"Taking It Back Home": DJ Zinhle Opens 8th Era Store in Newcastle with Stunning Launch

• DJ Zinhle launched her Era retail store in Newcastle on 3 October 2026 with a glitzy ribbon-cutting event
• The store's pink-themed interior showcases handbags, sunglasses and accessories from her Era brand
• Fans from across KwaZulu-Natal celebrated the opening and called for branches in their own towns

DJ Zinhle is spreading her Era brand in her home province. The celebrated DJ and entrepreneur officially opened an Era retail store in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, on 3 October 2026, marking a significant milestone for her fashion and accessories label.

Footage from the launch, shared on her TikTok page, captured the celebratory atmosphere at the event. A live performance outside greeted guests at the opening, complete with balloon decorations, before the camera moved indoors to reveal a boutique dressed almost entirely in pink. Handbags, sunglasses and accessories were arranged across the displays, giving the store the kind of polished, glamorous feel the Era brand has become known for.

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The Newcastle opening carries particular meaning for fans in the region. KwaZulu-Natal is DJ Zinhle's home province, and many of her supporters in the area saw the launch as a personal gesture towards the community that has long backed her career. The store brings one of South Africa's most recognisable celebrity brands directly to a smaller city, rather than limiting the experience to major metropolitan centres.

The event drew excitement both in person and online, with fans flooding the comment section of her TikTok post to share in the moment. Watch the Era Newcastle store opening below:

Mzansi celebrates DJ Zinhle's new store

South Africans were quick to show their love and pride in the comments:

@the_creatist wrote:

"Met her at the restaurant later on that day 😫 wanted to give her her art piece I've made, but yooh!!!! 😫 But I still love her though"

@Leeroy Esbend said:

"May your businesses continue to be blessed! ♥️🥰 Congratulations 🎊"

@MissDel shared:

"Proud of you ma'am 🥰"

@sibusne added:

"Taking it back home 🥺🥰 so proud of you 👏🏾"

@MampofanaCreations wrote:

"A promise fulfilled. Thank you. Bestie"

@Sanerh said:

"Well done my sister."

DJ Zinhle's new song sets a new record

DJ Zinhle and Young Stunna have made history after their latest collaboration shattered South African streaming records, sending fans into a frenzy on social media. The milestone speaks to the level of investment DJ Zinhle poured into the project.

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Both DJ Zinhle and Young Stunna have been promoting the song on their social media platforms with millions of followers. This marks a huge milestone, especially for the lesser-known artists behind the track like DJ Lace and Funktone. Their song has officially broken the record for the biggest first-day streams from any song in 2026 by a South African artist on SA Spotify, receiving 116,41K streams.

Much of the credit has gone to the production duo behind the track. DJ Lace and Funktone have been on a consistent run with DJ Zinhle, and fans were quick to acknowledge that their chemistry has been producing standout music.

Source: Briefly News