Women in Media

Short documentary ‘Druk dit!’ illuminates arm wrestling and the close-knit community behind the sport

It may surprise many to learn that arm wrestling is an international sport — but it does indeed require hard work and good technique, something you definitely cannot learn late one night in a pub… The short documentary Druk dit! lifts the veil and introduces viewers to the arm wrestling community. It focuses especially on Terence Opperman,...
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Rap icon Jack Parow flexed his muscles as The Masked Singer South Africa’s green machine, Spinach

This week’s rollicking episode of SABC 2’s The Masked Singer South Africa served up surprise after surprise. A quirky “detective” called Pangolin arrived on the scene to put a scaly paw into the guessing game; for the first time this season, detective J’Something correctly identified the big-name celebrity behind the Mask; and it was revealed that...
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THEO PAUL VORSTER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF LINOCUT PRINTMAKING WITH SPECIAL EXHIBITION AT RUST-EN-VREDE GALLERY

Artist and printmaker Theo Paul Vorster celebrates two decades of linocut printmaking with a special exhibition at Rust-en-Vrede Gallery in Durbanville. The exhibition runs until 12 September 2026.The exhibition marks a significant milestone in Vorster’s career and brings his journey full circle, returning to the gallery where he presented his first linocut exhibition in 2006.Although...
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Die verhaal van Protea Village en gedwonge verskuiwings belig in ‘Die grond onthou’

Die oorsprong van die storie strek ses dekades terug met gedwonge verskuiwings. Toe volg die grondeis van die 1990’s en uitgerekte wetlike prosesse. Protea Village neffens die Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin in Kaapstad neem nou uiteindelik stelselmatig gestalte aan met bouwerk wat na verwagting teen vroeg 2028 voltooi sal wees. Die dokumentêre kortflim Die grond onthou...
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MERVYN GERS CERAMICS LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE

Mervyn Gers Ceramics, internationally renowned for its distinctive handcrafted ceramics and dinnerware, has launched its long-awaited online store, making its celebrated collection more accessible to customers across South Africa. The store officially went live on 1 July. The company has built a reputation for creating functional pieces with a distinctly artistic aesthetic. Every item passes...
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WINTER EYEWEAR TRENDS: WHERE STATEMENT STYLE MEETS EVERYDAY FUNCTION

Winter eyewear steps confidently into the spotlight this season, moving far beyond its functional role to become a defining style statement. As wardrobes shift into richer textures, deeper tones and layered silhouettes, frames follow suit with bolder shapes, sculptural detailing, and expressive colour. From oversized acetates and sharp geometric lines to softer translucent finishes and...
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