Author: Zama Nteyi

Samro crisis deepens
Entertainment

Samro director Gabi le Roux wants independent board members gone

The South African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) is gripped by a deepening crisis as divisions within its board spill into the public arena. At the heart of the... Read more.
Bakwena's 49 background actors to share R20K after settlement
Entertainment

Background actors revolt against slave wage: ‘We’re not donkeys’

Following years of alleged exploitation by production houses and casting agencies, background actors have finally snapped, demanding a minimum wage of R500 a day.... Read more.
Soweto Marathon accusations fly
News

Soweto Marathon: Sponsorship concerns as different organiser takes charge

The iconic Soweto Marathon, famously known as the “People’s Race”, is set to go ahead on November 30. However, behind the scenes, a bitter fight over sponsorship... Read more.
Man serving life sentence for murder that never happened
News

Wrongfully convicted Sipho Madonsela serving life for murder he never committed

Sipho Madonsela is still serving a life sentence in jail for the murder of Dumezweni Innocent Ndlovu, a living man who claims he has never encountered him. The startling... Read more.
Nicholas Maweni resigns as Samro board chairperson
Entertainment

Artists earn R11 in royalties while Samro directors bag up to R125K each per meeting

Another storm is brewing at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) as glaring pay disparities come to light. In a recent meeting, it was revealed... Read more.
Artists slam Gayton McKenzie for latest R100k funeral cover.
News

Sport, Arts, Culture Department to roll out R100k life cover for local artists

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is preparing to launch a ground-breaking initiative aimed at providing financial protection and wellness support... Read more.
Jacinta ventures into podcasting
Celebrity News

From airwaves to YouTube podcast, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma stages comeback

Radio personality and activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has officially stepped into the world of digital broadcasting with the launch of her podcast, Zoomin with Jacinta... Read more.