A red-carpet moment with heart At this year’s Cape Town Met, a day usually filled with glamorous hats, sharp suits, and cheerful races, South African actor and media personality Siv Ngesi turned heads not just for his style but for the deep message woven into it. Rather than simply choosing an eye-catching look, he wore […]
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Tyla’s Grammy moment lands far beyond Los Angeles When Tyla walked away with a Grammy, it was more than a personal victory. For South Africans, it felt like a full-circle moment for a sound that has quietly travelled from local dance floors to global playlists. For the rest of the continent, it sparked conversation, pride, […]
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When South African musician Ciza shared a celebratory photo from a recent high-profile appearance, it was not the moment itself that grabbed attention. Instead, a bold and flashy jacket quickly became the star of the image, sending social media into a frenzy of jokes, memes, and playful commentary. The photo spread rapidly across platforms, with […]
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When grief goes public, words matter In South Africa, grief rarely stays private for long, especially when it touches a well-known name. That reality hit hard this week after the family of Bravo Le Roux released a death announcement that sparked a fierce online backlash. The statement, intended to inform, instead ignited anger and heartbreak […]
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Thousands rally as South African film industry cries out for support The streets of Cape Town and Johannesburg came alive this week with a powerful demonstration: actors, producers, and technicians united to demand government action to “Save SA Film Jobs.” On Wednesday, January 28, Cape Town’s film community, dressed in black, marched in solidarity. The […]
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Media personality Dineo Ranaka has shared her opinion on Nandi Madida’s request to extend grace to black South African men. This comes after Nandi sat down with L-Tido on his podcast, where she cited that black men have faced centuries of oppression, government pressure and pressure to succeed overnight. Dineo recently took to her Instagram page […]
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A new chapter for Shebeshxt’s family captures South African hearts In recent days, South African social media has lit up with heartfelt admiration and comments after a photo of musician Shebeshxt’s baby mama, Kholofelo Moloto, holding her newborn daughter, began doing the rounds online. For many, the snapshot marks more than a cute moment. The […]
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Nicki Minaj’s Trevor Noah comment sparks debate in South Africa It took just a few words from Nicki Minaj to light up South African social media. During an online rant linked to the Grammy Awards discourse, the rapper made an unverified claim about Trevor Noah, alleging that the South African comedian has a boyfriend. The […]
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A loss felt from Khayelitsha to the worldThe news that Sinesipho Peter, known across South Africa and beyond as Bravo Le Roux, had died while in Switzerland landed heavily on the hearts of fans, fellow artists, and cultural commentators. The Cape Town-born hip hop artist was thirty years old when he passed away on 22 […]
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It’s a special day for South African singer-songwriter, Tyla, as she celebrates her 24th birthday. Tyla, who pushes boundaries with her infused, vibrant personality and bold fashion sense, has been making praiseworthy moves in the entertainment industry. Her songs offer an innovative take on pop and R&B, shimmering with the euphoria of South African amapiano, […]
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Media personality Nandi Madida turned the internet into a frenzy as she urged women to show grace to South African black men. She cited that they have faced centuries of oppression, government pressure and pressure to succeed overnight. Nandi has been married to the Grammy-award-winning producer Zakhele Madida, popularly known as Zakes Bantwini, for a […]
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For many in Mzansi and beyond, 2025 was a year marked by dance floors full of amapiano heat and heated debates about creative direction. Now, as 2026 gets underway, DJ Maphorisa has signalled a bold new chapter in his music journey. The Pretoria-born producer surprised followers by previewing a fresh tune on social media that […]
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