Hello Weekend, 20 January 2024.
The latest edition of News24’s weekly digital weekend
magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth
stories. Enjoy the read.
Changing the narrative: DJ Shimza’s mission to tell Africa’s
story
By Constance Gaanakgomo
When Shimza started his career, he had to trust the process;
he went through every step that prepared him to become the global star he is
today. With all that he has achieved, the one thing he wants to do is use his
influence to create more opportunities for other people. Not only is he focused
on growing his global footprint, but he wants to “bring the
collective”, from music, fashion, and art to everything authentically
African (which) he gives his stamp of approval to the global stage.
Nongcebo Langa: Delheim’s first Young Winemaker of the Year
By Daléne Fourie
Nongcebo Langa, the winemaker at Delheim Estate, was awarded
the Diner’s Club Young Winemaker of the Year in 2023, only the third female and
first woman of colour since the award’s inception in 2001. To head a historic
Stellenbosch farm like Delheim with the legacy of Michael “Spatz”
Sperling, Nongcebo represents a true turning point in the inclusivity of the
industry. As a Pietermaritzburg native, we sat down with Nongcebo before this
year’s early harvest started in earnest to find out what inspired her to make
Stellenbosch wine.
OPINION | Q’s Year of Maybe: Is TikTok famous Stanley Cup
just an emotional support water bottle?
By Qaanitah Hunter
What’s all the fuss about the Stanley Cup trend? Qaanitah
Hunter muses over the latest online craze.
The view from my perch in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia is every bucket-list chaser’s dream, from its
balloon spectacle to its underground cities
By Andrew Thompson
Cappadocia in the Republic of Türkiye really is one of the
world’s most magical destinations. Hundreds of hot air balloons light up the
morning sky most days of the year. Beneath them is a labyrinth of surreal
ancient cave homes and underground cities carved into rock. It’s not exactly a
cheap getaway, but it’s an attainable goal from South Africa.
By Karabo Kgoleng
Set in Soweto, the urban heartland of South Africa, Innards
tells the intimate stories of everyday black folks processing the savagery of
apartheid. Rich with the thrilling textures of township language and life, it
braids the voices and perspectives of an indelible cast of characters into a
breathtaking collection flush with forgiveness, rage, ugliness and beauty.
Karabo Kgoleng asked Magogodi oaMphela Makhene some questions about her debut
collection, Innards.
The year of prequels, sequels and originals: All you need to
know about 2024’s stacked film schedule
By Gabi Zietsman
There’s one thing that 2023 showed the film industry –
audiences crave original standalone films, from visionary directors to fresh
new faces. Comic book giants got knocked down a peg or two with lacklustre
critical and box office receptions – barring some exceptions – and 2023 also
marked the biggest organic film event in the post-pandemic era in Barbenheimer.
Here’s our comprehensive roundup of the must-see films for the year.
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Amike Oosthuizen poses in front of Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise.
7 continents, 65 countries: Meet the SA influencer taking
TikTok by storm with ‘unreal’ world cruise: Amike Oosthuizen, daughter of The Real Housewives of Pretoria cast member Renske Lammerding, and
her family are making waves on the globally famous Royal Caribbean world
cruise, set to sail through different countries for nine months.
Ford gets another new car in SA: Territory SUV pricing and
model range announced: Announced by Ford South Africa earlier this week, the
Territory revives a nameplate that South Africans will remember from the
mid-2000s, including the pumped-up Territory ST.
Your kitchen sponge is a breeding ground for bacteria:
Here’s how you can clean it: Research has shown that kitchen sponges are a
breeding ground for bacteria.
(Cover Photo: Stills by Tom)
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