So the @GovernmentZA and @GaytonMcK chose to spend money on Old School merchandise for the World Cup instead of also supporting a Black-owned brand like Kasi Flavour, a brand many people believe helped revive and popularise this football-inspired aesthetic. Before anyone says Kasi Flavour didn’t invent the original football jerseys, that’s not the point. They took inspiration from classic football culture, modernised it, built a brand around it, and created demand. They were the blueprint. What frustrates me is that when a Black entrepreneur builds something from the ground up, larger and better resourced players often enter the space and reap the biggest rewards. If government is serious about transformation and economic inclusion, it should be asking how procurement can also help grow emerging local brands rather than always favouring established players. That’s why many people see this as more than just a clothing decision. They see it as another example of how the wealth gap keeps widening while smaller Black-owned businesses struggle to scale.

Running a marathon is hard. The crowd in Cape Town made it so enjoyable. Were people paid to come out in numbers?!! #SCTM owes us nothing! This is major!!!

Happy Birthday to me! Grateful to see and experience another year of life. Thankful for God’s grace, growth, lessons, and abundance . This is my season to celebrate and to embrace new beginnings. Aaa

Join docLOVE at @The_Bioscope for a screening of CAPTURING WATER by Rehad Desai & Anita Khanna. 📅 Sun 31 May 🕑 2pm 🎟 Buy a R20 Cafe Voucher to reserve your seat. A powerful film on water justice, activism & resistance in South Africa. bit.ly/MaydocLOVE

SABC Update on Pimville Production The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wishes to update the public regarding the status of the programme Pimville on SABC 2. Following a thorough review process and careful consideration, the SABC regrets to announce that Pimville will be discontinued from tonight, due to unresolved contractual obligations and breaches identified and communicated formally to Bakwena Productions. This outcome is deeply regrettable, particularly considering the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the cast, crew, as well as the unwavering support received from audiences, partners, and all stakeholders who contributed to the programme’s success. Read more: sabc.co.za/sabc/sabc-update-…

Safety on South African film sets is under intense scrutiny following a high-profile dispute between two prominent actors recently. The allegations were of sexual assault while on set, however revelations from all parties proved difficult for a conclusive and satisfactory resolve for all involved. Actress and SA guild of Actors executive member Nambitha Mpumlwana, SWIFT Acting Executive member, Zanele Mthembu and Certified Intimacy Coordinator and Co-founder of Safe Sets, Sara Blecher weigh in. Watch: tinyurl.com/52up7fx8

Composer, translator, educator, editor, priest and author of the first Xitsonga novel - Daniel Cornel Marivate, c 1935. Image Source: UNISA Collection.