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The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
WATCH: Tyla's big Nickelodeon night: Hosting, slime and a big win
Tyla became the first African artist to host the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards — the global show that celebrates the biggest stars in television, music, film and digital media, all voted for by children. South Africa's pop superstar Tyla stole the show at this year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, delivering a high-energy performance as host, scooping an award, and even braving the slime. The event was held on Saturday, 21 June, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, in the United States. Tyla was nominated in two categories – Favourite Global Music Star and Favourite Music Collaboration for Show Me Love, her track with WizTheMc and bees & honey. She walked away with the Favourite Global Music Star award, beating nominees from six other regions: Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the UK. ALSO READ: 'Their win is South Africa's win': Deputy Minister Peace Mabe celebrates TxC's BET award Tyla: 'Africa to the world' Accepting her award, Tyla said she was proud to represent Africa on a global stage. 'This means the world to me — to represent Africa on a global stage and be recognised by all of you amazing kids out there… wow. Thank you for believing in me and dancing with me. Africa to the world!' she said. The 23-year-old wasn't just an award recipient – she also took on hosting duties. In an interview before the event, Tyla revealed she had always dreamed of being on Nickelodeon. 'When I was younger, I tried to audition for Nickelodeon, but no one answered the call – and now I'm hosting it,' she said, beaming with pride. Tyla also got her slime action, far more than the drizzle she had hoped for. 'When I saw a video of Katy Perry getting slimed, I was like, oh my gosh, please, not that. Just a little cute drizzle. But we'll see – whatever happens, happens,' she said before the show. Tyla wins 'Favourite Global Music Star' and gets Slimed at the Kids' Choice Awards. June 22, 2025 NOW READ: 'We're handling this with the utmost seriousness': Bolt SA on TikToker's alleged abduction
The Citizen
11-06-2025
- 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
News24
02-06-2025
- Business
- News24
‘In the planning stage': Deputy Minister Peace Mabe discusses vision for Designers Indaba
The 2025 South African Fashion Week (SAFW) highlighted the immense talent of local designers with strong support from Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Peace Mabe. She spoke to News24 about the importance of celebrating and investing in homegrown fashion and discussed government initiatives like the upcoming Designers Indaba, aiming to address challenges such as access to industrial equipment and to provide financial and promotional support for designers at all career stages. The event, featuring designers like Gert-Johan Coetzee, showcased innovation and creativity, reaffirming South Africa's position as a hub for world-class fashion. South African designers recently took to the runway at the 2025 South African Fashion Week (SAFW) to showcase their remarkable talent and creativity, this time around with government watching in support. With a star-studded guest list including Nadia Nakai, Zozibini Tunzi, Unathi Nkayi and many others throughout the fashion show, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe was also among the crowd. According to the minister, her attendance was to celebrate local talent in the fashion industry and offer much-needed government support. In an interview with News24, Mabe shared plans to increase government efforts to promote local designers. 'South Africans are talented. That's one thing for sure that we need to embrace. I've also attended small, private, and, of course, international fashion events, like Paris Fashion Week. 'I've never had exposure where a collection of designers is showcasing locally. I attended yesterday, but I couldn't help it again today. Just to come and appreciate the talent that is out there,' she said. Additionally, the minister called for South Africans to invest in local talent by at least owning a few garments from local brands. 'Out of three things that you're wearing, at least two should be locally made,' she said, highlighting the quality and craftsmanship of local designers. 'I don't doubt the quality, the finishing, everything is perfect,' she added. Government support According to Mabe, the government should create an enabling environment for designers by providing financial and other forms of support. She also expressed that various government departments have committed to exposing designers to broader audiences and offering the necessary assistance to help them thrive. 'As government, we are also responsible for creating an enabling environment. Designers, of course, need to have a platform, [one that] exposes them and gives them the financial support they need, as well as any kind of support that they might need,' Mabe said. Challenges facing local designers The deputy minister revealed that despite their impressive talent, local designers face unavoidable challenges, including a lack of access to industrial equipment that would enhance their production capabilities. She also noted that designers like Boys of Soweto and Tshepo are among those who have voiced concerns about the absence of large industrial machines essential for scaling their businesses. These challenges will be addressed by launching programmes like the Designers Indaba, which will see various government departments collaborate to support fashion designers. 'They don't have big industrial machines, and together with the Department of Small Businesses and Local Economic Development, DTIC, we have agreed that we're going to host the Indaba for designers. 'I can also confirm that ABSA is on board. African Bank is on board, and you know, other sponsors as well,' she told News24. A three-phase approach According to Mabe, the Designers Indaba will bring together designers at different stages of their careers in a three-phase format. The first phase will focus on established designers who have successfully entered the market. The second phase will spotlight promising, up-and-coming designers, while the final phase will address those at the grassroots level who have yet to gain recognition. 'This initiative is still in the planning stage, but we feel it is crucial to create opportunities for designers across all levels of their careers,' Mabe said. A celebration of talent and innovation Following her attendance at SAFW - where various designers like The Bam Collective, Thabo Makhetha, Gert-Johan Coetzee, and many others showcased their work - Mabe praised the creativity displayed on the runway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leon J Haasbroek (@ljhpr) One of the standout collections for the deputy minister was presented by renowned designer Gert-Johan Coetzee. View this post on Instagram A post shared by South African Fashion Week (@safashionweek) 'I saw Gertie yesterday, and I said he really represented the future. It seemed to be an integration of AI, space, and the current season, which is winter. The fabrics, everything was just perfect,' she said, acknowledging Coetzee as a leader and powerhouse within the fashion industry.
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.'
TimesLIVE
22-04-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Final audit still not ready nearly two years after 2023 Netball World Cup
The 2023 Netball World Cup (NWC) board came under fire in parliament on Tuesday morning for failing to complete its financial audit nearly two years after the showpiece in Cape Town. The government invested R90m into the showpiece, staged from July 28 to August 6 2023, deputy sport, arts and culture (DSAC) minister Peace Mabe told the portfolio committee, adding it was unacceptable the close-out report wasn't completed. Mabe explained the audit had been delayed because of staff issues and that some equipment had become unavailable after the departure of staff. When NWC board chair Patience Shikwambana explained there had been challenges, such as extending the contracts of four staff members, including CFO Thabang Moses, portfolio committee chairman Joe McGluwa jumped in. He asked if this was the same Thabang Moses who had been fired by Boxing South Africa. Moses left the professional boxing regulator under a cloud amid allegations of corruption for which a boxing promoter was suspended.
