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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Netflix slides into Mama kaLo’s DMs as jokes turn her into SA’s hottest new star
Sizakele Ndaba, better known as Mama kaLo, has become a viral superstar almost overnight. Her sharp tongue, hilarious one-liners, and unfiltered family skits have... Read more.
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.
‘Shaka iLembe’s big win, is heritage’s big loss’
The announcement of Shaka iLembe Season 3 by MultiChoice has been met with mixed reactions. In a statement, the executive producer and star Nomzamo Mbatha said:... Read more.
Reality TV star Queen Nandi slapped with court order after Facebook feud
The drama between Nandipha “Queen Nandi” Mlobi and Vuyiseka Mpeqeka has intensified, and the reality star has been hit with a court order. Although the court... Read more.
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.
