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We’ve all been there…bending, flexing, and climbing to find juuust the right angle for that Insta-worthy snap… after all, it’ll live on the internet forever and people out there are hungry for some fresh content! To mark the entry of their latest menu item, the ‘Boujee Bowl’, Nando’s new ad celebrates everything that’s extra; Boujee pays homage to all the sneaker lovers, ‘flexers’, and ‘bowlers’ who are doing the most to live their best lives - for the Gram!     The advert laughs at the “for the Gram” phenomena, from spine-tingling sensory stimulus (for you ASMR lovers), to over-the-top dine-out vibes at the invitation of a hilariously gawdy forex trader. Well-known influencer Pharoafi, who has kept South Africans “influtained” in her own right, also cameos in this parody of what we’ve all gone through to get that perfect Insta-snap. In true Nando’s style, there is also a healthy dose of hilarious hidden jokes and references for fans to find and share. ...

LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with one of Johannesburg’s oldest children’s home - the Johannesburg Children’s Home (JCH), to celebrate World Volunteer Day under the pillar of sustainability. The home’s 127-year legacy is testament to its sustainable approach and ability to adapt – a culture Fiona Duke, Head of Operations at the Johannesburg Children’s Home (JCH) is proudest of. “Yes we need a lot of support, we need funding and basics to run the home, but what we really need is more partners like LG that are also focused on sustainability and technology to drive self-sufficiency”, says Duke. JCH has already revived their borehole to reduce utility costs, and it runs many small businesses at the home such as a small bed and breakfast, a catering service, and venue hire. LG Electronics South Africa, together with the JCH will develop two mutual objectives; teaching the children pride and the responsibility they have towards their environment, as well as sustainability...

Montecasino  ( https://www.tsogosun.com/ montecasino ) is the unequivocal, irrefutable home of the biggest jackpot payouts in Africa. A record-breaking R7 691 061,20 was won on 22 May when one lucky Cape Town resident became an instant multi-millionaire by playing the Raise ‘Em Poker Progressive at Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination. Less than 24 hours later, it paid out again, giving Capetonian Moegamad Cloete R517 141,33 and something to smile about. History was made in February when the same Poker Progressive hit its highest level ever, paying out a staggering R4.8-million – the largest amount ever won on a poker progressive in South Africa. Since then it’s reached R3 million, in March. Rising steadily ever since, it surpassed its own record three weeks ago, surprising  Montecasino ’s Tables management  ( https://www.tsogosun.com/ montecasino /gaming/tables ) . “The Raise ‘Em Poker Progressive is a very popular game, which makes the progr...

For the first time in the Tsogo Sun Gaming group, the new  Cash  is  King  gaming promotion at the West Rand’s favourite entertainment destination,  Silverstar  ( https://www.tsogosun.com/ silverstar-casino/whats-on- silverstar/gaming/ cash -is- king ), is giving away a tantalising total of R2.7-million in instant  cash  prizes! To be one of the guaranteed 2 300 winners, clear your diary, grab your Silverstar Rewards card and play slots and tables between now and Saturday, 29 June 2019. There is more than one way to win in  Cash  is  King … Floor  Cash  Mystery  draws will fill the pockets of 70 winners every Tuesday and Wednesday until Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Simply play your favourite slots or tables and you could win a share of over R30 000 in randomly awarded  cash  prizes while you play. And that’s not all…Saturdays just got sweeter between 6 April and 22 June 2019, when instant R500...

So, imagine this.  Local and international stars of South Africa’s most memorable beer and cider ads walk into a bar. Sounds like the start of a joke. Instead, it’s a recipe for magic in a witty ad for Distell’s new  beverage, EDGE. Picture the scene. Savanna’s Barry Hilton’s tending the bar. Windhoek Lager’s Louis Gosset Jr is still keeping it real. He’s joined by Hunters’ number one china Thapelo Mokoena and Hansa’s legendary  Vuyo “Litha Dumse”. Up pops  Jason Goliath from Castle’s rugby ads.  The results are surprising and entertaining in the way that  only EDGE can be.                                                              It’s a simple, enga...

Masego brings international Flavour to the Flying Fish Ultimate #FlavourChillas Backyard Festival A burst of Flavour as Masego and local hitmakers headline the #Flavour Chillas As South Africa celebrated Workers Day on the 1st of May, premium flavoured beer Flying Fish gave Johannesburg an unforgettable flavoursome experience at their Ultimate Backyard Festival at Long Meadow Farm in Fourways. Headliner and “Old Lady’ Hitmaker Masego took to the stage for a much anticipated performance that included a medley of his classic hits and some fresh new tunes. Hundreds descended on Long Meadow Farm to finally catch a glimpse of the popular Jamaican trap, house and jazz musician who announced earlier in the month that he will be returning to the country. This after Masego could not make it to last year’s Flying Fish Flavour Odyssey due to unforeseen circumstances. The singer didn’t disappoint this time around with an electrifying performance that had t...

