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Inside FAME Week Africa – Where Fashion, Film, and Music Converge in Cape Town

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4 weeks ago

9 September 2025

Cape Town has since 2023 hosted one of Africa’s most creative events: FAME Week Africa. It brings together multiple creative sectors: film, music, fashion, animation in one event. Unlike other events that focus on a single sector, FAME Week is a meeting point for several cultural industries in the country.

A Hub for Creative Minds

FAME Week Africa was launched to showcase Africa talent and culture. Here, producers, directors, musicians, and designers will connect with one another. It supports collaboration by providing a platform for networking and funding opportunities.

This event is broken down into exhibitions, conferences, and live sessions. While it celebrates unique talents, it’s also a good place to partner with other people. This is a great point for young professionals to enter the global market.

Film and Television

Film and television are central to FAME Week Africa. The event includes African films that celebrate diverse stories and cultural perspectives. In addition, workshops provide a platform for filmmakers to share their challenges and discuss the kinds of support the industry requires.

This event is attended by international streaming platforms and investors who are partnership opportunities within the African entertainment sector. South Africa’s reputation as a top filming location is highlighted, with Cape Town often seen as a good place for movie production. The focus remains on creating an industry that is sustainable and can compete internationally.

Fashion

A key attraction of this event is the Fashion show. Designers and stylists use this opportunity to present their latest collections, from high fashion wear to traditional outfits. These shows are about style, business growth, and celebrating the creativity of African fashion. The platform creates opportunities for designers at all stages of their careers.

Music

Musical performances remain central to this event. Genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano take center stage as several artists. With record labels and producers watching from the crowd, it can serve as a breakthrough moment for emerging artists.

After the performance, the business aspect of music is explored. Stakeholders find ways to use digital platforms to make the industry better. For most musicians, this event is more than entertainment; it’s a way to build their future.

Final Thoughts

Music is a key part of FAME Week Africa, with genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano taking center stage. Live sets draw the attention of record labels and producers, often creating a turning point for new artists. Beyond the stage, the program looks at the business of music, including the role of digital platforms in industry growth. For many artists, FAME Week is both a platform and a stepping stone toward building their professional future.

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Big Brother Mzansi Season 6: Auditions Kick Off – What You Need to Know

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2 days ago

4 October 2025

Fadire Olusola

Big Brother Mzansi is officially back with Season 6, and anticipation is building. The new season will bring fresh drama to screens. If you want to enter the Big Brother house, here is some information you should know.

When Do Auditions Start?

Auditions started on 2 October 2025. If you are interested, submit a two-minute audition video online. The clip must be short but compelling enough to secure a spot.

Once online entries close, selected applicants will move to the next stages which may include video-call interviews and may include physical auditions.

Application Process

Source : News24

Visit the official Big Brother Mzansi website to complete the entry form. Your video must be clear and original. Contestants should present their authentic selves.

Who Can Apply?

Big Brother Mzansi has set strict eligibility rules:

Contestants must be 21 years or above.
They must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
They must not have participated in previous seasons of Big Brother South Africa shows.

What the Producers Want

Source : DSTV

Every season, organizers look for people that can keep viewers entertained. For Season 6, potential housemates should be :

Energetic
Creative and original
Tolerant

Big Brother thrives on diversity, so the more unique you are, the better your chances.

Past Winners

Over the years, Big Brother Mzansi has produced winners who brought something different to the show. They are :

Mandla Hlatshwayo – Season 1 (2014)
Ace Khumalo & Ntombi Tshabalala – (2015)
Mphowabadimo – (2022)
McJunior Zondi – (2024)
Sweet Guluva (Akhonamathemba Mbele) – (2025)

What Fans Should Expect

Source : Daily Sun

Viewers can expect diary-room drama and confrontations from contestants. Producers are expected to introduce new twists and house rules. Saturday night parties are expected to return.

Final Word

Season 6 auditions are now underway, and this could be the chance for new faces to join the Big Brother legacy. If you are over 21, a South African citizen, and have the confidence to entertain the nation, this is your opportunity. Submit your audition video, bring your true self forward, and you might be the next housemate to capture Mzansi’s attention.

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Miss Charm South Africa 2025 Everything You Need to Know

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6 days ago

30 September 2025

Fadire Olusola

On Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the Barnyard Theatre, Menlyn Maine, South Africa will host its first ever Miss Charm South Africa national competition, a new chapter in the country’s pageant history.

Miss Charm is an international beauty competition that looks beyond appearances. It highlights cultural heritage, education, and personality alongside beauty. Contestants are expected to represent their countries with confidence and carry themselves as role models. By introducing a national contest, South Africa is opening the door for more women to take part in this process from the ground up.

The organisers announced the launch of the national competition on social media, calling it a milestone for South African pageantry. They said the event would celebrate intelligence, grace, and cultural pride while bringing together pageant fans, professionals, and aspiring queens from across the country.

Until now, South Africa has sent representatives to the international pageant without a formal local competition. The new format will allow contestants to gain experience nationally and enter the international contest better prepared.

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South Africa already has a strong record in global competitions like Miss Universe and Miss World. Miss Charm adds another stage for the country to shine. Industry voices believe it will also create pathways into modeling, entertainment, and brand partnerships for participants.

This debut contest will set the tone for growth. The aim is for Miss Charm South Africa to become a regular fixture on the pageant calendar. All eyes are now on October 12, a day that will be remembered as the one that formally launched South Africa’s entry into the Miss Charm national stage.

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TIFF 2025–Zamo Mkhwanazi’s Laundry Sheds Light on Apartheid-Era Struggles

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11 September 2025

Fadire Olusola

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a global showcase for international cinema. TIFF 2025, South African filmmaker Zamo Mkhwanazi attended with international industry figures. Her film “Laundry” premiered at TIFF to positive reviews. Set in 1968, The movie explores how apartheid shaped everyday life for a Black family.

“Laundry” opens in a laundromat where community interactions reveal personal histories and tensions. For many South Africans, laundries are a good place to bond with other people and find some form of solidarity. The setting shows how Black South Africans were exploited and discriminated against. The movie is a symbol of survival and quiet resistance. Under apartheid’s repression, music and song emerge in the film as forms of cultural resistance and expression.

Zamo Mkhwanazi, an award-winning filmmaker known for her unique storytelling skills, has drawn international attention with her new movie. With this film, she shows the legacy of apartheid and its present-day social echoes. She not only revisited the past, but reclaimed the dignity of women who have struggled over the years. The movie uses the present reality to capture the weight of apartheid. This approach appeals to TIFF’s audiences who were thrilled by the performance.

The inclusion of Laundry at TIFF is a huge milestone for the Africa movie industry, especially South African cinemas, with internationally recognised South African films such as Tsotsi paving the way.

Mkhwanazi’s film traces the struggles of South Africans under apartheid, bringing intimate human stories to the front. By premiering at TIFF, the film brings global attention to the courage and resilience of South African communities. This film has sealed Mkhwanazi reputation as a bold voice in international cinema