Afika Peters is a versatile lifestyle and entertainment journalist at Swisher Post. She regularly covers trending topics across multiple verticals — including international celebrity news, fashion week highlights, viral content, movies, lifestyle tips, events, travel, health, and more . With recent stories ranging from Milan Fashion Week SS 2026 to fitness motivation, Lizzo cameo culture, and pet-emergency advice, Afika brings a fresh, engaging voice to her reporting
Singer d4vd, 21, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his Tesla in Hollywood.
Drake has encased his Toronto Raptors courtside seats in ice as part of his ‘Iceman’ album rollout, with SA fans among those demanding a release date.
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on 22 April 2026. South Africans in dark-sky areas can look north before dawn to catch the world’s oldest meteor shower.
Amazon MGM says it is taking its time on Bond casting as Louis Partridge, 23, emerges as a frontrunner for 007 with Denis Villeneuve confirmed to direct.
Olivia Rodrigo has released new single “drop dead” today, 17 April 2026, with her third album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ confirmed for 12 June.
US influencer Ashlee Jenae was found dead at a Zanzibar resort on 9 April 2026; her fiance Joe McCann is being questioned as police investigate.
The Rock Hall of Fame 2026 class includes Oasis, Sade, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, and Luther Vandross: here is what South African fans need to know about the ceremony.
Zeitz MOCAA launches The Stories that Ran Away on 25 April, celebrating three new African children’s books with an exhibition, performances and a book signing.
Mercury ignites Aries, a healing New Moon arrives, and Taurus season begins. Your weekly horoscope 14-20 April 2026 for all 12 signs.
Rory McIlroy has won the 2026 Masters Tournament, defending his title at Augusta National to become only the fourth player in history to go back-to-back.
Rapper Offset has been hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot outside Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock casino on 6 April 2026.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie smashes box office with $372.5 million global debut, becoming 2026’s biggest opening and proving video game adaptations drive major theatrical revenue.
Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races due to Iran war, leaving 2026 season with 22 races and creating unprecedented five-week gap between Asian and North American legs.
Your weekly horoscope for 6-12 April 2026. Mars enters Aries, the Sun squares Jupiter and Pluto stirs transformation across all 12 signs.
The Boys season 5 premieres 8 April on Prime Video with the final season’s first two episodes. Here is what SA viewers need to know.
Russia has expelled British diplomat Janse van Rensburg on FSB spy claims, with the Boere Bond framing drawing South African attention to the dispute.
Storm Dave is hitting the UK over Easter 2026 with 80mph gusts, snow and major rail and ferry disruption, affecting millions of travellers and SA expats.
Horoscope readings for 30 March to 5 April 2026: Venus settles into Taurus, a Full Moon rises in Libra and your relationships are under the spotlight.
This week’s horoscopes explain how Mercury retrograde, Jupiter turning direct and the Last Quarter Moon shape communication, timing and priorities for every zodiac sign.
This week’s horoscopes cover how the First Quarter Moon on 24 February and Mercury turning retrograde on 26 February influence communication, timing and decision-making across all zodiac signs.
This week’s horoscopes explain how a New Moon and solar eclipse, plus the Sun’s move into Pisces, shape focus, emotions and communication across all zodiac signs.
This week’s horoscopes explain how the approaching New Moon and shifting planetary positions influence emotions, communication and personal focus across all zodiac signs.
Police in Buda, Texas are investigating an altercation between a student and an adult that took place during anti ICE walkouts involving high school students.
Zendaya takes centre stage in the newly released trailer for ‘The Drama’, a relationship comedy that unravels days before a wedding.
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian were spotted arriving at a Paris hotel together this weekend, sparking new dating rumours.
The Love Pride Ball will take place at The Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town on 7 February 2026, celebrating South Africa’s Ballroom culture through competition, performance and community.
This week’s horoscopes explain how the waning Moon and steady planetary movements influence focus, emotions and decision-making across all zodiac signs.
The Grammy Awards 2026 winners have been revealed, with standout moments on the night reflected in the artists who took home trophies across the major categories.
Speculation is growing that rapper Travis Scott may appear in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic ‘The Odyssey’ after behind-the-scenes images and trailer footage surfaced online
This week’s horoscopes outline how the Full Moon and ongoing planetary movements influence emotions, communication and decision-making across all zodiac signs.
