South African DJ and music producer Collen Ntala Mmotla, popularly known as DJ Chymamusique, has launched a BackABuddy campaign to assist with his medical expenses. This comes after he survived a fatal car accident that claimed four lives, including his friend and fellow musician, DJ Poizen, near Polokwane on August 30. Recently, he had to […]
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She hits pause on the noise When the camera lights go out and the headlines fade, even stars need a moment. That’s exactly what DJ Zinhle asked for this week as she pleaded publicly for peace amid swirling cheating allegations involving her husband, Murdah Bongz. Her message was simple: “Please leave me alone.” With South […]
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A moment of musical boundary-setting When talk turned to music requests on his morning show at Johannesburg’s Kaya FM, seasoned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo quietly but firmly declined to add tracks by the duo Shebeshxt and by R. Kelly to his airwaves. The decision rippled quickly through social media, prompting both support and questions from listeners. […]
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A spotlight moment for Africa’s voice When the world turns its gaze to Johannesburg this November for the TIME Africa G20 Impact Summit, all eyes will also be on Nandi Madida. The multi-talented South African singer, actor, and presenter has been tapped as the host for this historic gathering of global powerbrokers and African trailblazers. […]
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A suddenly viral moment When actress and entrepreneur Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was seen singing a joyful track online after her divorce settlement made headlines, the internet lit up. Many fans and onlookers couldn’t resist the cheeky comments, with one popular remark going, “The divorce money settlement must be nice.” That snarky line planted itself deep […]
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The moment the music world paused In a wide-ranging episode of the popular South African podcast Piano Pulse, the conversation took an unexpected turn when hosts pulled no punches and called out Sizwe Alakine for his so-called “booking drought.” The live discussion sparked waves across social media as fans weighed in on whether the roast […]
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A casual suggestion that stirred the comments section When veteran South African singer Donald spotted a fan’s social-media plea for him to “revive the music career with Amapiano,” he didn’t hesitate. Rather than quietly thank the well-intentioned supporter, he responded—and in his reply showed clear boundaries about his sound, his legacy, and the direction his […]
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Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, has been arrested. As reported by IOL, the arrest took place on Wednesday morning and is in connection with a case of attempted murder. This comes after a road rage shooting incident that took place in Limpopo last month. The case was initially opened at Westernburg […]
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Members of the ad hoc parliamentary committee have criticised Shamila Batohi — the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) — after she declined to reveal the identity of a prosecutor alleged to be involved in serious misconduct. Shamila appeared before the committee on Tuesday following claims by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KZN provincial police commissioner, who […]
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Following the successful launch of SOL Distro, SlikourOnLife’s pioneering artist empowerment platform, the company now introduces SOL Distro Summer of Visuals, a revolutionary initiative redefining how music and visual storytelling are funded on the continent. Summer of Visuals is a pilot project that gives artists the opportunity to receive funding for their visual projects while maintaining […]
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The arrival of the Ndimande brothers in South Africa from their homeland, Eswatini, has opened a wound for Lynn Forbes, the doting mother of the slain South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes who was better known as AKA. Upon their arrival, Lynn took to her Instagram page to share a heartfelt post expressing her feelings. “If […]
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Screenshots dating back to 2023 displaying alleged cheating messages of Bongani Mohosana, popular as Murdah Bongz, have resurfaced on social media platforms. This is shortly after the gossip blogger, Musa Khawula, revealed that Murdah is cheating on his wife DJ Zinhle with a 22-year-old. These revelations led social media users to share their views on […]
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