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Dec 5, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Bubblegum Club |Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa
For those attuned to the hum of Johannesburg’s cultural pulse, the Goethe-Institut is a beacon of radical thought and artistic inquiry. Currently hosting the poignantAbafa(ba)ziexhibition—running until February 28, 2025—this initiative is more than a display of works; it is a reclamation of space, stories, and identities. Centered on the narratives of African and diasporic women, Abafa(ba)zi interrogates the intersections of cultural heritage, representation, and agency.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Bubblegum Club |Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa
Explore A Colourfully Crafted Smartphone to Match Your StyleThe Samsung Galaxy S24 FE that comes in a sleek, modern design and vibrant colours offers premium Galaxy AI features, and allows you to enjoy a colourfully crafted smartphone that can match your unique style. You can now discover the Galaxy S24 FE in stylish colours, with a slimmer bezel display as well as rounded form that ensures a comfortable grip, while the clean, flat design enhances your viewing pleasure.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
October 2024, Johannesburg – Hold onto your hats, music lovers! The highlyanticipated annual YouthX festival is set to turn up the heat on the 12 October 2024 withan epic line-up and thrilling activations that promise to make this year’s event, YX24,one for the books. YX24 is set to light up Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg, bringingtogether music enthusiasts, cultural aficionados, and festivalgoers for a day filled withnon-stop excitement.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
The gaming industry reached 2.3 billion consumers and nearly US$138 billion in spending in 2018, with South Africa home to over 11 million gamers and R3,060 million in spending in 2017, marking a 16.8% increase due to mobile gaming and eSports. The local sector consists of 59 companies, primarily in the Western Cape, generating R476 million in 2017/2018.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
JiK’iZinto is a movement representing a generation determined to take control of their future and rewrite the narrative. Backed by Girl Effect, a global non-profit organization, this initiative is all about inspiring young people to make informed choices and equipping them with the tools to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
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Nov 22, 2023 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
The annual Confections x Collections (CxC) event returned to the Mount Nelson this month in a five-day celebration featuring intimate salon-style fashion shows curated by Twyg. The happening showcased local brands including Wanda Lephoto, VIVIERS Studio, Sindiso Khumalo, Mantsho, and Chulaap. It also blended fashion shows with bespoke confectioneries inspired by the slow fashion labels.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
This place has insane energy and a distinctively effortless cool that flows through the streets. It’s no wonder that this inexplicable local flair is increasingly resonating globally and major international brands are acknowledging the unique cool factor that defines South Africa. As more brands come knocking, it means more to us than mere recognition; it’s a nod to our unstoppable and ungovernable spirit.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
uKhoiKhoi is a live-looping duo that blends opera, indigenous chants, and praise poetry. Their sound, which they describe as “indigenous electro” is a fusion of traditional and contemporary instruments. uKhoiKhoi’s name pays homage to the KhoiSan tribe that once thrived in Southern Africa, but it is the vibrant city of Johannesburg that inspires the duo’s sound. This band consists of musician and composer Yogin Sullaphen and vocalist and performing artist Anelisa Stuurman, also known as Annalyzer.
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Nov 1, 2023 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club
For a while now, MaXhosa Africa has been a beacon of luxury that showcases the beauty and versatility of the African continent. The brand’s mission seeks to reposition culture as a prominent and influential thought leader in society, not just for the present, but for generations to come. Of course, as these values align with BubblegumClub’s own, we have kept our eye firmly focused on the inspiring trajectory of this homegrown brand.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Bubblegum Club |Casey Delport
The Ballantine’s True Music Fund is back and better than ever! More than just a financial boost, the fund tells the story of a brand that is firmly committed to diversity and inclusivity within the South African music industry. In a country where colonial legacies persist, this fund is aimed at elevating emerging local music-focused organisations and collectives in the brand’s earnest attempt to foster equality and representation.
