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Blaq Diamond is set to dazzle at Live N Reyired this month!

The Ladysmith born duo, Blaq Diamond have given a new meaning to Afro sounds and will be adorning the Live N Reyired stage this month. The duo, made up of Ndumiso Mdletshe and Sphelele Dunywa are leaders of the new school and have spearheaded an aesthetic that fuses popular African sounds with international influences. Get the best seat in the house at this Live N Reyired on the 22nd of […]

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#PridePowWow: Being an Interracial lesbian couple in SA

The Shake Down team Nia Brown and Mthaux had had a conversation about living in SA as an interracial lesbian couple on their LGBTQIA+ #PridePowWow segment.   Bianca and Charlene have to live with the difficult challenge of being a married queer and interracial couple in South Africa for almost 10 years, which as you would imagine, could not be an easy feat. Bianca adds, “We were only dating for six […]

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#PridePowWow: Being a Gay Sangoma

The calling is something that does not come to all of us, but a select few. In the stigmatised world we live in, that calling already comes with its own judgement. Now imagine becoming a queer sangoma/spiritual healer. Nia Brown and Mthaux recently spoke to Mandla, who is gay and a sangoma, to find out how it has affected his life. Mandla mentioned that he received his calling in the […]

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#BodyGoals: What are Blood Group diets?

We are all concerned about our health and take certain measures such as taking vitamins, going on diets and exercising. Diets are one of the most common fitness measures, but do we take on the correct diets for our bodies? Not just body types, but all the way down to specifying your diet down to your blood group or blood type. For help on this matter #TheBestDrive duo Dj Sabby […]

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Here’s a quick 101 on applying for tenders in South Africa

When one thinks tenders we immediately jump to thoughts of wealthy politicians, scandals and criminal activity in the tender industry. But do we really know what they are and how one goes about getting one? Attorney Zanele Ngakane brought her Associate Thabiso Matsane to chat to Nia Brown and Mthaux about the subject matter. Zanele first explained what it is or under what circumstances a tender is issued to a […]

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We’d love to take YOU out on a Valentine’s date!

Remember when rumours were flying round that the World Health Organisation was to “soon declare being single as a disability?” *Insert crying with laughter emoji here* We’re here to tell you that there’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with singledom, especially when you have us to enjoy Valentine’s Day with. This year is all about celebrating Self-Love. On the 14th of Feb at Foschini, Fourways Mall, we’re hosting the ladies for an […]

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Fashion at the Oscars 2020!

The most prestigious awards ceremony on the awards calendar happened took place yesterday in Los Angeles. The looks that the members of the red carpet served closed the awards season off with a bang! Your fave A-list nominees and attendees were at the ceremony in the hopes of taking home one of the industry’s highest honors: that iconic golden trophy. Classic Hollywood glamour took over the red carpet before the […]

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Win a R5000 voucher with Makro and YFM

Getting back to varsity is never easy, but this year, YFM and Makro have your back with the Back to Varsity competition. You could be rewarded with a R5000 Makro voucher to help you get what you need to succeed. Whether you’re shopping for stationery or groceries or tech devices or study furniture, you’ll find it at Makro! Winning is easy. Register your details below and tell us about your […]

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Debunking addiction myths and sharing recovery methods | #RTT on YMornings

With adulthood stresses constantly looming, a percentage of young individuals get into the habit of using alcohol and/or substances as an outlet and this sometimes leads to addiction. #YMornings' Dj Ankletap tackled the topic of addiction and debunked the myths around it alongside Mbali Ndhlovu and Alexa Daniela - who shared their journeys as recovering addicts on the #RTT (Round Table Talk). "By the time I had committed, I knew […]

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COTTON FEST shut down the inner city!

Cotton Fest did it again, they straight up shut down the inner city with over 10 000 cotton eaters, from different corners of the country in attendance. Held at The Station, Newtown, Riky performed alongside some of SA’s finest. With over 100 local acts performing across 3 stages, the festival showcased the best in hip-hop and other popular SA music genres through fashion and music. The day was themed with […]

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