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Now in it’s 13th year, the highly anticipated Feather Awards today announced the colourful 2021 list of nominees for the upcoming awards set to take place on the 11th November 2021 at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
 
This much coveted nominee list is comprised of personalities and individuals from various industry sectors including Entertainment, Politics, Lifestyle, Sport and Business this year. Each nominated individual or organisation, in one way or the other, has either represented, inspired, or celebrated the LGBTIQ community with excellence and distinction over the past twelve months. 

Category finalists and later winners are selected and adjudicated by a knowledgeable panel consisting of members of the media and entertainment industry, who are firmly in touch with what’s hot and not on the South African social circuit.
 
Aptly themed QUEER LIVES MATTER, in line with the global conversation that seeks to address the multiple array of LGBTI issues that includes violent crimes against the LGBTIG community.

The Awards plans to amplify the plight of the community during the build up to the Awards. 
The Awards itself is dedicated to uplifting the names of the LGBTIQ activists who’re doing impactful work in various communities across the country.
The Awards also pays homage to supportive media bodies, LGBTIQ student movements and selected role models who enrich and back the community.
The Awards this year will also celebrate the lives of those lost over the past 12 months.
 
Now in it’s 13th year, the Awards has evolved from solely an award celebration back in 2008 to a full array of well planned and executed LGBTIQ advocacy activations taking place throughout the year. 

Done in partnership with the Thami Dish Foundation, these programmes include the LGBTIQ+ Dialogues, Workshop and Trainings done in communities across South Africa. These all focus on desensitising the LGBTIQ community to all South African citizens promoting inclusion for all.
 
The actual Feather Awards will take place on the 11^th November at a private ceremony in Johannesburg.
 
              “It’s been an interest 13 years building these Awards as a community. From starting out as a small celebration at a nightclub in Rosebank, the Feathers is now a whole teenager, a fully operational powerhouse of programmes. Through the awards we have showcased, celebrated and shared the South African LGBTIQ community with not only the African continent but also the world at large. They have also helped empower the country through dialogues and workshops, making their voice heard in communities in the public and private sector ” comments Thami Kotlolo, co-founder of the Feather Awards. ‘This year we are celebrating the entire community with the Queer Lives Matter theme. It’s been thirteen years in the making, so here’s to the next milestone, onward to adulthood”
 

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AND THE FEATHER AWARDS 2021 NOMINEES ARE…

Best Styled Individual  (This category is for individuals who have consistently kept to their style throughout the year)

• Leroy Marc
• Rich Mnisi
• Zozibini Tunzi

Hunk of the Year  (These men just ooze the X-factor, you look at them and you just want a strong hug)

• Siya Khumalo
• Wiseman Zithar
• Rich Mnisi

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year (These women are who always carry themselves well and they have a strong presence)

• Johanna Mukoki
• Ayanda Ncwane
• Amanda Dambuza

Sports Personality of the Year (People that have inspired in the world of sports)

• Phuti ‘Minaj’ Lekoloane
• Protea Pumas
• Palesa Manaleng

 
Role model of the Year (They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to inspire and contribute positively to society)

• Phuthi ‘Minaj’ Lekoloane  
• Roché Kester
• Thebe Magugu

 
Cutest Couple (these are couples people adore and look up to)

• Musa & Liesel Mthombeni
• Sylvester Chauke & Tumelo Mmusi
• Letoya & Lebo Makhene-Pulumo

Hot Chick of the Year  (These are women who ooze all kinds of appeals)

• Kamo Mphela
• Shudufadzo Musida
• Ama Qamatha

Media Award of the Year. 

• Becoming
• ShakeDown YFM
• The River

Fag hag of the Year (Need we say more, they never leave their home without their favorite accessories, a gay friend)

• Lady Du
• Zoe Modiga
• Nokuthula Mavuso

Musician (Musician we love to listen to on and off stage)

• Lady Du
• Makhadzi
• Langa Mavuso

Socialite (Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign)

• Johanna Mukoki
• Lelo WhatGood
• Bobby Blanco

Drama Queen –(These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behavior or situation)

• Nonku Williams and her Mom
• Thabo Smalls & KeJile keJile
• Khanyi Mbau

Social Media Personality of the Year  

• The Funny Chef
• Coachella Randy
• Tumi Powerhouse

Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Private Sector 

• Levis X Langa Mavuso
• Ernest & Young
• Tshepo Jeans

Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public Sector 

• Gauteng Department of Education
• Department of Education Western Cape
• National Youth Development Agency  

Best LGBTIQ Youth Movement 

• Vaal LGBT
• Vogue Nights
• Queer Lives Matter

Best Rainbow Parenting 

•  House of Diamond (Original Hunty)
• Bongani Sibeko & Ndumiso Ngidi
• Virginia Magwaza

The 2021 Simon Nkoli Award goes one of the county most celebrated fashion design icon, David Tlale.  

