Fashion and music met in Johannesburg as H&M  introduced its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection through a Sound Lounge experience that brought the city’s creative crowd into one space. By Khaya Mnisi H&M South Africa marked the launch of its anticipated A/W26 collection with the A/W Sound Lounge—an elevated rooftop experience held on Saturday, 21 March at Sandton City in Johannesburg. Blending fashion and music against the city skyline, the event unfolded as a curated celebration

Photograph by Bernard Rosenberg. Listening to Belgian concert pianist Marie François , one has the sense of being gently drawn into another world. At the piano, François approaches classical music as a living, breathing conversation. For her, the instrument is not simply a vehicle for technical mastery; it is a space where narrative, imagination, and human experience meet. That spirit has carried her to stages across the world, from her native Belgium  to audiences in France

By Khaya Mnisi Just watched “Fountains” — a one-take short film directed by Ipeleng Mvumvu for South African singer-songwriter Marcus Harvey . On screen, Marcus is joined by model Tracy Mokgopo . And of course, after absorbing the film, curious me had a few questions for Ipeleng. First, I wanted to know what made her choose the one-take approach for this project as opposed to a traditional music video with a million cuts. She explained: “The one-take wasn’t a technical fl

There's a moment that sparks inspiration in every creative field - when you witness someone doing what they love, and you're suddenly driven to follow in their footsteps. Maybe it's seeing Whitney spin a mesmerising set that makes you want to become a DJ, or stumbling upon an artist's work in a gallery that ignites your passion for painting. For me, Babywhitz's sets are that catalyst. With her infectious energy, she has the power to transform the room - and anyone who experie