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Liviyo Media Desk June 3, 2026 8 min read

Liviyo Media covers the news and stories South Africa is actually talking about. Entertainment, culture, real life. We bring it straight, no filler.

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By Sipho Ngubane June 1, 2026

SA Box Office Hits All-Time High as Local Films Dominate

South African films now make up more than 40% of local box office revenue for the first time ever.

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By Busisiwe Mthembu May 31, 2026

The Rise of Gqom 2.0: Durban's Underground Sound Goes Global

What started in Durban's townships is now shaking clubs from London to Tokyo. We trace how this sound went global.

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By Lerato Moloi May 30, 2026

Streaming Wars Hit Mzansi: Local Platforms Fight for Your Screen Time

Global streamers are moving into Africa and SA platforms are fighting back with local stories and productions.

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Inside South Africa's Township Economy: The Billion-Rand Informal Market Nobody Talks About

From spaza shops to hair salons, the informal economy employs millions and moves billions. Yet it remains largely invisible in official statistics. We spent three months documenting the entrepreneurs keeping Mzansi running.

By Andile Nkosi • 5,200 words • 22 min read

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Fashion, trends, and the internet moments shaping a generation

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By Ayanda Dube May 29, 2026

SA Street Style Takes Over London Fashion Week

South African fashion is turning heads in London, and there's more to it than just the clothes.

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By Katlego Sebata May 28, 2026

How TikTok Is Reshaping South African Language and Slang

From viral hashtags to brand new slang words, TikTok is changing how young South Africans talk.

Gourmet street food Lifestyle
By Mbali Ndlovu May 27, 2026

The Township Food Revolution: Gourmet Cuisine Comes to the Street Corner

A new wave of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on classic SA street food, mixing tradition with Instagram appeal.

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