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The Ultimate Cape Town Beach Guide for Every Type of Traveller

Maravi Post Reporter

Cape Town beaches offer something for everyone, from romantic picnics and sunbathing to surfing and even taking selfies with penguins (from a safe distance, of course). Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape or a fun photo opportunity, Cape Town’s beaches are sure to impress.

Here are some of our suggestions:

Llandudno

Location: Leeukoppie Road, Llandudno
Perfect For: Couples

Llandudno is a firm favourite with couples. Known as one of Cape Town’s most exclusive and secluded beaches, beachgoers can look forward to magical sunsets and stunning views. Surrounded by lush natural bush and milkwood forests, the beach offers a serene escape into nature. On either side, you’ll find Judas Peak and Klein Leeukoppie (affectionately known as “Little Lion’s Head”). The sea is flanked by dramatic granite boulders, with caves tucked away among the rocks. No dogs are allowed between 9am-6pm from November until March.

Llandudno

Clifton 4th

Location: Victoria Road, Clifton
Perfect For: Gen Z travellers and photoshoots

Protected from the blustering Southeaster, Clifton 4th Beach attracts a vibrant crowd of beautiful people throughout the holiday season. Models, fashionistas and visitors from across the globe flock to this slice of Cape Town paradise, drawn by its powdery white sand, shimmering waters, and postcard-perfect views. During the summer months, you’ll find yourself surrounded by sunbathers, frisbee players, and volleyball enthusiasts, all enjoying the beach’s lively atmosphere.

Lifeguards are on duty during the Blue Flag season (December until March). Try to arrive early as parking is limited.

Camps Bay Beach

Location: Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Perfect For: Families

Lined with trendy restaurants, delectable ice cream parlours and bustling beach activities, the Camps Bay strip provides plenty of family-friendly fun. Relax on the grassy banks under palm trees for an afternoon picnic or dip into the frosty Atlantic Sea to cool down. Kiddies can bring along their beach bats, frisbee, or their favourite ball games for hours of beachside fun. Or venture to Camps Bay tidal pool, located at the far end of the beach. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.

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Boulders Beach

Location: Kleintuin Road, Simon’s Town
Perfect For: Selfies with African Penguins

Located within the Table Mountain National Park, Boulders Beach takes its name from the ancient granite rocks that line the area, providing shelter for the endangered penguins. Spend the day with the world-renowned colony of African penguins (ensure you always maintain a safe distance), indulge in a picnic, and take a dip in the warm waters, all in one afternoon. There are many restaurants in and around the area if you want to enjoy sundowners after.

Muizenberg Beach

Location: Beach Road, Muizenberg
Perfect For: Surfing and swimming

Muizenberg Beach is one of Cape Town’s hottest surf spots, and it’s easy to see why. This lively beach is packed year-round with shortboard shredders, stylish longboarders, wave-riding Stand Up Paddleboarders, and energetic swimmers. At the far end of the beach, Surfers’ Corner is the perfect spot for novice and beginner surfers to catch their first waves, while nearby surf shops offer board rentals and lessons for those eager to learn. And with lifeguards on duty during the summer months, you can feel safe while enjoying the waves.

Muizenberg

Lagoon Beach

Location: Lagoon Gate Drive, Milnerton
Perfect For: Sunsets

Located a stone’s throw away from the Milnerton lighthouse, Lagoon Beach is one of the best spots to experience a jaw-dropping Cape sunset. Take your picnic basket and settle down on the soft sandy shore or book a table at one of the restaurants lining the beachfront to see the red, pink, orange and purple hues painted across the sky. Water enthusiasts might want to grab their favourite craft and head out for an epic sunset session.

Bloubergstrand Beach

Location: Marine Drive, Cape Town
Perfect For: Windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stunning views of Table Mountain and Robben Island

Capture stunning views of Table Bay, Table Mountain and Robben Island from Bloubergstrand Beach. This incredible stretch of coastline garners a well-deserved international reputation as one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing areas in the world. The prevailing winds and powerful open ocean swell allow boarders to showcase unbelievable aerial acrobatics. A must-see spectacle while enjoying a picnic. The promenade is also popular for joggers, dog walkers, and anyone who wants to soak up the views during a walk.

Blouberg Beach

Fish Hoek

Location:  Beach Road, Fish Hoek
Perfect For: Swimming, surfing, paddle boating, sunsets

Fish Hoek Beach is an idyllic spot to watch breathtaking sunsets, take a refreshing swim, or indulge in thrilling water sports, from paddle boating to surfing. With lifeguards and shark spotters on duty, you can enjoy the water safely. The pet-friendly beach is perfect to enjoy with friends and family.

