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If you love designer perfumes but not the designer price tag, this is the sale you’ve been waiting for.

The African Sales Fragrance Sale brings together some of the world’s most sought-after fragrance, skincare, and beauty brands — at significantly reduced prices.

The African Sales Company (ASCO) is an authorised distributor of prestige beauty brands in Southern Africa, meaning the products are 100% genuine and sourced directly from official suppliers.

Mark your calendars – the Annual Fragrance Sale 2025 is just around the corner! From 24th to 28th September 2025, fragrance lovers, beauty enthusiasts, and bargain hunters alike will gather at the iconic Kyalami Race Track for five unforgettable days of shopping bliss.

The winter chill is officially here, but Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) is turning up the warmth with an action-packed holiday line-up perfect for kids — and anyone young at heart. From new episodes of fan-favourite shows to magical movie moments, it’s time to snuggle up and enjoy a holiday packed with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures.

Movie Mayhem Every Friday

Friday afternoons are all about movie magic. Disney Channel’s Movie Mayhem takes over every Friday at 17:00 CAT, starting on 4 July with the beloved ocean adventure Finding Nemo. Follow Marlin and Dory as they cross the Great Barrier Reef in search of little Nemo — a heartwarming tale that never gets old.

The underwater fun continues on 11 July with Finding Dory, as our forgetful blue tang heroine embarks on a journey to find her long-lost family. Rounding out the month is The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse, where Mickey and friends look back on the wild events leading up to the Annual Summer Fireworks Spectacular — perfect for warming winter nights.

What’s New This Month

July isn’t just about classics. Disney Channel is serving up fresh episodes, exciting premieres, and hilarious hijinks with your favourite characters:

  • Primos returns with all-new episodes from Tuesday, 1 July at 14:25 CAT.
  • Proudly homegrown, Kiff Season 2 brings more laugh-out-loud adventures from Saturday, 5 July at 11:55 CAT. Don’t miss the Kiff special, “Kiff: Lore of the Ring Light”, airing 5 July at 10:15 CAT.
  • Big Hero 6 Season 1 makes its Disney Channel debut on 1 July at 16:30 CAT, airing weekdays.
  • Klik Klub is back with Season 3, premiering new episodes from Friday, 4 July at 16:50 CAT, featuring a special appearance by Olympic gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz.
  • Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Season 6 returns on Monday, 7 July at 15:40 CAT. Expect high-stakes drama and unexpected twists as Marinette and Adrien face family challenges that could change everything.
  • Mighty Med, a classic Disney Channel favourite, returns from Monday, 7 July at 17:00 CAT. Superpowered patients and hilarious hospital chaos await.

Stay Warm with Disney Magic

Whether you’re wrapped in a blanket on the couch or watching with the whole family, Disney Channel’s July line-up is the perfect winter companion. With a mix of animated adventures, live-action comedy, and heartwarming moments, there’s something new to enjoy every day.

Grab your hot chocolate, find your comfiest socks, and make Disney Channel your go-to destination for winter holiday fun.

Only on DStv Channel 303.

Ek het iets gedoen wat ek nie moes nie. Ek het die man wat veronderstel is om my pa te wees genooi vir middagete – terwyl hy by sy nuwe familie kuier. Ek het hom hierdie kans gegee omdat ek gedink het, miskien – net miskien – het hy al besef dat eie familie dalk meer beteken as ander mense.

Wil jy 12 uur iets gaan eet? Ek sal jou optel. Stel nie belang om in te kom of een van hulle saam te vat.

Sy reaksie?

Ek kan nie
– die kleinseun van haar* wil Pretoria toe gaan om sy sussie te gaan haal
Dit sou lekker gewees het om te kon uitgaan
Ek sit net hier in die son

*(die ding van Delmas)

Ek het die boodskap gelees. En ek het dit nie net gelees nie – ek het dit verstaan.

Wat ek hoor, is nie lekker om te hoor nie, want dis net nog ‘n klap. In plaas van om iets te sê soos “wat van more of oormore” gaan dit oor ander mense se planne. Die ander mense wat hy bo sy eie kind en kleinkinders gekies het.

