When the Israeli Embassy shared a public tribute to the late DJ Warras, the reaction was always going to stretch beyond music. In South Africa, where politics and art often sit uncomfortably close, the moment quickly turned into a flashpoint. Enter Ntsiki Mazwai, who responded bluntly and decisively. Her words were short but loaded. “Case […]
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Shimza and Black Coffee’s Surprise Set Reminds Mzansi Why House Music Still Moves Us There are moments in South African music that feel bigger than a single night. When DJ Shimza and DJ Black Coffee stepped onto the same stage for a joint performance, fans instantly knew this was one of those moments. Videos from […]
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A surprise nobody saw coming South Africans are used to seeing Yvonne Chaka Chaka on stage, at formal events, or representing the country abroad. What nobody expected was to see the legendary singer behind the wheel of a truck. Yet that is exactly what sent social media into a spin this week. A short video […]
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Multi-award-winning media personality Thulasizwe ‘Lasizwe’ Dambuza recently shared that he booked himself into a wellness centre. He shared that he has officially signed out of social media, because his cellphone will be taken away during his stay. The Awkward Dates host highlighted that he was welcomed by a team of nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists, and […]
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What should have been a quiet December in one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive neighbourhoods has turned into one of Hollywood’s most shocking tragedies. Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, has been formally charged with their murders, just days after the couple were found dead in […]
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Style that spoke before he did The late DJ Warras, born Warrick Stock, never tried to be a fashion icon. Yet, long before conversations about personal branding took over social media, his wardrobe was already doing quiet work for him. Whether on television, behind a mic, or moving through Johannesburg, Warras dressed with an ease […]
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What began as a hometown celebration quickly turned into a moment that stopped the music and set the internet buzzing. During his Home Town Hero concert in Atlanta on Tuesday, 16 December, American rapper Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, surprised the crowd by dropping to one knee and proposing to his longtime partner, singer Mariah […]
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Trump Tightens Grip on US Immigration: Seven More Countries Targeted US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dramatically widened his travel ban, now affecting nearly 40 countries worldwide, including Syria and Palestinian Authority passport holders. The move comes amid heightened rhetoric against non-white immigrants and efforts to restrict who may enter the United States. The White House proclamation framed […]
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It started with something small. Just a heart emoji. But when you’re Siya Kolisi and South Africa is always watching even the quietest gestures can feel loud. This week, romance rumours around the Springboks captain flared up again after he dropped a heart emoji under a video posted by Rachel John, who recently returned to […]
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December is supposed to be about slowing down. Online, though, it’s been anything but peaceful. And this week, South Africa’s global breakout star Tyla found herself at the centre of yet another internet firestorm, one built on a single repost and a lot of assumptions. How a Repost Became a Problem The drama began on […]
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Bondi Beach is usually about barefoot mornings, takeaway coffee and the steady rhythm of the ocean. On 14 December, that familiar calm was shattered and in the chaos, an ordinary man did something extraordinary. Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner, is now being called a hero across the world after risking his life during […]
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Mzansi is reeling in shock after DJ and TV host Warrick Stock, who was popularly known as DJ Warras, was shot and killed in front of the Carlton Centre, a well-known landmark in the Johannesburg Central Business District. Warras was known for standing up against crime, and he is said to have been inspecting a […]
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