Elaine

The Ascots promises a world-class Durban July experience — but is it Worth the Price of Entry?

Other marquees at the Durban July offer premium packages at significantly lower price points. What does The Ascots offer that they don’t?

Lesego Chepape

6 min read

Tenderness: At its core, Born To This reflects on devotion and resilience. Photo: Supplied

AFRICA RISING MUSIC CONFERENCE

30 JAN 2026

Diary: Verra Lake arrives with confidence on Born To This, Xowié returns with ALLO Deluxe and The Africa Rising Music Conference returns to Constitution Hill

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Lesego Chepape

3 min read

Independent: All the members of Elaines team are no older than 21, because she didnt want anyone with experience telling her what to do. (Emile Kamanda)

APPLE MUSIC FOR ARTISTS

22 NOV 2019

Elaine is in her element

Elaine embodies the girl next door aesthetic in an oversized T-shirt dress and fresh sneakers. Her envy-worthy natural hair sits in an effortless but taut pineapple bun that…

Zaza Hlalethwa

7 min read