 As the leader of fashion forward footwear in the country, Footwork today introduces their latest fun and chic feel for the upcoming SS21 campaign. Aptly titled, #EveryWomanIsFootwork the brand celebrates a group of South African female trailblazers setting the trends for others to follow.
 
The new campaign will tap into the notion of showcasing women as the leaders of the 21^st century, whilst embracing who they are expressing themselves through their choice of footwear.
 
Footwork lovers are constantly looking for something fresh, trendy, different and creative. The aim of the campaign is to give them exactly that with the new SS21 collection, which is infused with dynamic and bold designs.
 
To bring the #EveryWomanIsFootwork campaign to life, the brand scouted for fashion forward women who are not aligned with the brands identity but also leaders and innovators in their own individual fields. Females who aren’t celebrated enough.
 
Leading the campaign is former Mrs World, the beautiful Candice Abrahams, talented South African actress Nolo Seabi, reality Television Star / Content Creator Mischka Naidoo and renowned fashion/ lifestyle blogger Tamiq Houston.
 
These women are owning the different industries they occupy in huge strides, and the Footwork team are excited to have them on the forefront of the campaign.
 
#TheEveryWomanIsFootwork campaign will live across all brand touch-points along the customer journey, including advertising, online, in-store, and social media programs as of September, 17 2021.



“Footwork’s latest campaign lays the foundation of a long-term narrative of woman in the fashion space that will evolve over the course of the next few seasons, and for years to come. As a brand, we paid close attention to what woman love and we want them to incorporate Footwork shoes in their everyday lives,” stated Footwork’s brand manager, Thalia Olver.
 
 
The #EveryWomanIsFootwork campaign is also a special edition, as Footwork sought out creative young, vibrant and out-the-box thinkers who all happen to be under 30.
 
 
Creative Direction & Campaign Concept Management
Zola Gxagxisa, Tabby Kunupi and Chiara Olver
 
Photographer
Hemisha Bhana

Stylist
Troy Molaiwa 


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Follow @footwork_za and #EveryWomanIsFootwork social media for information and updates.

For Heritage month G-Star RAW will be celebrating the creative expression of Rap and Hip-Hop in South Africa, by featuring local artists Shane Eagle, Moozlie, YoungstaCPT and Courtnaé Paul in its premium Exclusives by G-Star RAW collection.
 
The artists are a perfect fit to the brand’s “Hardcore Denim” philosophy. Each is an expressive independent, pushing boundaries in the music industry. Last week the denim brand announced its worldwide ‘Hardcore Denim’ campaign with icon Snoop Dogg, helmed by a custom-made version of Snoop’s soundtrack single ‘Say it Witcha Booty’. Just like Snoop the South Africa artists continually reinvent themselves and merge worlds in unexpected ways.
 
Snoop has heavily impacted these South African artists. YoungstaCPT commented “Snoop Dogg had a global impact on Hip Hop culture because he was so different. While everyone was hardcore in their delivery and shouting to get the point across, Snoop said the same thing, but smoother, so it set him apart. His style and charisma also made him impossible to ignore.”
 
The global Rap icon was also an early inspiration for Shane Eagle who added: “I was born in ’96 when Snoop was moulding the future of Hip Hop for kids like me to grow into and to be inspired by till this day. For me, it was more of the ideology of how to come into the rap game, the need to rep who you are and where you’re from, so your growth can be tracked from that introduction. This is something you will see in my early work.”
 
Moozlie, who got to interview Snoop back when he was Snoop Lion, says he was easily one of the most famous, but coolest people she’d ever met.
 
While Courtnaé Paul stated, “Not only has Snoop helped shape the culture that my life revolves around, but he has also done everything from DJ’ing to making cocktails and that’s the kind of person I am. Living life authentically, to the fullest with no boundaries.”
 
G-Star RAW teamed up with award-winning, contemporary, multimedia visual artist, Trevor Stuurman for creative direction and photography of these artists. The artists are showcased wearing the Exclusives by G-Star RAW collection across multiple platforms including broadcast partners Yfm, Trace Urban and Trace Africa.
 
