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Comic-Con Africa 2025 in Johannesburg

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1 month ago

2 September 2025

What happens when gamers, artists, and creators gather to celebrate their craft? The answer is the Comic-Con Africa 2025. This event took place in Johannesburg and offered a wide range of exciting activities. This was a four-day festival where movies, comics, and all manner of creativity was showcased. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festival.

Date and Location

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While this festival was slated around the end of September, it was moved to August 31, 2025, due to the G20 summit. It was held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre The venue was spacious enough to accommodate thousands of exhibitors, gamers, and fans who came for the convention. Due to high attendance, visitors were advised to use e-hailing services as parking was limited.

How The Convention Went

Source : Stuff South Africa

The 2025 Comic-Con Africa was more successful than previous editions thanks to expanded attractions such as celebrity appearances and gaming zones. Celebrities who appeared included Misha Collins from “Supernatural”, Jessie Usher from “The Boys”, and Dan Fogler from “Fantastic Beasts”. Chioma Umeala and Julie Caitlin Brown also attended. There were meet and greet sessions, autograph signings, and photo opportunities.

Game lovers enjoyed the thrilling tournaments and the free-to-play zones offered by the organizers. All gaming activities took place at the Doritos Crunch Arena. The heart of this convention was the Artist Alley which featured over 135 local and international artists. Unique prints and original artworks were available for purchase. Cosplayers also had a great time at the convention.

There were elaborate and handcrafted costumes on display. Attendees participated in the daily casual competitions and the winners are set to represent the continent on the international stage.

Tickets and Pricing

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Tickets for this festival were sold through Howler. The ticket prices ranged from R190 to R750, depending on the number of days attended. A separate ticket is required for special events like autographs and photo opportunities. Children 5 years and under were allowed entry free of charge.

Bottom Line

This event brought together people from around the world. It is a place to connect with people of like-minds. Attendees met various celebrities, competed in many game tournaments, and showed off their cosplay skills. With this year’s success, fans expect the next year to be better.

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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.

Slindokuhle Mbali Dlamini, a model from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal and a graduate in Strategic Brand Communication, is among South Africa’s recent Miss Charm representatives. She first made her mark as a finalist at Miss South Africa 2019, and in 2024 went on to represent the country at Miss Charm in Vietnam, where she placed in the Top 20 and earned praise for her strong performance.

This year’s national event will also have an added highlight: the reigning Miss Charm 2024, Rashmita Rasindran of Malaysia, will make an appearance as a special guest of honour and a judge at the event. Her presence will add prestige to the occasion, and offer inspiration to the contestants.

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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4 weeks ago

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