General Beach Safety Tips

  • Always choose a lifeguarded beach. Swim between the designated red and yellow lifeguard flags.
  • Supervise your kids, family and friends in the water, even in the lifeguarded flagged zone.
  • Take time to read the information signage when entering a beach.
  • Teach your kids to always go to the lifeguards if they get lost.
  • If you find yourself in trouble, do not panic. Try to float on your back, raise your arms, and call for help. Never try to swim against a rip current.
  • Never use inflatables such as small boats or mattresses at the beach.
  • If you see someone in trouble, alert the lifeguards or call sea rescue.
  • Never enter the water to rescue someone without calling emergency services first. Also, never enter the water without emergency flotation like the NSRI pink rescue buoy, found at most beaches.
  • Be sure to stay hydrated and protected from the sun.

 

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Nikki Glaser’s Most Savage Pop Culture Jokes: Golden Globes and More

Maravi Post Reporter

No one goes there quite like Nikki Glaser.

While the comedian made major headlines in May 2024 for her epic set at The Roast of Tom Brady, which streamed live on Netflix, it certainly wasn’t the first time she came for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Glaser was also a force at Comedy Central roasts for Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin. She’s since given insight into how she prepares for the big events, revealing she practices her jokes at stand-up sets for weeks leading up to the taping.

Glaser took the same approach for the Golden Globes Awards, which she hosted for the first time in January 2025.

“I have I think nine shows between now and Sunday, because I want to keep testing out jokes and I want to keep getting the monologue in the [most] perfect place it can be,” Glaser told The Hollywood Reporter days before the ceremony. “Not every host does that. I’m lucky enough to be a comedian who can go and find these rehearsal spaces in front of a live audience, and I trust my audience members to not leak jokes or tell anyone. And we have enough jokes that even if they do, I’ll be OK.”

Why Nikki Glaser Cut Joke About Tom Brady Making Out With His Son From Roast

From Brady to Cybill Shepherd to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, keep reading for some of Glaser’s most savage jokes over the years:

Jewel

“Jewel is here, so as I call her, Trailer Swift. Jewel, I do not want to badmouth you since God already did. … Your teeth are like the Spice Girls, they’re all different colors and doing their own things.” (Roast of Rob Lowe)

Peyton Manning

“I love you in commercials. I’d say you’re the greatest of all time. You’re like the Tom Brady of commercials. Like, the greatest.” (Roast of Rob Lowe)

Rob Lowe

“Rob defies age … restrictions. God, I had such a crush on you when I was a little girl. If only I had known that’s when I had my best shot.” (Roast of Rob Lowe)

Martha Stewart

“Martha Stewart, shank you for being here . … I’m a huge fan and my mom is an even bigger fan. My mom has learned everything from Martha Stewart, including cooking, cleaning and withholding affection.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

“He’s so cute, so adorable. I bet you eat p****, but only with the crust cut off first. Isn’t that his look? Speaking of crusty p****, I’ll get to you in a second, Cybill.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

Cybill Shepherd

“Cybill’s gorgeous. I’m, like, honored to meet her. Her résumé is insane — model, actor, singer. You name it, she’s f***ed it.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

Bruce Willis

“Your daughters must be so proud of their father … Ashton Kutcher.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

Caitlyn Jenner

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“You are such an incredible athlete. People forget just how fast you once ran … from your first family to go be on a reality show. Seriously, I know being a new mom is hard, but even Casey Anthony knows the current location of her daughter.” (Roast of Alec Baldwin)

Blake Griffin

“Blake, you look like a Black guy that got made by a printer running out of ink. Yeah. Chris Redd is here because Comedy Central wasn’t sure if Blake was Black or not.” (Roast of Alec Baldwin)

Alec Baldwin

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“Alec Baldwin, what an honor to be here roasting Justin Bieber‘s wife’s oldest, fattest uncle. I’ll never forget that voicemail when you called your daughter Ireland [Baldwin] a thoughtless little pig. It’s got to be one of the worst things you can call your daughter — after Ireland, actually. That name, yikes.” (Roast of Alec Baldwin)

Kevin Hart

“No one works harder than this man. Do you know that every morning Kevin wakes up at 4 a.m. to make a s***ty movie? No, I love your movies. Or as I call them ‘short films.’ No, I’m kidding. I hate them. No, sorry, Kevin, I don’t mean to belittle you, but you ‘be little,’ man. Like, you’re a tiny guy. Kevin is 5-foot-2, 150 pounds. Um, 155 after The Rock finishes.” (Roast of Tom Brady)

