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Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza takes center stage in Italy as Aida
South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza is showcasing her musical range at the prestigious Teatro Greco in Siracusa, Italy.
SMag honours women redefining work life with grace
SMag’s fourth annual Women of the Year portfolio features six sensational women who continue to shape the way we work and live. They are Kgomotso Christopher, Mary Vilakazi, Mahtaab Hayat, Charlotte Maserumule, Avumile Qongqo and Nthabiseng Mathole.
Editor’s letter: A true kindred creative spirit
The first time I met Avumile Qongqo — Our 2025 Woman of the Year in Fashion & Beauty and the lead star of the Oscar-nominated The Last Ranger — on the set of her SMag cover shoot, I knew immediately that I had met a true kindred creative spirit.

‘It’s racism’ – Gayton McKenzie plans legal action against Open Chats podcast
Patriotic Alliance leader said he would be taking legal action after racial slurs spark nationwide outrage

Former radio jock Criselda Kananda on leading the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation
Kananda will spearhead the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation, which is a social arm of the Malibongwe Arts Festival.

‘Boer soek ‘n Vrou’: Reandi Grey on dressing up and playing Cupid for SA’s heroes of soil
Reandi Grey shares insights into the new season of ‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’ – and how itchanged her.

‘Creation of PoeComSto is long overdue’ says poet about government’s bid to revitalise creative sector
PoeComSto Council exists to nurture, develop, and elevate poetry, comedy, and storytelling.

‘They’re gonna call security because I’m black?’: Boity’s holiday interrupted in Barcelona
“It’s just not nice experiencing that, and feeling like I didn’t do anything wrong, though,” Boity is heard in her Instagram live video.

US star Donell Jones to headline Ndlala Mall grand opening following Tank’s cancellation
Donell will share the stage with leading Mzansi artists, including Zonke Dikana and Vusi Nova.

‘Wasn’t ready for this snatchness’: Nozipho Ntshangase shows off post-surgery results [Video]
The reality TV star had an abdominoplasty.

‘I was super nervous and scared to mess up’: Nasty C on his debut on news channel as a guest host
Nasty C has worked as a teller at a leading retailer, had a stint at a panel beater and has also experimented in other blue-collar careers.