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Naledi Aphiwe under fire over alleged body shaming post about Mawelele

South African social media rarely stays quiet when it comes to celebrity drama, and this week was no exception. Singer and rising star Naledi Aphiwe found herself trending after a post about her ex-boyfriend Mawelele left many fans unimpressed. What was meant to be a personal reflection quickly turned into a national conversation, with accusations […]

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Naledi Aphiwe breaks silence after Zimbabwe gig threats over past insult

South African singer Naledi Aphiwe has found herself in the spotlight again, this time over comments from the past that resurfaced just days before a scheduled performance in Zimbabwe. As anticipation built for her appearance across the border, so did tension online. Social media users began circulating an old clip in which the rising star […]

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Mpho Popps and wife jet to Dubai for romantic anniversary getaway

South African comedian and podcaster Mpho Popps and his wife Latoyah Modikoane have taken their love abroad, celebrating their wedding anniversary with a romantic getaway to Dubai following three years of marriage. The couple touched down in the Middle Eastern city after commemorating three years of marriage on 18 February. The trip came after they […]

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Did Siya Kolisi pop the question? Fans spot a ring on Rachel John’s finger

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John, left the internet buzzing when spectators noticed a ring on Rachel’s finger. This comes after the pair shared separate pictures in New York City. Siya and Rachel took pictures separately, where both of them were enjoying The Big Apple. Internet users noticed that the pair […]

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Shwi noMtekhala smoke a peace pipe

The multi-award-winning beloved Maskandi duo Shwi noMtekhala have made peace with one another, and are pleading for a second chance from Mzansi. Shwi, whose real name is Mandlakhe Xaba and Mtekhala, born as Zwelenduna Magubane, performed together on February 21 for their first time after their fall out. The Ngafa hitmakers separated in 2022 after […]

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Mihlali’s Paris holiday revives debate over who paid for the baecation

When Mihlali Ndamase posts from Paris, the timeline pays attention. The beauty influencer and entrepreneur has built a brand on aspirational travel, luxury fashion, and curated soft life moments. So when she recently shared content from the French capital, it should have been just another glamorous passport stamp. Instead, it reopened a chapter many thought […]

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Riky Rick legacy four years after his passing: Music, mental health, and artivism

Four years on: Riky Rick’s legacy of love and creativity lives on Four years after the sudden loss of Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado on 23 February 2022, his presence still resonates across South Africa. Known to fans as the “Hip-Hop Icon” and a fearless champion of youth culture, Riky Rick’s influence transcends music—extending into fashion, […]

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Donald urges fans to stream ‘Amanga’, not just praise it online

When two powerhouse voices like Donald and Amanda Black come together, expectations are sky-high. So when the promo clip for their collaboration, Amanga, began circulating online, fans were quick to shower it with praise. There were heart emojis, fire emojis, and endless comments about how magical their voices sound together. But behind the applause, Donald […]

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Sbahle Mpisane fires back at trolls mocking her permanent injury

South Africans are no strangers to heated social media debates, but every now and then a story cuts through the noise and forces a pause. This week, Sbahle Mpisane found herself at the centre of one of those moments after responding publicly to trolls who mocked her permanent injury. Mpisane, who has spent years rebuilding […]

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