LCN has recently launched a 3-month mentorship programme to inspire and empower young women and ultimately provide the opportunity for growth and entrepreneurship.   The exciting mentorship programme, which is open to aspiring nail technicians, is intended to help build a new calibre of skill that will result in outstanding service delivery within the industry. “We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity and set the benchmark for nail technicians who wish to improve their service and gain stellar service in their craft”,  says Looking Good LCN, founder and CEO, Lea Castro.  “The mentorship programme works hand-in-hand with our vision of empowering women in 2019 by expanding golden opportunities for female nail technicians.” Candidates who wish to participate in the programme will be provided with an experienced mentor from Looking Good LCN. Throughout the duration of the programme, the mentee will be taught various nail techniques and provided w...

#BloodNormal For two billion women and girls worldwide, periods are a monthly reality. And yet, talking about them is still very much tabo The lengths people go to, just to avoid using the word ‘period’, is testament to society’s awkwardness about the subject. For years, marketers have used the infamous blue liquid to demonstrate their products.  In 2019 it’s time to get real. A bold new campaign by leading global feminine hygiene brand  Libresse  is set to encourage positive cultural change around euphemisms.  Women don’t bleed blue liquid, they bleed blood. The ground-breaking campaign, called #BloodNormal launching in South Africa this month, anticipates ending period shaming by showing realistic depictions of periods in a short film. Scenes showing a guy buying pads, a woman asking for a pad across the dinner table and school children passing a pad across the classroom send a strong visual message that periods are normal. Towards the end of the film ...

On 8 April Flying Fish took to social media to announce the launch of it’s Ultimate Backyard Festival  experience as part of the Flavour Chillas campaign. The excitement was palpable as it was announced that Jamaican born trap house jazz musician,  Masego , was heading back to South Africa to headline the Ultimate Backyard Festival at the Flavour Chillas experience on 1 May, in Johannesburg. This after  Masego  could not make it to last year’s Flying Fish Flavour Odyssey due to unforeseen circumstances. As has come to be expected of Flying Fish experiences, the Ultimate Backyard  Flavour Chillas will see local talent curating never seen before experiences in the various festival flavours of music, fashion, photography, food, art and culture. The FlavourChillas campaign is giving South Africans all the tips and tricks they need to host festivals in their own backyards. The brand has partnered with the most flavoursome festival experts who will be s...

To celebrate their 20th birthday, NetFlorist is inviting South Africans from all walks of life to share stories of people who have gone the extra mile to make the world a better and kinder place. The campaign starts April 1 st 2019, and people are encouraged to participate with acts of goodwill during the first 20 days of April. South Africa’s sender of smiles wants to remind people to recognise the positive around them and surprise someone nice with something special. Caught up in the stress of everyday life, we often forget to thank acquaintances, strangers, friends, colleagues and sometimes even family for making our life a little easier, safer or just plain nicer. We have instances where we need people and they show up such as the car guard that escorted you to your car in the rain under his umbrella, the gentleman in the Polo that stopped to help you with your flat tyre, or the lady that let you go first in the Checkers queue because you were in a hurry. Than...

- New NBA Africa YouTube Channel to Broadcast Live Primetime Games Each Week and Celebrate Africa’s Impact on the NBA – - First Live Games on New Channel to Feature Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets and L.A. Clippers at New York Knicks on Sunday, March 24 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and YouTube today announced the launch of the NBA’s first YouTube channel dedicated to fans in sub-Saharan Africa.  In addition to featuring two live games per week in primetime for the rest of the 2018-19 season, including the Playoffs, Conference Finals and The Finals, the NBA Africa YouTube channel will celebrate the impact of African players in the NBA.  The channel will also showcase the league’s long history of growing basketball at all levels across the continent and using the game as a platform to inspire and empower African youth. The first two live game broadcasts on the new NBA Africa YouTube channel will take place on Sunday, March 24 and will feat...

Mr. Eazi Tops List of Cutting Edge Artists Announced for MTN  Bushfire  2019 Just off the hot announcement of Nigeria’s ASA for MTN  Bushfire  2019, another Nigerian superstar has been confirmed, Mr Eazi – possibly the most exciting musical export from Nigeria of the last few years, will bring his unmistakable version of Nigerian afro-pop to the fans at MTN  Bushfire . Known for its Afro-centric ethos and its strong focus on African music, culture and the arts, MTN  Bushfire  is excited to host this incredible artist just as he returns from a US tour that will see him crossing the country and even performing at the highly acclaimed Coachella and SXSW Festivals. Mr Eazi is taking African music to the global stage, his mix of sounds, a penchant for global collaborations, and the and this year his versatility as an artist have won over fans across the world. Having toured across Europe, the UK and the US, Mr Eazi will grace one of the top ...

INNER NORTH EXPERIENCE   “Good Food, Good Music, Good Vibes” Get ready to give summer the most vibe-fuelled farewell at the first ever Inner North Experience! This is the beginning of a series of quarterly events, hosted for the urban social butterfly looking to party with like-minded individuals for a day of great food, exceptional beats and the best company. The first series of the Inner North Experience will be held on Saturday, 30 March, 2019 at the Cosmic Raceway and Events Centre in Lanseria. Inner North Experience is an extension of the infamous house parties that the founder Lingo Popela is known to throw. This led to a partnership with Miyelane Events and Kitchen Kings Food to host a series of events. “People like to have fun, but with that, they also want to do it in the most cost effective way while getting their money’s worth. This event is a social gathering of likeminded people who want to have fun, who enjoy good music, good food and good vibe...