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Drew Bledsoe

“But let’s get to the reason we’re all here tonight. Uh, Drew Bledsoe. ‘Drew bled so Tom could run.’ But I’m gonna move on from you, just like your team did after you almost died.” (Roast of Tom Brady)

Tom Brady

“Tom Brady, five-time Super Bowl MVP, most career wins, most career touchdowns, you have seven rings. … Well, eight now that Gisele [Bündchen] gave hers back, but … Tom, the only thing dumber than you saying yes to this roast was when you said, ‘Hey, babe, you should try jiujitsu.’” (Roast of Tom Brady)

“I mean, you’re the best to ever play for too long. I mean … you retired, then you came back, and then you retired again. I get it. Hard to walk away from something that’s not your pregnant girlfriend. Hey. To be fair, he didn’t know she was pregnant. He just thought she was getting fat.” (Roast of Tom Brady)

Rob Gronkowski

“Tom also lost $30 million in crypto. Tom, how did you fall for that? I mean, even Gronk was like, ‘Me know that not real money.’” (Roast of Tom Brady)

Ben Affleck

While Affleck wasn’t present at the 2025 Golden Globes, Glaser gave him a shout-out in her opening monologue.

“Tonight, we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television,” she said. “Yes, Wicked, Queer, Nightbitch: These are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he orgasms. These are some of the incredible movies nominated tonight.”

Diddy

The disgraced music mogul was also referenced in her 2025 Golden Globes monologue.

“Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune [2]. Oh, my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good,” Glaser told the actress. “And Challengers, girl? It was so good. I mean, that movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card.”

She added, “Oh, I’m upset too. The afterparty’s not going to be good this year. But, we have to move on. A Stanley Tucci freak off just doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.”

Benny Blanco

During the 2025 Golden Globes that January, Glaser congratulated Blanco on proposing to Selena Gomez one month earlier.

“Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish,” she quipped. “Man, lucky guy!”

Gomez was seen pointing up at the stage in response.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Monologue

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After hosting SNL in November 2025, Glaser received backlash after telling a joke about sex trafficking in her monologue.

“I think I’m just paranoid and I think I’m just obsessed with slavery recently because every time you go … to a public women’s restroom and you sit in the stall, there’s always a poster on the back of the stall that’s asking you if you’re being trafficked,” she said. “They’re in every stall. They’re in every world language. The English is really tiny and it’s like, ‘You wish.’”

Glaser continued, “Men’s restrooms do not have these signs. I don’t know what signs you have? You have signs that are like, ‘Want a slave? Text Traffick to 69-69.’”

The comedian also shared that her younger friends were fearful about it.

“It’s really a big fear of being trafficked, mostly for Gen Z girls,” she said. “I have a lot of Gen Z friends that I bought … and they’re terrified. I don’t relate. I’m 41. That was not a fear of mine ever in my 20s. In my 20s, I just feared good old-fashioned rape. I didn’t think it would be a career. We didn’t think it was anything more than a ‘temp job’ on a frat house futon.”

Glaser relayed the feeling to relate to her younger friends who told her she was “good” since they felt “safer” when she was around because she looked like their “madam.” Glaser also made a reference to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was an associate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Michael B. Jordan

Glaser gave a raunchy shout-out to the Sinners actor during the Golden Globes in January 2026 — with his mom in the audience.

“We can’t talk about movies without talking about Sinners,” she said. “I mean, Sinners single-handedly saved Warner Bros. for about a month, but still. Michael B. Jordan is nominated for Best Actor, so good, and in Sinners, [he] played two brothers.”

She added, “When I saw that, I was like, ‘Nikki-be-jerkin’ because that was awesome. I’m sorry, Michael. Why did I make that joke? [You’re here with] your mom. I should not have said that to you. That should have been [in] a DM. My mistake. I love you, you’re amazing.”

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5 Best Musicals to Watch After ‘Wicked: For Good’: ‘Into the Woods’ and More

Maravi Post Reporter

Wicked: For Good is pretty much the movie event of the year, and fans are already loving the concluding chapter of Elphaba and Glinda’s story.

But once you’ve seen Wicked: For Good, what’s next? Well, thankfully, there are plenty of fantasy-themed movie musicals to dig into to quench your thirst.