Designed with limitless creativity to exceed standards, Exclusives by G-Star RAW brings reinvention and innovation to every stitch, seam, and rivet.

Timeless icons for men and women, spliced with the unique DNA of the G-Star RAW brand. The collection will go in store in South African for the first time in 2022, while limited edition items are now available online.
 
G-Star RAW – dedicated to the cloth, the craft, the culture and the history of denim.
 

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To find out more about the ‘Say it Witcha Booty’ campaign or Exclusives by G-Star RAW , visit: www.gstarraw.com

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PICTURE CREDITS – OUTDOOR SA ARTIST GROUP IMAGE
Photography and direction: Zander Opperman, Lampost Productions
Styling: Carla Vermaak
 
VIDEO – Snoop Dogg “Say It Witcha Booty” YouTube links:
20 sec video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jiew4HaidY4
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdJcEsnUM8

Snoop Dogg X G-Star RAW ‘Say it Witcha Booty’ premiere tongue-in-cheek global campaign.

Johannesburg, South Africa – Dutch denim brand G-Star RAW announces today its latest worldwide ‘Hardcore Denim’ campaign with the doggfather the hiphop industry, the iconic Snoop Dogg. Helmed by a custom-made version of the soundtrack single ‘Say it Witcha Booty’, by the multi-platinum artist, Snoop Dogg is back like he never left. 
 
Snoop needs no introduction – he’s a living legend and a globally recognised innovator, simultaneously iconic and super accessible, just like denim. 
 
G-Star RAW has a long tradition of working with “true originals” like Snoop, authentic and exceptional people who are one-of-a-kind and true masters of their craft.
 
This Snoop Dogg X G-Star RAW campaign merges G-Star’s Hardcore Denim philosophy with Snoop’s signature blend of humour, sickest style, and backside appreciation. 
 
The collaboration is brought to life by a video that is creatively celebrating denim booties, featuring both men and women, beautiful islands, hot air balloons and yes … even dogs. 
 
Gwenda Van Vliet, CMO, G-Star RAW stated, “Snoop Dogg is a true original: best in class, real and outspoken. He is continuously re-inventing himself and he merges worlds in unexpected ways. Our joint campaign is bringing that philosophy to life, and is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to all denim booties.”
 
“I’m teaming up with G-Star because we are both pushing the field, staying ahead, cutting the edge. We are both masters of our craft – leading the game. You know what I’m saying? We look ahead” added 
Snoop Dogg.
 
The G-Star RAW ‘Say it Witcha Booty’ collaboration with Snoop Dogg premieres globally today so look out for it.

Snoop Dogg ‘Say It Witcha Booty’ YouTube Video
 

The collection is available online now www.gstarraw.com.

For more information about the collab and the ‘Say it Witcha Booty’ campaign, please check out and join the conversation on any of our social media platforms:
 
Instagram: @gstarraw_za
Facebook: gstarraw.za
TikTok: @gstarraw
Twitter: @GStarRAW
 
Social media hashtags: #GStarXSnoopDogg #SayItWitchaBooty

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FOR EDITORS NOTE
 
About G-Star RAW
Since 1989, G-Star RAW has pushed the boundaries of denim design, manifesting its own vision of the future by introducing “luxury denim” for the streets through pioneering styles. Hardcore Denim is the philosophy that expresses the brand’s obsession with denim, the cloth, the craft and the history. It pushes G-Star to invent, explore and take craftsmanship to another level – down to the smallest detail – and with a strong belief that there is no limit to what denim can do. With innovation, sustainability and creativity at its core, the brand pursues to define the next generation of denim with respect for people and planet.
 
About Snoop Dogg
An Entertainment Icon, Snoop Dogg has reigned for more than two decades as an unparalleled force who has raised the bar as an entertainer and globally recognized innovator. Snoop Dogg has released 19 studio albums, sold over 40-million albums worldwide, reached No. 1 countless times on Billboard charts internationally and received 20 GRAMMY® nominations. In addition to his extensive work in music, Snoop Dogg has made his mark in the television and film space. His accolades include an Emmy Award nomination for his role as Executive Producer and Co-host of VH1′s hit show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner, Executive Producer of MTV’s Mary + Jane, Executive Producer and Host of TNT’s game show, Joker’s Wild and Executive Producer of acclaimed Netflix’s show, Coach Snoop.