Ek het al geleer om nie te veel van hom te verwag nie. Ek het my hand uitgesteek. Ek het die moeite gedoen. En nou is ek klaar.

Make room in your beauty drawer because one of the most anticipated events of the year is here! The Revlon and Elizabeth Arden Friends & Family Sale is back, offering massive savings on makeup and skincare favourites.

Sale Dates:

  • 1 July – 19 July 2025
  • Address: 163 Serenade Road, Rustivia, Elandsfontein
  • Coordinates: 26.1714473, 28.1951568

Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
  • Saturday: 9am – 1pm
  • Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am – 1pm

Expect unbeatable deals on a wide selection of beauty products from two iconic brands. From bold eyeshadow palettes to long-wear lipsticks, foundation, skincare, and more, this is your chance to stock up for less. Be aware that some products may be slightly shop-soiled or not in pristine condition — but the savings make it worth it!

Important Information:

  • No returns accepted
  • No children under 12 allowed
  • No bags permitted
  • No cash accepted on premises (card payments only)
  • Right of admission reserved
  • No prams or firearms allowed on the premises

💬 For queries, contact: 082 806 4707

Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are heading to South Africa these winter holidays in Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The hit theatre production debuts at Artscape, Cape Town from 26 June – 6 July 2025, and then heads to The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg from 9 – 20 July 2025.

🎟️ Tickets at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za

Adapted from the Emmy® Award-winning TV series, Bluey’s Big Play features incredible puppetry, original music by Joff Bush, and a brand-new story by creator Joe Brumm. It’s a fun-filled, 50-minute live show for the whole family.

👋 MEET & GREET OPPORTUNITIES

Fans can meet Bluey after the show with limited Meet & Greet or VIP ticket options.

Meet & Greet Add-On: R300 (must be paired with a valid show ticket)

VIP Ticket: R900 (includes front-row seat + M&G)

🚸 All attendees, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Children need to be accompanied by a paid adult for Meet & Greet access.

💰 Ticket Prices:

Cape Town & Johannesburg

Midweek: R200 – R400 | Weekend: R250 – R500 | Infants under 12 months: R100

📅 Performance Times

Weekdays: 11h00, 14h00, 16h00 or 17h00

Weekends: 11h00, 14h00, 17h00

📞 Group Bookings: 20% discount for 21+ people (midweek shows only, top two prices). Contact Jill Somers during office hours: 079 218 1658.

🎟️ Book only via official ticketing agents. Unauthorised tickets will not be honoured.

🔗 More info: bluey.tv

📱#BlueySA

Presented by BBC Studios, Andrew Kay, Windmill Theatre Co and Showtime Management.

South Africa; Johannesburg, 13 May 2025: Fans the world over are eagerly anticipating the release of “Lilo & Stitch” – a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic – on Friday 23 May 2025 in cinemas. The family-adventure tells the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Stitch On The Loose!

To celebrate, Disney Africa with VISA and Woolworths are unleashing the mischievous alien upon South Africa, with Experiment 626 (a.k.a. Stitch) appearing at locations across the country, from landmarks to well-known public spaces, and even rugby matches.

Kicking off this week on 947’s Anele and the Club, listeners will be tasked to be on the lookout for Stitch as he moves across the country, all to stand a chance to win family tickets of four to the South Africa Special Event Screening of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” in Johannesburg. To enter, follow the action on air and on socials using the hashtag #StitchOnTheLoose and tagging @DisneyinAfrica and @947 on Facebook as well as @DisneyAfrica and @947 on Instagram.

Ohana Means Family

In the film, Stitch embarks on a journey from alien outsider to a beloved family member, validating the importance of ‘ohana: that a family can be comprised of more than just blood relatives and that no one gets left behind. From the 19th of May, Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” is celebrating all things ‘ohana, again on 947, with Visa and Woolworths on 947. Listeners and fans will be able to share their own family moments to stand a chance to win a trip for four to Hawaii and a R10 000.00 Woolworths voucher. Furthermore, listeners get double entry into the draw if they are a VISA card holder.