Watch With Us is highlighting five movies we think you should check out if you love Wicked: For Good, including the Amy Adams classic Enchanted, and the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Into the Woods.

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‘Into the Woods’ (2014)

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning stage musical of the same name is given the cinema treatment starring Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt and James Corden. The story follows a baker (Corden) and his wife (Blunt) who are childless after being cursed by a witch (Streep). Together, they set out to break the curse and return the witch to her former beauty by seeking special ingredients. On their journey, they meet many fairytale characters, including Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Cinderella (Kendrick) and Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy).

Into the Woods is both a fitting adaptation of its source material and an entertaining musical movie in its own right, with two powerhouse performances from Streep and Blunt in particular. Some critics feel it’s one of the best musical movies of the 21st century — indeed, it’s a lavishly directed reimagining of fairytales that never fails to entertain.

‘Wonka’ (2023)

Wonka imagines the origins of the iconic Willy Wonka, played in this musical prequel by Timothée Chalamet. The young Wonka arrives in Europe penniless but with big dreams of opening a candy shop, and his whimsical personality and determined spirit make it clear that nothing will deter him. However, Wonka must contend with some cutthroat business rivals — as well as a vengeful Oompa-Loompa (Hugh Grant) — before he can establish his famous chocolate factory.

Director Paul King (Paddington 2) helms this deliciously sweet expansion of the Willy Wonka lore. The character is embodied wonderfully by Chalamet, who is able to capture the wit, spirit and eccentricities of the timeless character. The musical also features plenty of original songs and fun characters to keep you coming back for more.

‘Labyrinth’ (1986)

Jim Henson’s classic puppet-filled fantasy movie stars a young Jennifer Connelly as Sarah Williams, a teenager who wishes that her baby half-brother would be taken by the goblins from her book called The Labyrinth. But when the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie) appears and informs her that baby Toby has really been kidnapped, she is forced to solve a labyrinth in thirteen hours or Toby will be turned into a goblin.

Similar to Dorothy in the Land of Oz, Sarah meets a number of friends in a strange, fantasy world who help her along her journey to save her brother. But the world of the labyrinth is a bit darker than that of Oz, with many creepy-looking critters courtesy of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. While Labyrinth debuted to mixed reviews, it’s gone on to become a cult classic for its imaginative world and emotional depth.

‘Enchanted’ (2007)

In the magical, animated world of Andalasia, the beautiful Giselle (Amy Adams) dreams of marrying her Prince Charming. When she meets the dashing Prince Edward (James Marsden), the two instantly fall in love and plan to be married. But Edward’s evil stepmother (Idina Menzel), determined to stay in power, sends Giselle to the real world while on her way to her wedding. Trapped in New York City, Giselle must figure out how to get back home with the help of a lawyer and single father, Robert (Patrick Dempsey)

The film that catapulted Adams into the spotlight is not only a showcase for the actor’s singular talents, Enchanted is also a winsome, wildly entertaining and well-written musical fantasy that is as funny as it is romantic. With sharp dialogue, genuinely beautiful animation and lavish musical numbers, Enchanted has remained a Millennial and Gen Z childhood staple for a reason.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939)

You can’t really talk about the best musical movies to watch after Wicked: For Good without including the very musical movie that started it all — even if it’s likely that those who have seen Jon M. Chu‘s films will have also (hopefully) seen the original The Wizard of Oz. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) is swept away to the Land of Oz in a dust storm, and upon landing, finds that her home has crushed and killed the Wicked Witch of the East. While on her journey to finding her way back to Kansas, she must evade the vengeful wrath of the deceased witch’s sister: the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton).

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With classic musical numbers such as “Over the Rainbow,” “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” and “If I Only Had a Brain,” gorgeous Technicolor application and iconic performances, The Wizard of Oz has not only stood the test of time as one of the best movie musicals ever made, but also one of the best films, period.

Led by Senior Editor and experienced critic Jason Struss, Watch With Us’ team of writers and editors sees almost every movie and TV show from the distant past to the present to determine what’s worth your time and money. Our countless hours of multimedia consumption — combined with years of experience in the entertainment industry — help us determine the best movies and TV shows you should be streaming right now. 
 
