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Zola Nombona Leads Brutal Fruit’s L’Orange Rossa Launch Experience
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Zola Nombona Leads Brutal Fruit’s L’Orange Rossa Launch Experience

Brutal Fruit Spritzer unveiled its latest variant, L’Orange Rossa, at an immersive launch experience in Johannesburg this past weekend, bringing together some of the country’s most stylish names for an afternoon that blended flavour, fashion, and culture. Hosted by Zola Nombona at the picturesque Villa Rossa, the event felt less like a product launch and more like a curated lifestyle moment. A Guest List Rooted in Culture and Style The guest list reflected the brand’s deep connection to South African pop culture, with appearances from Ayanda Thabethe, Buhle Samuels, Kayise Ngqula, Larona Moagi, Naledi Malela, and Thando Wolf, among others. From fashion moments to content creation, the space was designed for connection, capturing the kind of aesthetic-driven experiences th...
Kid X, Masterpiece YVK and Umtanakubo Front Skipper Bar’s Kasi Kulture 2.0 Campaign
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Kid X, Masterpiece YVK and Umtanakubo Front Skipper Bar’s Kasi Kulture 2.0 Campaign

Township culture is once again taking centre stage as Skipper Bar brings back its Kasi Kulture campaign, celebrating the creativity, hustle and identity that continue to shape South African pop culture. Now in its second edition, Kasi Kulture 2.0 leans into the sounds, style and everyday realities of kasi life, with artists like Kid X, Masterpiece YVK and Umtanakubo leading the movement. A Campaign Rooted in Township Culture Launched in March 2026, the campaign builds on the success of its first edition by expanding its focus on storytelling and community driven narratives. Rather than centring celebrities alone, Kasi Kulture 2.0 invites everyday South Africans to share what township culture means to them, from fashion and music to entrepreneurship and daily hustle. Thr...
Mafikizolo, Young Stunna and Khuli Chana Lead Ziyakhala Mo Sun City 2026 Lineup
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Mafikizolo, Young Stunna and Khuli Chana Lead Ziyakhala Mo Sun City 2026 Lineup

South Africa’s live music calendar is heating up again as SABC and Sun City Resort confirm the return of Ziyakhala Mo Sun City, bringing some of the country’s biggest artists back to the iconic stage. Set to take place on 27 June 2026 at the Sun City Superbowl, the second edition of the event promises a high-energy celebration of South African music, culture, and heritage following a sold-out debut in 2025. A Celebration of South African Sound Ziyakhala Mo Sun City continues to position itself as more than just a concert. The event is built around the idea of celebrating indigenous music and cultural identity, with support from SABC’s African Language radio stations. By bringing together artists across genres and languages, the show reflects the diversity of South African ...
Maison Martell Opens in Johannesburg With DJ Stokie, Dlala Thukzin and a Luxury Cultural Experience
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Maison Martell Opens in Johannesburg With DJ Stokie, Dlala Thukzin and a Luxury Cultural Experience

Luxury cognac meets South African creativity as Martell launches a new cultural destination in Johannesburg. The Maison Martell residency officially opens on 12 March 2026 at the Montecasino, transforming the venue’s outdoor event area into an immersive space where music, gastronomy, fashion and cognac craftsmanship come together. Running every weekend through March, the experience invites guests to step into the world of one of the oldest cognac houses while celebrating contemporary African culture. A Luxury Pop Up Experience in Johannesburg Designed as a temporary cultural residence, the Maison Martell experience blends curated tastings, live performances and fashion showcases into one refined environment. Guests can explore guided tastings featuring the brand’s celeb...
NIVEA and Zandi Nhlapo Spotlight the Future of Anti-Ageing with Cellular Epigenetics
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NIVEA and Zandi Nhlapo Spotlight the Future of Anti-Ageing with Cellular Epigenetics

As conversations around self care, longevity and intentional living continue to evolve, NIVEA is placing science and sisterhood at the centre of the beauty conversation. On 7 March, just ahead of International Women's Day, the skincare giant hosted an intimate gathering in Johannesburg to introduce its latest innovation, the Cellular Epigenetics Rejuvenating Serum. The event brought together influential women across media, business and the creative industries and was headlined by South African media personality and entrepreneur Zandisile Nhlapo. Held at the elegant Burkleigh House, the luncheon created space for conversation, reflection and a closer look at the science shaping the next era of anti-ageing skincare. A Moment to Reset Rather than a traditional product launch,...
Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 Brings Blxckie, Mafikizolo and Focalistic Together for a Celebration of South African Creativity
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Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 Brings Blxckie, Mafikizolo and Focalistic Together for a Celebration of South African Creativity

