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#WomensMonth | OneDayOnly’s Laurian Venter puts people at the centre of e-commerce growth

E-commerce

#WomensMonth | OneDayOnly’s Laurian Venter puts people at the centre of e-commerce growth

Evan-Lee Courie 6 Aug 2026

Wearing his creative direction hat, South African designer Wanda Lephoto recently worked on a project for Soccer Bible and Adidas, showcasing Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup kit in a three-chapter visual narrative mirroring the adidas three stripes, moving from street and Zulu heritage to everyday community life. Image credit:

ESG & Sustainability

#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

“This Textile Innovation Challenge is about discovering ideas that could help shape Africa’s textile future,” says Jackie May, founder of Twyg and co-founder of Africa Textile Talks. Image credit: The Dollie House

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Africa’s sustainable fashion future to be unveiled at Twyg’s Africa Textile Talks

24 Jul 2026

FNB Art Joburg returns with new Open City programme

Art

FNB Art Joburg returns with new Open City programme

22 Jul 2026

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Victori emerges as the new face of African luxury fashion

Fashion & Homeware

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Victori emerges as the new face of African luxury fashion

Evan-Lee Courie 16 Jul 2026

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into fashion

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into fashion

Maroefah Smith 7 Jul 2026

Inscape strengthens creative education portfolio with acquisition of Villioti Fashion Institute

Higher Education

Inscape strengthens creative education portfolio with acquisition of Villioti Fashion Institute

Issued by Inscape 29 Jun 2026

#YouthMonth | T-Squared Clothing's founder, Thabiso Mokomele reflects on the 18yr journey

Fashion & Homeware

#YouthMonth | T-Squared Clothing's founder, Thabiso Mokomele reflects on the 18yr journey

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Jun 2026

KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Tanzanian duo win H&M Foundation’s 2026 Global Change Award

18 Jun 2026

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

The future of sustainable fashion is Africa at Twyg’s Africa Textile Talks

12 Jun 2026

Higher Education

Afda Day 2026: Where Open Day meets the Experimental Festival

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 2 Jun 2026

French Institute of SA fuels cultural entrepreneurship with Création Africa 2

Events

French Institute of SA fuels cultural entrepreneurship with Création Africa 2

19 Feb 2026

Entries to H&M Design Award now open to 8 new countries; SA included

Design & Manufacturing

Entries to H&M Design Award now open to 8 new countries; SA included

28 Jan 2026

H&M and Stella McCartney reunite for a sustainable fashion revolution in 2026

Fashion & Homeware

H&M and Stella McCartney reunite for a sustainable fashion revolution in 2026

3 Dec 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

2025 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards: Check out the 24 finalists

14 Nov 2025

Image credit: Earthshot Prize

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Lagos Fashion Week wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize

6 Nov 2025

Image credit: H&M x Glenn Martens by Jabu.pix

Fashion

H&M South Africa unveils H&M x Glenn Martens collection

31 Oct 2025

The top cities for business travel in Europe

MICE

The top cities for business travel in Europe

Issued by Sure Mithas Travel 17 Oct 2025

New jury revealed for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards

Fashion & Homeware

New jury revealed for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards

10 Oct 2025

The DFF 2025 culminated in the glamour and sophistication of the Sompire Femme Collection, the first showing by entertainer-turned-designer, Somizi. Image supplied.

Fashion & Homeware

Somizi showcases first fashion collection at Durban Fashion Fair

26 Sep 2025

Innovative Project 81 at Inscape Education Group promotes multidisciplinary collaboration for social impact

Higher Education

Innovative Project 81 at Inscape Education Group promotes multidisciplinary collaboration for social impact

Issued by Inscape 31 Mar 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025 opens nominations

12 Sep 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Designers Hugo Dumas and Carla Zhang bring fresh solutions to fashion’s growing waste problem