To be considered “the best,” these films and series can be visually engaging, intellectually stimulating or simply just fun to watch, but the one trait they must have is that they are all, in some way, entertaining. We then check which platform they are streaming on and how you can access them as a subscriber. No algorithm nonsense or paid endorsements here — our recommendations are based purely on our love and interest for the films and shows we love.
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2025 BRAND AFRICA 100: AFRICA’S BEST BRANDS

Maravi Post Reporter

BRAND AFRICA TO ANNOUNCE THE 2025 MOST ADMIRED BRANDS IN AFRICA, THE MOST INFLUENTIAL COUNTRIES AND THE MOST ADMIRED GEN Z BRANDS

INVITATION FOR MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

What : The 15TH Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands Rankings

When : Africa Month, 23 May 2025

Where : Global Results – Africa Hall – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Regional and Country Results – See Below

OVERVIEW

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 6 May 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Now in its 15th year, Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands is the pre-eminent barometer of brands across the African continent. Launched in 2011 at the 2nd Brand Africa Forum, every year, on/around Africa Day, May 25th, Brand Africa reveals the rankings of the most admired brands in Africa globally and in select countries between 25 May and 30 October. Every year.

HIGHLIGHTS | 15TH BRAND AFRICA 100 | AFRICA’S BEST BRANDS RANKINGS 

  • The 2025 Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings will be the most comprehensive in the 15 year history of Brand Africa, and will cover:
  • The ‘Top 100 most admired brands’ in Africa overall and the most admired brands y economic region, country and key categories;
  • Recognizing the dynamic and complex geopolitics and the impact of nations brands, this year, Brand Africa will unveil the ‘most influential nations’ building brands in Africa, the ‘most admired nations,’ and the most admired brands from G20 and BRICS countries of origin.
  • Recognizing the shifting demographics, this year Brand Africa will unveil the rankings of the ‘most admired brands by the generations’ (Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers).
  • Special Recognition Awards for Sustainability Excellence over the past 5 years.
  • Brand Africa will announce the leaders who have had a sustainable impact and have contributed to the growth and development of African brands, with Lifetime Achievement awards and Africa Brand Leadership Excellence awards for private sector, public sector, non-profit, and industry leaders.
  • Finally, Brand Africa will induct into the inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame, African brands that have consistently led Brand Africa rankings as the most admired brands overall and the most admired African brands in the past 5 – 15 years.

AFRICA’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND REFERENCED BRAND SURVEY

The Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands is based on an independent, comprehensive survey of African consumers aged 18+, spanning 30+ countries that collectively represent over 85% of the continent’s population and GDP. Conducted in 8 languages—from Arabic to Swahili—using mobile, face-to-face, and online methods, the research is led by GeoPoll and Kantar across the continent, supported by regional partners in North Africa Integrate (Morocco) and Gopinion (Algeria), and Southern Africa Analysis (Mauritius) and Oxygen (Namibia).

The study generates over 150,000 brand mentions and nearly 6,000 unique brands, producing a weighted Top 100 ranking for Africa and each surveyed country. 

Over the past 15 years, the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands has established that on average, African brands account for only 20% of the most admired brands in Africa. 

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES BRAND AFRICA 100: AFRICA’S BEST BRANDS?

The Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands rankings are authentically African, data-driven and consumer-led: (1) Africa focused (rooted in the continent’s voice and vision); (2) the most comprehensive barometer of consumer brand preferences (spanning 30+ countries representing 85% of Africa’s population and GDP); (3) research-based; (4) conducted by independent and globally respected research partners, including Geopoll and Kantar, the biggest research and information firms in the world; and (5) non-sponsored (no brand pays to participate in the study).

WHY BRANDS MATTER? 

A country’s brand is far more than a logo or slogan—it is the world’s perception of that nation, and that perception has real economic and social consequences. Strong brands are powerful drivers of industrialization, investment, and job creation. They shape a country’s identity and competitiveness, influence trade and tourism, and enhance its soft power and global standing. In the African context, brands also play a vital role in fostering continental pride, trust, and unity. Simply put, strong brands build strong nations.

PARTICIPANTS

The annual Brand Africa announcement attracts CEOs and CMOs, academics, economic and branding thought leaders, researchers, the creative community, practitioners, and media.

PRINCIPAL/S AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS

Thebe Ikalafeng, Founder and Chairman – Brand Africa | www.linkedin.com/in/ikalafeng/

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Brand Africa.

About de Brand Africa

Recognizing that brands play a pivotal role in shaping the growth, competitiveness, and global reputation of nations, Brand Africa was founded in 2010 as a non-profit initiative to inspire a brand-led African renaissance. Its flagship initiative, Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands, launched in 2011, is the most comprehensive, research-based ranking of the most admired brands in Africa. Released annually around Africa Day (25 May), the survey spans more than 30 African countries, covering over 85% of the continent’s population and GDP. The research is conducted independently by GeoPoll and Kantar, globally respected research and information firms, with support from regional experts across the continent. Kantar and Brand Leadership, Africa’s leading brand and strategy advisory firm, leads the strategic insights and rankings. 