POWERFUL LINE-UP OF OVER 100 CELEBS PARTICIPATE IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGE NEXT MONTH

With under a month to go until the 5^th annual Special Olympics South Africa Polar Plunge kicks off, the organization today officially announced a first glimpse of the list of well-known personalities backing the event this year, and helping raise funds to send the Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA)  National Team to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Russia in January, 2022.

SOSA has not only received overwhelming support from both the athletes and their families, but also media, celebrities and corporate South Africa over the past four years. Participants commit to taking the plunge into a pool with 5 tons of ice in it! Most participants also commit to a “plunge fee” which goes to the organisation for various programmes and initiatives. 
 
The fifth edition of the Polar Plunge powered by media giant and on-going partner YFM, will take place on Saturday, the 18^th September at the popular Altitude Beach in Fourways. 
 
The focus for this year’s Plunge will be on raising funds for the SOSA National Team participating in the 2022 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Kazan, Russia next year. Last year over R80 000 was raised which was used for food parcels for Special Olympics athletes and their families that have been left destitute during lockdown.
 
               Ancilla Smith, CEO of the SOSA, adds “ The Polar Plunge has become a signature annual event for Special Olympics South Africa and we are overwhelmed by the support that we continue to receive from the participating celebrities, the media and our corporate partners. Outside of the funds that are raised every year, the Plunge showcases a South Africa that is inclusive and accepting of people living with an intellectual disability. Coming in on the heels of the Olympic Games and the upcoming Paralympic games, this year’s Plunge will invite support for our third Olympic National Team, the Special Olympics South Africa National Team. They deserve the same recognition and support as they prepare to travel to Russia in 2022 to represent South Africa on a global stage.”
Supporters keen to get involved can donate here:  https://www.backabuddy.co.za/2021-special-olympics

Sadly due to the on-going restrictions, we cannot invite spectators but the plunge will be live-streamed on Special Olympics South Africa social media platforms. Plungers will be staggered to adhere to the restrictions and a number of plungers that are not able to attend will be plunging remotely. 
 
This year’s list of celebrities, Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) ambassadors and other well-known individuals confirmed so far to participate this year include:

1. Kim Jayde (Well-known media personality and SOSA Ambassador)
2. Mark Fish (Football legend and SOSA Ambassador)
3. DJ Sabby Mtshali (Radio Host)
4. Rouge (Hip Hop Artist) 
5. Thami Kotlolo (Activist)
6. Lala Hirayama (Media Personality / TV Host)
7. MaBlehr (Radio and TV Personality)
8. Eric Macheru (Well-known TV personality)
9. Bujy Bikwa (Multimedia personality / Artist) 
10. Christopher Jafta (TV Personality)
11. Kay Sibiya (TV Personality)
12. Cedric Fourie (TV Personality)
13. Gigi Lamayne (South African artist)
14. Melanie Ramjee AKA Hypress (SOSA Deputy-Chair / Ambassador)
15. Abigail Visagie (TV Personality / Model)
16. Lionel Mapoe’s (South African rugby player)
17. Heather Hook (Radio Personality)
18. Nina Hastie (Comedian) 
19. Penny Lebyane (Activist / Media Personality)
20. Bianca Le Grange (Performing artist)
21. Francois Louw (TV Personality)
22. Taylor Jaye (African artist)  
23. David Arnold Johnson (Artist)
24. Farah Fortune (Speaker / PR Specialist)
25. Clint Brink (Actor and well-known TV personality)
26. KLA (Recording Artist /  Model) 
27. The Smiles – Lex Leo (Performing artist) and Katya (Film Director) 
28. Ricardo da Costa (Entrepreneur / DJ/ Supporter)
29. Kamo Moth (Media personality)
30. Spoken Priestess (DJ)
31. Stacey Holland (Media Personality / Fitness Expert)
32. Kayise Ngqula (Actress / Enterpreneur)
33. Samkelo Ndlovu (Well-known TV personality)
34. Oneida Copper (Olympic swimmer)
35. Thandy Matlaila (Actress / MC)
36. Wardah Hartley (Fitness Expert) 
37. Jarred Doyle (Celebrity Publicist / TV Personality) 
38. Danine Naidoo (Media Personality) 
39. Guy-Gal Conner (Lifestyle Blogger / Brand Influencer)
40. Steero (Recording Artist)
41. Paul Kamanga (Welterweight professional boxer / SOSA Ambassador) 
42. Mark Mac (Entrepreneur / Culture Specialist)
43. Judie Kama (Content Creator, Model and MUA) 
44. Nicole Bessick (Fitness Guru / Actress Extraordinaire)
45. Kuli Roberts (TV and Meaid personality) 
46. The Journalist DJ / Andile Mathobela (DJ / Content Creator)
47. Darren Meltz – More than Food Magazine
48. DJ Sebastian  (Artist / Entrepreneur) 
49. Paledi (Fashion Designer) 
50. Phil Mphela (TV and Media Personality)
51. Mulisa Mudau (TV Personality)
52. Sbu Shongwe (Actor and SOSA Ambassador)
53. Simphiwe ‘Shorty’ Dludlu
54. Ninel Musson (Entrepreneur / Music Industry Key player) 
55. Clarrisa Manacas (SOSA Support / Brand Influencer)
56. Lucille Slaffa (Award winning Businesswomen)
57. Cyprian (Media Personality)
58. Tarryn Louch (Media Personality)
59. Courtnae Paul (B Girl / Choreographer / DJ)
60. 37MPH (Music Producer) 
61. 2Lee Stark (Artist) 
62. Team Carve Africa (Fashion Designers)
63. Angie Santana (Artist)
64. Belinda Netshipise (Entrepreneur, Personal Trainer)
65. Special Olympics SA CEO Ancilla Smith and the National Office Staff 