South Africa’s music, fashion and art worlds collided in spectacular style as Mahindra Group hosted the 2026 edition of Mahindra Fusion Fest, transforming Pretoria into a vibrant hub of creative energy. Held on 7 March at the SunBet Arena, the event brought together thousands of fans, artists and creators for a genre bending showcase that blended live music, fashion design and visual art in one immersive production. Now in its second year, the festival has quickly grown into a national platform celebrating emerging talent while spotlighting some of South Africa’s biggest names in entertainment. From Campus Activations to a National Finale The road to the Pretoria finale began months earlier with activations across Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, where aspiring musician...
Vaseline’s Soft Glow Affair Turned a Valentine’s Mystery Into a Sisterhood Moment
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Vaseline’s Soft Glow Affair Turned a Valentine’s Mystery Into a Sisterhood Moment

For one week in February, South African social media timelines were quietly hijacked by a question no one could quite answer. Who is “V”? Creators began sharing unboxing videos filled with flowers, handwritten notes and carefully curated gifts. TikTok theories spiralled, Instagram comments turned into full-blown investigations and searches for “Who is V?” climbed fast. What started as a modern-day Valentine’s mystery soon revealed itself as something bigger and more intentional. The reveal came at the end of February when Vaseline stepped forward as the brand behind the intrigue, officially launching its Soft Glow campaign and culminating the online courtship with an intimate real-world gathering, The Soft Glow Affair. Rather than centring romance in its traditional sense, th...
Full METRO FM Music Awards 2026 Nominations List: Jazzwrld and Thukuthela Lead a Stacked Year for SA Music
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Full METRO FM Music Awards 2026 Nominations List: Jazzwrld and Thukuthela Lead a Stacked Year for SA Music

The nominations for the 2026 edition of the METRO FM Music Awards have officially dropped, with hitmaking duo Jazzwrld and Thukuthela emerging as the most nominated artists this year, setting the tone for what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent memory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PopPulse - THE BEAT OF POP CULTURE (@poppulse.sa) Unveiled at a nominees celebration in Hyde Park, the full list spans 21 categories and more than 100 artists, reflecting a music scene that continues to evolve at lightning speed. From amapiano heavyweights to genre-bending newcomers, the nominations spotlight both cultural impact and chart dominance across the board. This year also sees the introduction of two new categories,...
First Impressions: Living With the HONOR X9d
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First Impressions: Living With the HONOR X9d

At PopPulse, phones are not just gadgets. They are tools we use in the middle of fast-moving timelines, group chats that never sleep, and the constant need to capture a moment before it disappears. So instead of treating this like a lab test, we spent time using the HONOR X9d the way we actually use any device. In real life, in real time, and in the middle of pop culture chaos. The everyday rhythm The biggest thing we noticed early on is how easily the phone blends into a content-heavy routine. From early morning headline checks to late-night scrolling, the experience feels smooth and consistent. The 6.79 inch OLED display makes a difference here. Watching trailers, catching up on interviews, or just bouncing between apps feels immersive without being overwhelming. Performan...
FROM #SKINTOK MYTHS TO SKIN SCIENCE: EUCERIN DERMOPURE CLINICAL REDEFINING CARE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
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FROM #SKINTOK MYTHS TO SKIN SCIENCE: EUCERIN DERMOPURE CLINICAL REDEFINING CARE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Welcome to #SkinTok – the world of TikTok skin hacks and trending “miracle” routines. It’s where today’s teens and young adults are learning how to treat acne-prone skin in a landscape of constant scroll, hot takes, and misinformation. Acne is of course one of the top-trending skincare concerns in South Africa, and it’s also one of the fastest-growing skincare categories – but knowing what actually works (and where young people are getting their advice) has never been noisier. Enter Eucerin DERMOPURE CLINICAL – the newly reformulated and redesigned, dermatologist-recommended range with clinically proven formulas, powerful active ingredients and a routine that’s easy to follow. The new DERMOPURE CLINICAL range offers a clear, effective routine designed to correct acne-prone skin ...