Binge To Catch Up

Disney+ is the home of all things “Lilo & Stitch” with the animated films “Lilo & Stitch”, “Lilo & Stitch: Stitch Has A Glitch”, “Leroy & Stitch”, “Stitch! The Movie” as well as both seasons of “Lilo & Stitch: The Series” now streaming.

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Please find a release on Stitch on the loose in South Africa, coinciding with the release of the highly anticipated live-action “Lilo & Stitch” – in cinemas from next week, 23 May 2025.

If you require anything further, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Stitch On The Loose In South Africa

Experiment 626 – a.k.a. Stitch – Appearing Across South Africa

New Live-Action Film, Products Join Disney+ To Celebrate The Mischievous Alien

South Africa; Johannesburg, 13 May 2025: Fans the world over are eagerly anticipating the release of “Lilo & Stitch” – a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic – on Friday 23 May 2025 in cinemas. The family-adventure tells the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Stitch On The Loose!

To celebrate, Disney Africa with VISA and Woolworths are unleashing the mischievous alien upon South Africa, with Experiment 626 (a.k.a. Stitch) appearing at locations across the country, from landmarks to well-known public spaces, and even rugby matches.

Kicking off this week on 947’s Anele and the Club, listeners will be tasked to be on the lookout for Stitch as he moves across the country, all to stand a chance to win family tickets of four to the South Africa Special Event Screening of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” in Johannesburg. To enter, follow the action on air and on socials using the hashtag #StitchOnTheLoose and tagging @DisneyinAfrica and @947 on Facebook as well as @DisneyAfrica and @947 on Instagram.

Ohana Means Family

In the film, Stitch embarks on a journey from alien outsider to a beloved family member, validating the importance of ‘ohana: that a family can be comprised of more than just blood relatives and that no one gets left behind. From the 19th of May, Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” is celebrating all things ‘ohana, again on 947, with Visa and Woolworths on 947. Listeners and fans will be able to share their own family moments to stand a chance to win a trip for four to Hawaii and a R10 000.00 Woolworths voucher. Furthermore, listeners get double entry into the draw if they are a VISA card holder.

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Binge To Catch Up

Disney+ is the home of all things “Lilo & Stitch” with the animated films “Lilo & Stitch”, “Lilo & Stitch: Stitch Has A Glitch”, “Leroy & Stitch”, “Stitch! The Movie” as well as both seasons of “Lilo & Stitch: The Series” now streaming.

Continue The Adventure

Fans can be immersed in the fun and mayhem of “Lilo & Stitch” with an array of classic Stitch and live action products to choose from. The expansive assortment of merchandise, now in retailers nationwide, categories include accessories and apparel, plush, toys, travel, jewellery, collectibles, games and puzzles, books and much more. ​

Highlighted products include Stitch live-action and Disney Classics Stitch (Scent and Sound) Plush, an assortment of Disney’s Stitch Squishmallow, Lego® Disney’s “Stitch Beach House”, Disney Stitch 1961 VW Bug and a host of collectible figurines. Aside from toys, there are also Stitch apparel and accessories at leading retailers from t-shirts to hoodies, bags and Pandora charms. 

“Lilo & Stitch” will crash into cinemas nationwide from 23 May 2025, presented by VISA and Woolworths.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Instagram@DisneyAfrica

Facebook@DisneyinAfrica

Hashtag: #StitchOnTheLoose #DisneyAfrica

About “Lilo & Stitch”

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers.

“Lilo & Stitch” will open in cinemas nationwide from 23 May 2025, presented by VISA and Woolworths.

About The Walt Disney Company EMEA:

The Walt Disney Company has been in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for over 90 years and employs thousands across the region. Between Disneyland Paris and its other iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, 20th Century Studios and ESPN, The Walt Disney Company EMEA entertains, informs and inspires millions of consumers in more than 130 countries through the power of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is currently available in 85 markets across EMEA. 

