An inside peek into the man behind the powerful voice that stole the hearts of South Africa

If you could taste Cape Town, then the Mother City would probably taste like the new cool drink Cape Cola

This young alternative pop singer/songwriter and producer has won the hearts of many with his debut single ‘Elephant Shoes’ and now returns with his latest album offering, “The Masses”

The man who blew life back into the forgotten memories of District Six and those it left behind  

Up and coming fashion blogger, wanting to make her mark in the future of fashion

Get to know the YouTube sensation, Sibu Mpanza, who is making leaps in his career after winning the Social Star presenter search competition in 2015.  

This explosively talented collective consists of some of Cape Town’s hottest rappers and producers, namely Camo, Loyiso, Uni July, AK, J1, M’tunez-i and Simmysimmyanya. With their EP about to drop, this group is about to take the music industry by storm.  

Meet Loren Langenhoven,  fashionista, stylist and author of the fashion blog, StyleByLoren. She plans on taking South Africa’s fashion world by storm.

Meet Jade and Shad Isaacs, also known as Twinzspin. This explosive Cape Town-born dynamic DJ duo have music in their blood and the skills to prove it! They’re good looking, super talented and extremely business minded. As co-founders of the Kue DJ Academy these 21-year-old DJ prodigies, are on the fast track to becoming masters of their craft.

Get to know the author and the genius behind Tiger Bay the Musical making its world debut at the Artscape Opera House. It will run from the 20 - 27 May 2017. Make sure you get your tickets and embark on this musical journey of love, reconciliation and courage.

This chart topping, raw rapping and lyrical artist gives us, yet again, a deeper look into who he is. As both a person and an artist, Youngsta shares his opinion on everything; from what influences his music to his favourite spots in Kaapstad. SALUTAS!  

Actress and model Ashleigh van der Hoven gives us a little peak into who she is and how she has and still is mastering her craft

Get to know the guy who can hook you up with the freshest pair of kicks, Zaid Osman. The notable sneaker collector and founder of Sneaker Exchange, one of Africa’s largest sneaker trading events, applied his knowledge of the US (where he spent his formative years growing up) sneaker culture to promote a movement that is sometimes misunderstood by many.

Meet Salaam Keyser, a photographer on a journey of telling stories of life, with light. He captured the profound image dubbed ‘Mercy’ and bagged himself the title of overall winner in the Amplify ImageQuest project. We delve into the heart of the man behind the lens.

She’s anything but boring; Meg Sproat, takes us on a journey through exciting discoveries via her blog and vlog, Boring Cape Town Chick. The social media executive loves what she does, she also wants to bring people together and be remembered as someone who progressed the culture of blogging.

Meet Rivkah Hope, the globetrotting nomadic songstress. The Cape Town-born singer has been travelling all over the world in the hopes of producing a quality of music that speaks to a diverse audience. Her fresh electronic sound and soulful vocals on her latest EP entitled Globetrotter (for obvious reasons) demonstrates her interesting tales from these travels.

Meet Ricardo Nunes, who you’ve probably come to know as DJ Azuhl. He’s been rocking South African dance floors behind the ones and twos. He is a part of Africa’s most iconic DJ group, The Beat Bangaz, alongside the likes of Ready D, E-20 and Shamiel X. Among his many accolades, he also owns a DJ school that equips aspiring disc jockeys with experience and exposure to the world of turntablists.

Talented screen and stage actor, Keenan Arrison, has decided to move his career from the City of Gold to the Mother City and is ready to make Cape Town his very own playground! Having starred in a host of SABC, MNet, kykNet, National Geographic and USA-based TV series, he is sure to rock Cape Town’s television industry.

TV presenter, fashionista and blogger, Nicole Norman, is surely making her mark in the industry as host of the SABC3 techno show, Exfrontiers, and as an social influencer through her fashion, lifestyle and beauty blog, Normadic Online. Talk about multi-talented!

Idols SA Season 10 2nd Runner Up, Lize Mynhardt, is an all-round musician who manages to stun crowds in her ability to be able to play over five musical instruments and sing as well. Amongst her notable achievements she counts being the opening act for Mi Casa, the Parlotones, Arno Carstens and Francois van Coke as well as performing at In Die Bos in Spier as top of her list.

This talented, inspiring Cape Town-born dancer has worked his way onto some of the biggest stages in the world. Nathan Adriaanse has been dancing since the age of 13 and hasn’t stopped popping and locking since then. He has been touring the world for the past two years with Showtime Australia and has performed at the Michael Jackson HIStory Show.

Passion plus music equals Bongeziwe Mabandla. The two time SAMA nominee has shared his music on stages across the world. The Eastern Cape-born artist is known  to woo audiences with his talents, creativity and humility.

The multi-faceted South African-born actress, singer and dancer, Roxane Hayward, has graced an international stage with her talents. The Muay Thai enthusiast’s great sense of wit shows that there is much more to her than meets the eye.

Born and bred in Bloemfontein, comedian Carl Weber has been honing his comedic skills on the Cape Town comedy scene since 2010. Following his successful one-man shows at the Cape Town Comedy Club the comic plans on taking his talent to Grahamstown later this year.

Female rapper, Delta The Leo, is breaking boundaries within the music industry. Sourcing inspiration from Western African musicians, she is exploring many of her favoured genres and combining it with her love for hip hop, and also adding another dimension to music.

Hailing all the way from Saldanha Bay is the vibrant and passionate self-taught dancer and choreographer, Chester Martinez. His big break came in 2016, when he was cast as one of the dancers in the Hollywood film, Honey 3, and he has since gone to even greater heights by featuring in the recent advertisement for sneaker brand, Nike, shot in Mexico.

