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  Tali’s Baby Diary ASHLEIGH PASCOE Tali’s Baby Diary is a follow up of the popular and hilarious mockumentary, Tali’s Wedding Diary. If you have watched the first season, you will know that actress Julia Anastasopoulos (Suzelle DIY), is the beloved main character of the show. After quite a bit of trying, Tali is now pregnant, and wants nothing more in life than to be a ‘momfluencer’. Follow Tali’s second journey in life to the high-paced, high-drama, emotional responsibility of ‘momfluencing’. Anastasopoulos says that “season 2 is definitely weirder and wilder than Season 1″, because “the comedy stems from how much Tali struggles with pregnancyRead More →

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ASHLEIGH PASCOE PDBY interviewed local, talented, and self-taught musician, Carla Franco. Franco says that she tries not to focus on a single genre of music but prefers to create material that feels musically connected and lyrically authentic instead. While trying not to limit herself genre-wise, Franco says that more often than not her music leans towards acoustic/pop folk. Franco has also written EDM/Dance tracks, ballads, rock songs, and has dabbled in hip hop. Versatility is key for her and she says that she finds joy in all of the music that she creates. When did you first discover singing? During my primary school years, IRead More →

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DANI VAN DER HORST The academic year is finally taking off and while life is starting to get back to some semblance of normalcy, it is important to remember that we still find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic. However, that does not mean that you cannot venture out into the world while practicing caution and adhering to social distancing protocols. Why not pack a picnic basket and head to Jan Cilliers Park? Jan Cilliers Park, also referred to as Protea Park, is one of Pretoria’s hidden gems. The 4.5-hectare park is situated on the corner of Wenning and Broderick Street in Groenkloof andRead More →

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KENDALL BEHR From the famous author of We Should All Be Feminists and Half of a Yellow Sun, Purple Hibiscus and Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, comes a new contemplative and intimate book about grief during a global pandemic: Notes on Grief. The book tells a story of family members that are separated and unable to comfort each other when their father , husband and son dies. It is expected to launch on 1 1 May and is a prospective must read. Adichie wrote Notes on Grief following her father’s death in mid-2020.The book is part memoir , part love letter, and part journal about theRead More →

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CAITLYN WALSH PDBY spoke to artist Kefentse Dlamini about her aspirations in her life, her future and her achievements in the entertainment industry. What initially drew you to the entertainment industry? Similar to many artists, anything creative is developed at a young age via passion. And as cliché, as it sounds, I have always loved acting, theatre and music. From age the age of eight, I was already in musicals, singing and acting on stage. My passion grew deeper as I grew older and I went to an art high school named Pro Arte, in Pretoria, which is where I majored in drama. This ledRead More →

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ASHLEIGH PASCOE Lisa Jewel’s Invisible Girl is a thrilling read full of plot twists that are sure to leave you scratching your head. Jewel creates a world full of dark secrets and interwoven stories, where sometimes all that it takes to make you invisible is a hoodie. The book opens with a description of an attack and the nature of this violence is perplexing. There is no indication of what is going on. After this opening chapter, the book switches to the perspectives of the characters where the reader is first introduced to Saffyre Maddox, a teenager in therapy working through her past traumas. NextRead More →

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VASALYA MOODLEY Jacques Viviers and Kyle Abernethy began a journey into the music industry in the last year as the musical duo Evergreen. With the release of their single “Siren” and live performances across Pretoria, the band hopes to make their mark in the local music scene. PDBY caught up with Evergreen to gain an insight into their newly-established place in the music world. Tell us about your initial interest in music. It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment we both came to love music because it’s always been a part of who we are, so it was more of a natural inkling of aRead More →

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SAM MUKWAMU Legendary South African DJ and producer, Black Coffee, released his highly anticipated album, Subconsciously, on 5 February. Coming five years after his last album, the 12-track body of work is packed with impressive collaborations with international acts like Usher, David Guetta, Pharrell Williams, Diplo and Cassie. The album also features local acts including Sun-EL Musician, Msaki, Tellaman and Una Rams. Having earned global stardom, the Durban native has graced some of the world’s biggest stages and collaborated with some of the most prominent names in the music industry. This has allowed Black Coffee to develop his unique sound and musical range, which isRead More →

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DANI VAN DER HORST Starting your first year of university is a daunting endeavour even under normal circumstances, and 2021 carries with it the unique task of studying remotely, away from the university. While this is not ideal and probably not how you pictured starting this new chapter of your life, it can still be an exciting experience. PDBY has compiled a guide to university to help you navigate campus life, both virtually and physically. Virtual Campus: Get involved Spending your days inside can get lonely – student structures are a great way to meet new people and to get involved with the university. ThereRead More →

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KENDRA CONNOCK Perhaps one of the most useful skills you will learn in your first year as a student is how to stretch your money far enough to actually enjoy life. Every little bit you can save will help in the long run and you may find yourself with extra to spend on a few luxuries. If you are an out-of-province student you should look into Greyhound, Intercape, and SAA as a means of getting back home for the holidays. Each of these companies offers a student discount which can come in handy if you find yourself feeling a little homesick. Varsity Vibe is anRead More →