January 26, 2020

What’s coming to your TV screens this year

From local sitcoms to a spy thriller to an epic Shaka series, channels are vying for viewership by offering a diverse crop of shows.

January 26, 2020

Tourism industry maverick sets foot in Cape Town

After four years of trying to find the right building, tourism entrepreneur and maverick Bheki Dube finally opened a hybrid hotel in Cape Town. Welcome Lishivha spoke to him about his entrepreneurial journey.

January 25, 2020

Our must see performer at Cotton Fest 2020

Rapper Riky Rick is giving the Newtown precinct a much-needed boost with his Cotton Fest. The second celebration of the new Joburg street culture returns to the Station with a strong line-up. Expect a healthy mix of well-known acts and new artists. Phumlani S Langa sits down with his all-round pick of the line-up for a chat.

January 25, 2020

Lalela Scarf's leatherware range

Lalela creates luxury with a purpose. The work of its alumni is testament to the potency of the latent design talent in SA.

January 25, 2020

Join the indie Africa movement

There’s a growing stream of initiatives looking for the next big thing in music, with offers to nurture and fund the new talent.

January 23, 2020

Let #Trending help you make the most of the weekend

Before we get into celebration for the month of love, Phumlani S Langa suggests a few leisurely events that have very little to do with Cupid’s messy ways.

January 24, 2020

TechBytes: Lenovo, Samsung launch new products for SA market

Lenovo’s new business laptops for millennials and Gen Z’s.

January 24, 2020

Hub@Goethe opens applications for next cohort of entrepreneurs

“The initiative worked as a catalyst for me to realise my idea in a short period,” says artist, curator and founder of Basile Art and Projects Ivy Rihlampfu.

January 23, 2020

Kevin Hart is in crisis

Over the holidays, Netflix released a six-part documentary called Kevin Hart: Don’t F**k This Up, where those who are interested enough to tune in get access to what wasn’t a fun couple of months for the comedian. Rhodé Marshall reviews the documentary series.

January 23, 2020

Curious kids ask: Where does beach sand come from?

In partnership with The Conversation, #Trending brings you Curious Kids, a series where we ask experts to answer questions from kids.

January 23, 2020

4 ways our eating has evolved

Our role in the kitchen and how we eat our food have gone through many changes over the years.

January 23, 2020

Streams of consciousness at Bamako Encounters

The Bamako Encounters Biennial of African Photography opened in late November with song and dance at the National museum of Mali. Boitumelo Tlhoaele explores the exciting stories brought to the surface by the exhibition.

January 24, 2020

From Bad Boys to good old men

We were all looking forward to this film, and we waited for it for 17 years. Unfortunately, it wasn’t worth the wait.

January 26, 2020

Who are the people we trust with our nation's defence?

A not-so-gripping show offers insights into the South African National Defence Force, leaving.

January 26, 2020

Les Misérables lifts the veil on bad cops

Following the impressive accolades of debut feature film Les Misérables, directed by Mali-born Ladj Ly, Moroetsana Serame chats to cast members and the film’s producer.

January 20, 2020

Thapelo Mokoena: The toast of the town

Actor and filmmaker Thapelo Mokoena has had an enterprising end to 2019 and a promising beginning to the new year, writes Phumlani S Langa.

January 19, 2020

Simphiwe Dana and ex-fiancé lay counter assault charges

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and activist Simphiwe Dana has spoken out about an alleged physical attack she suffered at the hands of her ex-fiancé, Leshoto Itsweng.

January 19, 2020

Mampintsha and Babes bare all in documentary

Weeping, accusations of infidelity, intoxication and bragging – the first episode of the TV series shows that life is not always perfect when you’re a celebrity in SA.

January 19, 2020

Sasha-Lee Olivier takes her place as Miss SA

There’s a new queen in town and her name is Sasha-Lee Laurel Olivier – Miss SA 2019.

January 19, 2020

Lebo steals the show at Real Housewives finale

It has been three months since viewers started watching season 2 of M-Net’s reality series, The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, and the tears, betrayal and confrontational friendships have been even more dramatic than in the previous season.

January 19, 2020

Cars to look forward to in 2020

The car industry hasn’t forgotten those who have to budget carefully. Justus Visagie shares six options to look out for.

January 19, 2020

Desire Marea's eclectic & ambitious solo debut album

Desire Marea has embarked on a solo music project that’s eclectic, ambitious and complex. Thabiso Hika reviews Marea’s eponymous debut album.