Breaking boundaries in the world of business and disrupting South Africa’s male-dominated security sector is entrepreneur and owner of GlobeScope Security Solutions, Glynn Mashonga. She has been running her electronic security installation business successfully for the past nine years and believes that she will continue to do so for the next 50!

Cape Town-born fashionista, television presenter and publicist, Danine Naidoo, is turning heads in the industry with her daring personality and willingness to work hard for whatever she wants. The born-entertainer was certainly made for success.

Best known for his smooth and dreamy vocals, Mathew Moolman also known as Mathew Gold has created a name for himself in the music industry. With tracks like ‘Lay Down’ and ‘Nevermind’, this Cape Town-born muso is sure to make your heart melt.

Introducing two of SABC3’s freshest faces – the presenters of Yum.Me – Boitumelo Moloto, also known as Melo, and Aphiwe Kani. The duo believe that they were destined for stardom after they first started working together at another popular TV show, Hectic Nine-9, during the show’s ‘Hectic Takeover’ edition.

Hailing from Khayelitsha, Nolitha Qhuma has created a name for herself in the world of design. The fashion designer and master seamstress has created a unique fashion brand – Rea ’Nubia – that embodies African authenticity. Her aim is to inspire her fellow peers to reach their full potential and live their purpose as she does.

Magician Jamian Fortune will assure you that magic is indeed real! The rising star of magic is one of the most talented students at the College of Magic having recently won the 2016 Western Cape Junior Magic Championships and the College of Magic 2016 Close-Up magic contest.

Architect, journalist, singer and songwriter Mary Anne Constable is a symbol of hard work and determination. Mary Anne effortlessly marries her many passions and shares them with the world.

An emblem of combining one’s passion with one’s sense of self – isiXhosa-poet, Siphosethu Phikelela, has been writing since the age of 13 and was crowned the 2016 champion of the Open Book Festival Poetry Slam. Her talent also gave her the chance to get published in sport, arts and community activism magazine, Sparkling Women.

This Cape Town-born model and actress is definitely not afraid to chase after her dreams. Chelsea Macleod has recently made a move from SA to the USA in order to fulfill her dreams of being an actress and producer in Hollywood.

Iconic South African rock band, Watershed, is touring around the country. We took it in our stride to catch up with the band’s front man, Craig Hinds, who established the band in 1998 and also managed to set up his solo career in the process. 

Conceptual photographer Tsoku Maela is able to turn almost anything into a masterpiece by reinterpreting the world through his lens. The visual storyteller was awarded the 2016 Standard Bank Rising Star Award and boasts a body of work that’s not only appealing to the eye, but also enthralling.

SABC3’s Top Billing TV presenter and Bachelor of Commerce scholar Jade Hübner has shown the world, through her ambition and determination, that she is more than just a pretty face.

Meet the first Capetonian to win the acclaimed Viceroy Makoya Mix DJ Search competition– DJ Ozzil Waves, also known as Olwethu Trom. The stakes were high but he pushed on to become victorious and was crowned the master of the one’s and two’s over many other competitive participants. 

With his series of ‘Fortyfied’ shows starting at the Baxter Theatre, we thought it a good idea to catch up with Cape Town-born comedian – Nik Rabinowitz. The humorist is also an actor and writer who has made several guest appearances on comedy shows, which includes the British panel show, Mock the Week. 

YouTube never ceases to amaze us with its fresh and humorous content. Meet the latest online craze, Maya and Kahlil Visser. The brother and sister duo started their own YouTube channel after their SuzelleDIY parodies went viral. They have since collaborated with the likes of comedians Anne Hirsch, Marc Lottering and even with SuzelleDIY.

Talk about a quadruple threat! Cape Town-born-and-based actress, model, dancer and choreographer, Shelley Nicole Christians, surely knows how to keep an audience entertained. She is also well-known as one of the Top 16 contestants on the second season of the SABC1 reality dance show, So You Think You Can Dance. 

Moyin Oloruntoba is a Cape Town-based fashion, celebrity news and pop culture blogger and vlogger. The Nigerian-born 25-year-old is certainly making her mark in the world of media after being named the 2016 Fairlady Magazine Rising Star. What’s more, her popular YouTube channel The A1 has got the attention of an international audience. 

Cape Town born and based South African basketball player, model, actor and philanthropist Vincent Ntunja is not only tall, dark and handsome, but also a man of many talents. Aside from being a star in his own right, this youth enthusiast seeks to make a great impact on young lives. 

There is more to this model-turned-chef than meets the eye. After falling in love with food, Claire began her own website and YouTube Channel called ‘Good Looking and Cooking’, where she aims to inspire people to create simple, delicious dishes.

Vivacious and passionate, Danilo Acquisto wears many hats with ease. With his infectious energy, unrivalled talent and ability to make you take note and listen it’s no surprise that everything he touches turns to gold. Find this multidisciplined man presenting SABC3’s Afternoon Express and Goodhope FM’s the #MusicLab. 

Cape Town-based Amy Samuels is a girl of many talents. In addition to being a Sports Reporter for eNCA, Amy believes in the gift of giving back and has volunteered for the Reach for a Dream Foundation and has a vision as a Philanthropist.

This passionate makeup artist is an inspiration to all. Although she has been wheelchair bound since birth, Sandi-lee continues to do what she loves and is the creator of a make-up app called ‘Tempted by Make-Up’.

This Cape Town-based artist expresses her creativity through her Youtube channel. Her talent is also showcased through her exceptional photography.

This Cape Town-based chef is a culinary virtuoso. After winning the title of SABC3’s Ultimate Braai Master in Season 3, Stephen went on to become the Head Chef at the V&A Waterfront’s illustrious Mondiall Kitchen & Bar.