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IOL News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Deputy Minister Peace Mabe praises TXC's historic win at the 2025 BET Awards
Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke of TXC arrive at the BET Awards 2025 held at Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, United States. Picture" Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto Image: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has extended warm congratulations to South Africa's trailblazing amapiano duo, TXC, following their historic win as Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles. This landmark achievement marks the first time a South African DJ duo has claimed this prestigious global honour, underscoring the genre's rising influence on the world stage. The BET Awards, remain one of the world's foremost platforms celebrating Black excellence in music, film, and culture. Speaking from Pretoria, Deputy Minister Mabe described TXC's victory as a moment of national pride and a milestone for South Africa's creative youth. 'TXC's win is a beautiful reminder of the extraordinary talent we have in this country. These young women have worked tirelessly, broken barriers, and proven that South African sound resonates far beyond our borders. Their win is South Africa's win.' 'This moment belongs to every young girl with a dream, and to every artist brave enough to be different. What TXC has achieved is not only personal, it's symbolic. It tells our youth that global stages are within reach.' Under Mabe's leadership, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has prioritised support for emerging artists, through funding, exposure, and creative development opportunities. TXC's international success, she said, is proof of why sustained investment in the arts matters. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'We remain committed to nurturing talent from the ground up. Our role is to ensure that more artists like TXC have the platform, resources, and support to thrive and to proudly carry our culture onto the world stage.' Yet, while celebrating this new chapter, Mabe also called on South Africans to honour the legends who paved the way. Through initiatives like the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series, launched in 2023, the Department continues to acknowledge cultural icons who shaped the nation's artistic identity: 'Today we celebrate TXC. But we also remember that today's victories stand on the shoulders of yesterday's pioneers. That's what keeps our culture alive and evolving.' IOL Entertainment
The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Deputy Minister Peace Mabe celebrates TxC BET Award win
The Eastern Cape duo was named Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards. Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has congratulated Amapiano duo TxC on their historic BET Award win. The Eastern Cape duo were named Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, held on Monday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. TxC, made up of Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, is the first South African DJ duo to win the award. Mabe said the duo's win is a proud moment for young creatives across the country. 'TxC's win is a beautiful reminder of the extraordinary talent we have in this country. These young women have worked tirelessly, broken barriers, and shown that South African sound can resonate across the world. Their win is South Africa's win. 'This moment belongs to every young girl with a dream and to every artist who dares to be different. What TxC have achieved is not just personal — it is symbolic. It tells our youth that global stages are within reach.' Mabe added that her department would continue to support young artists with access to resources, platforms, and global exposure. 'We remain committed to nurturing our creatives from the ground up. Our job is to make sure that more artists like TxC have the space and support to rise, thrive, and represent our culture with pride. 'Today, we celebrate TxC. But we also remember that today's victories are built on yesterday's foundations. That's what keeps our culture alive.' ALSO READ: SA's Amapiano DJ duo TxC wins BET award: See full list of winners TxC: 'This is our very first award' The duo were among only two African winners in this year's BET Awards music categories, alongside Nigeria's Ayra Starr, who took home the Best International Act award. Speaking to the media on the red carpet, TxC said they are proud to represent South Africa and Amapiano music on an international platform. 'This is our very first award, and to win it on an international stage like this is unbelievable. 'We're just so grateful to represent South Africa and Amapiano music. It's a win for us, for the genre, and for all the young women coming up in this space,' said Reid, as quoted by TimesLIVE. NOW READ: Sizwe Dhlomo declines LaSizwe's 'Awkward Dates' invite
Eyewitness News
28-05-2025
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Africa Month: Conflict, slow economic growth, unemployment take centre stage
JOHANNESBURG - Concerns about regional conflict, slow economic growth and high unemployment are among challenges that have again taken centre stage as the continent continues to observe Africa Month. This includes volatility in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where South African troops were deployed for a peacekeeping mission and South Africa's unemployment rate of 32.9%, which is among the highest in the world. The continent celebrated Africa Day on Sunday, as part of the month-long commemoration. READ: Africa Day: Calls for unity and solidarity across continent grow louder Deputy Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe led the government leg of celebrations at the heritage site Freedom Park in Tshwane. Mabe said an honest reflection of the continent's challenges will help with finding lasting solutions. 'These challenges are not insurmountable in fact they present an opportunity for Africans to unite and elevate Africa as a continent that has massive wealth and opportunities.'
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
More improvements coming to Princeton City Park
princeton — A number of improvements are coming to Princeton City Park this year, officials said Friday. Chris Mabe, marketing and public relations director for the city of Princeton, said the planned projects are to enhance safety and improve the park's appearance and usability for special events. Mabe outlined the planned improvements, along with work that has already been completed, in a statement released by the city. According to Mabe, the projects planned for later this year at city park include plans to install underpinning to the park's stage, renovations and a relocation of the pool's concession stand, and the installation of a new sound system at the pool. Mabe said those upgrades are scheduled to begin soon. 'These continued improvements make the Princeton City Park and pool a welcoming destination for visitors to spend time outdoors through activities such as swimming, walking, hiking, disc golf, and live performances,' Mabe said in the statement. The work planned for later this spring is in addition to a number of upgrades that were already completed last year. The 2024 improvements included the addition of a new ADA-compliant restroom facility at the park, which has now been completed. The new restrooms are located next to the stage and the ADA playground. New sound equipment and lighting were also installed on the park's multi-use stage, which will be put to use for the upcoming Music in the Park summer concert series. Mabe said other improvements that were completed last year at city park included repairs to the rock walkway, the installation of a new diving board at the pool, the extension and paving of the handicap parking area, the installation of wooden bollards in the parking areas, enhancements to the 18-hole disc golf course, and the removal of fallen trees, brush, and debris. Contact Charles Owens at cowens@
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mrs. Julie Mabe is our Educator of the Week!
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — FOX8 honors Julie Mabe of Pearce Elementary School. Congrats, Mrs. Mabe! If you know of an educator who is worthy of this nomination please fill out the . Educator of the Week is sponsored by the North Carolina Education Lottery. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
