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Pageant season is in full swing! The White Star Miss Soweto returns for its 47th edition, and the winner will be crowned on 28 November 2026 at the Soweto Theatre. The Top 20 finalists were announced at Falcon Arrow Spur Southgate on Thursday, 15 October, where they shared a meal and celebrated their milestone. In this next phase, they will take part in activities and experiences designed to build confidence, strengthen their voices and prepare them for the responsibilities of the title. The ultimate winner will also drive away in a brand-new car courtesy of Mahindra! Azola Ngxanga Age: 24 Background: Aspiring sports journalist planning to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Communication. What She Says: "I believe I should win Miss Soweto because I see the title as an opportunity to represent and uplift other young women." View this post on Instagram A post shared by White Star Super Maize Meal (@whitestarsupermaizemeal) Bonke Msibi Age: 24 Background: LLB graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand. What She Says: "I believe I should win Miss Soweto because I understand the responsibility that comes with the title. For me, it is not about being crowned; it is about having the opportunity to serve with greater impact." Faith Zanele Khumalo Age: 24 Background: Holds a Diploma in IT Software Development from Rosebank College. What She Says: "This isn’t a competition for me but rather a calling—a dream that little me was so drawn to and p

Last weekend lit up with standout fashion and major wins for creators like Lasizwe Dambuza and Grace Mondlana. Held at The Galleria in Sandton, the Samsung Content Creator Awards celebrated and validated the hard work of South Africa's vibrant digital community. Glamour on the purple carpet Fashion took centre stage on the purple carpet, where bold colours, sharp tailoring and sparkling details proved just how much style lives within the creative community. Sni Mhlongo and Lesego "Coconut Kelz" Tlhabi showed off the power of sustainable fashion at the event. Both creators rented their designer dresses through R’friqe to promote sustainability. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Johannesburg (@timeout.johannesburg) Other stars made unforgettable entrances. Titus "Mologadi" Mokou turned heads in a striking, all-red suit inspired by Zendaya, bringing a vibrant pop of colour to the carpet. Grace Mondlana looked like a dream in a dress from Treasury by Mihlali Ndamase. After sharing a quick wardrobe malfunction earlier in the day, she secured a backup look that was well worth the wait. Inside the main hall, the energy was electric. Comedian Mpho "Popps" Modikoana, dressed by Boys of Soweto, kept the energy high while looking dapper throughout the event. Big wins and celebrations Among the evening's biggest winners was Grace, who took home two major trophies, specifically Trendsetter of the Year and Creator of the Year. In her acceptance spee

There are festivals, and then there is Spring Fiesta. Back for its 16th year, the iconic festival returned to Wild Waters in Boksburg this past Saturday, 3 October, and reminded us why it remains the one to attend in Joburg.  The sun was out, the stages were stacked and the people brought the energy, all while looking fashionable. A line-up that had something for everyone From the heavyweight Main Stage featuring Scorpion Kings, Msaki, Cassper Nyovest, Kelvin Momo and K.O, to the soulful corners of Soul Candi Classics and Stay True Sounds, through to the unapologetic bars at the Hip Hop Stage hosted by Speedsta and the unstoppable groove at Piano Dreamland and Bakone AfroTech, it was a day-long journey through the sounds moving South Africa right now. TimeOut JohannesburgMsaki's award winning vocals kept the crowd entertained at Spring Fiesta. The highlight for me was definitely Scorpion Kings on the main stage. They performed right after Cassper Nyovest, who also gave a brilliant performance. Both Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa performed their catalogue with added Maskandi songs, which got the crowd screaming with excitement because it was so unexpected. Good food, great sound Attendees not only had options for music but also for food. There were many food trucks and a seating area where guests could cool off and grab a bite while still hearing the music, without feeling like they were missing out. The sound was very impressive across all stages, which was a big plus beca

If there’s one thing we can agree on, it is that South Africa is a musical country. Park Live 2026 proved this to be true. I was not familiar with some artists on the line-up, but I am glad that I now have new music to discover for the first time. It also seems "African time" may not be a thing because, by 10 am, the crowd was ready to receive Rowlene on stage at Marks Park, Emmarentia. We were blessed with good weather, skin was showing! Joburgers are quite the fashionistas, as I spotted people who were dressed to the nines. This just shows me how badly they wanted to be at the festival.  ParkliveThe fans brought their best fits.   Friends, family and human connection  I met a group of four strangers who I thought were friends, but it turned out they all came individually and met each other at Parklive.  One of them said to me, “Girl, there’s no way I was going to wait for my cousins and friends. I made an entire playlist preparing for two weeks”, and no one was going to take that away from me.  I love it so much for them. It also highlights what we pride ourselves on: Ubuntu. Co-signing this was the absolutely breathtaking Teeks (surely I can say this? We all saw him; he’s fine, fine, fine).  TeeksThe New Zealand artist had the crowd singing along. “This is my first time in South Africa, first time playing in Johannesburg. I gotta tell you, man, since the moment we landed... the people here have been so beautiful, so warm, so generous; I feel at home,” he said during h