9 Sep 2025

PnP Clothing unveils modern African-inspired designs by Alizwa Sibawu

Fashion & Homeware

PnP Clothing unveils modern African-inspired designs by Alizwa Sibawu

2 Sep 2025

Rainbow economics: A model to match youth skills development with a future-fit economy

Trends

Rainbow economics: A model to match youth skills development with a future-fit economy

Issued by Next Generation 22 Apr 2025

Prada Group to acquire 100% of Versace

Retailers

Prada Group to acquire 100% of Versace

11 Apr 2025

Victoria's Secret reshuffles leadership team, names Adam Selman as ECD

Fashion & Homeware

Victoria's Secret reshuffles leadership team, names Adam Selman as ECD

9 Apr 2025

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre hosts ultimate Matric Expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre hosts ultimate Matric Expo

Issued by Menlyn Park Shopping Centre 28 Feb 2025

Stadio School of Fashion brings sustainable style to Mall of Africa

Fashion

Stadio School of Fashion brings sustainable style to Mall of Africa

25 Nov 2024

Birkenstock celebrates 250 years with Art & Sole concept store

Fashion & Homeware

Birkenstock celebrates 250 years with Art & Sole concept store

15 Nov 2024

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ESG

Top 12 creative businesses from Création Africa's R24m initiative

20 Sep 2024

Ilsé Vincent's debuts fashion collection, The Language of Flowers, through Pick n Pay mentorship programme

Fashion & Homeware

Ilsé Vincent's debuts fashion collection, The Language of Flowers, through Pick n Pay mentorship programme

13 Sep 2024

Female African creatives to lead conversations at Fame Week Africa

Events

Female African creatives to lead conversations at Fame Week Africa

13 Aug 2024

Isabel de Villiers, founder of Isabel de Villiers Clothing. Source: Supplied.

Fashion

#WomensMonth: Isabel de Villiers on fashion as empowerment

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 6 Aug 2024

Automotive

Neo Serati Mofammere and Volvo collaborate on AI-inspired sustainable fashion

8 Jul 2024

Automotive

Subaru SA welcomes entrepreneur TT Mbha as new brand ambassador

11 Jun 2024

Création Africa's top 12 entrepreneur finalists announced

Education

Création Africa's top 12 entrepreneur finalists announced

16 May 2024

Lebo Masekela is a designer at Wonder. Source: Supplied.

Design

#RisingStar: Lebo Masekela - A fresh voice in the South African design industry

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Mar 2024

Revolutionising fashion education: The power of partnerships, tech, and digitisation

Training

Revolutionising fashion education: The power of partnerships, tech, and digitisation

19 Feb 2024

Stadio School of Fashion presents its annual fashion extravaganza

Fashion

Stadio School of Fashion presents its annual fashion extravaganza

17 Nov 2023

2023 Amiri Prize awarded to local designer Lukhanyo Mdingi

Fashion & Homeware

2023 Amiri Prize awarded to local designer Lukhanyo Mdingi

1 Nov 2023

All-fashion Sourcing shows a stylish future for Cape Town

Fashion & Homeware

All-fashion Sourcing shows a stylish future for Cape Town

4 Oct 2023

Tomy Takkies #WomenKind campaign supports women-owned businesses

Women's Month

Tomy Takkies #WomenKind campaign supports women-owned businesses

Issued by Bata 8 Sep 2023

3 SA businesswomen who are making their mark in SA today

Community

3 SA businesswomen who are making their mark in SA today

Gugu Mjadu, Issued by Business Partners Limited 10 Aug 2023

#WomensMonth: Niki Breger celebrates 31 years of Nicci Boutiques this August

Fashion & Homeware

#WomensMonth: Niki Breger celebrates 31 years of Nicci Boutiques this August

Evan-Lee Courie 8 Aug 2023

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Training

School of Fashion adds short courses to offering

17 Jul 2023

Challengers to Watch 2023: Delli

Retail

Challengers to Watch 2023: Delli

Jude Bliss, Issued by eatbigfish 10 Jul 2023

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Fashion & Homeware

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Jun 2023