Saturday Star 2024-02-24

Tropika Island of Treasure is setting sail once again, whisking viewers away to a paradise island brimming with challenges, laughter and nail-biting competition. The 11th season of the reality show has a new captain steering the ship as the show’s host: South African media darling Zanele Potelwa. Potelwa is best known for her bubbly personality on 5FM, and as a TV presenter for SABC 1’s Hot Spot Seli. She also hosted the red carpet for the South African Music Awards in 2022 and was the Pink Carpet host at the Feather Awards 2021. Last year saw an elevation in her career as the newest addition to the Expresso Morning Show hosting team, and now she follows in the steps of Katlego Maboe, DJ Fresh, Lala Hirayama and Naak MusiQ as…

Global sensation Beyoncé Knowles- Carter has always been known for loving beautiful hair and she has taken a step to start a hair line. The multi-award-winning singer has launched Cécred, a new haircare line honouring global traditions while catering to most hair needs. She has launched a range of products to cleanse, condition and repair the hair. “The journey of creating Cécred has taken years,” Beyoncé says. “As a black founder, it was important to me to concentrate on where I saw the greatest need for healthy haircare and place scientific innovation and product performance above all else. We started by prioritising the needs of textured hair like mine, along with other types and textures that need more moisture and strength. “My entire life and career, I’ve worn my hair…

FUELLED by a shared passion to change the narrative of brown people, Solomon Cupido and Bradley Olivier decided to write the screenplay for Frankie en Felipé, which debuted at the 11th kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival in Cape Town and released on the big screen on Friday. Sadly, Olivier, who died on July 20 last year, won’t get to enjoy the fruits of his labour. Bitter-sweet moment for Cupido and the cast aside, he said: “This is more now about his legacy that will live on. I’m super excited for the country to see this movie. Silwerskerm is more for your colleagues and people in the industry. “But you make movies for people to see. This I believe is for the community, the people out there. It’s a different side to…

IN A world where self-care and well-being are becoming increasingly important, men are also stepping up to embrace a more holistic approach to wellness. This year, we are witnessing a shift in how men perceive and prioritise their health, with two distinct trends emerging: the rise of the dapper gents and the zen men. Dapper gents are redefining traditional notions of grooming and self-care. They are embracing a more refined and tailored approach to wellness, focusing on skincare, grooming, and personal style. From tailored skincare routines to precision grooming techniques, dapper gents are elevating their self-care rituals to align with their individual sense of style and sophistication. On the other hand, zen men are embracing a more mindful and holistic approach to wellness. They are focusing on mental and emotional…

THIS year as you plan menus, you will want to stay ahead of the curve and make sure your menu offers fresh new flavours. La Parada Kloof Street mixologists have shared their suggestions for mixology in 2024 so you can impress guests. Senior brand manager Aimee Reitz notes that although the holidays are long over, there is no need to give up on that holiday feeling. “That holiday feeling can last forever, and nothing says holidays quite like a refreshing, smooth cocktail (virgin or not),” she says. Here are the cocktail trends they suggest you look out for. It may not sound appealing, but fat washes are a great trend when it comes to infusing flavour in your cocktail, and they are accessible, affordable and consistent. They alter the texture…

Humans are social creatures; it’s practically embedded in our DNA to seek out connections with others. Think of it like this: way back when we were living in caves and trying not to become a mammoth’s lunch, being in a group improved our chances of survival. Fast forward to now, and this translates into seeking relationships for all sorts of benefits – support, love and companionship, among others. In short, we’re searching for someone to Netflix and chill with. With modern-day dating, roommate searches and endless group chats, it’s clear: we still really crave each other’s company. Whether it’s sharing those “I’ll take it to the grave with me secrets” or ugly-crying into our bestie’s couch, life’s highs and lows just feel more significant when someone else is along for…