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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...

Kwaito legend Sbu ‘Malawayer’ on selling second-hand clothes to save music...

Kwaito music legend Sibusiso Ntshangase, fondly known as Sbu Malawayer, has returned to the music industry with a new album titled Mgazi and a...

Voice note warns Ex-Idols SA star’s fiancé Ntando Mkhulise to drop...

Ntando Mkhulise, the ex-fiancé of former Idols SA winner Noma Khumalo, has been receiving ongoing threats while critically ill in hospital. On Tuesday, November 18,...

Singer Mbali Ngidi on witnessing her mom’s passing

Singer and stage performer Mbali Ngidi has released a new single, Emadwaleni, featuring Mawhoo and Obiie. This comes after the success of her song...

US rapper Nicki Minaj praises Trump for prioritising Christians persecution in...

Global rap sensation Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, better known as Nicki Minaj, has doubled down on her support for US President Donald Trump, praising him...

Viewers will love and hate new, fiery ‘Skeem Saam’ cast member...

Skeem Saam is preparing for new drama, fresh energy, and a bold young face that is poised to transform Turfloop township. Viewers can anticipate Relebogile...

Sphamandla Dhludhlu honoured to play Chicco Twala in Brenda Fassie doccie

In the SABC 1 four-part documentary-series Vulindlela, actor Sphamandla Dhludhlu portrays music mogul and Brenda Fassie’s producer and friend Sello “Chicco” Twala. The narrative of...

Gail Mabalane steps into powerful new role in SABC2’s Pimville

Actress Gail Mabalane is gearing up to captivate viewers once again, this time as Phello Mohapi, the lead detective at the centre of SABC2’s...