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Heineken® brings fans closer to the action as South Africa hosts its first Premier Padel Pretoria P1 tournamentInterviews

Heineken® brings fans closer to the action as South Africa hosts its first Premier Padel Pretoria P1 tournament

Only a few years ago, padel was still a niche sport in South Africa. Today, new courts and clubs are opening across the country, social leagues continue to grow and interest in the game shows no signs of slowing down.

hypemagazine7/29/2026
Red Bull Half Court Returns to South Africa: Three Players, Ten Minutes, One Ticket to the World FinalsInterviews

Red Bull Half Court Returns to South Africa: Three Players, Ten Minutes, One Ticket to the World Finals

South African basketball has always waiting for the next generation to emerge. From blacktops of Soweto, the school courts of the Cape Flats and the floodlit slabs of KwaMashu, the game has been loud, fast and full of flair for years.

hypemagazine7/29/2026
“She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise MwelaseInterviews

“She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise Mwelase

The post “She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise Mwelase appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “She Did Me No Wrong”: Roiii Opens Up About Breakup With Praise Mwelase.

sahiphopmag7/29/2026
Emtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female ArtistsInterviews

Emtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female Artists

The post Emtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female Artists appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Opens Up About Misconceptions Around Music Collaborations With Female Artists.

sahiphopmag7/28/2026
In Conversation With Wade YarrowInterviews

In Conversation With Wade Yarrow

Wade Yarrow first captured the attention of South Africa’s dance music community with her standout collaboration alongside music production duo Innovative DJz on the breakout hit “Makukhanye.” The record quickly became a fan favorite,…

hypemagazine7/28/2026
Archive and New Balance Celebrate the South African Launch of the New Balance 950Interviews

Archive and New Balance Celebrate the South African Launch of the New Balance 950

Archive, in partnership with New Balance, officially introduced the highly anticipated New Balance 950 to the South African market with an intimate launch experience at Kleinsky’s in Johannesburg.

hypemagazine7/27/2026
Braam Fashion Week Continues to Champion South Africa’s Next Generation of Fashion TalentInterviews

Braam Fashion Week Continues to Champion South Africa’s Next Generation of Fashion Talent

In an industry often dominated by established fashion houses and familiar faces, Braam Fashion Week continues to rewrite the script by placing emerging designers and models at the heart of the runway.

hypemagazine7/27/2026
Russian Bear Opens the Vault for King of Kicks 2026Interviews

Russian Bear Opens the Vault for King of Kicks 2026

Sneakerheads got their first look at this year’s legendary vault as Russian Bear officially kicked off King of Kicks 2026, with even more coveted kicks set to be revealed in the lead-up to the October finale.

hypemagazine7/27/2026
Jägermeister Haus of Kühl Delivers its Biggest Jozi Takeover Yet!Interviews

Jägermeister Haus of Kühl Delivers its Biggest Jozi Takeover Yet!

Victoria Yards came alive on Saturday as music lovers, artists, creatives and culture enthusiasts gathered for the 2026 edition of Jägermeister Haus of Kühl, delivering what has become one of the year’s most talked-about cultural…

hypemagazine7/27/2026
Retro Cover Story: Cassper Nyovest Issue 62Interviews

Retro Cover Story: Cassper Nyovest Issue 62

Empires have risen and fallen in shorter periods than the amount of time Refiloe Phoolo has spent trying to convince the world that he is the messiah of new school African music. Figuratively speaking, usually 15 minutes is all one gets.

hypemagazine7/27/2026