March was hectic. I celebrated 22 days of birthday—because why not? My birthday kicks off on 1 March and runs until the actual day. I treated myself a bit, got the kids to say “Happy Birthday” each day, went on a cruise, and made it to Loftus.

The MSC 5-day cruise video still needs editing, but here’s the short version. We booked the cheapest cabin with a window—just enough space for the four of us (as we only sleep in the room). The kids slept on beds attached to the walls, which worked fine. They loved the window, sitting on the shelf and watching the ocean. Entertainment was solid, except for the stand-up comedian (not my thing, so not his fault). Food was decent—nothing fancy, but you can’t expect five-star dining when feeding over a thousand people at once. The buffet was handy for snacks, but queuing with kids was a nightmare. Some people were so desperate to get their over-filled helping that they had no problem pushing kids out of the way. Also, standing in line with strangers practically leaning on me? Not a fan. The same chaos happened when disembarking at Portuguese Island—one woman tried to shove past my kids on the stairs. She got an earful.

The Blue Bulls vs. Leinster game at Loftus was great. A stadium full of people loudly disagreeing with the ref? Quality entertainment. The kids had a blast.

Oh, and my sister and I got another ear piercing. Almost overpaid at a popular jewellery shop (R1,000 for two persons), but she caught the total just in time. Quick detour to Dischem, and we got it done for just over R500. Much better. Four piercings on each ear feels no different than 3.

Johannesburg 12 April
Lipstick Workshop

Sip on bubbly and enjoy tapas and sweet treats as you create your own custom lipstick in the color of your choice.  It’s a fun experience to mix your own lipstick colour.

Centurion 13 April
Lipstick Workshop

Join us at Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden and Restaurant in Centurion for a fun lipstick-making workshop from 10:00 to 12:00. Craft your very own custom lipstick shade. Whether you bring a friend or come solo, you’re guaranteed to have a blast.

I will also be in Ohrigstad with my Lipstick-making Workshop as part of the local primary school’s fundraising efforts in August. Keep an eye on the school’s Facebook page for announcements if you live in the area.

I am also finalising details for a lipstick workshop in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

Planning an event or celebration at a Goddess Cafe? You can now book our lipstick workshops through the Goddess Cafe Events Team, click here.

Revlon Sale Dates

The question I get asked most is WHEN IS THIS SALE… so, here is the answer to that question 🙂

  • 163 Serenade Road, Rustivia, Elandsfontein (Johannesburg)
  • 26 March – 17 April 2025
  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm
  • Saturday 9am to 1pm
  • Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am to 1pm
  • No cash or kids under 12

I feel like I’ve accomplished so much in January. Maybe it is because my December was an absolute **** show for me. (I’m still not laughing about it.)  

I also really want more parents to watch this TikTok video, because letting your child wander around a shop without ‘direct eyeballs on them’ is maybe the single dumbest thing anyone can do.

Then I’m back at the workshop thing, new partners and all. (Long story and I don’t want to talk about it ever.) The first LipLab lipstick workshop for 2025 is in Polokwane with 2 Johannesburg workshops already scheduled. In case you were wondering, yes, we do bring the fun to private parties or work functions.

I’m always on the hunt for Barbie things for myself and the kids – and Disney for the kids. (Whilst I can wear the 15 to 16 year size T-shirt, I do prefer little looser cuts.) Pep has been on fire since last year for both Barbie and Disney. Ackermans brings in the most new rangers consistently. Jet, (and Bash) has the most amazing Barbie and Stitch. Mr Price sometimes have great stuff.

Then, just in case you are looking for gifts this early in the year, The Whimsical Whippet added a few good markdowns on their sale.

TikTok Videos

Are you ready to add a personal touch to your lipstick? Join LipLab for a fun lipstick-making workshop in Polokwane on 23 February 2025! Whether you’re bringing a friend or coming solo, this hands-on experience is the perfect way to unleash your inner cosmetic chemist.

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Sunday, 23 February 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Salted Road, 76 Jorrisen Street, Polokwane
  • What’s Included: All materials and tools needed to create your own custom lipstick
  • What’s Not Included: Any drinks or food are for your own account