Broke People Talking

In a country that constantly produces new musical stars, few have broken through popular culture as fast and as loudly as Juss Gigi . More than just a DJ, she represents a new generation of South African creatives who understand that music, image, attitude, and the internet are no longer separate lanes they’re one highway. Her rise from spinning tracks to becoming a national sensation is a case study in how modern fame is built in South Africa. Juss Gigi’s story begins where many current...

The rise of streaming has transformed how South Africans create, consume and monetise content. Platforms like Twitch have become powerful ecosystems where entertainment, community and entrepreneurship intersect. For South African creators whether they are established names like HOTSHOTAARONFR, sonwabileovii and tshepe_, or new streamers trying to break in understanding how Twitch works and how revenue is generated is essential to building a sustainable career. Although Twitch is a global...

Rich Mnisi stands as one of South Africa’s most influential luxury designers, a creative force whose brand is built on heritage, storytelling, and bold artistic expression. Founded in Johannesburg in 2015, the brand was conceived as a creative laboratory where dualities are explored old and new, light and dark, sacred and profane. At the heart of the label is Mnisi’s Tsonga heritage, which shapes not only the aesthetics of his collections but the emotional narratives woven into each design....