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The Citizen
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Braam Fashion Week returns with bold designs and Joburg's young talent
Now in its fifth edition, the biannual Braam Fashion Week returns this May. It could be argued that Braamfontein in Johannesburg is a world of its own — a vibrant hub for students from the city's top institutions. It makes sense that a fashion show in Braamfontein is catered for young aspirant designers. 'Braam Fashion Week exists to give young designers, models, and makeup artists a platform to showcase their skills and creativity,' co-founder Phetogo Pule told The Citizen. Pule co-founded the event alongside Thato Mokgawa. Now in its fifth edition, the biannual Braam Fashion Week will take place at the end of May at The Playground in Braamfontein. 'We believe in creating opportunities where there often aren't enough and providing a space where fresh voices can be heard,' said Pule. ALSO READ: Soweto Fashion Week cultivates next wave of trailblazers with autumn/winter 2025 showcase Shining the spotlight on the youth Students studying fashion at institutions such as Villioti will showcase their work at Braam Fashion Week's Winter/Fall edition. 'As well as makeup artists from Face-to-Face West Rand / Roodepoort Beauty School who bring not only their passion but also the technical skills needed to succeed in the industry,' shared Pule. According to the founders, this year's theme, I am fashion, embodies the spirit of individuality and artistry that defines the event. 'The Braam Fashion Week show is open to all Joburgers and celebrates the city's unique fashion culture. The event showcases authentic street style, offering everyone a chance to enjoy and appreciate the creativity and talent that make Johannesburg's fashion scene so special,' shared Mokgawa. The first edition of Braam Fashion Week was in 2023. The organisers say more than 600 people attended, while last year's edition drew just over 400 fashionistas. 'These numbers show that this event truly resonates with the people; it's a platform they connect with, a celebration they see themselves in. This year, we are hoping to keep the same energy,' Mokgawa said. 'Attendees can look forward to an extraordinary showcase of fresh talent, daring designs, and the unique energy that comes from blending fashion with South Africa's thriving music and arts scene. It's a movement, a space where creativity flourishes, and a show that will leave everyone inspired.' There's an entertainment element to the fashion show, with performances by upcoming music artists expected. NOW READ: Get to know Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, representing Mzansi at Miss World competitions
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Agriculture Committee Allows Department to Review Apps in Line with Medium-Term Development Plan
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture received a briefing yesterday from the Office of the Auditor General (AGSA) on its review of the Department of Agriculture and its entities' 2025/26 annual performance plans (APPs) and budgets. The department and entities also made presentations on their APPs and budgets for the 2025/26 financial year. During the engagements, the committee told the department to review its 2025/26 APP in line with the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP). As part of its findings, the AGSA told the committee that seemingly the MTDP indicators and targets are not included in the department's strategic and annual performance plans. The committee heard that MTDP 2024–2029 is a five-year strategic blueprint developed by the 7th administration to drive national development. The MTDP aligns with the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 and integrates international commitments, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the AU Agenda 2063. The committee expressed concern after it learnt from the AGSA that the department has set annual reports as a target without clearly understanding the expected level of performance. The AGSA said this lack of specificity makes both the indicator and the target unclear and ambiguous. It also renders the AGSA unable to measure effectively, which undermines their usefulness for monitoring progress and evaluating performance. The committee told the department to revise its APPs, taking into account the AGSA's recommendations, for presentation on 6 May 2025. The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, who led the departmental delegation said the department met with the AGSA and has already undertaken to make amendments based on the AGSA recommendations. AGSA also presented reviews of the APPs of the department's three entities – the Agricultural Research Council, Onderstepoort Biological Products and the National Agricultural Council. As part of the presentation, the AGSA recommended that the committee should ask the department to present a revised 2025/26 APP along with a matrix showing changes made to performance indicators, their definitions and associated date sources. In addition, the committee should also ask the department for regular updates on this information. In welcoming all the presentations, the committee Chairperson, Ms Dina Pule, emphasised that the committee was not rejecting the APPs as presented, but rather allowing the department and its entities to reconstruct the APPs in light of the AGSA recommendations. In thanking the AGSA, Ms Pule said the committee has noted with appreciation the extensive and insightful reviews the AGSA has made. 'The committee has noted your recommendations and we assure you about our commitment to translating them into progressive actions to take the work of the department to the new heights,' said Ms Pule. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
