There is a certain kind of buzz that only happens when a global artist finally locks in a South African tour date. It starts quietly on social media, then builds into full-blown excitement once it is official. That is exactly what happened when UK rap heavyweight Dave confirmed that his The Boy Who Played the […]
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There are certain names in South African storytelling that carry weight the moment they are mentioned. Leleti Khumalo is one of them. From township theatres to global screens, her journey has never just been about acting. It has been about telling the country’s story with honesty, grit, and unmistakable presence. Now, that legacy is being […]
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It started like so many viral moments do. A clip quietly reappears online, gets shared once or twice, and then suddenly, it is everywhere. This time, the spotlight has landed on Pearl Thusi, with an old video circulating again and prompting a wave of concern from fans across South Africa. In the clip, many viewers […]
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Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has escalated his legal battle, insisting in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday that he was lawfully released in 2022 and is being unfairly treated as an escapee before any court ruling. Also see: ‘I deserve better’ – Thabo Bester battles for luxury behind bars Bester argues he did not […]
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World’s best mountainbike riders deliver freeride frenzy at Darkfest 2026 The world’s top freeride mountain bikers (MTB) defied the limits of gravity at Darkfest 2026, as the event’s 10th anniversary delivered its biggest, fastest and most progressive edition to date. Hosted from 14 to 22 March at the Hellsend Dirt Compound on Vuurberg Farm near […]
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Dr Anele Mngadi recently opened up about her alleged fair share of trials and tribulations with Standard Bank, after she purchased a luxury vehicle. The retired university professor and philanthropist recently took to her social media pages to share how she was almost defrauded by one of the big banks in South Africa. In her […]
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Zozibini Tunzi-Bolowana marks one year of marriage with heartfelt tribute Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi-Bolowana is celebrating a year of wedded bliss with her husband, Luthando Bolowana, and she couldn’t be more sentimental. “If I had to choose, I’d choose you all over again,” she wrote on Instagram, accompanying a beautiful video montage of their […]
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Podcast misfires spark outrage as South Africans correct Oscar Pistorius trial facts A casual US podcast discussion about South African athlete Oscar Pistorius recently ignited a social media storm—though not for reasons the hosts expected. Natalie Shine and Savannah DesOrmeaux waded into the controversial athlete’s life, from his groundbreaking para-athlete career to the infamous murder […]
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South Africa on Monday reburied the remains of 63 Khoisan people, among southern Africa’s oldest indigenous communities, some of whose bodies were shipped to European museums over a century ago. Also see: San woman on a mission to save indigenous language The remains were laid to rest at a historic monument in Steinkopf, in the Northern […]
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Journalist Natasha Phiri has been placed on precautionary suspension by the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC), after it was revealed at the Madlanga Commission that she received a payment of R500 from Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Also see: Madlanga Commission hears how Musa Khawula’s arrest was planned SABC released a statement confirming Natasha’s suspension. “The South […]
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In a music industry where collaborations often define eras, few things capture attention like a reunion between two major names. This week, Zakes Bantwini and Black Coffee did exactly that. After years of distance and reported tension, the two artists have reconnected, marking a moment that many fans had quietly hoped would come. A reunion […]
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There are moments online that go beyond celebrity drama and tap into something more personal. This week, Dineo Ranaka found herself at the centre of one such moment. After receiving harsh comments about her weight on social media, Ranaka did not stay quiet. Instead, she responded directly, making it clear that women do not owe […]
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