Pretoria News is a local newspaper circulating in the Tshwane Metropolitan area. Pretoria News covers a range of local news, as well as national and international news, comment and analysis by experts, sport, entertainment and lifestyle.
Helena Andrews-Dyer Nobody does black friendship like Tracy Oliver, the buzzy writer and producer behind Girls Trip, The First Wives Club reboot and the new show Harlem. Without her girls (on-screen and off), she probably wouldn't be here – here being the top of a decade-long climb that began when she co-produced the web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl with her college pal Issa Rae. For Oliver, sisterhood hasn't just been good for business; it is the business. “I really like writing friendships. There's something fun to me about capturing that sisterhood and that love that we have for one another,” said the showrunner, 32, whose latest series is her sumptuous take on black female friendship above New York City’s 110th Street. Harlem has been a critical darling…
Bang Showbiz Lily Collins considers Ashley Park to be her “friendship soulmate”. The 32-year-old actress stars alongside Ashley, 30, in the Netflix series Emily in Paris, and Lily has revealed that they had instant chemistry. “It’s such an amazing experience to meet someone as an adult, when you’re an adult, and gravitate towards them so strongly, like a friendship soulmate. Ashley makes me not question and doubt who I am now.” Lily and Ashley first met during a table read for Emily in Paris, and they’ve already formed a strong bond. The Hollywood star says in the Glamour UK January Digital Issue: “Ashley can lift you up in moments when you need it, and yet she can come right back down and be grounded in moments when you didn’t know…
Alyssia Birjalal alyssia.birjalal@inl.co.za Her father may be Prince Albert of Monaco, but Jazmin Grace Grimaldi lives a life away from the glitz and glamour of being a true royal. Jazmin Grace, a budding actress and singer, doesn’t even have claim to the crown due to her being Prince Albert’s illegitimate child, but that doesn’t stop her from one day inheriting her father’s billion-dollar fortune. Here are five fast facts about the royal, not-so-royal Jazmin Grace: Born to Tamara Jean Rotolo, Jazmin Grace, 29, is Prince Albert’s firstborn. However, he decided to keep her a secret from the world until June 1, 2006, claiming that he wanted to protect her identity until she was an adult. Rotolo and Albert’s relationship was brief, so she too wanted to raise Jazmin Grace in…
Sacha van Niekerk sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za THE pandemic put some of our most beloved fashion trends in hibernation while countries underwent strict lockdowns. Zoom calls took over board room meetings and the House Party app replaced social gatherings for months, forcing functionality, comfort and all forms of stripped-down fashion, beauty and lifestyle trends to rise up the ranks of popularity. In essence, our previously ostentatious ways of existing were humbled in a bid to fit in with the “new normal”. But not any longer. In the new year, curfews are lifting – as are travel bans – and clubs, restaurants and businesses of all kinds are beginning to thrive once more. And as a result, we’re looking to dress for the occasion. Whether you’re donning a pair of boyfriend jeans for something…
The terrarium is one timeless pastime that has thrived amid the pandemic. Events focused on the soothing self-contained gardens have been cropping up across Japan, catering to a renewed appreciation for terrariums as miniature oases of calm for the home. A portmanteau of the Latin “terra” (earth) and “-arium” (as in aquarium), the terrarium is said to have first taken root in Europe in the 19th century. While the horticultural technique can be used to cultivate a range of plants, mosses are an easy place to start. “Koke terrariums” (moss terrariums) are a perennial favourite among hobbyists, available at shops and gardening events. Popular moss species include Hinoki-goke (rhizogoniales) and Hosobaokina-goke (leucobryum). In early October 2021, terrarium enthusiasts flocked to Nabolo (Nagoya Botanical Lounge), a pop-up event held at Garage…
Oluthando Keteyi AS 2021 wrapped up, several of Mzansi’s A-Listers were spotted in the Mother City enjoying the good life, the ultimate “na enjoyment”. And Cape Town made sure to provide the good weather and the lighting for holidaymakers’ snaps. By New Year’s Eve, celebrities the likes of Somizi Mhlongo, Lerato Kganyago, Boity, DJ Zinhle, Jessica Nkosi, Ntokozo “TK” Dlamini, Moozlie, Thabsie, Kefilwe Mabote and DJ Shimza were in the city. Even the EFF’s Julius Malema was spotted in Cape Town enjoying the water. The politician was seen on a jet ski, celebrating his 7th anniversary with his wife, Mantwa Matlala. Media personalities Unathi Nkayi and Minnie Dlamini-Jones set social media alight with their take on the challenge of the summer, the Nkao Tempela Challenge – and the ladies looked…