Learn more at www.brand.africa and www.brand.africa/Home/FAQs.

Media contact:
For media accreditation, inquiries, and to facilitate interviews, please contact:

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Lebogang Serapelwane, Brand Leadership PR
Email: lebogang@brandleadership.com
WhatsApp/Tel: +27 (0) 73 063 4607

Source : African Media Agency (AMA)

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Tim Walz At The DNC, The Harris Agenda, Gen Z Survey

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Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz introduced himself to the American public with a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Vice President Harris will carry on portions of President Biden’s agenda but there are some key differences she will campaign on, and a new survey finds Gen Z’ers feeling optimistic about the future but unprepared and disengaged at school.

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Does Gen Z Play Poker Differently? Insights into Their Gaming Preferences

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It is no secret that casino floors are changing faster and faster with time, and we are seeing a big shift in how the games are played. Traditional slot machine use has been on the decline for the past few years, and a lot of casinos have been looking for new ways to appeal to a younger generation that doesn’t typically like gambling on a slot machine.

These recent changes have made it clear that younger generations, especially Gen Z, are not as likely to gamble as their elders used to be. That is why the ‘know your client’ model now needs to consider a new generation of players who view the casino floor and gambling in a completely different light.

Impact of the Mobile Casino Apps

Mobile casino apps have made casino gambling accessible to Gen Z. These platforms democratized gambling and brought the excitement of the casino directly to the fingertips of the new generation. The following key statistics were highlighted by a Forbes report on US gambling revenues.

  • For the first 11 months of the year 2022, the revenue amount was $54.93 billion.
  • The revenue amount grew at a growth rate of 13.5%.

One great thing about mobile casino apps is that they are accessible from just about anywhere, so one can enjoy diverse titles on their own terms. Of course, most of these apps are also social, in a way that people no longer have to walk into a casino anymore.

A New Gambling Friend: Social Media

Another area shaping Gen Z’s gambling behavior is social media. Different social media platforms have become a meetup point for young adults who share a common interest to play poker online. They share tips, celebrate victories, and even discuss losses on social media.

Influencers have a significant place in social media. Some are very good at game analysis and share information about their prediction of the outcome of different games with Gen Z on various social media platforms.

On one hand, social support could assist young people in understanding more about how to play a game like poker. It creates a group of supporters who also exert peer pressure over gambling participation. Therefore, in this respect, responsibility is critical.

Role of Technologies like AI and Metaverse

Technology is now viewed as more of a game-changer and not a buzzword in the tech world, limiting itself to the radical changes in gambling habits, more so with the tech-savvy and supposedly Gen Z. These people would seem very familiar against the charges of the AI legitimacy, not leaving, of course, the epicenter and impactful range that Gen Z has across gambling and gaming landscapes.

While artificial intelligence is about imbuing machines with the power of better decision-making and doing things that were always thought might be done only by human beings, in the gambling industry, it helps make games better and their player wiser about the decisions he is making – decisions that, now he would surely regret, he knows not.

The same story seems to replicate with the Metaverse. The Metaverse, for Gen Z, is nothing but a technical extension of reality. Spending time away in an online casino playing games with friends, visiting a poker tournament, or sitting in this digital universe that feels no different from the real world is fine.

Metaverse casinos are just another way technology shapes and changes the look of gaming for Gen Z.

Gaming Preferences of Gen Z

And those having been brought up in the world of the internet generally develop an interest in the fast-paced variations of poker – for example, Blitz online tournaments or short-hand cash games. Considering the speed at which Gen Z moves, they might feel that a traditional multi-hour live tournament, having long intermissions, is dead boring.

Poker is more about the experience for Gen Z; it is a game that should not just win, but enjoy too. What draws these players in is the camaraderie between them at the poker table, the challenge, and, of course, loads of fun.

Lastly, Gen Z is very informed and knows the technology well. And they treat poker in the same way as well. They love to use apps for training, hand analysis software, guides, and tutorials easily found online.

In the context of borderless attraction, arguably one of the most essential aspects that interests Gen Z is technology. This is because it enables the communication of fun and convenience. A casino is a social media community, just like any other.

If casinos are interested in becoming appealing to the generation of new gamblers, then they should make use of technology. But, during this process, generating safer and fairer practices of gambling should also be kept in mind.