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Johannesburg, South Africa — Rising Maskandi duo Istimela Samawele, made up of twin brothers Bhekizizwe Thandokuhle Phakathi and Bhekozayo Thandoluhle Phakathi, proudly release their powerful new single “Cognac”, featuring Maskandi icon uGatsheni and Afropop sensations Q Twins. Hailing from the village of Kwafuduka in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, the duo continues to fuse traditional Maskandi with fresh youthful energy, soulful harmonies, and truth-telling lyricism….
Johannesburg, 11 November 2025; Converse and Paris-based fashion label Vaquera have joined forces to unveil the XXXHi Slouch Wedge and XHi Slouch Wedge, a bold reinterpretation of the iconic Chuck silhouette that merges Converse’s timeless design language with Vaquera’s subversive, narrative-driven creativity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Converse (@converse) Founded in 2013 by Patric DiCaprio and Bryn Taubensee, Vaquera has…
This November’s First Thursdays welcomes Vault on Bree, a new space at the corner of Bree and Castle Street where Cape Town’s creative community can gather, share ideas, and grow together. Vault on Bree is a place for artists, designers, brands, and innovators to meet, collaborate, and explore new ways of expression. It’s been thoughtfully…
Johannesburg, Friday, 7 November 2025 – With My Darling New York, Ananya writes the kind of song that lingers long after the last note fades. It feels like the moment you walk home after a night that changed you: quiet, a little fragile, yet filled with clarity. The multi-instrumentalist, fashion designer, and singer/songwriter continues to build her…