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The South African
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Chidimma mocks news of Miss SA organisation 'downfall'?
Chidimma Adetshina, the South African-born Miss Universe runner-up, is laughing off news that the Miss SA pageant has been postponed and is under new management. The news comes days after pageant CEO Stephanie Weil resigned from her post. In the past year, the Cape Town model – whose father is Nigerian, and whose mother is Mozambican – has been the target of a Home Affairs investigation. Last year, Chidimma stepped down from her position as Miss SA finalist. A few weeks later, she won the title of Miss Universe Nigeria and competed at the international pageant, where she was crowned runner-up. In a press statement posted on pageant fanpage @misssafandom, the Miss SA organisation announced that the finale would be postponed from August to a later date in 2025. This was one to 'ensure the alignment with international and other global events.' Since Stephanie Weil stepped down as CEO, the pageant has been taken under the wing of Africa Fashion International, which has vowed to 'embark on this strategic journey together, leveraging our unique strengths to drive growth and innovation.' In the comments section, pageant fans were mostly unsurprised by the news, given the delay in announcing the Top 30. Also commenting was Chidimma Adetshina, who posted a meme of a man suppressing a smile. When one follower accused the pageant queen of being 'petty,' she responded, 'I'm just smiling. I've given you way too much access to me, and I'm sure that's your biggest achievement this year. Go rest, bye!' Chidimma Adetshina has reacted to news of Miss SA's postponement. The beauty queen is a former 2024 finalist. Image via screenshot: @misssafandom Late last year, the Department of Home Affairs revealed it would be investigating the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, Anabela Rungo, who had unlawfully registered her as a South African at birth via fraudulent documents. Earlier this year, Rungo was arrested and charged with violating the Immigration and Identification Act. She has since been released on bail. Both Chidimma and her mother have had their SA ID and passports revoked. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MISS SA'S POSTPONEMENT? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Sun Goddess' Vanya Mangaliso and musician Feya Faku laid to rest
Vanya Mangaliso and Feya Faku died just three days apart. Born 10 years apart, died just three days apart and laid to rest on the same day. Vanya Mangaliso and Feya Faku. Pictures: Supplied,Fashion designer Vanya Mangaliso and musician Feya Faku, who died just three days apart, were separately laid to rest on Saturday. Sun Goddess founder Mangaliso passed away on the 26th of June, while Faku died during his tour in Switzerland three days before that. Mangaliso was 53 at the time of her death, and Faku was 10 years older. ALSO READ: 'A profound loss': Fashion world mourns Sun Goddess Vanya Mangaliso 'She worked tirelessly for the good of her family' Mangaliso was widely respected for her contributions to South African fashion, a field to which she dedicated 25 years of her life. Speaking at the funeral, her son, Kwantu Mangaliso, said his mother was very special to many people. 'One thing I can say is that a role she took most seriously and a role that she excelled at was being a mother. Specifically being a mother to the four of us,' said Kwantu. Since her passing, tributes have poured in from various corners for the designer. Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and chief executive of Africa Fashion International (AFI), described Mangaliso as a distinguished fashion designer and businesswoman. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula paid tribute to Mangaliso as a trailblazer in the fashion world. 'She was the first to commercialise African designer wear, taking it from the back room to boutique stores in top malls. 'She cracked the door open for Maxhosa, Bathu and others by mainstreaming African designers and brands,' wrote Mbalula. 'My mother worked tirelessly for the good of her family and she helped build us into the people we are today. My mom was pretty much the hardest working person I knew,' said son, Kwantu. Mangaliso was laid to rest at the Heroes Acre in Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. This is the same burial site where musicians like Mandoza and AKA, boxer Baby Jake Matlala and actor Joe Mafela were also buried. Mangaliso is survived by her husband, Thando Mangaliso; her children, Limani, Kwantu, Kwindla, and Kumkani Mangaliso; nieces, nephews, cousins; extended family; and her legacy, the Sun Goddess. ALSO READ: Jazz legend Feya Faku dies while on tour in Switzerland The trumpet was like his second voice Faku, an internationally renowned trumpeter, was buried in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. 'One of the things we have not done as South Africans is to appreciate Feya as a world-renowned trumpeter because most of the time Feya has been traveling across the globe,' said Gift Ngqondi, speaking for the family at the funeral. 'Whether he is attending the North Sea Jazz Festival, whether he was in Switzerland, or Norway and these are the places that Feya has performed than any other place in South Africa ' Fellow musician, saxophonist McCoy Mrubata, said he enjoyed Faku's style of playing the trumpet. 'The trumpet was like his second voice,' Mrubata said speaking to the SABC. 'He was very melodic and he had technique, but he could be very very soulful, you know, I used to enjoy his trumpet playing.' Before his demise, Faku was reportedly exploring the idea of starting a music program in New Brighton schools to help nurture musical talent in the community. NOW READ: WATCH: Modise Sekgothe, a poet equipped in the exercise of digging deep and baring himself naked
IOL News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize semi-finalists shaping African fashion
Elke Joubert, Tsholofelo Phala and Amkelo Jiyane are among the semi-finalists for the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize. Africa Fashion International (AFI) one of the continent's most prominent platforms for fashion and retail, has announced the semi-finalists for the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize, its flagship talent development initiative designed to unearth and nurture the next generation of African fashion trailblazers. From a flood of compelling entries, 12 promising young designers have made it through to the semi-final round, selected for their boundary-pushing design, strong technical skills, and innovative vision. These creatives represent a bold, new wave of African fashion, one that merges storytelling, craft, and culture with forward-thinking design.
IOL News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Nomzamo Mbatha channels African elegance in MmusoMaxwell for the Met Gala
"Shaka iLembe" actress and executive Nomzamo Mbatha attended the 2025 Met Gala as the Africa Fashion International (AFI) red carpet correspodent. Picture: Instagram/theoluwaseye Actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha attended one of the biggest nights in fashion, the Met Gala, as the red-carpet correspondent for Africa Fashion International (AFI). Africa Fashion International (AFI), a leading luxury fashion company in Africa, is one of the major sponsors for this year's Met Gala. Mbatha for the big night, Mbatha entrusted the womenswear label designed by the duo Mmuso Potsane and Maxwell Boko, known as MmusoMaxwell to bring Superfine: Tailoring Black Style to life. 'MmusoMaxwell have shown their incredible craftsmanship over the years when it comes to tailoring - with short notice they went above and beyond and we made it to the Met,' shared Mbatha on Instagram.
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Fashion Highlights from the Latest NALA Collection
Bold fashion statements at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards. The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs), in collaboration with Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe's Africa Fashion International (AFI), celebrated the intersection of music and fashion over the weekend. The highly anticipated 'new template for award shows' was brought to life in style. The show featured the latest NALA|Privé collection. This collection honoured the tradition of Black Dandyism through contemporary, avant-garde designs that played with proportion, texture and cultural symbolism. Designed by the AFI's in-house atelier led by the 2023/24 AFI Fastrack Prize winner, Loice Dube, the collection features bold colours, exaggerated silhouettes and meticulous tailoring that reference the Black Dandyism movement's history while pushing it firmly into the future. ALSO READ: K.O finally gets his Metro FM award in his home province Fashion statements made Various public figures showed up draped in the NALA|Privé collection, bringing to life what Mapakgole, a fashion and retail creative, dubbed as 'a powerful statement about contemporary African aesthetics while honouring our rich sartorial heritage'. SA celebrities stepped out in style — here are some standout looks: Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux. Picture AFI Anele Zondo, host of the MMA black carpet. Picture AFI Dineo Ranaka. Picture by AFI Football legend, Teko Modise. Picture AFI
