Author: Zama Nteyi

Rant over Somizi participation in Ebubeleni Festival
Celebrity News

Unfair Somizi taking opportunities from local artists, says Phila Madlingozi

Phila Madlingozi, an actor and singer, expressed his frustration with the Ebubeleni event organisers in his hometown of Gqeberha. In a Facebook rant, he criticised... Read more.
Frustrated artists not happy about funding body
News

National Arts Council payment to law firm overran budget by millions of rands

A legal firm pocketed more than R2,688,799.47 from the National Arts Council (NAC) in just one year, despite the entity having budgeted a mere R500,000 for legal... Read more.
Glen Gabela hits back at stepdaughter
Celebrity News

She’s lying: Glen Gabela fires back at stepdaughter’s explosive attacks

Drama has erupted in the Gabela household as the Uzalo actor Glen Gabela is locked in a bitter war of words with his stepdaughter Nonhlanhla Nsele. The veteran actor,... Read more.
KZN department funds controversial body
Entertainment

KZN department bankrolls CCIFSA despite Gayton McKenzie’s funding ban

KwaZulu-Natal’s department of arts and culture has set aside R1.6-million exclusively for CCIFSA-KZN (Cultural & Creative Industries Federation of South Africa).... Read more.
Frustrated artists not happy about funding body
News

NAC boss bypassed HR rules to award job to ‘close associate’

Former Acting CEO Julie Diphofa has admitted to bypassing proper hiring procedures to handpick her close associate, Puleng Lesala, for a lucrative project manager... Read more.
DG in trouble
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SA Roadies Association opens case against Sport, Arts, Culture DG for ‘lying’ in parly

The newly appointed Director General of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC), Dr Cynthia Khumalo, is facing a criminal case after allegedly lying to... Read more.
ASA cracks widen as suspended members turn up the heat
Sports

Suspended ASA members unveil plan to oust ‘shebeen credit card’ leadership

Athletics South Africa (ASA) is facing a challenge as five suspended members are steadfastly refusing to back down. The five members – Ernest Moikangoa, Keinelwe... Read more.
Samro CEO Annabell Lebethe was one of the executives handed a forensic report but chose to hide it from members
Entertainment

Why Samro CEO Annabelle Lebethe pulled plug on radio interview

The SA Music Rights Organisation (Samro) CEO Annabelle Lebethe pulled the plug on a highly anticipated live interview with Power FM, just hours before going on air.... Read more.
Glen Gabela hits back at stepdaughter
Celebrity News

Destitute ‘Uzalo’ actor Glen Gabela battles depression and heart attack

Legendary South African actor Glen Gabela has issued a heartfelt plea for help, revealing that he is battling depression and struggling to survive. In a viral social... Read more.
ASA cracks widen as suspended members turn up the heat
Sports

Athletics SA suspends members questioning shebeen credit card scandal

In a dramatic escalation within South African athletics, Athletics South Africa (ASA) has suspended five members of Central Gauteng Athletics amid allegations of... Read more.