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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...
Mzansi Magic renews hit telenovela ‘Inimba’ for season two
Mzansi Magic has officially renewed its breakout telenovela Inimba for a second season, following an exceptional debut year that has seen the show dominate...
Dr Rebecca Malope brings heavenly magic to ‘Genesis’ in a special...
Mzansi Magic’s hit telenovela Genesis is getting a dose of divine grace this week as South Africa’s gospel icon, Dr Rebecca Malope, makes a...
Mondli Thusi lands big role on favourite soapie ‘Generations: The Legacy’
Seasoned actor Mondli Thusi is gearing up for the biggest moment of his career as he makes his highly anticipated debut on South Africa’s...
Court orders Nota Baloyi to apologise to DJ Black Coffee over...
Controversial music executive and activist Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi has been ordered by the Johannesburg High Court to issue a formal apology to Grammy Award-winning...
Samro denies that Owen Ndlovu’s Artists United is one of its...
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) has disputed that the artists’ advocacy group, Artists United (AU), is one of its members.
The contention arose...
Black Coffee takes Nota Baloyi to court over social media attacks
World-famous DJ and producer Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo has launched an urgent high court bid to silence controversial music executive Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi after...
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On October 19, 2025, Sunday World published an article under the headline “DJ Maphorisa waxes court lyrics against SARS over tax bill.” The article...
Rapper Shebeshxt’s lawyer races against time as state adds six more...
Lot Ramusi, the legal representative of wayward Lekompo music artist Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke, will have to up his game if he hopes to secure...
Giving artists their flowers: Scoop Makhathini and Pamela Mtanga to host...
The 31st South African Music Awards (Sama31) are set to honour the country’s vibrant music scene under the evocative theme “Flowers For Those Who...
‘Real Housewives’ star Evodia Mogase is back to reclaim her throne...
Long before African reality television exploded into a multi-country empire, one woman helped define its tone, confidence, and charisma. Madam Evodia Mogase, the unforgettable...
Gospel and maskandi stars in fight over hit song ownership
Award-winning Gospel artist, composer, and Kunendaba Communications founder Senzo Khumalo has accused Maskandi artist Khuzani Mpungose of stealing the melody, composition, and lyrics from...
Sabelo ‘The Kreator’ rejects allegations of rape, denies knowing accusers
Content creator and public figure Sabelo Hadebe, popularly known as Sabelo The Kreator, has issued a detailed public statement following a wave of sexual...
Orthotist and ‘Big Brother’ star Nate Setwaba launches makeup brand
It’s a true life on the Fab lane for South African orthotist, makeup artist, digital creator, and former Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 star,...
ANC mourns death of news anchor Masechaba Mposwa’s mom
News anchor and radio host Masechaba Mposwa is mourning the passing of her mother and ANC member Sibongile Promise Imelda Khumalo, also known during...
Hellen Motsuki talks power, pain and playing Melita on ‘Skeem Saam’
She is the woman viewers love to hate. The seductive, scheming, unapologetic Melita on Skeem Saam. But behind the firestorm of drama is a...
Rapper Maraza comes out from under the radar with a new...
South African rapper Sphamandla Mhlongo, known as Maraza, has launched a music record label titled Spill Academy with business partner Bulie Nazo.
They currently have...
Why G20 needs Africa’s creativity at main table not side stage?
Despite Africa exporting some of the world’s most influential sounds, aesthetics, and stories, the global creative economy remains sidelined at top forums like the...