 
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FOR EDITORS NOTE

About Special Olympics – Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, and celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, the Special Olympics movement has grown to more than 5 million athletes and Unified partners in more than 170 countries. With the support of more than 1 million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers Olympic type and over 108,000 games and competitions
 THE POLAR PLUNGE
Founded in the US, the Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser presented by Special Olympics USA as a fun and unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by raising money to jump into frigid Icy waters.
The Plunge has been supported by a number of celebrities in the United States including Lady Gaga, Jimmy Fallon, Vince Vaughn, Dax Shepard, Alec Baldwin, Johnny Knoxville and the Mayor of New York amongst others.

Building on a long, credible identity defined by innovation and progressive living, Africa’s leading beverage can manufacturer, Nampak Bevcan (CAN DO!), Nampak Bevcan is excited to expand on its THINK FUTURE sustainability property with a fresh, thought-provoking advert, simply titled: uTATA.

uTATA follows the journey of our cute and impressionable THINK FUTURE protagonist, who we were first introduced to in the inaugural instalment of the series, uMAMA. While her mother’s heart-warming childhood tales highlighted the long-term effects of environmental negligence, this time we are transported on a spirited odyssey of a growing nation, from the 1950s to present day, through her father’s scattered but heart-warming recollection of his South African upbringing.

Simultaneously an homage to the beautiful nation of South Africa and also a to the infinite quality of aluminium cans, the advert will be available stream on CAN DO! TV and YouTube on Friday, 13 August 2021.
 
THINK FUTURE CAMPAIGN 2021: WHAT IS YOUR NATURE?

To date, Nampak Bevcan’s THINK FUTURE initiative has served as a springboard for numerous multi-faceted innovations in the sustainability arena. These include CAN DO!’s industry-defining CAN CUP (2018); 2020’s national billboard campaign; the virally consumed uMAMA advert; and the launch of trendsetting content portal CAN DO!TV. In 2021, Nampak Bevcan is excited to expand on the THINK FUTURE journey with a fresh, thought-provoking campaign, simply titled: WHAT IS YOUR NATURE?

The approach appeals to the emotions of the consumer by framing one’s decisions in respect to their habits as a reflection of their character, highlighting that the environment we experience outside is a reflection of who we are inside. The jarring imagery, as well as the multi-layered use of the “nature”, aims to confront the individual with themselves, asking: WHICH KIND OF PERSON ARE YOU? Or, WHAT IS YOUR NATURE?
 

About the campaign direction, Nampak Bevcan Marketing and Sustainability Director Klaus Hass says, “We like to believe that human beings are innately good and ultimately want the best for the each other and our environment. Though the saving the planet is very much a practical task that requires action and organisation, sometimes the self-introspection required to arrive at place of action is difficult to come by. This pensive campaign is a little daily nudge in that direction.”

The WHAT IS YOUR NATURE? campaign has officially launched nationally across a number of platforms – each with its own exciting twist – including, billboards, street polls, social media, CAN DO! TV and a thrilling interactive live activation through which CAN DO! will collaborate with YOU and one of South Africa’s most accomplished creatives.
 
uTATA Advert (click here)
 
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