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SA's most influencial young South Africans according to Avance Media. PICTURE: Avance Media Reputed rating establishment and Africa’s leading Media and PR firm, Avance Media has announced its inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young South Africans. The list which reflects the achievements of young South Africans throughout the year 2016 was streamlined in 10 distinct categories which represents key sectors across South Africa’s economy. The list which has a gender equity of 39 women and 51 men is an initiative meant to serve as a source of inspiration to young people around the world. According to Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media, the initiative which was previously only launched for Ghana is embarking on a continental agenda of leading in sprouting the works and achievements of young people whose immerse contributions are sidelined and South Africa happens to be part of the first set of countries involved in the ranking. In rating who becomes the   2016 Most Influ...

Gareth Cliff bids Idols South Africa farewell. PICTURE: Web GARETH CLIFF says his "plate is pretty full at the moment" - as he announced his resignation from reality show   Idols South Africa   yesterday. And after sitting behind an odd desk judging the country's singer hopefuls since 2005, where he last sat with fellow judges Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana and Somizi Mhlongo - Cliff will venture into financial industry.   "Today I’m in Cape Town launching a new Investment product which will 'uberize' the stock market; Cliffcentral.com is thriving and TouchCentral.fm is turning 3 months old. I’ve also got a book coming out on the 28th of November. I think you have to decidedly make space for new things to come into your life or you’ll end up doing the same things over and over," said Cliff.   According to Cliff, #Invest will allow anyone to invest in JSE-listed companies from as little as R100.   "It will be managed by Anthea Gar...

After what seems like an interminable wait, Idols SA is finally back on our screens and last tonight’s episode proves just how eagerly it was awaited by South Africa! Arguably the most anticipated singing reality TV show of the year, the granddaddy of all talent shows kicked off in Durban where more than 2000 hopefuls lined the streets around the Playhouse for a chance to perform for judges Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana, Somizi Mhlongo and Gareth Cliff. In true Idols SA tradition, things got off to an exciting start with melodrama, catty contestants, funny guys, absolutely ludicrous Wooden Mic contenders, and of course, the magical voices. There was Luke Tombola, from Estcourt East. With her angelic smile and never-say-die attitude, the 26 year-old singer returned to Idols SA for a personal record 5 th audition.  Buoyed by the fact that she had been part of Robbie Malanga’s team in Clash of the Choirs, another winning Mzansi Magic show, her confidence was at its p...

Unathi Msengana's RUN video has more meaning than just a dance video. PICTURE: Unathi.co/Instagram IT'S been 13 days since South African singer, songwriter, Idols judge and radio personality Unathi Msengana launched her music video RUN something she said was a "reminder of what is achievable when you follow your dreams and an encouragement to others to follow theirs".  The music video - which has generated over 15 000 views since its launch, coincides with a Pan-African strategy that is already generating interest across print, radio and television broadcasters.  “This song and music video is a reminder to always run towards something and never away from… ” said Msengana. The single is off her latest album titled ALIVE that was written in four languages – English, isiXhosa, Portuguese and Venda – representing one universal African message. “My intention is for Africa to feel my heart and the emotions behind the song because for so long I have been tol...