Life Styled

  The latest evolution of the highly anticipated VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish sneaker by Pharrell Williams, now in two additional colorways: Triple Black and Royal Blue. The updated colorways were first seen in 2025 at cultural moments and are now becoming available for global access.  Following the Footwear News 2025 Shoe of the Year recognition, the Triple Black pair was first teased in New York City through an exclusive launch at Billionaire Boys Club in the iconic Mercer Street. Las Vegas revealed the Royal Blue colorway with an exclusive sold-out limited release.  The design centers around an exaggerated, wave-like midsole inspired by the floating gills of a jellyfish. A layered mesh upper with an exoskeletal structure to create depth, dimensionality, and movement, with details that glow-in-the-dark. The VIRGINIA creative world continues to be the space for the imagination of the Adistar to live in.  Retailing for R6499, the VIRGINIA adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell ...

  A new cultural chapter is set to unfold in the capital as Wonder Fest, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle and music festival, makes its debut on Saturday, 7 March 2026 at the iconic Wonderboom National Airport. Positioned as more than just a music event, Wonder Fest introduces a bold new festival experience under the theme “The Flight Experience – Not Flying, But Elevating Culture.” The festival reimagines the airport runway as a cultural runway, bringing together music, fashion, food, and people into a full day-to-night celebration of Tshwane’s creative energy. The inaugural Wonder Fest lineup features some of South Africa’s most influential and respected artists, including DJ Maphorisa, Sun-EL Musician, MÖRDA, Vigro Deep, Ms Cosmo, Transmicsoul & Silly Bean, Kyotic DJ, Shandesh and more. The day will be hosted by celebrated MCs Mpumi Landan and Mfana Gogo, guiding festival-goers through a carefully curated musical journey designed to build energy from day into night. Wonder Fest...

On 28 February, Durban’s vibrant house music community comes alive as House It Up transforms Munies Hockey Club into an electrifying, large-scale house party experience for 2,000+ music lovers. In partnership with Smirnoff Ice and Diageo, House It Up promises a premium, elevated celebration of sound, culture, and connection. Designed as a high-energy, day-to-night music escape, House It Up delivers more than just a lineup – it’s an immersive experience where fans are closer to the music, the DJs, and the moment. Dedicated bars powered by Smirnoff Ice and Diageo, curated food stalls, and a carefully considered production – all elements have been crafted to create a seamless house party atmosphere dance music fans. Headlining the experience is internationally celebrated producer and DJ Merlon, known for curating impactful large-scale music gatherings. He leads a powerhouse lineup featuring Oscar Mbo, Problem Child, Dlala Thukzin, Lemon & Herb, Thandi Draai, LeSoul, Naak, Rosetta D33P...

  A rtificial intelligence is no longer just in headlines, online, discussed in podcasts or a flashy button a rich uncle wants to explain to you. Artificial has never felt so real, so close or and so captivating. The hype made sense and now across Mzansi, where smartphones remain the primary gateway to the internet, the innovations are increasingly shaping how people work, study, create and communicate. The shift is not only about capability but practicality. Devices such as the  HONOR X9d  demonstrate how intelligent features can integrate into daily routines. Mzansi is still mainly in the ‘OMG, it didn’t’ phase where miracles and stories are shared with pride, like scoring a try at a crucial rugby championship match.    It’s that win of a morning task completed, long before you’ve even taken on the stress of morning traffic – it’s a reward that feels even better because of how effortless it seemed. For others, maybe it was a midday miracle where the intern, ar...

  The Change Science Institute (CSI), founded in 2025, is the culmination of life insurer BrightRock’s 15-year exploration of how people experience and navigate change. The research led entity is dedicated to translating the science of change into practical tools and insights that help people better manage life’s transitions. Brendan Wade, Executive Lead of the Change Science Institute, describes it as a natural extension of BrightRock’s purpose; moving from designing adaptive insurance products to building a body of knowledge about how humans can adapt to real-world challenges. The making of a change-led Institute When BrightRock was founded in 2011, it was with this insight: life changes, and people’s needs change with it. This is a simple, human truth, but as BrightRock CEO, Suzanne Stevens, reflects, “The insurance industry had never seemed to acknowledge it. Consequently, life insurance products were rigid, one-size-fits-all offerings. This approach was at odds with the realit...

  Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for  Fatal Seduction  Season 3, and it promises to deliver an even darker and more dangerous chapter in this acclaimed South African thriller. This new installment features 11 gripping episodes that delve deeper into themes of betrayal, love, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth.   A Nightmare Before the Wedding The story kicks off in a shocking manner: Jacob (played by Prince Grootboom) finds himself at the center of a nightmare when his fiancée, Kimberly (Hope Mbhele), is discovered dead just days before their wedding. What should be a joyous occasion quickly turns into a harrowing investigation filled with shocking allegations. Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher), a pivotal character, becomes embroiled in the aftermath, caught in a scandal that unravels secrets and loyalties, fundamentally altering the lives of everyone involved. The Pursuit of Justice As the plot thickens, Detective Thuso (Thando Thabethe) intensif...

  Amapiano dance and Hip-Hop take centre stage as Sunlight’s Raise The Bar challenge, NextGen edition, opens the door to South Africa’s future creative voices Long before the spotlight, South Africa’s most iconic dance moves and Hip-Hop verses have been created in school fields and hallways.  Today, Sunlight officially launches the Raise The Bar: NextGen Edition, moving into schools nationwide and enlisting cultural powerhouse Robot Boii to discover the next wave of Hip-Hop and Amapiano talent. As a performer who rose from grassroots dance culture to become a mainstream viral sensation, Robot Boii’s involvement marks a natural evolution for the platform, shifting the spotlight directly to the source where creativity is first shaped. “I see so much raw talent at school level. Kids who already have rhythm, confidence, and their own style,” says Robot Boii. “Raise The Bar NextGen is about giving them a reason to believe that their starting point doesn’t limit where they can go be...