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Limpopo, KZN music shines as Lekompo, Maskandi genres make Metro FM...

Limpopo music is making waves on the national stage. The Limpopo Artists Movement (LAM) has welcomed Metro FM’s historic announcement confirming the inclusion of Lekompo...

Mzansi Magic mourns death of ‘Ngicel’ iVisa’ presenter DJ Warras

Mzansi Magic has paid tribute to the late Warrick Stock, affectionately known as DJ Warras, describing his death as a devastating loss to South...

Veteran musician Zakes Bantwini calls for urgent overhaul of SAMAs

Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Zakhele Madida, popularly known as Zakes Bantwini, has issued a strong call for reform at the South African Music...

Businesswoman dumps scalp burning relaxers to run thriving natural hair salon

Nigeria’s growing natural hair industry includes enterprising professionals like Happiness Okorie, who recently styled Chimamanda Adichie’s hair. For years, Okorie had suffered from burns...

World-famous wrestler John Cena taps out, bows out on his own...

John Cena, a professional wrestler and actor, concluded his 24-year relationship with WWE in a dramatic, emotional, and entirely personal manner. Inside a sold-out Capital...

Jazz legend Thandiswa Mazwai reigns supreme at SAMA31

At the 31st South African Music Awards (SAMA31) on Sunday night, Thandiswa Mazwai solidified her position as the undisputed leader of South African music. The...

Miss Teenager SA wants reign to amplify mental health awareness

The newly crowned Miss Teenager South Africa (MTSA) 2025, Lesedi Motswaledi, has opened up about her journey to the coveted title. Motswaledi described it as...

South African dancer, rapper Junior King dies in tragic N1 crash

South Africa is mourning the sudden death of well-known dancer and rapper Dugulth “Junior King” Ferreira, whose family confirmed his passing on Thursday afternoon. The...

Sibusisiwe Jili steps into her light with new music chapter

Sibusisiwe Jili has always been more than what viewers see on screen. To many, she is the compelling actress who breathed life into unforgettable...

Angel Ndlela spills the tea on Dr C and ‘Real Housewives...

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa has been the talk of the continent since dropping on Showmax two weeks ago. The power-packed cast brings...

Nkalakatha event postponed as organisers promise return in 2026

The highly anticipated Nkalakatha event has been officially postponed, leaving fans across the country disappointed as organisers cite unforeseen circumstances behind the sudden decision. In...

Lloyiso unpacks his ‘Elephant in the Room’ ahead of Durban spectacle

Fresh from a successful international run across Europe, soulful hitmaker Lloyiso Gijana is coming home, and he’s bringing something far deeper than a concert. On...

Durban to host historic World Slam Poetry Championships in 2026

Durban is set to take centre stage on the global creative map when it hosts the 5th World Slam Poetry Competition & Convention in...

Internal conflicts lead to collapse of Riky Ricks’ youth culture festival...

CottonFest, one of South Africa's most influential youth culture festivals, has officially come to an end. On Tuesday, the festival's organisers confirmed with sadness that...

Thandolwethu Olly Zondi on stepping into his power with ‘Outlaws’

Rising star Thandolwethu Olly Zondi is having a breakthrough moment, and it all began with one emotional phone call. The 23-year-old actor, a former...

‘Big Brother Mzansi’ turns up the heat with ‘Bazozwa’

Mzansi Magic has officially sounded the alarm for what promises to be one of the loudest and boldest seasons of Big Brother Mzansi yet. The...

Cassper Nyovest celebrates arrival of baby girl plus triumphant ‘Fill Up’

South African hip-hop heavyweight Cassper Nyovest, real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo, is beaming with pride after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Pulane...

Joburg MMC Kenny Kunene returns to music by dropping anti-GBV single

Road and Transport MMC for the City of Johannesburg, Kenny Kunene, is channelling his long-standing passion for music to highlight pressing societal issues, including...

Inno Morolong on motherhood, sobriety, celebrating a year of growth

Award-winning club hostess, reality TV star, and influencer Inno Morolong is stepping into the festive season with gratitude, discipline and a renewed sense of...

Tina Jaxa returns to TV in bold new fantasy series ‘Mpondoland’

Veteran actress Tina Jaxa, known for standout performances in Isikizi and Vula Vala, is stepping into one of her most demanding roles yet. With a...

Samukele Mkhize on playing Khwezi — ‘She’s fighting for her life...

Actress Samukele Mkhize is no stranger to intense storylines. But even she admits that Khwezi Gasela on Skeem Saam has stretched her in ways...

Amapiano, local talent lead as SA flips the script on Spotify...

South Africa has spoken. And 2025 officially belongs to homegrown music. Spotify’s Wrapped results reveal a seismic shift in the country’s listening habits, with...

Solly Moholo to be honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement award

The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has announced that the late Solomon Majafela Molokoane, affectionately known as Solly Moholo, will be posthumously honoured...

Music producer Prince Kaybee opens up on intimacy struggles

Music producer and DJ Kabelo Motsamai, popularly known as Prince Kaybee, has left social media stunned after penning a deeply personal reflection about his...
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