email Penny Morsner [email protected] as hospitality venues are selling out quick!

28/03/2024

4Racing to host first ever World Pool races to be held at Turffontein.

Johannesburg, 27 March 2024 - As the pinnacle of The Championships Season approaches on Saturday 6 April, the global racing community is thrilled to witness a historic Champions Day in South Africa. 4Racing & The Hong Kong Jockey Club have come together to make Champions Day a truly international horse racing event.

Hosted at Turffontein Racecourse by 4Racing, this year's Champions Day promises to be the most exciting yet, with the race meeting hosting four World Pool races for the first time, elevating the excitement to unprecedented heights.

World Pool transforms the betting experience, allowing punters from 28 countries worldwide to participate in a single, massive pool. Horse racing enthusiasts and punters from around the globe will be able to participate in the thrill of the four Grade 1 races namely the R1-million Empress Club Stakes (1600m), the R2-million World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge (2000m), the R1.25-million TAB SA Derby for three- year-olds (2450m) as well as the R1-million Jonsson Workwear ComputaForm Sprint (1000m).

"We have recently embarked on a 4Racing roadshow across 3 countries: Malaysia to meet with the Selangor Turf Club, Singapore Pools and the Singapore Turf Club in Singapore, and our final stop was in Hong Kong to meet with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Nurturing our relationship with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and our other ongoing international relationships is of paramount importance to 4Racing as part of our global strategy. We’re excited to host our first World Pool event at Turffontein – cementing 4Racing’s position on the global horse racing landscape. 4Racing is committed to ensuring that South Africa remains a key player in the world of horse racing, and we look forward to a spectacular day of horse racing at Champions Day and the four World Pool (TBC) Grade 1 races,” said Fundi Sithebe, 4Racing CEO.