A moment of gratitude in the spotlight When Kwesta stepped up on the mic during an episode of The Hustlers Corner, he surprised many by turning the spotlight on someone else entirely. Instead of rehearsing his latest project or teasing a new remix, he openly credited Nota Baloyi for being a game-changer in his journey. […]
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is rumoured to be entangled in new romance after he was seen getting close with popular Dutch content creator, Rachel John. Siya and the 24-year-old model, Rachel, were first seen sitting next to each other at the ATP year-end tournament between Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime in Turin. They […]
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A fresh face and a fierce reaction When SABC1’s long-running soapie Skeem Saam introduced the character Jacqui Monama as the daughter of Melita Monama, it seemed like the start of an interesting storyline. But instead of quietly settling in, Jacqui’s arrival ignited a wave of criticism on social media, with many viewers openly questioning her […]
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When a South African artist takes on a global icon In a move that’s stirred the creative community and sparked conversation across Mzansi, poet-turned-musician Ntsiki Mazwai publicly alleged that international rap superstar Nicki Minaj copied her album-cover design. Mazwai took to social channels to say she will never forget what she sees as a blatant […]
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When Melissa Nayimuli stepped onto the Miss Universe stage in Thailand, she carried the hopes of many South Africans who had followed her journey with pride. The competition brought global attention and high expectations, yet the final result saw her fall short of a place in the top 30. It was a moment that sparked […]
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Radio presenter, DJ and podcaster, Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka, better known as Sol Phenduka has recently earned recognition from Telkom Radio Awards for his stellar work on the Kaya 959 show, Siz The World. Sol has earned a nomination for Best Traffic Presenter after his departure at Kaya 959. He has worked at Kaya as a co-host […]
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South Africa will host the G20 summit this weekend, aiming to secure commitments on debt relief for developing countries and to tackle global inequalities as the United States boycotts the event. US President Donald Trump, who has clashed with South Africa over its G20 agenda, is skipping the summit amid a wider US retreat from […]
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After it was announced that Muvhango had been discontinued, many were left wondering what would air on their slot. Recently, SABC 2 and Bakwena Productions revealed the star-studded cast for the new TV soapie, Pimville at Pianohub in Pimville, Soweto. Pimville promises a riveting storyline that will keep viewers glued to their screens. It also […]
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When the beat fades, the memory stays In a moment that caught the South African music scene by surprise, Prince Kaybee—birth name Kabelo Motsamai—set aside his DJ decks and took to social media to reflect on something far more enduring than bass drops or chart hits. He opened up about his mum, the woman who […]
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When the beat stops for a cause In the heart of South Africa’s music scene, Nadia Nakai made a bold move that turned heads. Rather than launch her new single as planned, she publicly pulled the plug on both the release and her upcoming gigs. The reason? A nationwide shutdown organised by Women for Change […]
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A voice that resonated across Limpopo In the world of South African radio, some names leave a lasting echo. For many in Limpopo, the voice of Kwetepe Matlakala—better known by his on-air alias “Village Boy”—was one of them. When news broke recently that he had died, the local broadcasting fraternity and his loyal listeners were […]
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When the lights went down and the spotlight turned In a concert that was supposed to be all celebration, the atmosphere flipped in an instant when Burna Boy stopped his show and insisted a woman be removed from the audience. The moment went viral almost immediately, and the fallout has been unrelenting. Rules, boundaries, and […]
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