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News24
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Top fashion moments from DJ Zinhle's Zee Nation Fest
Thousands flocked to Johannesburg to experience the second instalment of DJ Zinhle's Zee Nation festival for a day of vibrant performances and pink cowgirl fashion on National Women's Day. The vast venue filled with eager concert-goers kept busy with talent like Elaine, Nadia Nakai, Makhadzi, Nkosazana Daughter, Lliema Pantsi and more offering electrifying performances in between entertaining hosting from Moozlie, Zanele Potelwa and more stars. Merchandise stands, charging stations and a new addition of comfortable resting 'Era lounges' added a tailored edge to the event, an ode to its evident popularity. Although Rome wasn't built in a day. DJ Zinhle spoke to TRUELOVE ahead of the festival about what it was going to take to pull off the festival. 'Because last year was successful, I thought this year would be a breeze. Somebody lied to me. Because they said 'Oh, you guys have done it, you guys are just going to flow through the next one'. No, it's been so tough. I mean, I think also everyone can feel the economy is not strong right now, so there were a lot of challenges putting it together so the emotions are high and low. 'But thank God that we are such a unified team, because also when you're doing a festival like this with your friends, tensions get high so you also have to manage that. So, emotionally it's been taxing, it's been hectic but thank God we have one vision,' Zinhle said. Special highlights included Mkahadzi and Sjava's encore-inducing performance and Pearl Thusi bringing her daughter Thando to the stage. Pearl told TRUELOVE, 'It was a special moment because I played Thula Nana... thinking of Thando when she was a little baby crying for me at home because I had to be in the streets to work and to finally be able to take her with me and to bring her while that song is playing is like, I don't know, there's a little bit of closure there I think hopefully for both of us.' Performers, industry friends and the 'besties' on the ground brought fun high fashion to the nippy tail end of Johannesburg's winter, with DJ Zinhle and Moozlie's many wardrobe changes fueling the event's extravagance. Here are more of the creative styles at one of Women's Day celebration of sisterhood: DJ Zinhle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nation Fest (@zeenationfest) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nation Fest (@zeenationfest) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ZINHLE JIYANE (@djzinhle) Moozlie View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nomuzi Mabena (@moozlie) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nomuzi Mabena (@moozlie) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nomuzi Mabena (@moozlie) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nomuzi Mabena (@moozlie) Nkosazana Daughter View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nation Fest (@zeenationfest) Nadia Nakai View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRAGGA (@nadianakai) Banele 'Moghelingz' Ndaba View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nation Fest (@zeenationfest) Thabsie View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thabsie (@thabsie_sa) Coachella Randy View this post on Instagram A post shared by oratile masedi (@ Khanyisa Jaceni View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nation Fest (@zeenationfest)
Mail & Guardian
09-06-2025
- General
- Mail & Guardian
Call for nominations: Power of Women 2025
This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Mail & Guardian's annual flagship event, Power of Women, where the immense contributions made by South African women are recognised and celebrated. This year's theme, 'I n the Spirit of Women20: Celebrating Women Who Turn the Impossible into Unstoppable ', will pay tribute to the women who challenge limitations, shift narratives and lead with a purpose. We invite you to nominate powerful women from all sectors and communities. Whether they work in science, social justice, the arts, education, entrepreneurship or beyond, this initiative celebrates stories of resilience and determination that often go unseen. This is your opportunity to nominate individuals whose work has a lasting effect, drives progress and inspires future generations. The winners will be announced on 28 August, the month in which the Mail & Guardian celebrates Women's Month and when the nation observes National Women's Day. The closing date for nominations is 20 July 2025. Please submit your nomination by clicking For more information about the Power of Women, visit the website
