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The Citizen
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Last chance to enter Durban Fashion Fair
THE eThekwini Municipality is inviting fashion designers from across South Africa to apply for the opportunity to showcase their designs at the 14th annual Durban Fashion Fair (DFF). The DFF, one of Africa's influential fashion events, will take place from September 17 to 19, at The Station Urban Event Space. Applications close on Thursday July 31, 2025. Chairperson of the eThekwini economic development and planning committee, councillor Thembo Ntuli, reaffirmed the city's investment in the programme. ALSO read: Durban Fashion Fair model search kicks off this June He said the showcase is part of the city's broader commitment to developing the creative industry and empowering entrepreneurs in the fashion sector. 'As eThekwini Municipality, we invest in fashion because it drives inclusive economic development and job creation. The programme supports radical economic transformation by empowering emerging creatives. This year, 24 emerging designers have received training and mentorship since March, covering both creative and business aspects. These mentees will have the opportunity to showcase at the DFF in September,' added Ntuli. With the theme, 'The Awakening', the DFF 2025 promises to shine the spotlight on bold creativity, while celebrating local talent and amplifying both new and established voices in the fashion space. Over the past decade, the DFF has grown into a vital platform, not only showcasing fashion, but shaping careers. Many past participants have gained access to buyers, business partnerships, and international opportunities. Makhosi Ntshangase of Sista Fellas, a 2019 DFF mentee and Rising Star winner, credits the showcase for successfully launching her career. 'Apart from the equipment I received, DFF was my key to unlocking doors of opportunity. I learnt the business of fashion, networked, and eventually signed a consignment deal with Edgars. I encourage both emerging and established designers to seize this opportunity as it can elevate your brand.' To apply online, visit the website: For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here
West Australian
16 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Fremantle Dockers' Rising Star candidate Murphy Reid humbled by comparisons to Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury
Fremantle forward Murphy Reid says he has been humbled by comparisons to Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury following his superb game against West Coast on Saturday. Reid has had an instant impact since joining the Dockers as a first round draft pick but it's been his ability to find space with the ball and use it well that led to teammate Jordan Clark comparing him to Pendlebury in The West Australian on Monday. Reid barracked for Richmond but said he'd always tried to play like Pendlebury. 'Definitely. It's how he's always got time and space,' Reid said. 'He's not the quickest guy but it's how he can avoid tacklers and always hit the right target and bring his teammates into the game. They're some amazing strengths. I'd like to say I try and do that in my game as well. He's someone I looked up to 'It's a fair calibre of player I've got to live up to. It's awesome that I can be even be compared to someone as great as him. 'He's got me in a fair few centimetres and a bit of size. I guess some of my strengths in my composure and what I can do with ball in hand are a bit similar to him. They're probably not to the level of him but there are a couple of similarities there.' Reid has rocketed into second favourite to win the AFL Rising Star award in a season where he has twice kicked four goals in a match. He is vying with Adelaide's Daniel Curtin and Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft for the prestigious award. Caleb Serong, Paul Hasleby and Rhys Palmer all won the Rising Star while playing for Fremantle, while teammates Luke Jackson and Jaeger O'Meara claimed the prize at other clubs, but Reid is doing his best to avoid being caught up in that hype. 'I'm just happy playing in the team and playing my role up forward. Every now and then I get a lick of the ice cream. I'm just having fun and enjoying my footy,' he said. Reid signed a two-year contract extension last month which will keep him at Fremantle until 2029. His girlfriend and best friend have both moved to Perth to give him added support and he will celebrate his birthday with them on Wednesday. Reid has made his name as a half-forward this season but has aspirations to become a midfielder and is doing extra work to prepare for that opportunity. 'The coaches are big on me doing vision with the mids and getting a few centre-bounce hits after training and going to see the mids coach,' he said. 'I'm just keeping that going on in the background because that's a bigger picture thing. I'm mostly working with the forwards for the time being Hopefully in the future you might see me through there.'
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘He just doesn't waste a touch': Riewoldt raves about Reid
Murphy Reid's Rising Star case is gathering momentum, with the young Docker climbing to second-favourite for the award amid high praise from a former winner and AFL great. Reid's superb western derby saw him attract equal top votes from Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter in the AFL Coaches Association's Player of the Year award, tying with Glendinning-Allan medallist Hayden Young after amassing 15 score involvements and six score assists from his career-high 23 disposals. The effort was enough for Reid to leapfrog Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft in Rising Star calculations in the eyes of bookmaker Sportsbet, shortening from $10 to $5 in recent days. Only Adelaide's Daniel Curtin is in front of Reid as a $1.50 favourite. Speaking on Seven's Agenda Setters, Riewoldt raved about the young Docker's composure and ability to set up his teammates in the forward half of the ground. 'If by dangerous you mean in front of goal, then I think you're right,' 2002 Rising Star winner Riewoldt said when asked if No.16 pick Reid was the most dangerous player to come out of last year's draft. 'I think there are better players... I think (Sam) Lalor and (Levi) Ashcroft will prove to be better players, and (Alix) Tauru's probably more exciting. 'But in terms of danger, Murphy Reid is an absolute beauty. 'He just doesn't waste a touch. 'He's clever. He only needs a handful of possessions to really hurt you on the scoreboard.' Host Craig Hutchison then appeared to endorse Reid for the prize, imploring fellow panellist and Rising Star judge Kane Cornes to take notice. 'Are you on the Rising Star panel? I hope you're watching,' he said. Murphy Reid celebrates a derby goal. Credit: Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos / Getty Images Reid's derby display saw him become the youngest player to record six score assists in a match since the stat's introduction in 2003, and continued his form that has him on record pace in that area. The Docker's 30 score assists mark the equal-highest tally through a player's first 19 games of a debut season, emulating the effort of Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli in 2008. Rioli's season-long record of 40 in a debut campaign appears within sight. Reid has also booted 19 majors of his own, matching St Kilda's Max Hall for this year's highest total for players to debut this year.
West Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Murphy Reid: Fremantle Dockers youngster into second-favourite for Rising Star award amid Nick Riewoldt praise
Murphy Reid's Rising Star case is gathering momentum, with the young Docker climbing to second-favourite for the award amid high praise from a former winner and AFL great. Reid's superb western derby saw him attract equal top votes from Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter in the AFL Coaches Association's Player of the Year award, tying with Glendinning-Allan medallist Hayden Young after amassing 15 score involvements and six score assists from his career-high 23 disposals. The effort was enough for Reid to leapfrog Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft in Rising Star calculations in the eyes of bookmaker Sportsbet, shortening from $10 to $5 in recent days. Only Adelaide's Daniel Curtin is in front of Reid as a $1.50 favourite. Speaking on Seven's Agenda Setters, Riewoldt raved about the young Docker's composure and ability to set up his teammates in the forward half of the ground. 'If by dangerous you mean in front of goal, then I think you're right,' 2002 Rising Star winner Riewoldt said when asked if No.16 pick Reid was the most dangerous player to come out of last year's draft. 'I think there are better players... I think (Sam) Lalor and (Levi) Ashcroft will prove to be better players, and (Alix) Tauru's probably more exciting. 'But in terms of danger, Murphy Reid is an absolute beauty. 'He just doesn't waste a touch. 'He's clever. He only needs a handful of possessions to really hurt you on the scoreboard.' Host Craig Hutchison then appeared to endorse Reid for the prize, imploring fellow panellist and Rising Star judge Kane Cornes to take notice. 'Are you on the Rising Star panel? I hope you're watching,' he said. Reid's derby display saw him become the youngest player to record six score assists in a match since the stat's introduction in 2003, and continued his form that has him on record pace in that area. The Docker's 30 score assists mark the equal-highest tally through a player's first 19 games of a debut season, emulating the effort of Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli in 2008. Rioli's season-long record of 40 in a debut campaign appears within sight. Reid has also booted 19 majors of his own, matching St Kilda's Max Hall for this year's highest total for players to debut this year.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Fremantle Dockers forward Murphy Reid rated equal best on ground by coaches during western derby
Exciting Fremantle youngster Murphy Reid would have tied for the Glendinning-Allan Medal if Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter were voting for the award after the western derby on Saturday. In another boost for his AFL Rising Star hopes, Reid polled eight votes for his 23 disposals, 15 score involvements and one goal. The half-forward finished third in Glendinning-Allan Medal voting behind Hayden Young and Andrew Brayshaw, but the AFL Coaches Association votes told a different story. Longmuir and McQualter were required to submit votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis and Reid was locked with Young on eight votes. While individual voting remains confidential, one coach gave Reid five votes and the other handed him three. Brayshaw and Michael Frederick both received six votes, while Caleb Serong and Shai Bolton had one vote each. Reid has had a wonderful first season in the AFL and is one of the favourites to win the Rising Star award. He is competing with Adelaide's Daniel Curtin and Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft for that prize. Longmuir said Reid's consistency had set him apart from the other contenders this season when speaking after the win and defender Jordan Clark said his teammate reminded him of Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury. 'It sounds like a bit unrealistic comparing him to Scotty Pendlebury but he is a player like that who is not blessed with super speed but he sees the game and is very sharp in his mind,' Clark told The West Australian. 'He sees the game very well and he's very clean. I think he did watch a lot of Scotty Pendlebury growing up, so he's a very classy little player. I think he's got a lovely mix that works for him. 'I don't want to use it loosely and it's probably disrespecting Scotty Pendlebury in a way because he's one of the greatest players in the game. 'But you watch him and he's in positions where you think someone shouldn't get out of that, but he does. He's not a fast bloke, he's not massively built, he's just clever and classy. I think he thinks and sees the game ahead before people see what is going to happen.' Collingwood's Nick Daicos extended his lead for the AFLCA award with a best on ground performance against Richmond. Noah Anderson is now four votes behind him after picking up eight votes in Gold Coast's win over Brisbane, Serong has dropped from third to fourth after Geelong's Bailey Smith overtook him and is now 14 votes behind Daicos with four games remaining.
