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Sunday, 15 November 2026

Tiani Makamu's Miss South Africa 2026 crowning in Sandton led a lighthearted Sunday morning on 947 Essentials, alongside film and concert news for the year ahead.

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  1. 00:27

    Tiani Makamu was crowned Miss South Africa 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, a 27-year-old entrepreneur whose advocacy focuses on youth unemployment and access to education.

  2. 00:29

    Children of Blood and Bone reaches cinemas on 15 January 2027, with Viola Davis and Cynthia Erivo in the cast. Paramount released a fresh look at the fantasy film this week.

  3. 02:28

    Olivia Dean is coming to South Africa in January 2027, and the host said her ticket price, around R3,000, would make it a costly decision for fans.

  4. 00:30

    Africa Is Not a Jungle takes place on 28 November at River Cabin in Johannesburg, with DJ Kent and Black Coffee on the line-up.

  5. 01:31

    Loyiso released a new single, Gone, to wrap up his year, following a seven-track album in March that included the tracks High and Higher.