Gauteng: The invitations are arriving, lunch plans are taking shape, and someone has volunteered to host the year-end braai. As the festive calendar fills up, a little planning can make choosing drinks one of the easier jobs on the list. Whether you are buying a gift, choosing wine for Christmas lunch or organising refreshments for friends, Solly Kramer’s Parkhurst brings together a wide selection and the convenience of shopping in-store or online. For anyone looking for a bottle store …
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Kasi Republic Brings Kwaito, Kasi Cars and Ispantsula Style to Riversands Farm Village This Reconciliation Day
You heard the bass before you saw the taxi. By the time the HiAce came round the corner, the whole street was singing. Kasi Republic is bringing that feeling back for one afternoon only. On Wednesday, 16 December 2026, iYouth Endala will gather at Riversands Farm Village in Midrand for a Reconciliation Day celebration of the music, the cars and the style that made growing up ekasi unforgettable. The soundtrack of your youth, live Alaska, Mzambiya, Msawawa and Zola will perform the songs you know …
From Busking to the Business of Music: MEX Opens New Doors
The 16th edition of Music Exchange NPC (#MEX26) South Africa’s influential music-business platform dedicated to turning creative talent into sustainable professional careers has announced Bethe Cloete as the inaugural recipient of the MEX Most Promising Artist Award, in partnership with the Beyond Busking Programme 2026. MEX fulfils its promise of turning knowledge, access and industry connection into real career opportunities through this flagship award. For 16 years, Music Exchange has brought …
MARTHINUS Releases Heartfelt Debut ‘i miss us not trying’
PRETORIA: South African independent singer-songwriter MARTHINUS, the musical project of Marthinus Nel, has officially released his debut single, “i miss us not trying”. Blending the nostalgic energy of indie rock and pop-punk with honest, vulnerable songwriting, the song explores the challenges of long-distance relationships and the feeling of missing someone who used to be right beside you. With driving guitars, catchy melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, “i miss us not …
South African Artist MARTHINUS Releases Debut Single
PRETORIA: South African independent singer-songwriter MARTHINUS (Marthinus Nel) has released his debut single, “i miss us not trying”, an indie rock and pop-punk inspired song about love, distance and missing the simpler moments in a relationship. The song was inspired by the challenges of long-distance relationships, particularly how distance can make even the smallest things require more effort. Phone calls have to be planned, visits become something to count down to, and everyday …
SA Heros Comics in Observatory Adds Grading Guidance and Archival Storage to Its Range of Local Superhero Comics and Collectables
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South African superhero comics have a growing shelf of their own, and the collectors buying them want the same care for a local first issue as for any imported title. SA Heros Comics, a comic shop in Observatory, Cape Town, now sells its local superhero comics and collectables alongside the grading and storage help that serious collecting needs. Something to read, something to keep The comics range covers single issues, graphic novel volumes, starter bundles for …
LED-Lightbox Rental in Midrand Delivers, Sets up and Collects Light-up Letters, Numbers and Neon-Style Signs for Gauteng Weddings and Year-End Functions
MIDRAND, South Africa – November and December fill Gauteng venues with weddings, 21sts and office year-end functions, and most of them want one bright spot where guests stop for a photograph. LED-Lightbox Rental, a hire company in Midrand, hires out lightboxes, marquee letters and neon-style signs for those nights, and every booking includes delivery, set-up and collection. Letters, numbers and lightboxes The marquee range includes 1 m LOVE, MR & MRS, MRS & MRS and MR & MR …
SmashDown Lists Its Woodstock Rage Room Packages for Cape Town Friends, Couples and Staff Teams
The Woodstock rage room runs solo, group, birthday and team sessions, each starting with a safety briefing and full protective gear. CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Plates, bottles and old electronics on a steel table, a crowbar in hand and a face shield down. That is the whole idea at SmashDown, a rage room in Woodstock, Cape Town, which has published its full list of rage room packages for individuals, couples, friends and work teams. Booked by group size Sessions run from a solo booking …
The Programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 Is Out, Conference Is Hosted by DJ Eazy
International expertise. Two major pre-recorded talks. Direct access to industry decision-makers. The programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 is out, bringing practical music business knowledge and valuable connections to the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Now in its 16th year, MEX26 gives artists, managers, producers, songwriters and entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from professionals working across the global entertainment economy. Tickets start at …
NEXA Audio Readies South African Musicians for Festive Gig Season With IEMs
With year-end bookings stacking up, NEXA Audio is urging South African performers to get their stage monitoring sorted now, and its in-ear monitors start at R280. South Africa, 22 October 2026: Between now and January, local musicians face their fullest stretch of the year: weddings, office parties, carol services, school concerts and festive gigs. More shows mean more hours on stage and more reliance on a clear monitor mix. The South African online audio store, founded by a musician, is aiming …