Glimlag Fees celebrates its sixth anniversary this year with a new headline sponsor, following the announcement of CFAO Mobility as the headline sponsor and official mobility partner of the 2026 festival.

The popular festival takes place on Saturday, 3 October, at the Benoni Northerns Sports Grounds and has grown since its inception into an established event on the East Rand’s entertainment calendar – and this year, one of the few festivals of its kind is being presented in the region.

CFAO Mobility Brings Automotive Brands Together

CFAO Mobility’s involvement brings several well-known automotive brands together under one umbrella at the festival. As part of the partnership, the CFAO Mobility Carnival dealership portfolio will enjoy exclusivity within the automotive category and includes Volkswagen, Suzuki, Omoda/Jaecoo, Kia, Renault, and CFAO Mobility Toyota East Rand.

According to Wian Smith-Venter, founder and CEO of The Marketing Zoo, the team behind Glimlag Fees, the new partnership reflects the festival’s evolution over the past six years.

“Glimlag Fees started with a simple idea: to bring people together through music and entertainment. Six years later, it has developed into a platform where festivalgoers, artists, major brands, local businesses and entrepreneurs all form part of the same experience,” says Smith-Venter.

“Welcoming CFAO Mobility as our headline sponsor this year is an important next step for us. It enables us to invest further in the experience we create for festivalgoers and to continue building a festival that has earned its place on the East Rand.”

Creating Brand Experiences Beyond Traditional Advertising

The partnership also reflects the growing value brands place on experiences and face-to-face engagement with consumers.

Large public events offer brands something traditional advertising cannot always provide: the opportunity to become part of an experience and engage directly with people within their target market.

CFAO Mobility will therefore not only be visible through brand exposure at Glimlag Fees. The group’s vehicle portfolio will form part of the broader campaign in the lead-up to the festival, as well as the experience on the day itself.

Growing A Network Around Glimlag Fees

The growth of Glimlag Fees has also created a broader network around the annual event.

Long before the first artist takes to the stage on 3 October, technical crews, security services, logistics providers, marketers, décor suppliers, food vendors, stallholders and other service providers are already involved in bringing the festival to life.

For many entrepreneurs and small businesses, the festival also provides access to thousands of potential customers in a single day.

“What happens on stage is only the part people see,” says Smith-Venter.

“Behind the festival is a large group of people working to make it possible. Every time the festival grows, that network grows with it – from the people who build the site to the stallholder trading on the day. Wherever we can source locally and involve local people and businesses, we try to do so.”

Connecting The Festival With The Local Community

This local involvement also extends beyond the festival day itself. School visits, local promotions and opportunities for emerging talent form part of the Glimlag Fees campaign, with the aim of bringing the festival to life within the community long before October.

The festival also supports the Smile Foundation, which facilitates life-changing surgeries and medical care for children with facial differences and other medical challenges.

“Ultimately, Glimlag Fees should, of course, be a day where people enjoy incredible music and spend quality time with family and friends,” says Smith-Venter.

“But six years later, we can also see how far the impact surrounding that one day extends. It is important to us that the festival grows alongside Benoni and that its value is felt by more than just the people inside the festival gates.”

Glimlag Fees 2026 Artist Line-Up

This year’s artist line-up includes Spoegwolf, Kurt Darren, Demi Lee Moore, Steve Hofmeyr, Tamlyn Wessels, Dirk van der Westhuizen, Danny Smoke and Martin Bester.

Festivalgoers can also look forward to stalls, children’s entertainment, a beer garden, food and a variety of brand experiences.

Glimlag Fees 2026 Event Details

Glimlag Fees 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October at the Benoni Northerns Sports Grounds. Tickets are available through Tixsa.

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Johannesburg, 9 October 2025: Johannesburg turned all the way up yesterday as NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer celebrated the highly anticipated launch of Bravo Africa at Four Seasons, The Westcliff. The packed event marked the arrival of the ultimate destination for reality TV, now available to viewers on DStv channel 124 and on DStv Access.

A Guest List That Brought the Star Power

The venue was buzzing with some of South Africa’s favourite personalities, including Minnie Dlamini, Somizi, Thembisa Mdoda, Nia Brown, Candice Modiselle, Vourne Kgosinkwe, Mamello Makha, Buntu Petse, Taryn Louch, Kayise Ngqula, Lula Odiba, Jo Judnick-Wilson, Judie Kama, Kay Sibiya, Jason WIlliemse, Yaya Mavundla, Kuhle Adams, Ray Neo Buso, Diolan Govender, Margo Fargo, Danny Painter, Sachi Okada, Roxy Burger and Jason Goliath.

MC for the event, Thulane Hadebe (@YesitmeToolz), kept the energy high, entertaining the room as he highlighted the fun, the personalities and the unmissable drama that viewers can expect from Bravo Africa’s fresh slate of reality entertainment.

An Exclusive First Look at Bravo Africa’s Content

Guests enjoyed an advance screening of the highly anticipated first episode of The Real Housewives of London, the 30th international instalment of the world-renowned franchise, premiering Sunday, 12 October at 19:00. The sneak peek showed off the signature mix of drama, glamour and wit that has made The Real Housewives a global obsession.

The party also teased the return of the immensely popular comedy dating show Dating #No Filter South Africa, premiering Saturday, 11 October at 18:00. Guests were treated to a Q&A, hosted by Thulane, with cast members Jason Goliath, Kim Jayde, Carpo More, Nadia Nakai, Jo-Anne Reyneke, Tums The Narrator, Skyf Your Loss and Robby Collins.

