Star 2024-01-05

From sport, to comedy and even beauty, South African is acclaimed internationally for many reasons. Music is also one of them, with DJ Black Coffee being one of Mzanzi’s greatest exports. South Africans undeniably possess an infectious groove, particularly when it comes to amapiano, a genre that has taken the global music scene by storm. This music style has become a hit worldwide. Some of the artists who played a big part in shaping amapiano include Kabza De Small, Sha Sha, Samthing Soweto, MFR Souls, Jazzi- Disciples, Virgo Deep and Semi Tee. And it seems as if even international artists can’t resist its infectious vibes. Recently, Black and Yellow hitmaker Wiz Khalifa treated his fans to a video which was released on social media. It features sounds which get into…

It’s a new year and while others enjoyed a break during December, some are only getting started. Many were working throughout the festive season, while others were out and about. For those looking to unwind and enjoy a break in the new year, here are some events you might want to attend in the city this weekend. Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour Fordsburg is one of the busiest regions in Joburg, filled with hustlers trying to make a living. It’s also a hub of culture, street foods and traditional cuisines. Tomorrow, there will be a fun walk to learn about the history of the area, followed by shop and restaurant hopping in the renowned Mint Road. Attendees will get an opportunity to try Turkish, Pakistani, Greek, Syrian and South…

South African social media influencer K Naomi Phakathi is back on YouTube. This is after the content creator took a break to focus on herself, her marriage and family. In a video posted on New Year’s Day, Phakathi revealed to her viewers how her gender reveal shoot went down, and announced that she’s having another girl. In the video, the media personality couldn’t contain her excitement as she told viewers she already had a name for her unborn child. “One more blessing to wrap up the year. Our hearts are filled with joy, we are having a baby girl! My husband knows how to keep secrets; well, this one, he kept very well for long. I insisted on not knowing the gender of our baby until this day and this…

Photographers are among the most important creatives because, through their lenses, they can capture a moment that can last for a lifetime. Seasoned fashion photographer Trevor Stuurman has shared a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary apartheid photographer Peter Magubane. Magubane died on New Years Day at his home. He was 91. The anti-apartheid activist was known for capturing freedom fighters. He was also a personal photographer for Nelson Mandela and captured images of the Mandela family, now stored at the Nelson Mandela Museum in Orlando, Soweto. Magubane inspired many young photographers, including Stuurman, who looked up to him. Stuurman remembered him with one of his powerful quotes during an interview with The Guardian in 2015. “I did not want to leave the country to find another life. I was…

The family of internationally acclaimed playwright and lyricist Mbongeni Ngema said they did not know a woman who claimed to have married Ngema under customary law. Ngema’s brother Nhlanhla Ngema told The Star’s sister paper the Daily News yesterday that the family were unaware of Ngema’s marriage to Yolanda Wanda Moncho except that he had heard that there was a woman who was managing his brother’s work. “We heard about the letter, which was said to have been written by a woman, but we were not aware of her marriage to my brother except hearing that she was his manager. For now, we are focusing on burying my brother so we will deal with other things after the funeral,” said Nhlanhla. On Tuesday, Moncho penned a letter to KwaZulu-Natal Premier…

THE festive season has left some consumers with a dent in their pockets, and experts have urged consumers to tighten their belts to avoid January blues. Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, said consumers should prioritise and review their spending in January. “This will help to prevent a situation of ‘Januworry’ with all its financial challenges. First, set up a budget and look for opportunities for living expenses to be revised. This can include forgotten debit orders for services no longer used or needed.” He said consumers need to review habits that might have gone unnoticed, such as eating out. “Next, tackle debts to avoid extra interest charges and costs. Planning your finances is of utmost importance, now more than ever, with the financial difficulties consumers are facing due…