Immersive Brand Experiences

Overlooking the Jozi skyline, the launch event featured plenty of fun interactive elements including guests getting their glam on at the Fenty Beauty station and indulging in Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl fragrance experience.

Africa’s New Home for Reality TV

Bravo is NBCUniversal’s global home of unscripted entertainment; the channel is available outside the US in Africa, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Through the exciting launch of Bravo Africa, local viewers are introduced to a huge line-up of top reality content. In addition to The Real Housewives of London and Dating #No Filter South Africa (Season 2), the channel offers an exciting range of iconic titles such as The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Below Deck Mediterranean, Married to Medicine and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

Bravo Africa is available now to DStv subscribers on channel 124, and on DStv Access. For regular updates and the inside scoop on Bravo programming, follow @bravotv_africa on Instagram.

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Pretoria, 2 September 2025: The Grove Mall hosted the premiere of the feature film My f*k, Marelize! Last week, bringing together cast, celebrities and film enthusiasts for an evening that placed local cinema firmly in the spotlight. The film tells the story behind the viral moment that captured worldwide attention when a young Namibian woman, Marelize Horn, crashed her bicycle into a rugby goalpost and her mother’s exclamation instantly became part of pop culture. What started as internet humour has now been reimagined as a feature film exploring resilience, family ties and the humour in everyday life.

Set in Windhoek and framed by the colour of the WIKA carnival, the movie follows Marelize as she struggles to master the bicycle and prepare for her future abroad, while her mother, Heidi, hides a difficult truth from the family. In attendance at the premiere were Je-ani Swiegelaar, who plays Heidi Horn; Zandelle Meyer as Marelize Horn; Nichola Viviers as Wilmari Horn; and Chanél Muller as Annelise. Director Zandré Coetzer also joined the event, together with Len Muller, who wrote and performed the film’s theme song.

A Night of Stars

Well-known personalities Nadia Beukes, Revan Luus, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Vasti Spiller, Tamlyn Wessels, Willem Botha, Demi-Lee Moore and Lee Scott were among the guests who joined the celebrations. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to meet the cast, capture photo moments and share in the festive atmosphere. Darling Brew and Six Dogs Gin added to the occasion with a selection of drinks, including a dedicated gin bar.

Reactions to the film were overwhelmingly positive, with guests calling it “hilarious” and “emotional” and exclaiming, “Wow, so cool.” The mix of heartfelt storytelling and humour resonated strongly with the audience, marking the film as a significant moment for Namibian cinema.

Julie-Anne Claassen, General Manager at The Grove Mall, said: “It was a privilege to host the premiere of My f*k, Marelize! and to support such an authentic local production. The turnout and energy on the night reflected just how much this story means to audiences, and we are proud to have played a part in its celebration.”

The film My f*k, Marelize! Is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

For more information on The Grove Mall, its stores and projects, visit thegrovemall.co.za or follow the centre on social media @TheGroveMallSA.

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Johannesburg, 5 August 2025: Following the sell-out success of its debut, Secret Cinema by SecretEATS returns to Johannesburg this Spring, offering audiences not one, but three exclusive opportunities to take part in the next instalment of this unique cinematic experience. With two evening shows and a new matinee option, this next chapter promises a refined affair, steeped in secrets, subtlety and stately intrigue.

A final chapter calls

This edition of Secret Cinema draws inspiration from a world where titles are inherited, family names carry weight and the drama plays out across polished floors and manicured lawns. Guests are invited to gather one last time for a private preview of a soon-to-be-released film that continues a globally adored saga, set once again amidst the traditions, tensions and tea rituals of an English estate. While the film’s name remains confidential, those familiar with silver service and storylines served with scandal, may already suspect what lies ahead.

Tea, titles and timeless elegance

The experience begins with a High Tea-inspired canapé and cocktail reception that nods to the rituals of aristocratic living. Guests can expect delicacies with a sense of occasion and drinks that would not be out of place in the cellars of a great house. From first sip to final toast, this prelude is designed to prepare guests for a farewell unlike any other.

After refreshments, attendees will be led into a private cinema hidden within the city, where they will enjoy an exclusive pre-release screening of a long-awaited final chapter. The venue, like the story, is a carefully guarded secret. Ticket holders will receive their instructions, location and pass phrase on the day of the event.

Three performances only

To meet growing demand, this edition of Secret Cinema will be presented across three performances in Johannesburg. While the details remain shrouded in secrecy, the format remains familiar: each show includes a themed dining experience, in this case a cocktail, High Tea-style canapés, soft drinks, popcorn and a few unexpected moments along the way. All dietary requirements are catered for and non-alcoholic options are available.

Guests are encouraged to dress in keeping with the occasion, whether that means donning a coat and tie or arriving in pearls and a fascinator. The tone is one of quiet ceremony, with just a hint of theatre. As always, seats are limited and early booking is advised.

Secure your seat at the manor

Secret Cinema continues to evolve as a signature event in the SecretEATS repertoire, combining film, flavour and a touch of fantasy. This next edition invites guests to witness the final act of a beloved tale in a setting worthy of its legacy. Tickets are now on sale. Once they’re gone, the curtain falls.

Bookings are now open and can be booked here. Best not delay… once word gets out, seats at the table tend to disappear.

For more information on SecretEATS, visit the website thesecreteats.com or follow the project on Instagram.

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